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Mar
18
2025
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Sowore Accompanies Lagos Corper To NYSC Office Over Viral Video Controversy

Sowore Accompanies Lagos Corper To NYSC Office Over Viral Video Controversy

Human Rights, Education, News Flash, Youths
Sowore accompanies Lagos corper to NYSC office over viral video controversy Human rights activist and presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Omoyele Sowore, has thrown his support behind Ushie Rita Uguamaye, also known as Raye, the National Youth Service Corps member facing backlash over her viral video criticising President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Sowore, in a video shared on X on Monday, revealed that he had met with Uguamaye in Lagos and would be accompanying her to the NYSC Local Government Inspector’s office alongside a team of attorneys. “The journey with youth Corper, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, has commenced in Lagos.…
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Mar
18
2025
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NASU Issues 7-Day Strike Notice To WAEC

NASU Issues 7-Day Strike Notice To WAEC

Education, News Flash
NASU Issues 7-Day Strike Notice To WAEC The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the management of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). NASU said the ultimatum is to address a four-point demand concerning workers’ welfare and the alleged victimization of labor leaders. ATTNEWS gathered that the ultimatum was issued at the press briefing in Lagos on Monday, 17th of March. Speaking at the press briefing, NASU General Secretary, Prince Peters Adeyemi, warned that all WAEC offices nationwide would be shut down starting Monday, March 24, if the management fails to…
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Mar
17
2025
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Corp Member Cries Out Over Threat By NYSC For Calling Tinubu’s Govt ‘Terrible’

Corp Member Cries Out Over Threat By NYSC For Calling Tinubu’s Govt ‘Terrible’

Education, Economy, Human Rights, News Flash
Corp Member Cries Out Over Threat By NYSC For Calling Tinubu’s Govt ‘Terrible’ A serving Corp member in Lagos State has cried out over a threat she received from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) board following her recent social media post in which she expressed her displeasure about the rising costs of commodities in the country. According to the video shared on TikTok via the handle @talktoraye, the serving Corp member, in tears, explained how frustrated she is over the high cost of goods in the market, calling President Ahmed Tinubu’s government a “terrible” one for paying little attention…
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Mar
16
2025
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The Ontology Of Place And Utopia In Praxis: A Dialectic Of Neglect And Renewal – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Ontology Of Place And Utopia In Praxis: A Dialectic Of Neglect And Renewal – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, Good Governance
The Ontology of Place and Utopia in Praxis: A Dialectic of Neglect and Renewal **What does it mean to *be* a place? Abia State, under Governor Alex Otti, is no longer a mere geographic entity but a living testament to the interplay of philosophy and action. The Ontology of Place—the essence of a community’s identity—is being rewritten through roads like the Obehie-Owaza corridor, which transcend asphalt to become arteries of hope, reconnecting Ukwa’s marginalized soul to its latent potential. Simultaneously, Utopia in Praxis emerges not as a distant ideal but as daily governance: modular refineries rising from neglected soil, universities…
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Mar
15
2025
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Improve ABSU Rating Amongst Universities, Otti Task ABSU, Vows To Construct Law, Agric Faculties Before Relocation

Improve ABSU Rating Amongst Universities, Otti Task ABSU, Vows To Construct Law, Agric Faculties Before Relocation

Abia State, Education, Good Governance, Infrastructure
IMPROVE ABSU RATING AMONGST UNIVERSITIES, OTTI TASKS ABSU, VOWS TO CONSTRUCT LAW, AGRIC FACULTIES BEFORE RELOCATION. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has tasked members of the Governing Council and Management of Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU) to improve ABSU's rating to at least number  three among Universities in Nigeria. Governor Otti gave the task at Aguiyi Ironsi Conference Centre, Umuahia during the closing ceremony of a 2-day retreat organized for the Governing Council and Management of the Abia State University, Uturu, with the theme "Building the New Abia State University of Our Dream, Through Excellence and Service: The Governing…
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Mar
14
2025
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Uniport Pro-Chancellor Extols Gov. Otti, Says His Alma Mater Is Proud Of Him

Uniport Pro-Chancellor Extols Gov. Otti, Says His Alma Mater Is Proud Of Him

Abia State, Education, News Flash, Politics
UNIPORT PRO-CHANCELLOR EXTOLS GOV. OTTI, SAYS HIS ALMA MATER IS PROUD OF HIM. The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council of the University of Port Harcourt, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa has extolled Governor Alex Otti for his achievements in various sectors in less than two years in office. He also called on other States of the federation to take a clue from Governor Alex Otti who allocated 20% of the 2024 and 2025 budget for the development of the Education sector. Senator Ohuabunwa was speaking when he led members of the council and management of the University of Port Harcourt on a…
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Mar
10
2025
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Philip Kalu Receives Eminent Fellow Award From Institute Of Leadership Manpower Management Development Affiliated To Eminence University Colorado USA

Philip Kalu Receives Eminent Fellow Award From Institute Of Leadership Manpower Management Development Affiliated To Eminence University Colorado USA

Education, News Flash, Personality
Phillip Kalu Receives Eminent fellow award from institute of Leadership Manpower Management Development , at Eminence University Colorado USA. The award took place at Bolingo Xperia Hotel Independence avenue Area 10 Garki Abuja fct. The Institute develope leaders, administrators.it has powers as professional body for career administrators development at Executives level,spokesperson. ILMMD is everything in Leadership training. It is used to recognize those who have served at their capacity without blemish.And those who have been exposed to different workshop & seminars on management & development in the world. The main objective is to recognize executives that have contributed so much…
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Mar
10
2025
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Abia State Govt. To Collaborate With The Anglican Church To Fix Ngwa High School – Gov. Otti, Reaffirms His Stance On Merit-Based Appointment In Public Service

Abia State Govt. To Collaborate With The Anglican Church To Fix Ngwa High School – Gov. Otti, Reaffirms His Stance On Merit-Based Appointment In Public Service

Abia State, Education, Good Governance, News Flash
ABIA STATE GOVT. TO COLLABORATE WITH THE ANGLICAN CHURCH TO FIX NGWA HIGH SCHOOL – GOV. OTTI, REAFFIRMS HIS STANCE ON MERIT-BASED APPOINTMENT IN PUBLIC SERVICE. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti OFR, has disclosed that his administration will partner with the Anglican Church to ensure that Ngwa High School is operated effectively and efficiently. Governor Otti made the disclosure on Saturday, 8th March, when he played host to the Old Boys Association of Ngwa High School, Aba comprising mostly of the 1982 and 1983 sets. Governor Otti who disclosed that towards the end of last year, his administration started…
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Mar
03
2025
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Tinubu Appoints New NYSC Director General (DG)

Tinubu Appoints New NYSC Director General (DG)

Education, FGN, News Flash, Presidency
Tinubu Appoints New NYSC DG President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Brigadier General Kunle Nafiu as the new Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Bri. Gen. Nafiu, until his appointment, was the Chief of Staff to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede, having also served in the same capacity with the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Raised Abiodun Lagbaja. A Member of 47 Regular Course, Nafiu is an Artillery Officer who graduated from the Armed Forces Command and Staff College and the US Army War College. Before he was appointed Chief of Staff…
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Mar
03
2025
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NANS Threatens Nationwide Protest Over Ramadan School Closure In Northern States

NANS Threatens Nationwide Protest Over Ramadan School Closure In Northern States

Education, News Flash, Northern Nigeria, Religion
NANS Threatens Nationwide Protest Over Ramadan School Closure In Northern States The National Association of Nigerian Students has threatened to embark on nationwide protests if the governors of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi states do not reverse their decision to close down schools for five weeks for the Ramadan fast within 72 hours. NANS, in a statement on Monday by its National Public Relations Officer, Samson Adeyemi, described the closure as an infringement on the right of every student to uninterrupted education. Adeyemi stressed that the policy would threaten academic progress and discriminate against non-Muslim students. He stressed that such…
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