Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize Hopes Face Stubborn Resistance from Norwegian Committee
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s pursuit of the Nobel Peace Prize may face an uphill battle, as the Norwegian Nobel Committee insists it cannot be swayed by political pressure or media campaigns. Since returning to the White House in January, the 79-year-old Republican has repeatedly declared that he “deserves” the award, boasting of ending six wars, despite ongoing conflicts in...
Governor Otti’s Education Policy Prioritizes Quality, Affordability — Aide
The Special Adviser on Education to Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, Mr. Kenechukwu Nwosu, has said the administration’s education policy is firmly anchored on good governance, quality service delivery, and affordability for families across the state. In an exclusive interview with ABN TV, Nwosu emphasized that the governor is committed to enhancing both the quantitative and qualitative aspects of...
JAMB Unveils High-tech Malpractice, Undermining Admission Process In Nigeria
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board on Monday warned that sophisticated, technology-enabled malpractices are undermining the integrity of Nigeria’s admission process. The board said this after receiving a report from its Special Committee on Examination Infractions. PUNCH Online reports the committee, chaired by Dr. Jake Epelle, presented its findings to JAMB Registrar Prof. Is-haq Oloyede in Abuja on Monday. Inaugurated on August...
WAEC Commence CBT Exam, Mandates 250 Computers
The West African Examinations Council has outlined key facilities schools must provide ahead of the full migration of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination to computer-based testing by 2026. Head of Examinations, WAEC, Mr Lucky Njoagwuani, disclosed this on Thursday during a sensitisation programme in Port Harcourt. According to him, schools must put in place a minimum of 250 functional...
3 Abia North Indigenes Depart For Postgraduate Studies In China On Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation Scholarship (Photos)
Three young indigenes of Abia North Senatorial District have departed Nigeria for China to further their postgraduate studies under the Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation Scholarship Programme in partnership with the Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC). The beneficiaries are: 1) Sunny O. Idika, from Ohafor Ward, Ohafia LGA, admitted for an MBA at Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua. 2) Emmanuel Iheakachukwu Odoemelam, from Eziama Agbo...
Jubilation As 14 Ohafia Law Students Smile Home With ₦6 Million Support From Okwun Ojah Family Foundation (Photos + Video)
The Okwun Ojah Family Foundation has awarded a ₦6 million scholarship to 14 law students of Ohafia extraction currently studying in Nigerian universities. The presentation ceremony, held on Friday, August 29, 2025, at the SKOG Event Centre, Amaekpu Ohafia, attracted government officials, traditional rulers, academics, legal practitioners, and community leaders. ...
Ondo Cancels Graduation Ceremonies In Primary, Junior Secondary Schools
The Ondo State Government has banned private schools from organising graduation ceremonies for pupils of nursery and primary schools, as well as students of Junior Secondary School in the state. The state Commissioner for Education, Professor Igbekele Ajibefun, on Wednesday, said this was part of the decision of the state government to sanitize the education sector of the state. According to...
NECO Outlines Hall Requirements As CBT Exams Commence November 2025
The National Examinations Council has confirmed it will phase out the traditional paper-pencil method. Beginning with the November/December 2025 SSCE External, all examinations will now be conducted using a full computer-based system. The Federal Government in July revealed that privately-owned CBT centres and others belonging to public institutions would be fully deployed in the conduct of the school-based SSCE by 2026. In...
“239 First-class Lecturers Quit UNILAG Over Poor Pay” – Ogundipe
No fewer than 239 first-class graduates of the University of Lagos, employed as lecturers, left the institution within seven years. Immediate past Vice-Chancellor of UNILAG, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, disclosed this on Tuesday while speaking as guest lecturer at The PUNCH Forum, themed: “Innovative Funding of Functional Education in the Digital Age,” held at The PUNCH Place, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Reeling out statistics,...
Okwun Ojah Family Foundation To Launch ₦6 Million Scholarship For Ohafia Law Students
The Okwun Ojah Family Foundation has announced the inauguration of its ₦6 million education scholarship award for law students of Ohafia extraction, aimed at supporting young scholars in Nigerian universities. The event, scheduled to hold on Friday, 29th August 2025, at the SKOG Event Centre, Amaekpu Ohafia, will commence at 12:30 pm. The scholarship initiative, founded by Chief Dr. Okwun Ojah...
