Nigeria has secured a historic return to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council after 14 years, following its election into Category C of the IMO Council for the 2026–2027 biennium at the IMO General Assembly held in London on Friday, November 28, 2025. ‎The landmark victory was spearheaded by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, who led the country’s campaign through months of intensive diplomatic engagements. ‎Reacting to the development, Dr Oyetola described the election as “a landmark endorsement of the renewed confidence the world has in Nigeria under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.” ‎“This victory is not just for Nigeria; it is a vote of confidence in our maritime reforms, our security efforts in the Gulf of Guinea, and the bold vision of His Excellency President Tinubu to unlock the full potential of the blue economy,” the Minister said. ‎According to him, the success followed over one year of sustained advocacy, strategic diplomatic shuttles and targeted engagements across maritime blocs and partner nations. ‎“Our return to the IMO Council after fourteen years signals that Nigeria is back —… “Oyetola Returns Nigeria to IMO Council After 14-Year Hiatus”

The development comes days after Vibeslyfe revealed that Mokwa had been released from detention after public pressure and questions raised over the legality of the cybercrime counts. The Niger State Government on Friday formally withdrew all Cybercrimes Act charges earlier filed against student activist Isah Mokwa, following fresh legal advice presented before the High Court by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The development comes days after Vibeslyfe revealed that Mokwa had been released from detention after public pressure and questions raised over the legality of the cybercrime counts. According to the open-court proceedings, the DPP confirmed that the state lacked the legal authority to prosecute offences under the Cybercrimes Act. The prosecution told the court it would now proceed only with allegations listed under the Niger State Penal Code Law 2023, including incitement, unlawful assembly in the electronic space, injurious falsehood and criminal defamation. Explaining the defence team’s formal application, Mokwa’s legal representative, Ibrahim Usman Wali, said the defense did not oppose the state’s new position but sought additional material required for a fair hearing. He said, “We raised no objection to the state’s… “Niger State Backs Down, Drops Cybercrime Charges Against Student Activist Isah Mokwa”

Earlier, the former AGF revealed he had been summoned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to clear the air on “certain issues.” On Friday, EFCC operatives grilled former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), over multiple matters before granting him bail, Vibeslyfe has learned. Top sources revealed to SaharaReporters on Saturday that Malami was in the EFCC custody on Friday and was almost going to spend the night because of the bail conditions given to him.  “Malami is in EFCC custody, he’s looking for two permanent Secretary for bail conditions,” one of the sources revealed around 10pm on Friday.  “Update on Malami is that he got bail by providing two top level civil servants after interrogation yesterday.(Friday),” another source informed on Saturday morning.  Earlier, the former AGF announced that he had been invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to provide clarification on “certain issues.” In a statement shared on his Facebook page last Friday, Malami assured Nigerians that, as a law-abiding citizen, he was willing to comply with the commission’s invitation without hesitation. “I am… Exclusive: EFCC Grills Ex-AGF Malami, Releases Him After Top Officials Stand Surety

The Federal Government has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) restricting flights into Abuja during aerial displays scheduled for the Nigeria International Airshow, which opens on Tuesday. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced the directive on Friday while inspecting the airside arrangements at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, the venue of the three-day event. Keyamo said the Nigeria Air Force will conduct aerial demonstrations on the first and last days of the airshow, during which the Abuja airspace will be temporarily closed for safety. “The Nigeria Airspace Management Agency has already issued a NOTAM. For the brief period when there will be air displays, airlines have been told not to fly in or out, to hold their flights for that period, not to fly into Abuja while the sky is agog with displays,” he said. The minister described the event as an important platform for Nigeria to showcase the capabilities of its aviation ecosystem, similar to the Farnborough Airshow in the United Kingdom, the Paris Airshow, and the Dubai Airshow. As Nigeria hosts an international airshow for the first time, Keyamo said… FG Releases NOTAM Ahead of Nigeria’s First-Ever International Airshow