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Edda, Ebonyi State born striker Chukwudi Okoro has secured a thrilling transfer to 3SC Football Club of Ibadan. The talented forward’s two-year contract commenced on August 1, 2025, following his standout performance in the Presidential Federation Cup final held in Lagos. Okoro, formerly of the Rice Boys of Abakaliki, garnered attention from multiple Nigerian league clubs, including Nassarawa United, El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri, Enyimba International FC, Kwara United, and Ikorodu City Boys. Ultimately, 3SC moved swiftly to sign the promising player, demonstrating their commitment to strengthening their squad for the upcoming sessions. During his time with Abakaliki Boys, Chukwudi earned…

The management of Gregory University, Uturu, has dismissed allegations of subjecting lecturers and staff to inhuman treatment and salary slashes, labeling the claims as false and orchestrated by “disgruntled lecturers.” The response comes in reaction to a recent online publication accusing the institution of exploitative policies. In a statement issued by the university’s registrar, Vincent Maliki, Gregory University defended its salary structure, describing it as competitive and fair for a private institution. Maliki categorically denied claims of “exploitative and inhuman” treatment, emphasizing that academic activities, including the ongoing Rain Semester examinations, are proceeding smoothly without disruption. “We will not be…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said he will contest the 2027 presidential election, dismissing speculations that he may withdraw from the race. He also used the opportunity to defend the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, stressing that although it could not influence the outcome of recent by-elections, it remains a formidable force capable of reshaping Nigeria’s political landscape. Atiku’s position was made public through his long-time associate and spokesperson during the 2023 elections, Tunde Olusunle, who disclosed the remarks to Thisday Newspaper on Sunday night. Olusunle explained that Atiku was determined to rescue Nigeria from what he described as…

The Abia State Police Command has arrested six suspects linked to the March 4, 2025, kidnapping and murder of Mazi Chidozie Confidence Chijioke, Managing Director of Dozzman Oil & Gas, along Azumiri Road in Ukwa East Local Government Area. The incident also claimed the lives of ASP Tanko Naptip of the Counter Terrorism Unit, Rivers State Command, and Mr. Anayo Ukwu, Director of Sobaz Oil & Gas, sending shockwaves across the state. According to a statement by Police Public Relations Officer DSP Maureen Chinaka, operatives, acting on credible intelligence, traced the suspects’ hideout to Ikot Ukpon Village in Obot Akara…

…Say it smacks of greed, insensitivity, moral bankruptcy The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the proposed plan to increase the salaries of political office holders in Nigeria. The party maintained that ordinary citizens, not politicians, deserve a pay raise. The National Publicity Secretary of ADC, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, in a statement on Wednesday, said such a proposal shows how disconnected the government is from the realities citizens face daily. The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) had reportedly suggested a review of salaries for the President, Vice President, governors, and other top officials. But the ADC described the move…

The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Felicia Nwamkpuma, has described as false circulating media reports that she has been in police detention since Monday this week over the alleged sale of a baby for N25 million. A 29 year old woman in the state, Susan Nweze and her family had alleged that her new born baby was sold for N25milion by the state police command in collaboration with some other security agencies and the state Ministry of Women Affairs after the baby was born. Susan’s family petitioned the force zonal headquarters of the police in Enugu and the…

It was an engaging conversation with Chief Patrick Olughu Eze aka Ume-Udo 1, a tap into an age long tradition and culture of identity as a clan, an insight into our strength and struggle as a people . Chief P. O Eze, a retired politician, an entrepreneur and now blessed with age in health as an elder statesman, he exposed our journey as a people through the wars and in peace. The gap between the old and now including what has gone wrong morally and the earnest need for a retrace. Excerpts. How are you doing Sir? I’m good, by…

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi, has said the rate of hunger and poverty in Nigeria was not just statistics but real. Obi, who said this in a post on his X handle yesterday, explained that the harsh reality was that millions of Nigerians were grappling with acute food shortages and multi-dimensional poverty at a scale never before seen in the country. The former Anambra State governor said: “In our country today, hunger and poverty are not just distant statistics; they are also the harsh reality that millions of our people…

The Peoples Democratic Party in Sokoto State has condemned the arrest of a former governor and serving senator, Aminu Tambuwal, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, describing it as a politically motivated move aimed at silencing opposition. Tambuwal, who governed Sokoto State for eight years and previously served as Speaker of the House of Representatives, was taken into EFCC custody on Monday over alleged financial misconduct during his tenure. In a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Hassan Sanyinnawal, in the early hours of Tuesday, the Sokoto PDP alleged that the arrest was part of a wider plan by…

 At least three persons were killed yesterday by gunmen suspected to be armed herdsmen at Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, even as Boko Haram insurgents attacked a military formation in Borno, killing two soldiers. This came as chairman of the Senate Committee on Labour, Employment and Productivity, Senator Diket Plang, yesterday, alleged that foreign armed groups, working with local collaborators, were behind recent killings in Bokkos LGA of Plateau State. The Yelewata attack, which occurred after a similar incident claimed over 200 lives in the same community some weeks ago, came weeks after President Bola…