NOC Women’s Commission Celebrates International Women’s Day
To mark this year’s Day, the Women's Commission will organise all-gender football, handball, and volleyball matches in Lagos, Abuja, and ...
Tag: Owerri
Court adjourns bail application for detained Ohanaeze youth leader
The Ohanaeze leader was arrested at about 7 p.m. on 8 February in Owerri, the Imo State.
‘Not abducted’: Police confirm arrest of Ohanaeze youth leader, give reason
The Ohanaeze leader was reported “abducted” at about 7 p.m. on Saturday in Owerri, the Imo State capital.
Gunmen ‘abduct’ Ohanaeze leader in South-east
The Ohanaeze leader was 'abducted' at about 7 p.m. on Saturday in Owerri, the state capital, residents told PREMIUM TIMES ...
EDITORIAL: Halting the mutation of our hotels into graveyards
As a people, we must begin to frown upon material acquisitiveness and the lavish life-styles of people without visible or ...
‘My enemy sent people to beg my lawyer to stop dragging him on social media’- Speed Darlington
“Deji, you were a huge asset to my team. I appreciate you so much from the bottom of my heart. ...
Burna Boy Saga: Cubana Chief Priest vows to secure Speed Darlington’s release, as court delivers judgement
‘‘Tomorrow we are coming for you, Akpi Nwamama. Let's now showcase power."
‘People cooking without onions’– Residents groan as prices of food items soar
NAN reports that one litre of vegetable oil, which hitherto sold for N2,500 in Imo, now sells for N4,000, representing ...
One week after, police still denying Speed Darlington bail—Lawyer laments
The police should not violate his constitutional rights while purportedly enforcing someone else’s rights. He is entitled to bail and ...
Speed Darlington’s arrest is misuse of power, driven by personal ego, not justice- Deji Adeyanju
‘‘... Now, they went to Owerri to arrest him and took him to Abuja, all because of the ego of ...
One person shot dead as police foil IPOB attack – Official
The official said the police recovered an AK-47 rifle and fifteen rounds of 9.62mm live ammunition, IPOB/ESN flag and an ...
EFCC’s raid on radio station, court’s threat to jail SSS DG, other top stories from South-east
This is a review of top events which occurred in Nigeria’s south-east within the past week
NPFL Roundup: Rivers United extend unbeaten run, Ikorodu City grab point in Owerri
Rivers United's 2-0 victory over 10-man Shooting Stars propelled them to the top of the league table with 17 points.
Security operatives begin crackdown on kidnappers in Imo
Like other states in Nigeria’s South-east, security has deteriorated in Imo State with frequent attacks by armed persons.
Governor expresses shock over demise of journalist
The governor said the news of the journalist’s “unexpected passing is not only hurting but devastating.”
NFF mourns Christian Obi, commiserates with Imo State government
Christian Obi was part of Nigeria’s squad for the Men’s Football Tournament of the 1988 Olympics in Seoul.
La Liga: Nigeria’s Chrisantus Uche gunning for bright start with Getafe
Uche, 21, joined Getafe from AD Ceuta on a four-year deal, becoming the third Nigerian to play for the club,
Guinness Records: Nigerian pilot attempts lightest non-stop flight between London, Nigeria
"It's a record-breaking 20-hour endurance flight from London to Nigeria with a first stop in Kano State inside the smallest ...
Gunmen kill eight in Imo
The incident occurred barely a week after gunmen attacked some parts of Owerri, the Imo capital, killing five policemen and ...
Simon Ekpa claims responsibility for killing of four police operatives in Nigeria’s south-east
Gunmen attacked and killed four police operatives and a civilian along the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway in Owerri, Imo State, at about ...
Gunmen kill four police operatives, woman in fresh attack in South-east
The police have confirmed the killing.
NPFL Round-up: Rangers stumble in Ibadan as Sporting Lagos suffer shock home defeat
Heartland FC were officially relegated from the NPFL on Wednesday after the heavy loss in Ikenne against Remo Stars
Many killed as truck crashes into buses in Imo
The accident happened when the truck veered off the road and headed to a pedestrian area, crushing occupants of the ...
President Federation Cup: Bendel Insurance begins title defence in Abuja
Aside from Abuja, Kaduna, Owerri, Lafia, Awka, Enugu, Benin City, Ibadan, Asaba, Ilorin, Aba and Kano are the centres to ...
Worshippers killed in Imo road accident
The accident happened when a luxurious bus, conveying members of the Lord’s Chosen Church, collided with a Tipper vehicle in ...
