Imo
2 days ago
Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has expressed worry over the spate of insecurity in Imo State ahead of the forthcoming November 11th governorship election in the state.
3 days ago
Women's wing of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Imo State has donated cash and food items worth Two Million Naira to the inmates of the Nigerian Correctional Service at Owerri Custodial Centre.
4 days ago
Ahead of the off-cycle governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi states in November, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will conduct mock accreditation in the states on October 14 using the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS).
14 Sep
Journalists in Imo State on the auspices of Guild of Newspaper Reporters, Imo State Chapter, have commended the state governor, Sen. Hope Uzodimma over his achievements especially on roads infrastructure. The Chairman, Chuks Nwokeji gave the commendation shortly after the body was inaugurated and the executive members sworn in by the state Chairman, Nigeria Union…
1 Sep
The Police Command in Imo said on Friday, that it had neutralised two suspected kidnappers and rescued a victim at Avu near Owerri. The command’s spokesman, ASP Henry Okoye, who disclosed this in a statement, said one locally made cut-to-size gun, two cutlasses, and charms were recovered from the suspects. He said the Police swung…
30 Aug
For the greenhouse gas emission and decarbonisation objectives in the shipping industry, which are in line with energy transition and climate change, we all have a duty and responsibility to live and utilise the resources sustainably so we can pass it to the next generation.
6 Jul
A Federal High Court sitting in Owerri, Imo State, has declared Chief Ukaegbu Ikechukwu Joseph as the authentic Labour Party (LP) Gubernatorial Candidate in 2023 Governorship Election in Imo State.
3 Jul
Environmental campaigners protested Monday outside the London-based International Maritime Organization, which is meeting to discuss curbing carbon dioxide....
29 Jun
The Imo Government has begun clamping down on illegal and unauthorised motor parks in Owerri, the State Capital, and its environs.
18 Jun
State Deputy Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Imo State, Martin Ejiogu and six other members of the State Working Committee, SWC of the party have dumped the party after announcing their resignation from their respective positions.
14 Jun
There are concerns that the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) established rules for new-build vessels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping industry may pose a fresh cybersecurity challenge in the maritime environment.
10 May
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and the Association of African Maritime Administrations (AAMA) have decried the non-inclusion of the maritime industry in African countries' national development action plans.
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