Nigeria’s Federal Government has applauded nine members of an Inter-Ministerial Committee for their roles in the country’s election into Category C of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, announced the commendation in a statement released on Tuesday in Lagos by his Special Adviser, Dr Bolaji…
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has approved plans for the establishment of a robotic surgical centre following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with IDCL Surgicals Limited. The agreement was formalised on Tuesday in Owerri, with Uzodimma describing the project as a significant milestone in the modernisation of healthcare services in the state. He…
An advance security team attached to Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, came under attack on Tuesday near the Sam Mbakwe Airport in Imo State. The ambush occurred at dawn along the stretch between Umuowa and Ihite junction, close to the airport gate, while the three-member team was carrying out official duties. Confirming the incident,…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State as the Renewed Hope Ambassador ahead of the national launch of the Federal Government’s Ward Development Programme. The announcement was made in a statement on Tuesday by Presidential Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga. In addition to this role, Uzodimma has been named Director-General for Party Outreach,…
A Nigerian legislator has called for urgent reforms to free local government administration from state-level control, alleging that governors have “hijacked” the third tier of government and stifled development at grassroots level. Speaking in Abuja on Sunday, Rep. Eugene Dibiagwu said local councils have been unable to perform effectively because state governments have taken over…
Nigeria’s lower legislative chamber has urged oil and gas companies operating in Imo State to comply with key provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, citing widespread breaches of local content and host community development obligations. The call came after a motion of urgent national importance was raised by Rep. Chike Okafor, representing Ehime…
What was meant to be a joyful return from a religious convention ended in tragedy for the community of Agwa in Oguta, Imo State, after fifteen members of the Jehovah’s Witnesses lost their lives in a road accident. The incident occurred at about 6:45 p.m. on Monday in Awomama, when a trailer driving against traffic…
At least twelve people, including four children, were killed in Imo State on Sunday night when a gas tanker truck travelling against traffic collided with a commuter bus. Eight others were injured. The accident happened around 9:00 p.m. along the Owerri–Onitsha Road, after Njaba Bridge. According to the police, the bus was transporting members of…
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has moved to strengthen the credibility of its voter register by training 112 staff in Imo State on the use of its Voter Enrolment Device (IVED). The move comes ahead of the in-person Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise scheduled to begin in the state on Monday. Speaking at the…
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Imo State have arrested two suspected pipeline vandals in Ohaji-Egbema Local Government Area. According to the state Commandant, Basil Igwebueze, the suspects were intercepted on August 17 in Awarra community following an intelligence-led operation. He said the corps had intensified its surveillance of critical…
