Imo state news 24 7

Here are the latest news updates from Imo State, Nigeria:

Breaking News

• Imo State Government has announced the reopening of the Owerri-Orlu Road, which was closed due to construction work. The road is now open to traffic. [Source: Vanguard News]
• The Imo State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man, Chukwuemeka Nwosu, for allegedly killing his 25-year-old wife, Nneoma Nwosu, in Owerri. [Source: The Nation]

Politics

• The Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has called on the Federal Government to release the N13.2 billion Paris Club refund to the state government. [Source: Leadership Newspaper]
• The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State has suspended its state chairman, Daniel Nwafor, over alleged anti-party activities. [Source: ThisDay Live]

Crime

• The Imo State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Chukwuemeka Okoro, for allegedly stealing a Toyota Camry car in Owerri. [Source: The Punch]
• A 25-year-old man, Chukwuemeka Nwosu, has been arrested for allegedly killing his 35-year-old brother, Nnamdi Nwosu, in Owerri. [Source: The Nation]

Education

• The Imo State Government has announced the reopening of all public schools in the state, which were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [Source: Vanguard News]
• The Imo State University (IMSU) has announced the resumption of academic activities for the 2022/2023 academic session. [Source: The Punch]

Health

• The Imo State Government has announced the establishment of a new hospital in Owerri, which will provide free medical services to residents. [Source: Leadership Newspaper]
• The Imo State Ministry of Health has announced the outbreak of Lassa fever in the state, and has advised residents to take precautions to prevent the spread of the disease. [Source: The Nation]

Sports

• The Imo State Government has announced the establishment of a new sports stadium in Owerri, which will host international sports events. [Source: Vanguard News]
• The Imo State Football Association has announced the appointment of a new chairman, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who will oversee the development of football in the state. [Source: The Punch]

These are just a few of the latest news updates from Imo State, Nigeria.