Sanusi To Be Conferred Honorary Degree From UNIZIK
Dethroned Emir of Kano, Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi will be conferred with the prestigious honourary doctorate degrees of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka during its 14th convocation ceremony this week. Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof Charles Esimone who disclosed this during a press conference to kick start the convocation activities in Awka said the honourary awardees were chosen because of...
Don’t Reopen Schools Now – ASUU President Urges FG
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Monday kicked against the reopening of schools by the Federal Government due to the COVID-19 pandemic currently ravaging the country. Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, ASUU National President, spoke with the with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ota, Ogun. According to him, the Federal Government needed to address the challenges of the education sector...
Abia Teachers Suspend Strike, Urge Ikpeazu To Make Salary Payment A Priority
Members of Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT in Abia State have suspended their strike with a charge on the state governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu to make the payment of their salary a priority. This is contained in a statement made available to ABN TV by the leadership of the teachers union on Tuesday in Umuahia. The release signed by Elder Comrade...
Seven private schools in Aba risk a total closure if… — Ikpeazu (See List)
The Abia State government has directed seven private schools in Aba to immediately visit the committee on Re-validation of private schools in Ministry of Education Umuahia, for proper documentation effective from the date of this announcement. In a statement signed by the Secretary to Abia State Government, Barr. Chris Ezem made available to ABN TV, the affected schools will be...
17-Year-Old Jemimah Marcus Becomes Lagos One Day Governor
A 17-year-old student Jemimah Marcus has emerged one-day Governor of Lagos State. Marcus, a student of Angus Memorial Secondary School in Somolu, Lagos East, won the 2020 edition of the Spelling Bee Competition, thereby earning the honour to become the one-day Governor. Master Sotin Ajose of Topo Senior Grammar School emerged first runner up of the Spelling Bee competition while Miss...
Ikpeazu Fixes Date For Reopening Of Tertiary Institutions
The Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has approved the reopening of all Government and Private Tertiary Institutions in the State, A release signed by Barrister Chris Ezem made available to ABN TV, the Secretary to the State Government said the tertiary institutions will resume with effect from Monday, October 26th, 2020. The government further directed the affected institutions to ensure...
Obaseki Raises Teachers’ Retirement Age
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has extended the retirement age for teachers in Edo State to 65 years or 40 years of service, in furtherance of his commitment to boosting workers’ welfare. The state Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa, who disclosed this in a statement, said the governor’s approval reinforces his unwavering commitment to building a solid foundation for repositioning...
Bende Deputy Chairman Redeems 1-yr School Fees Of Two Outstanding Children Of Assemblies Of God Church Ahoada
The Deputy Chairman of Bende Local Government of Abia State, Hon. Promise Uzoma Okoro, today Sunday 3rd October, 2021 redeemed the 1year school fees he promise to pay for two outstanding children of Assemblies of God Church 1, Ahoada. You may recall during the National Children's Day Service of Assemblies of God Church 1 Ahoada held on the 15th August,...
UBEC Lauds Universal Learning Solutions Over Innovation In Education Of Nigerian Children
The Universal Basic Commission, UBEC has applauded an education-centred non governmental organisation, Universal Learning Solutions, USL for the innovation, Jolly Phonics it has deployed in ensuring that children learn to read and write with minimal challenge at an early stage. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday at an event to mark the fifteenth anniversary of ULS, the Executive Secretary of UBEC,...
Western Iyamu hails Appointment of Edoba Omorogie as UNIBEN new VC
The Western Iyamu Global Foundation, has congratulated Prof. Edoba Bright Omoregie, SAN, on his “well-deserved appointment” as the 11th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN). In a statement on Tuesday, the group eulogized Omoregie’s “exceptional academic distinction, outstanding leadership qualities and remarkable achievements, making him an exemplary figure in the academic community.” The statement reads in part, “His appointment...
