Year: 2025

Professor George Chima, the Chairman of the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission, has been abducted by armed assailants. Sources close to the family reveal that Chima was taken from his Okigwe residence in Imo State on Friday evening, where he was host to a gathering of lecturers from Abia State University, Uturu. The incident has…

Governor Alex Otti has assured that the Amorji – Abaiyi – Isi-court Road, in Isialangwa North LGA, abandoned by the immediate past administration of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State would be completed before the end of the year. Governor Otti gave the assurance on Friday, January 31st, at Isi Ngwa Autonomous Community,…

Governor Hope Uzodimma has given the hint that a new Chief Judge will emerge in Imo State soon. Speaking Friday at the New Exco Chambers, Government House, Owerri, he demonstrated resolve to ensuring adequate and most effective justice dispensation in the State, charging the newly inaugurated Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to commence, immediately, the process…

Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North in the National Assembly, has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing internal conflicts and deepening divisions as primary reasons for his exit. In a resignation letter dated January 30 and addressed to PDP leaders in Ward 8, Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State,…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has released a notice to assist Nigerians in reporting loan apps that harass their customers. Loan apps became more popular in Nigeria after the emergence of President Muhammadu Buhari as citizens depend on them (loan apps) for swift financial help. However, when borrowers are unable to repay…

Zimbabwe is grappling with a worsening public health crisis as condom prices soar to unprecedented levels in retail shops across the country. A recent survey by iHarare revealed that the cheapest option, Protector Plus, now costs nearly $1.50 per packet, while Fantasy condoms are priced at $3.20, and the internationally recognized Carex brand costs $3.30….

The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Abia State Branch, has officially suspended its industrial action following a successful negotiation with the Abia State Government. In a press release issued today, JUSUN announced that the strike suspension comes after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the union and the government. The agreement…

Lawyers in Imo State have suspended judicial activities for one week following an alleged shaking of one of the Federal High Court buildings suspected to have been caused by what they termed structural defects in one of the buildings. To secure their lives, the lawyers were seen scared of entering into the said building which…

Aston Villa have expressed an interest in acquiring the services of Manchester United’s out-of-favour striker Marcus Rashford. The 27-year-old has not featured for United since being dropped by head coach Ruben Amorim for the Manchester derby on 12 December. Rashford’s representatives have met a number of leading European clubs over the past few weeks in…