Hon. Amobi Ogah’s Bill Seeking Establishment Of Institute For Organic Agriculture In Isuikwuato Passes First Reading
A sponsored by Hon Amobi Ogah the member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi federal constituency of Abia State which seeks an Act to Establish the National Institute for Organic Agriculture and Food Safety Research, Ulonna North, Isuikwuato has passed its first reading at the Federal House of Representatives. The Bill being spearheaded by the Labour Party chief also has the backing of three...
One Year Anniversary: School Proprietor, Mazi Uche Ukoha Hails Otti, Calls Him Role Model
A School Proprietor and College President, UCY Model Schools, Ohafia (UMSO) has congratulated the governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti on the auspicious occasion of his first anniversary in office, describing him as a "role model". The College President, MAZI UCHE UDUMA UKOHA, in a congratulatory letter signed by him, said the first anniversary of Governor Otti has been...
Governor Otti Fulfills Promise, Donates 2 New Buses To School For The Blind Umuahia (Photos)
In a heartwarming fulfillment of his promise, Governor Alex C. Otti has donated two brand new buses to the School for the Blind in Umuahia, Abia State. This gesture comes just weeks after the Governor's emotional encounter with the students during the Children's Day celebration on May 27. During the event, the Governor was moved to tears by the students'...
Abuja Teacher Receives Beating From Father Of Female Pupil Who Told Her “Waka”
A crisis broke out at Aces Nursery Primary and Secondary School in Abuja when a father, Muhammed Jimeta assaulted a teacher, Sekinat Adedeji for allegedly beating his daughter, Karima Jimeta. The incident occurred on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Recounting her ordeal, the teacher, Sekinat Adedeji, said she was holding her three-month-old baby when her pupil’s father, Jimeta, assaulted her. According to her,...
Over 60,000 Submit Applications For Student Loan In 6 Days
The Managing Director of Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, the Fund has received over 60,000 applications for student loan since the opening of NELFUND portal for students at federal institutions last Friday. Sawyerr, who stated this on Thursday while addressing the media in Abuja, said that out of the 60,000 applications, 30,000 students had successfully completed the...
Tinubu Promises Increased Investment In Education At Children’s Day
Nigerian leader, President Bola Tinubu says his administration is committed to increasing efforts to ensure that Nigeria’s children have a solid footing for the realization of their dreams, promising an enhanced investment in education sector. “With increased investments in education, and the recent overhauling of the entire education system to provide both human and material resources for learning, as well...
Deputy Speaker, Kalu Wants Student Exchange Between Nigeria, Lincoln University UK For Improved Education
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has urged the University of Lincoln in the United Kingdom (UK) to initiate a student exchange programme with their counterparts in Nigeria to boost education and skills in the country. Kalu made the call when he received the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University, Mr Simon Parkes, and...
Abia: Defunct TSGICC Members Cry Foul Over Alleged Imbalance In Appointments Into Boards Of Tertiary Institutions
Some members of the defunct Tinubu-Shettima Grassroots Independent Campaign Council, TSGICC, have alleged that the recent appointments into the Boards of Tertiary Institutions by the Tinubu administration were not balanced, and failed to recognise the federal character principle enshrined in the constitution of Nigeria. Addressing journalists in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, on Wednesday, in the company of many other...
Gov. Otti Speaks At Cambridge University Conference In UK
The University of Cambridge, Judge Business School, United Kingdom, will be hosting the Abia State Governor, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti on Saturday, May 18, 2024. This year's conference theme, ‘Kujenga Africa: Forging Global Alliances’, a Swahili phrase meaning ‘to build’, is a timely call to action for unity, collaboration, and innovation. It underscores the need for these elements to...
Kogi State Govt Announces Release Of Some Abducted Varsity Students
Some of the abducted students of Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Okene in Kogi State, have been rescued, the state government has confirmed. In a statement on Sunday, the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo, said the students were rescued safely by local hunters and other security agents. He did not disclose the exact number of...
