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Operatives of the Nigerian Navy’s Oguta Naval Base have arrested two suspects, including a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police, for alleged vandalism of an oil pipeline belonging to Addax Petroleum in Imo State.The suspects, identified as Alfred Kwosa, 57, a retired DSP from Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, and Michael Nnamdi, alias ‘Piloter’, 51, from Nnebuku community, were apprehended on Monday during an intelligence-led operation.According to the Commander of Naval Base Oguta, Commodore Sabo Tanko Lengaya, the operatives intercepted a Mercedes truck with registration number AGL 378 XV, laden with 10 pieces of vandalised crude oil pipeline suspected…

Orlu, Imo State – Residents of the Orlu Senatorial Zone have issued a strong warning to their elected representatives, urging them to improve performance and deepen engagement with the people they serve.The call was made by the Orluzurume Youths Assembly during the formal presentation of a comprehensive 72-page Legislative Performance Assessment Committee (LPAC) report, which evaluated the activities of 17 lawmakers from the zone.The lawmakers assessed include 12 members of the Imo State House of Assembly, four members of the House of Representatives, and the Senator representing Orlu Zone.Prince Izunna Obiefule, President of the Orluzurume Youths Assembly, expressed disappointment over…

OWERRI – The Imo State Commissioner of Police, CP Audu Bosso, on Saturday gave an account of his command’s operational successes, disclosing the arrest of 184 suspects and the rescue of three kidnapped victims in intensified crackdowns on kidnapping, terrorism, armed robbery, and other violent crimes across the state.Bosso, who assumed duty two months ago, made the disclosure while briefing journalists at the Police Command Headquarters parade ground in Owerri.“In the past two months, the Command under my stewardship arrested a total of 184 suspects in separate intelligence-led operations for various criminal offences including kidnapping, terrorism, armed robbery, cultism, murder,…

Abuja — Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, on Monday pleaded not guilty to six counts of certificate forgery and related offences brought against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).Nnaji was arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations that he forged a degree certificate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate, which he allegedly submitted during his ministerial screening in 2023.The charges also include accusations that he received approximately ₦29.5 million in salaries and emoluments…

Abuja – The Child Advocacy Committee of the Young Lawyers’ Forum (YLF) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has issued a strong call for systemic reforms to protect children as it wraps up its tenure with a high-level webinar.Titled “Beyond Rescue: Protecting Children in Times of Insecurity – Strengthening Child Protection Laws and Policies in Nigeria,” the virtual event aims to shift the national conversation from reactive rescue operations to proactive, robust legal and policy frameworks that safeguard children’s rights to safety and dignity.The webinar will bring together legal practitioners, policymakers, child rights advocates, and other stakeholders to critically examine…

Jude Bellingham delivered a masterclass performance once again, netting twice as England overcame a resilient Norway side 2-1 after extra time to book their place in the World Cup semi-finals.Thomas Tuchel’s men found themselves trailing early in the quarter-final clash when Jordan Pickford was caught out by Andreas Schjelderup’s deceptive cross-shot in the 36th minute, the ball sneaking in off the far post.But England refused to wilt. Deep into first-half stoppage time, Anthony Gordon picked out Bellingham, who showed sublime composure to control and dispatch a clinical finish past Orjan Nyland, leveling the scores on the stroke of half-time.Norway pushed…

LAGOS — A Lagos State Special Offences (Mobile) Court has sentenced a 67-year-old legal practitioner, Taiwo Abidemi, to seven months’ imprisonment for breaching the state’s environmental sanitation laws.Abidemi was convicted on Thursday after pleading guilty to a three-count charge that included breach of peace, indiscriminate dumping of refuse at an unauthorised location, and failure to engage the services of an approved Private Sector Participant (PSP) waste operator.The offences occurred on July 9, 2026, along Guinness Road in the Agege area of Lagos. Prosecuting counsel Adetunji B.E., representing the Attorney-General of Lagos State, presented evidence before the court, leading to the…

©️ By Chinedu AguThey say that a man who cuts off his nose to spite his face ultimately leaves himself with no face to show the world.Last weekend, from 10 to 12 July 2026, the Imo State Government, in its infinite wisdom and boundless pettiness, did precisely that before lawyers representing 48 Branches across the nine states of the old Eastern Region. What ought to have been an opportunity for Imo State to redeem its battered image became a public spectacle of shame, a dance of institutional disgrace choreographed by officials who mistook arrogance for strength and political spite for…

Candidates contesting various national offices in the forthcoming Nigerian Bar Association general election on Saturday 11 July intensified their campaigns at the quarterly meeting of the Eastern Bar Forum held in Owerri, Imo State. The meeting, held at Villa Garden Hotel, provided the aspirants with an opportunity to deliver goodwill messages, outline their programmes and solicit the support of members of the Eastern Bar Forum. Leading presidential candidates Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN; Lateef Yemi Akangbe, SAN; and Oyinkansola Badejo-Okunsanya, SAN, featured prominently during the campaign session. Akinboro, who was present until the time allowed for goodwill messages, was represented by…

Imo State – Governor Hope Uzodimma has approved a grand reception to celebrate the exceptional performance of Imo State students at the recently concluded International STEM Olympiad held in Rome, Italy.The governor’s decision follows the remarkable success of two Imo indigenes who won gold medals at the global competition. Eleven-year-old Onyedikachi Egejurum emerged as the world best in Mathematics in the primary category, while Don Anele Munachisom clinched gold in the Science category at the secondary level. The two were among three Nigerians who secured gold medals in the prestigious olympiad.The students were sponsored by education advocate and Educare CEO,…