2027: South-East alone can’t decide presidency, Kalu tells Ndigbo
By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has urged people of the South-East not to rely solely on the region’s votes to determine the outcome of the 2027 presidential election. Speaking at his country home, Camp Neya in Igbere, Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, during a […]
Ballon d’Or: Any player, outside Europe, can win the award – Organisers
Ballon d’Or organisers have responded to the long-running debate over whether footballers must play for European clubs to stand a realistic chance of winning the prestigious award, insisting that while history favours Europe-based players, the prize is open to footballers from any league in the world.
Imo Police impound over 25 vehicles with covered number plates
By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI — The Imo State Police Command has impounded more than 25 vehicles found with covered, obscured or missing registration plate numbers as part of an enforcement campaign aimed at improving public safety and tackling crime. Commissioner of Police, Audu Garba Bosso, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Owerri, saying the exercise […]
Man arrested for alleged attempted car theft at Abia Church
By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — A middle-aged man was arrested on Sunday for allegedly attempting to steal a vehicle parked outside the Assemblies of God Church on Item Street, Umuahia, Abia State. The incident occurred barely a month after a Toyota Sienna belonging to the wife of a traditional ruler, HRH Eze Izuwa, was stolen […]
Industrial unrest looms over threatened FCT workers’ housing scheme
Industrial unrest may be brewing in the Federal Public Service following a reported demolition order threatening the Federal Integrated Staff Housing (FISH) Programme, a government-backed housing scheme into which thousands of federal workers have invested billions of naira.
NYSC overhaul ’ll curb youth unemployment, drive empowerment — APC chieftain
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has commended the Federal Government’s comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), describing it as a bold initiative to reposition the scheme as a skills-driven platform for youth empowerment and national development. Speaking with journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, Oyintiloye said the […]
