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1 day ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Chris Njoku
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reports that 4,017 individuals have received diphtheria vaccinations, but the death toll from the disease has risen to 10. UNICEF’s Health Specialist, Dr. Olusoji Akinleye, made this known during a virtual media parley organised by the organisation in Owerri, on Friday.
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4 days ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Chris Njoku
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has ordered the closure of mining sites within the Owerri capital territory. The state Commissioner for Industry, Mines, and Solid Minerals, Rt. Hon. Ernest Ibejiako, made the announcement on Tuesday at the state Secretariat in Owerri. Ibejiako, said the state government will no longer tolerate mining activities within the capital territory, citing concerns for safety and environmental impact.
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4 days ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Chris Njoku
A Nigerian man based in the United States has been brutally murdered by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Imo State, while his wife was abducted during the same attack. The tragic incident occurred around 4:00 p.m. on Sunday along the Irete–Umuguma Road, near Golden Estate and Abba Father Avenue in Umuguma, Owerri West Local Government Area. The victim, originally from Ihiala in Anambra State, had travelled to the area with his wife to finalise a land purchase.
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5 days ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Chris Njoku
Former Imo State Governor and Senator for Imo West, Rochas Okorocha, has denied making a viral statement circulating on social media in which he was falsely quoted as saying the All Progressives Congress (APC) is “no longer a political party.”In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media, Sam Onwuemeodo, Okorocha dismissed the quote as a “cock and bull story” fabricated by individuals envious of his political influence.
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6 days ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Chris Njoku
Southeast leader of the Tinubu Support Organisation, Dr. George Agbakahi, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment to tackling economic challenges head-on and introducing reforms that have opened up opportunities for greater participation and competition. Dr. Agbakahi highlighted the removal of fuel subsidy as a significant reform, describing it as a long-standing policy that hindered Nigeria’s economic growth and perpetuated corruption.
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1 week ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Chris Njoku
The Imo State Government, through the Office of the Governor’s Monitoring and Compliance unit, has officially disowned land allocation documents circulating in the state, particularly for the Irete Pocket Layout. The government clarified that it did not issue these documents, including a recently surfaced offer letter purportedly from the Imo State Housing Corporation.
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1 week ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Vincent Ikuomola Abuja |Damian Duruiheoma |Chris Njoku |Sunny Nwankwo
IPOB grounds Southeast again with sit-at-home protestsIt’s business as usual in Ebonyi as markets openA six year jail term in Finland awaits self- styled prime minister of Biafra, Simon Ekpa, if the court now trying him for alleged terrorism in that country accedes to the request of his prosecutors. Ekpa, who was arrested last November by the Finnish authorities, appeared before the Päijät-Häme District Court yesterday to face terrorism-related charges in a preparatory hearing.
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1 week ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Chris Njoku
Markets, schools and offices shut down on Friday based on the sit-at-home order by aseparatist group, the Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) in Imo State. The development brought economic activities to a standstill. The roads were eerily empty, with only a handful of commercial vehicles plying the routes within and outside Owerri, the state capital. Details shortly…
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1 week ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Chris Njoku
The Imo state government has approved the merger of the Ministry of Tertiary Health and the Ministry of Primary Health into a single, unified structure to be known as the Imo State Ministry of Health. The Secretary to the State Government, Chief Cosmas Iwu, announced the development on Thursday, stating that the move is part of a broader government effort to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance healthcare service delivery across all levels in the state.
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1 week ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Chris Njoku
… As Uzodimma receives global partners on nutrition, food security, othersThe Imo State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations International Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF) and other development agencies, has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for Imo citizens through improved healthcare facilities, quality education, and food security.
