Governor Otti Vows To Investigate Alleged 25-Month Pension Arrears Owed ABSU Retirees (VIDEO)
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has expressed surprise over revelations that pensioners of Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu, are allegedly owed a backlog of 25 months in pension arrears. The Governor made this known during the April edition of "Governor Alex Otti Speaks To Abians" held in Government Umuahia. https://youtu.be/Y8q_CVW44us During the live media chat, journalist and media executive Ifeanyi...
Over 700,000 Pupils Now Enjoying Free Education In Abia – Otti (VIDEO)
Governor Alex Otti says over 700,000 children across Abia State are now benefiting from the state’s free and compulsory basic education policy, which took effect on January 1, 2024. The Governor revealed this while addressing the public during his monthly media briefing, noting that the spike in school enrollment necessitated urgent recruitment of teachers. https://youtu.be/hOic0K4K9ng “We first hired 5,000 teachers, but due...
‘It Can Only Be God’ — Father Celebrates Son’s Survival As Keke Operator Dies In Fatal Accident After JAMB Exam In Abia (Photos)
A young student has narrowly escaped death after being involved in a ghastly tricycle (Keke) accident in Umuahia, Abia State, shortly after writing the 2025 JAMB examination, ABN TV reports. The father of the student, Mr. Emenike Okorie, shared the news on his Facebook page, thanking God for sparing his son's life. According to Mr. Okorie, his son...
JAMB Reschedules 2025 UTME Date To Thursday, April 24
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has officially rescheduled the 2025 UTME to begin on Thursday, April 24, 2025, instead of the previously slated Friday, April 25, 2025. This development was disclosed in a statement signed by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, and shared on the Board’s official X handle on Saturday. “The 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is...
Hon. Obi Aguocha Gives Out Scholarships To 317 Students, Vows to Empower Up To 5,000 (Photos+Video)
In a bold reaffirmation of his commitment to education and youth empowerment, the Member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North and South Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Obi Aguocha, on Thursday, April 17, 2025, hosted the second edition of the Obi Aguocha Educational Support Program at the Banquet Hall, Umuahia North LGA, Abia State. The 2025 edition of the scholarship initiative saw a...
NAPS Urges NANS To Oppose Polytechnic-to-University Conversions
The National Association of Polytechnic Students has urged the National Association of Nigerian Students' president, Olushola Ladoja to openly oppose any proposal to turn polytechnics into universities nationwide. In an open letter obtained by The PUNCH on Monday, NAPS President, Eshiofune Oghayan, warned that such conversions threaten the future of technical and vocational education in Nigeria. “We call on you, Comrade President, to...
Hon. Obi Aguocha To Disburse Scholarships To 284 Students Across Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency
The Member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency, Hon. Obi Aguocha, has announced the official disbursement ceremony for his 2025 Educational Support Program, scheduled to take place on Thursday, 17th April 2025. The event will be held at Ochendo Hall, Umuahia North LGA Headquarters, starting at 9:00 am prompt. In a statement released by his office, the lawmaker called on all notified...
JAMB Confirms Release Of 2025 Mock UTME Results
Results from the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, which was held on Thursday, April 10, have been made public by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board. JAMB disclosed this in a statement on Sunday by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, noting that candidates can check their results by sending “MOCKRESULT” via SMS to either 55019 or 66019 using the phone...
Bauchi Schools Resume Following Five-Week Ramadan Break
The Bauchi State Ministry of Education has announced the resumption date for schools after a five-week break for Ramadan. In a statement issued on Thursday by the ministry’s Information and Public Relations Officer, Jalaludeen Usman, parents and guardians were reminded that both day and boarding schools will resume on Sunday, April 6, for the continuation of the second term. The statement...
2025 UTME: JAMB Confirms Mock Notification Ready For Printing
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has declared that candidates who registered for the optional UTME-Mock exam can now print the 2025 UTME-Mock Notification Slip. In a statement on Wednesday, JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin said: “This Notification Slip includes crucial information such as the examination date, venue (centre), time, and other essential details needed to successfully sit for the...
