My Life in Danger, Man Cries Out for Help after Encounter with Herders in Imo

For Eugene Ukasonya, a farmer from Umuezegwu in Ihitte Uboma Local Government Area of Imo State, November 10 2024 is a day he will never forget. It was the day herdsmen destroyed his rice farm, and subsequently his livestock farm, his vehicle and …

S’Court Lifts 5-Year Ban On Imo AG, Akaolisa

Share On Friday, the Supreme Court of Nigeria overturned the five-year ban previously imposed on the Attorney General of Imo State, C. O. C. Akaolisa, by the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC), bringing an end to a legal battle that has …

The IMO holds key talks next week on whether to approve a carbon tax on international shipping

Imo Community Leader Hails Uzodinma for Re-awarding Awomamma-Okwudor Road

The pioneer president of Awomamma Development Forum, Imo State (worldwide), Chief Tony Akuneme, has hailed the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, for re-awarding the road from Awomamma to Okwudor, after the road was abandoned for two years by the …

We didn’t approve Imo acting Chief Judge – NJC

The National Judicial Council has said it didn’t approve the appointment of Justice Theophilus Nzeukwu as the Acting Chief Judge of Imo State. While disassociating itself from the appointment, the NJC said Nzeukwu ranks fourth in the hierarchy of judges in …

IMO takes action on seafarers’ rights, substandard shipping

Legal Committee adopts guidelines on fair treatment of seafarers held on suspicion of crimes; launches work on substandard shipping. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted crucial new guidelines to protect seafarers from unfair treatment …

We’ve Not Approved Justice Nzeukwu’s Appointment As Imo Acting CJ – NJC

  The National Judicial Council (NJC) says it has not approved the appointment of Justice Theophilus Nnamdi Nzeukwu as the Acting Chief Judge of Imo State. NJC disclosed this in a statement on Friday by its Deputy Director (Information), Kemi Babalola …

IMO GHG talks hit critical juncture

The global maritime industry is holding its breath as the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) races against time to finalise its crucial mid-term greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction measures. With the critical Marine Environment Protection Committee …

Lack Of Urgency And Ambition Means IMO’s Climate Action Hangs In Balance

London, 4 April 2025: As week one of a marathon series of International Maritime Organization (IMO) meetings closes today, all three elements of a successful shipping industry response to the climate crisis are hanging in the balance. Low ambition and …

Shipping Levy Remains On Table At IMO Climate Talks

Saturday, 5 April 2025, 12:09 pm Press Release: 6PACplus 4 April 2025 A growing group of African, Caribbean, Latin America and Pacific Island (ACP+) climate negotiators kept universal pricing of shipping emissions on the table at International Maritime …