Latest news in imo state

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

Politics

  1. Governor Hope Uzodinma's Second Term Bid: Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has announced his intention to seek re-election in 2023. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. APC Crisis Deepens: The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State is embroiled in a crisis, with factions loyal to Governor Uzodinma and Senator Rochas Okorocha at loggerheads. (Source: The Nation)

Economy

  1. Imo State's Economy in Recession: The Imo State economy has slipped into recession, with the state's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contracting by 1.3% in the second quarter of 2022. (Source: Punch)
  2. Farmers Protest Over Unpaid Subsidies: Farmers in Imo State have protested over the non-payment of subsidies by the state government, leading to a decline in agricultural production. (Source: Daily Trust)

Security

  1. Kidnapping and Robbery on the Rise: Kidnapping and robbery have become rampant in Imo State, with several incidents reported in recent weeks. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. Police Launch Operation to Combat Crime: The Imo State Police Command has launched a special operation to combat crime and restore peace in the state. (Source: Leadership)

Health

  1. Lassa Fever Outbreak: An outbreak of Lassa fever has been reported in Imo State, with several cases confirmed in the state. (Source: Premium Times)
  2. Health Workers Protest Over Unpaid Salaries: Health workers in Imo State have protested over the non-payment of their salaries, leading to a decline in healthcare services in the state. (Source: This Day)

Education

  1. ASUU Strike Affects Imo State Universities: The ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has affected Imo State universities, with students and lecturers protesting over the non-payment of salaries. (Source: The Punch)
  2. Imo State Government Introduces New Education Policy: The Imo State government has introduced a new education policy aimed at improving the quality of education in the state. (Source: Vanguard)

Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be exhaustive.