Imo Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/imo/ Reliable Platform for Press Release Syndication Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:02:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://i0.wp.com/prnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PRNigeria-Icon.jpg?fit=32%2C23&ssl=1 Imo Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/imo/ 32 32 42672738 POLITICAL PULSE: APC Leads Visibility Amid Imo West Court Battle as PDP Tops ADC in Sentiment https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/30/political-pulse-apc-leads/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:02:18 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=208141 POLITICAL PULSE: APC Leads Visibility Amid Imo West Court Battle as PDP Tops ADC in Sentiment A Federal High Court order directing INEC to recognise Rochas Okorocha as winner of APC’s Imo West primary and barring Governor Hope Uzodimma from presenting himself as the candidate dominated Nigeria’s monitored political conversation on 29 October, putting an […]

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]]> 208141 NDLEA Declares Drug Kingpin, 3 Associates Wanted, Freezes ₦9.84bn Assets https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/17/ndlea-declares-drug-kingpin/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:22:41 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=196858 NDLEA Declares Drug Kingpin, 3 Associates Wanted, Freezes ₦9.84bn Assets The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared an alleged drug kingpin, Nnamuka Kelvin Uchenna, popularly known as “Odogwu,” and three of his associates wanted over their alleged involvement in operating a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory and laundering proceeds from illicit drug trafficking. The other […]

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]]> 196858 DSS, Army Foil ESN Plot to Abduct WASSCE Candidates in South-East, Recover Arms Cache https://prnigeria.com/2026/06/12/dss-army-foil-esn-plot-abduct/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:34:29 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=191694 DSS, Army Foil ESN Plot to Abduct WASSCE Candidates in South-East, Recover Arms Cache Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), working in collaboration with troops of the Nigerian Army, have foiled an alleged plot by members of the outlawed Eastern Security Network (ESN) to abduct students participating in the ongoing West African Senior […]

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]]> 191694 Police neutralize 2 kidnappers, free 4 captives in Imo https://prnigeria.com/2025/01/05/police-neutralize-kidnappers-2/ Sun, 05 Jan 2025 10:39:44 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=154068 Police neutralize 2 kidnappers, free 4 captives in Imo Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Imo State Police Command, on Saturday, killed two suspected kidnappers and rescued four victims. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Henry Okoye, in a statement, said the police engaged the kidnappers in a gun duel after receiving […]

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]]> 154068 Troops raid IPOB enclaves, arrest militants in Imo community https://prnigeria.com/2024/12/04/troops-raid-ipob-enclaves/ Wed, 04 Dec 2024 08:58:11 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=151706 Troops raid IPOB enclaves, arrest militants in Imo community The Joint Security Taskforce in Imo State, otherwise known as Operation Udoka, has arrested over twenty suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its security outfit, Eastern Security Network (ESN), in a joint clearance operation. This was as the security team raided […]

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]]> 151706 Police bust armed robbery syndicate, neutralize one in Imo https://prnigeria.com/2024/10/15/police-bust-armed-robbery/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 19:28:03 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=147054 Police bust armed robbery syndicate, neutralize one in Imo Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have dismantled a notorious armed robbery syndicate that has been terrorising residents of Owerri North Local Government Area in Imo State. The breakthrough was confirmed in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, on Tuesday evening. […]

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]]> 147054 Police nab kidnappers in Imo, recover pistol, ammunition https://prnigeria.com/2024/09/11/police-nab-kidnappers-imo/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:47:17 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=143761 Police nab kidnappers in Imo, recover pistol, ammunition …we are sensitive to insecurity, kidnapping of students in the state – Adejobi Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Imo State Command, have arrested five suspects linked to kidnappings in Obinze, Avu, and Ihiagwa. The officers also rescued the kidnapped victim.   The suspects identified as […]

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]]> 143761 FG takes over prosecution of alleged 4 Killers of Imo monarch https://prnigeria.com/2024/03/22/takes-over-prosecution-alleged/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:43:52 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=127920 FG takes over prosecution of alleged 4 Killers of Imo monarch The federal government has taken over the prosecution of four suspected terrorists who allegedly kidnapped and killed the traditional ruler of Amanze Obowo Autonomous Community of Imo State, Eze Basil Njoku. Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi […]

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]]> 127920 Troops raid IPOB’s enclave, neutralize 5 militants in Imo https://prnigeria.com/2024/03/06/troops-raid-ipob-enclave/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 16:21:22 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=126650 Troops raid IPOB’s enclave, neutralize 5 militants in Imo Personnel of the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Navy have killed five fighters of the Indigenous People of Biafra during a gun battle that occurred at Ejemekuru in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State. The encounter with IPOB’s fighters is coming a few days after […]

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]]> 126650 Imo: NSCDC’s Intelligence Squad Intercepts Stolen Crude Oil https://prnigeria.com/2023/11/28/imo-nscdc-intelligence-squad/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:15:39 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=112114 Imo: NSCDC’s Intelligence Squad Intercepts Stolen Crude Oil The Commander General special intelligence squad of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, have detected and intercepted a large quantity of  stolen adulterated crude oil believed to have been siphoned from a vandalized wellhead belonging to a multinational oil company and located at Nkwuogologo Area […]

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]]> 112114 Police nab 18 suspected IPOB members for murdering DPO, inspector https://prnigeria.com/2023/11/28/police-nab-suspected-ipob/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:54:17 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=112107 Police nab 18 suspected IPOB members for murdering DPO, inspector Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have arrested 18 suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra in connection with the killing of two officers at Ahiara Junction in Ahiazu-Mbaise Local Government Area of the state. Recall that on Monday evening police officers were […]

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]]> 112107 How Uzodimma Won Imo Guber Election with 540,308 Votes https://prnigeria.com/2023/11/12/uzodimma-won-imo-guber/ Sun, 12 Nov 2023 18:49:23 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=110257 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has declared Gov. Hope Uzodimma of the APC the winner of the Imo governorship election.

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]]> 110257 Successful Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Polls: The Military’s Contribution https://prnigeria.com/2023/11/12/successful-bayelsa-imo-kogi/ Sun, 12 Nov 2023 16:13:31 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=110351 Successful Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Polls: The Military’s Contribution By MUKHTAR Ya’u Madobi The gubernatorial polls of last weekend in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi States have been won and lost. However, there is a need to commend our joint security forces, especially the Military and police for their collective efforts in adequately policing the exercise. […]

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]]> 110351 NSA Ribadu Assures of Peaceful Elections in Kogi, Imo and Bayelsa https://prnigeria.com/2023/11/10/nsa-ribadu-assures-peaceful/ Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:47:40 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=110080 NSA Ribadu Assures of Peaceful Elections in Kogi, Imo and Bayelsa The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, assures residents of Kogi, Bayelsa and Imo states of security preparedness during the off-cycle elections coming up tomorrow (Saturday). He warns against violence by political actors and charges security agencies to adhere to professional code of ethics during […]

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]]> 110080 DHQ Reads Riot Act to Miscreants Ahead of Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi Gubers https://prnigeria.com/2023/11/09/dhq-reads-riot-act-miscreants/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 14:37:11 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=109997 DHQ Reads Riot Act to Miscreants Ahead of Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi Gubers The Defence Headquarters has warned troublemakers who plan to dress in military uniform to disrupt the governorship elections in Kogi, Imo, and Bayelsa on Saturday to stay away or face “injurious consequences.” Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, gave the warning […]

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]]> 109997 NSCDC deploys over 22,600 personnel for Kogi, Imo and Bayelsa polls https://prnigeria.com/2023/11/09/nscdc-deploys-over-kogi/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 08:36:18 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=109974 NSCDC deploys over 22,600 personnel for Kogi, Imo and Bayelsa polls Determined to ensure free, fair and credible gubernatorial elections in Imo, Bayelsa and Kogi States scheduled for 11th November 2023, the Commandant General (CG), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Abubakar Audi, PhD mni, OFR, has directed the deployment of 22, 600 […]

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]]> 109974 FG won’t interfere in Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi polls – NSA Ribadu assures INEC https://prnigeria.com/2023/10/28/inec-ribadu-polls-kogi/ Sat, 28 Oct 2023 07:05:27 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=108868 FG won’t interfere in Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi polls – NSA Ribadu assures INEC The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu says President Bola Tinubu is committed to credible elections, assuring the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of no interference in the off-cycle Bayelsa, Kogi, and Imo governorship elections.  Ribadu gave the assurance on Friday when […]

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]]> 108868 Security: NSA Ribadu, INEC Chair Hold Meeting Ahead of Kogi, Imo, Bayelsa Polls https://prnigeria.com/2023/10/27/nsa-inec-kogi-bayelsa/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 12:37:03 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=108792 Security: ONSA, INEC Hold Meeting Ahead of Kogi, Imo, Bayelsa Polls In a significant development today, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Alhaji Nuhu Ribadu, convened a high-level meeting at the NSA’s office in Abuja. The purpose of this gathering was to assess […]

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]]> 108792 Defence Chief Assures Peaceful Guber Polls in Kogi, Imo, Bayelsa https://prnigeria.com/2023/10/24/defence-chief-guber-polls-kogi-imo-bayelsa/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 19:20:47 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=108507 Defence Chief Assure Peaceful Guber Polls in Kogi, Imo, Bayelsa The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has assured Nigerians that the military is fully prepared to ensure peaceful governorship elections in Kogi, Imo, and Bayelsa States on November 11, 2023. General Musa gave the assurance on Tuesday when he hosted the Minister of […]

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]]> 108507 Imo: ICPC team tracks 82 constituency projects worth N8bn  https://prnigeria.com/2023/10/18/icpc-imo-project-track/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:02:32 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=108018 Imo: ICPC team tracks 82 constituency projects worth N8bn The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has commenced tracking of 82 constituency projects valued at N8 billion in Imo. Mr Victor Onakpoberuo, the Team Lead of the ICPC’s projects monitoring team, disclosed this while addressing newsmen in Owerri on Wednesday. The exercise […]

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