PLAYERS, OFFICIALS INJURED AS RIVERS UNITED TEAM BUS CRASHES IN PORT-HARCOURT. (PHOTO).

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  Players, officials injured as Rivers United team bus crashes in P’Harcourt Nigeria Premier Football League side Rivers United were involved in a road accident on Thursday while travelling to Awka, Anambra State, for their President’s Cup round of 16 fixture against Nasarawa United. The club disclosed the incident in a statement, noting that the accident occurred along the Obiri-Ikwerre Airport Road on the outskirts of Port Harcourt shortly after the team departed from its camp. According to the club, some players and officials sustained minor injuries in the accident, but there were no fatalities or life-threatening injuries. “We wish to inform our supporters, stakeholders and the general public that the team contingent was involved in a road traffic accident on Thursday while travelling to Awka, Anambra State, for the President’s Federation Cup Round of 16 fixture against Nasarawa United, “The safety, health and well-being of our players and officials remain our utmost priority....

ORUMBA SOUTH LGA RECEIVES NEW CORPS MEMBERS, CHARGE S THEM ON COMPETENCE. (PHOTO).


 Orumba South LGA Receives New Corps Members, Charges them on competence


By Chioma Akaogu


The Transition Committee Chairman, Orumba South Local Government Area, Mr Shedrack Azubuike has congratulated

the corps members posted to the local council for their successful completion of their university education and NYSC orientation


The chairman who was represented by the Head of Education and Social Development Department,  Miss Joy Ihefu thanked God for granting them journey mercies to Anambra State and finally Orumba South LGA.


He explained that Orumba South which is made up of 15 communities is a peace loving, hospitable that relates with Corps members as relation,friends and siblings.


The chairman emphasized that with a conducive environment in place, the corps members are expected to excel in their national service to the local government, thereby achieving the objectives of the NYSC program.


He implored them to desist from all acts capable of tarnishing the image of their respective states such as vandalism, destruction of lives and properties, armed robbery, sexual immoralities drugs peddling and addiction among other vices.


 Director of the Community Development Unit of Orumba South, Mrs Ngozi Oraeki praised the council's kindness and hospitality towards corps members, saying that the council provided transportation for 51 new corps members (2024 Batch B) and refreshments, bringing relief and excitement to the new arrivals after their challenging time at the orientation camp. 


She encouraged the corps members to serve selflessly and relentlessly during their service year, demonstrating diligence, competence, and commitment in their assigned roles. She assured them of the local government's continued support and assistance throughout their stay.


* Akaogu is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *

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