Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the abduction of prospective National Youth Service Corps members in Imo State and called for the urgent rescue of those still in captivity.
Twenty prospective corps members travelling from Ibadan to NYSC orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom were abducted on October 1 along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State.
Atiku urged the Federal and Imo State Governments and security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the victims’ release. He also called for the rescue of schoolchildren abducted from Mussa and Lassa communities in Borno State, saying their families deserved clear updates on efforts to secure their freedom.
The Paramount Ruler of Ebem Ohafia Ancient Kingdom in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, Eze Ukoha Kalu Ukoha, has died at the age of 89. The monarch, who spent 35 years on the throne, died on Saturday, September 26, 2026. His death was confirmed by the Ebem Ohafia Development Union and the Ebem Ohafia Council of Chiefs and Elders. During his reign, Eze Ukoha was known for maintaining […]
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