A petrol tanker overturned on the Onitsha-Owerri Road in Anambra, leading to panic and traffic obstruction. Emergency services are on-site to prevent a potential explosion.

Seplat-NNPC has empowered 127 teachers in Imo State, Nigeria, through its Teachers Empowerment Programme. The first cohort from Imo graduated in Owerri after receiving specialized training.

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has secured ISO 9001:2015 certification for its aeronautical meteorological services at Yola, Osubi, and Owerri airports, aiming to enhance safety standards.

An unidentified barrow pusher was discovered dead in his wheelbarrow along Aba-Owerri Road in Nigeria, where he had been napping. Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of his death.

Imo State Police have launched a manhunt for a man accused of his wife's death inside a church in Owaelu, Owerri North, Nigeria.

A leaked directive from Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Education has instructed the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), to cancel 24 appointments, indicating a significant federal intervention.

Imo State Police dismiss reports of student kidnapping at Government Girls Secondary School, Owerri, assuring the public that all students are safe and accounted for.

A 100-level student of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Imo State, Chinedu Chibuzor Christogonus, has died after allegedly being assaulted while in the custody of members of the…

Abia State Governor Otti has renamed the Umuahia bus terminal in honor of Professor Nnenna Oti, the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO). This act immortalizes her contributions by dedicating the public facility in her name.

Tension is reportedly rising in communities surrounding the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) following a series of suspected assailant attacks, raising concerns about local security.

The latest attack occurred three days after gunmen, suspected to be cultists, shot dead two people in Nekede, another community within the same Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State The post…

The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit, Zone C, Owerri, Imo, has handed over seized prohibited and controlled drugs valued at N2.6 billion to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.

Researchers at Nigeria's Federal University of Technology Owerri have analyzed a new water-in-diesel emulsion (WiDE) technology that introduces microscopic water droplets into diesel fuel, aiming to extend the lifespan and efficiency of diesel engines.

Prominent statesman Jim Nwobodo is slated to chair the 15th Chief Emeka Anyaoku Distinguished Lecture Series on Good Governance, scheduled to take place in Owerri on April 9, 2026.

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Councillors from Nigeria’s 774 Local Governments at the weekend teamed up with the “City Boys Movement” with a view to ensuring a seamless re-election of President Bola Tinubu…

Three Crowns Milk celebrated and empowered thousands of women at the 2026 August Meeting in Owerri, providing training and equipment to boost their well-being.

Owerri is preparing for the grand funeral of highlife music legend Pal Akalonu, with ceremonies scheduled from August 19-23 to celebrate his significant contributions to music.

A conference in Owerri will gather police commissioners and experts to discuss emerging security threats ahead of the 2027 elections, aiming to develop practical measures to enhance the Force's capacity.

The Abia State Government has committed to finding a lasting solution to the persistent flooding issues affecting the Owerri-Nta road, which has been susceptible to water accumulation for years.

A resident of Owaelu, Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State, has allegedly killed his wife and subsequently fled the scene with their two children, according to local reports.

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reiterated its commitment to fostering the next generation of African engineers and industrial leaders, demonstrated by hosting students from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri.

The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), has closed for a two-week vacation to allow for fumigation and hostel renovation, a decision made amid ongoing protests following a student's death.

Police in Imo State, Nigeria, have arrested three students from the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) in connection with the alleged torture and death of a 21-year-old undergraduate.

By Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI — Youths in Umuadara, Umulogho community in Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State have apprehended a suspect linked to the killing of Wendy Achumba, a student of the…

Hoodlums, suspected to be herdsmen, attacked Eziobodo, the host community of the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), shooting one person and injuring many others.

Robbers broke into St. Mulumba Parish in Owerri, Imo, stealing a monstrance containing the Blessed Sacrament, prompting the archdiocese to call for prayer.

Stakeholders in Imo State are urging Ihedioha, Amadi, and Anyanwu to run for the Owerri senatorial seat, viewing it as a strategic move for the 2027 governorship race.

The Court of Appeal in Owerri has affirmed a previous judgment that nullified the Ward and Local Government Congresses/primaries of the Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This decision impacts the party's internal structure in the state.

The Garrison Commander, 34 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Obinze, Owerri, Jude Abuo, a lieutenant-colonel, stated this while addressing reporters during a media tour of the recovered communities in Orsu, Imo, on Tuesday. The post JTF reclaims Imo communities from IPOB, urges fleeing indigenes to return home appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

ValueJet has announced plans to begin daily flights between Lagos and Owerri, Nigeria, starting March 23, 2026, to meet increasing demand.

The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) and Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (ABU) have won the 2026 Enactus Nigeria National Competition, earning the right to represent Nigeria at the Enactus World Cup.

The Coordinator of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Owerri Zone, Prof. Dennis Aribodor, has condemned the arrest and detention of two union officials at Imo State University, stating that the union will not be intimidated.

Imo State Police have arrested a driver, Dike Chibuike Micheal, in connection with an illegal street racing crash in Owerri that resulted in the death of 19-year-old pedestrian Chibuike Friday.

The Abia State Government has attributed recent flooding along Owerrinta Road to natural terrain and heavy rainfall, assuring residents of measures to address the situation.

If I perish, I perish” was the statement of defiance that defined the moment by a woman of uncommon courage – Prof Nnenna Oti, former Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Owerri…

The Imo State Command of Man O' War has declared its full support for justice and the rule of law following the killing of a student from the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO).

Students of the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) have boycotted classes following the killing of a colleague over a sum of N13,500, with the SUG demanding justice.

Police in Anambra, Nigeria, rescued an unidentified elderly man who collapsed on the Onitsha-Owerri Road and transported him to a hospital for medical attention.

Armed herdsmen attacked commuters in the Eziobodo community of Owerri West Local Government Area, Imo State, resulting in one fatality and the abduction of an unspecified number of people.

Traditional rulers in Owerri have endorsed the Imo Charter of Equity, a framework designed to ensure fair governorship rotation, promote unity, and enhance political stability in the state.

Police in Imo, Nigeria, announced they have smashed a robbery syndicate and recovered 450 motorcycles during a news briefing in Owerri.

Gunmen have robbed and shot dead a Point-of-Sale operator in the World Bank area of Owerri, Imo State, attacking the victim at his business location.

The Imo State Government has issued a public warning against the illegal sale and encroachment on government-owned land located at Redemption Estate in Avu, Owerri West.

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo recounted his decision not to shell Owerri during the Nigerian Civil War, a choice he believes saved many civilian lives.