In the early hours of 15 June 2018, at approximately 1:30 a.m., a group of masked and heavily armed men stormed the residence of Mr Whyteman Inyama in Umuokpo Amumara, Ezinihitte Mbaise, Imo State. The assailants, who arrived in a…
The House of Representatives Committee on University Education has called upon the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, to address concerns surrounding the dissolution of several university governing councils across the country. During a committee meeting in Abuja, the lawmakers…
His Royal Highness, Igwe Ilonwa Sabestine Emele, from the ancient Kingdom of Umuezealaduru of Diakuma Okigwe local government of Imo state was among those murdered on his farmland in his Village on the 15th of March 2020 by unknown gunmen.…
…As Minister engages stakeholders on CVFF disbursement By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria has officially launched its bid to contest for a seat in Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, ahead of the 34th IMO Assembly scheduled for November-December…
In a move to enhance operational excellence in Imo and the country at large, 500 police personnel on Wednesday, began a four-week capacity-building training in Owerri. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Aboki Danjuma, declared the training open at…
Authorities in Imo State, Nigeria, are seeking the whereabouts of Mr. Nkem Chukwuebuka Godwin of 10 Anokwuru Street, Owerri, following allegations of engaging in homosexuality, an act deemed illegal under Nigerian law. The incident was reported by his wife, Mrs.…
…Declare ‘Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity’ as theme 2025 seafarers day By Seun Ibiyemi The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Secretary-General, Arsenio Dominguez, has unveiled key items on the IMO’s 2025 agenda, focusing on seafarer welfare, maritime security, and decarbonisation.…
The Nigerian Army says two soldiers have been killed and one declared missing following a shootout with suspected members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Osina, Ideato North LGA of Imo state. ESN is the armed wing of the…
Security operatives, including the Military, Police, Department of State Services and Civil Defense have been deployed at strategic places across the 27 Local Government Area of Imo State, in collaboration with local vigilantes to ensure a hitch-free celebration during and…
…We must continue to strengthen legal instruments to grow maritime — Oyetola By Seun Ibiyemi The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola CON, yesterday deposited three Instruments of Accession to IMO Conventions that were signed by President…
