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Mar
22
2025
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Education Secretary, Dr Mrs Sunny Okechukwu, Pays Courtesy Visit To Ohafia Council Mayor, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu In Office

Education Secretary, Dr Mrs Sunny Okechukwu, Pays Courtesy Visit To Ohafia Council Mayor, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu In Office

Education, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Politics
EDUCATION SECRETARY, DR MRS SUNNY OKECHUKWU, PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO OHAFIA COUNCIL MAYOR, CHIEF ELEANYA OJUU KALU IN OFFICE. Yesterday, Dr. Mrs. Sunny Okechukwu, the newly appointed Education Secretary of Ohafia LGA, paid a courtesy visit to the office of Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, the Executive Mayor of Ohafia LGA. This visit marked one of her first official engagements since assuming the office as Education Secretary. During the visit, Dr. Okechukwu utilized the opportunity to familiarize herself with the Mayor and discuss potential areas of collaboration to promote education in Ohafia LGA. The visit was geared toward building relationships and…
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Mar
22
2025
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Why The Nigerian Government Should Reject Anthology Blackboard For Better Alternatives – Emma Aigbe

Why The Nigerian Government Should Reject Anthology Blackboard For Better Alternatives – Emma Aigbe

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, FGN
Why the Nigerian Federal Government Should Not Choose Anthology Blackboard Over Better Alternatives The Nigerian government has been considering various e-learning and Learning Management System (LMS) platforms to enhance digital education in the country. One such platform is Anthology Blackboard, a well-known LMS used by institutions worldwide. However, there are several reasons why the government should reconsider choosing this platform over better and more cost-effective alternatives. High Cost of Implementation and Maintenance Anthology Blackboard is a premium LMS that comes with significant licensing and maintenance costs. For a country like Nigeria, where the education sector struggles with underfunding, infrastructure deficits,…
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Mar
22
2025
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Federal High Court Grants Recall Process Of Senator Natasha

Federal High Court Grants Recall Process Of Senator Natasha

Judiciary, News Flash, Politics
Federal High Court Grants Recall Process Of Senator Natasha A Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja Kogi State capital has set aside an earlier ruling that restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from receiving the recall process initiated by constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The Federal High Court in a landmark judgement delivered in Lokoja on Friday affirms that the recall process is constitutionally valid and aligns with the civic rights of the constituents. The court urged the constituents to continue exercising their rights in an orderly and peaceful manner. The development was after…
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Mar
22
2025
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Oyakhilome Slams Music Industry For Exploiting Church

Oyakhilome Slams Music Industry For Exploiting Church

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Entertainment, Religion
Oyakhilome Slams Music Industry For Exploiting Church Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy has spoken out against the gospel music industry, accusing it of cheating the church and using it for personal gain. He claimed that many singers who got their start in the church choir have gone on to pursue worldly fame and fortune, leveraging their church connections for financial benefit. Oyakhilome argued that these individuals are often motivated by Satan’s influence, using their talents for selfish purposes rather than serving the church. He urged followers not to support these artists, warning that they risk going to hell. The…
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Mar
22
2025
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WAEC Releases 2025 Results For Private Candidates

WAEC Releases 2025 Results For Private Candidates

Education, FGN, News Flash
WAEC Releases 2025 Computer-based WASSCE Results For Private Candidates The West African Examinations Council has released the results of the 2025 Computer-based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for private candidates. In a post obtained from its X handle on Saturday, the examination body said, “The results of the Computer-based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for Private Candidates, 2025-First Series have been released.” Reacting to the developments, some students lamented inability to check their results. An X user with the name Ephrata said, ” I checked mine now they’re saying my card has been used by another candidate. And…
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Mar
22
2025
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Fubara’s Supporters Welcome Sole Administrator Ibok-Ete Ibas To Rivers

Fubara’s Supporters Welcome Sole Administrator Ibok-Ete Ibas To Rivers

News Flash, Politics, South South
Fubara’s Supporters Welcome Sole Administrator Ibok-Ete Ibas To Rivers The leading grassroots group supporting Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the Simplified Movement Worldwide, has welcomed Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd) as the newly appointed Sole Administrator of Rivers State. This follows the Emergency Rule declared by President Bola Tinubu. On Tuesday, Tinubu suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and all members of the State House of Assembly. He also appointed retired Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, as the state’s sole administrator. Both the Senate and the House of Representatives ratified the emergency rule on…
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Mar
22
2025
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The Ancient Shrine Of Isi-Ume And Ugwuele: Tracing The Origins Of Humankind In Igboland

The Ancient Shrine Of Isi-Ume And Ugwuele: Tracing The Origins Of Humankind In Igboland

Abia North, Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, History, South East
The Ancient Shrine of Isi-Ume and Ugwuele: Tracing the Origins of Humankind in Igboland The history of the Igbo people is deeply intertwined with the ancient past of humankind itself. A remarkable archaeological discovery by Prof. Joseph Anozie has shed light on an ancient civilization in Igboland dating as far back as 500,000 B.C. This groundbreaking find provides compelling evidence that regions such as Uturu , Okigwe, Nsukka, Udi, Orlu, and Awka served as the epicenter of early Igbo settlements, playing a crucial role in the development of their culture and traditions. Recently, a research team embarked on a journey…
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Mar
22
2025
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The Fragmentation Of Freedom: Sudan’s Cautionary Tale For Democracy Activism – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Fragmentation Of Freedom: Sudan’s Cautionary Tale For Democracy Activism – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Human Rights, People Reorientation, World News
The Fragmentation of Freedom: Sudan’s Cautionary Tale for Democracy Activism Introduction: The Mirage of LiberationIn 2011, South Sudan’s secession from Sudan was heralded as a triumph of self-determination, a beacon for democracy activists worldwide. Yet, over a decade later, the world witnesses a harrowing paradox: two nations—South Sudan and Sudan—locked in parallel spirals of state collapse, humanitarian catastrophe, and dashed hopes. This article interrogates the unintended consequences of fragmented sovereignty, urging activists to temper idealism with pragmatism. Robust statistics reveal a sobering truth: independence, absent institutional scaffolding, can mutate freedom into anarchy. The Precipice of Partition: A Statistical SnapshotSudan’s division…
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Mar
22
2025
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Idealism And Activism Amidst Abject Poverty – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Idealism And Activism Amidst Abject Poverty – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Idealism and Activism Amidst Abject Poverty Introduction: A Landscape of ContrastsNestled in Nigeria’s southeastern Niger Delta, Abia State epitomizes a haunting paradox: a land teeming with intellectual vigor and grassroots activism yet shackled by systemic poverty. Here, idealists champion transformative change, their voices echoing through dilapidated classrooms and overcrowded slums. But the stark reality of deprivation—where 45% of the population subsists on less than $1.90 daily (NBS, 2022)—casts a long shadow over their efforts. This article dissects the interplay between idealism-driven activism and the unrelenting misery of Abia’s poor, underpinned by robust socioeconomic data. Activism in Abia: The Flame of…
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Mar
22
2025
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Catalyzing ABIA State’s Sports Economy Renaissance – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Catalyzing ABIA State’s Sports Economy Renaissance – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Sports, Youths
Catalyzing Abia State’s Sports Economy Renaissance IntroductionAbia State, carved out of Imo State in 1991, is a southeastern Nigerian gem known for its entrepreneurial spirit, particularly in Aba, the "Japan of Africa." With a population of 3.8 million, Abia thrives on commerce, agriculture, and manufacturing. Historically, the state has produced sports legends like Nwankwo Kanu and Jay-Jay Okocha, who emerged from grassroots talent hubs. However, decades of infrastructural decay and underinvestment stifled its sports potential—until Governor Alex Otti’s administration began a transformative agenda in 2023. By aligning with global sports economy trends, Otti is repositioning Abia as a hub for…
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