Friday, June 19, 2026

Owerri

June 15, 2026

Customs intercepts 3,310 jerrycans of smuggled vegetable oil

He described the seizure as a major setback for smugglers whose activities undermine local manufacturing.

Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)
June 15, 2026

FG, World Bank intensify efforts to strengthen public procurement system

Adebowale Adedokun, BPP’s director-general, said the government was also introducing sustainable procurement as a specialised area for recruitment into the procurement cadre.

WORLD BANK
June 12, 2026

Coordinated national action on security necessary to preserve democracy: Ohanaeze chieftain

Mr Arthur-Ugwa said only a coordinated response would effectively address the persistent security challenges across different regions of the country.

Ohanaeze Ndigbo
June 11, 2026

U.S. Calpe Labs unveils N600 billion scheme for Imo grassroots businesses

Its managing director, Mambu Sherman, disclosed this in an interview on Wednesday in Owerri.

CALPEPS
June 5, 2026

Imo CP cautions newly promoted officers against extortion, rights abuses

He emphasised that elevation in the force was not a licence for arrogance. 

Nigerian police officers used to illustrate the story
June 1, 2026

FUTO suspends academic activities amid protest over student’s death

Mr Uba directed the students to resume academic activities on June 15.

The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)
May 26, 2026

FG commits N1.3 trillion to roads, bridges in South-East

He said the projects included the Second Niger Bridge Access Road, Enugu-Onitsha Road, and the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway.

Chairman, Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele
May 23, 2026

Imo to take over hotels harbouring drug traffickers 

Mr Obonna urged the hospitality industry to conduct proper guest verification and maintain accurate records of lodgers in line with security protocols.

Governor Hope Uzodimma
May 18, 2026

Gov Uzodimma urged to investigate alleged killings in Imo community

On Wednesday, gunmen invaded and shot residents in Eziobodo and surrounding communities, which host the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, in Owerri West LGA.

Imo State gov, Hope Uzodimma (Credit: Nairametics)
May 4, 2026

Expert seeks destruction of ordnance recovered after Biafran war

The expert revealed that in 2022, one of the mortar bombs exploded, causing civilian casualties.

Biafran war