Imo news today from The Trumpet: government and politics, elections, security, roads and business from Owerri, Orlu, Okigwe, Oguta and across Imo State, updated every time we publish a new Imo story.
Imo State was created on 3 February 1976 from the old East Central State, with Owerri as its capital. Known as the Eastern Heartland, it borders Anambra, Abia and Rivers states.
Imo State at a glance
| Capital | Owerri |
|---|---|
| Created | 3 February 1976 (from East Central State) |
| Governor | Hope Uzodimma (since January 2020) |
| Local government areas | 27 |
| Senatorial districts | Imo East (Owerri), Imo West (Orlu), Imo North (Okigwe) |
| Population (2006 census) | 3,927,563 |
| Slogan | Eastern Heartland |
| Region | South-East Nigeria |
What we cover in Imo
- Elections and politics: local and 2027 contests, including the 14 November local government elections, the Imo West Senate ticket ruling and the opposition coalition’s petition.
- Security: kidnapping and crime, such as the abduction of prospective corps members and the arraignment of five suspects.
- Roads: infrastructure, including the state of the Owerri-Aba federal highway.
- Business: investment and jobs, such as a planned factory in Owerri.
Latest Imo news
Imo Government Marks Peter Obi’s Town Hall Venue For Demolition Days After NDC Meeting
The Imo State Government has reportedly marked Foret Events Centre in Owerri for possible demolition, days after the facility hosted…
2027 Elections: No Constitutional Barrier to Uzodinma’s Imo West Senate Ambition – Arodiogbu
APC South-East Leader Says Imo Governor Can Contest Senate Seat Without Resigning The National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives…
2027 Elections: APP Petitions INEC Over Alleged Voter Register Padding in Imo LGA
APP demands a forensic audit of the Ugirike/Okwu/Eziama Registration Area in Ikeduru, Imo State, before INEC certifies the final voter…
Imo Opposition Coalition Petitions INEC, EFCC, ICPC, Police over Alleged Plot to Compromise 2027 Elections
A coalition of opposition political parties in Imo State has petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), anti-graft agencies and…
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Blames Uzodimma Over Deplorable Owerri-Aba Federal Highway, Urges Tinubu, Umahi to Intervene
Ohanaeze Ndigbo has described the deplorable condition of the Owerri-Aba Federal Highway as a national emergency, blaming Imo State Governor…
Imo Fixes November 14 For LG Elections After 2 Postponements
The Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC) has fixed Saturday, November 14, 2026, for the conduct of local government council…
Imo Man Throws Girlfriend’s Sister From 2-Storey Building For Rejecting His Sexual Advances
A young man has reportedly been arrested after allegedly throwing his girlfriend’s sister from a two-storey building following her rejection…
Imo APC Insists Uzodimma Remains Candidate Despite Court Ruling
The Imo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has maintained that Governor Hope Uzodimma remains its candidate for…
Imo West Senate Ticket: Court Orders INEC to Recognise Rochas Okorocha as APC Candidate
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise former Imo State Governor…
Imo NDC Not In Coalition Talks With APC, Says Party Spokesperson
The Imo State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has distanced itself from recent statements allegedly credited to the…
DSS Arraigns Five Suspects Over Abduction of 20 Prospective NYSC Members in Imo
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned five suspects before an Imo State High Court over the alleged abduction…
‘Stop Lamenting, Inflation Is Everywhere’: Imo APC Chairman Faces Backlash Over Fuel Price Remarks
The Imo State chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has come under fire on social media after telling Nigerians…
20 Rescued NYSC Members Offered Posting to Six South-West States After Imo Kidnap
The 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members rescued after being abducted along the Owerri–Onitsha Road in Imo State…
Parents Of Abducted NYSC Members Say They Paid N3m–N6m Ransom In Imo
Parents of the 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted in Imo State say they paid millions of…
Cubana Chief Priest Plans Owerri Factory, Pledges 1,000 Jobs After China Trip
Nigerian celebrity barman and businessman Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has said his recent trip to China…
Edo Police Recover Stolen Six-Month-Old Baby Taken to Imo, Arrest Suspects
Police in Edo State have recovered a six-month-old baby allegedly stolen in the state and taken to Imo State, with…
NYSC Abduction In Imo: Police Locate Suspected Camp As Kidnappers Demand Up To ₦1bn Ransom
Families of prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Imo State are facing growing…
Imo Woman Sentenced To Six Months For Pouring Hot Water On 14-Year-Old Niece
A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Imo State has sentenced a woman, Rose Okon, to six months’ imprisonment for assaulting her…
Police Launch Search for Remaining Victims After NYSC Bus Attack in Imo
Police and other security agencies have launched an intensified search for victims still missing after suspected armed men attacked two…
Independence Day: Outrage As Alleged Bus Abductions Spark Fresh Security Debate On Owerri-Anambra Road
Reports of alleged armed attacks and passenger abductions on the Owerri-Anambra expressway have triggered angry reactions online, with Nigerians questioning…
Imo news: frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Imo State?
Owerri is the capital of Imo State.
When was Imo State created?
Imo State was created on 3 February 1976 from the old East Central State.
How many local government areas are in Imo State?
Imo State has 27 local government areas, across three senatorial districts: Imo East (Owerri), Imo West (Orlu) and Imo North (Okigwe).
Who is the governor of Imo State?
Hope Uzodimma has been Governor of Imo State since January 2020. He was re-elected in November 2023.
What is the slogan of Imo State?
Imo State’s official slogan is “Eastern Heartland”.
Where can I read the latest Imo news today?
This page updates automatically whenever The Trumpet publishes a story about Imo, so the newest reports always appear in the Latest Imo news section.
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