Education

Condition Of Abia State Schools: Laughable, Myopic And Sadistic Analysis – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Condition Of Abia State Schools: Laughable, Myopic And Sadistic Analysis – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

LAUGHABLE. MYOPIC. SADISTIC. What you call “analysis” is really a tired social-media trope built on exaggeration, selective blindness, and deliberate amnesia.First, the hypocrisy. You praise Peter Mbah and Charles Soludo as “quiet performers” while dismissing Alex Chioma Otti as a “social media governor.” Yet you ignore the obvious philosophical flaw: visibility is not noise, and documentation is not propaganda. A government that publishes what it is doing is not weaker than one that communicates less; it is simply more exposed to scrutiny. Serious governance welcomes exposure.Second, the intellectual dishonesty. You assert that “almost ₦100bn was spent on schools and no…
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Season’s Greetings To My Boss, Our Esteemed Rector, (Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic), Family And Management Team – By Dr. Kalu O. Fijoh

Season’s Greetings To My Boss, Our Esteemed Rector, (Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic), Family And Management Team – By Dr. Kalu O. Fijoh

SEASON’S GREETINGS TO MY BOSS, OUR ESTEEMED RECTOR, [OGBONNAYA ONU POLYTECHNIC], FAMILY AND MANAGEMENT TEAMMy Dear Engr. Dr. C. K. Okoro,As we embrace the joy and blessings of this festive season, I want to take a moment to express my deepest appreciation for your exceptional leadership, guidance, and unwavering commitment to the growth and success of our institution. Your vision and dedication continue to inspire us all to give our best in service to the institution.I also extend my warmest wishes to your family, praying that this season brings you all peace, good health, and abundant joy. May the new…
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How Governor Otti Is Institutionalizing Technology In Abia Civil Service – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

How Governor Otti Is Institutionalizing Technology In Abia Civil Service – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

How Governor Otti is Institutionalizing Technology in Abia Civil Service By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s administration is steadily redefining public service delivery in Abia State by deliberately institutionalizing technology within the civil service. This strategy goes beyond the adoption of digital tools; it reflects a comprehensive governance philosophy that places human capital development, meritocracy, and technological innovation at the core of state administration. The recent automatic employment of 50 outstanding graduates of TechRise Cohort 2 into relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies of the Abia State Civil Service is a practical demonstration of this vision in action. At…
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ASUU Backs Down On Strike, Agrees To 40% Salary Increase

ASUU Backs Down On Strike, Agrees To 40% Salary Increase

ASUU Backs Down On Strike, Agrees To 40% Salary Increase The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has softened its stance in the prolonged wage dispute with the Federal Government, agreeing to a 40 per cent salary increase, a development that may finally close months of drawn-out negotiations and avert fresh industrial action across public universities. ASUU had earlier rejected a 35 per cent pay rise, maintaining that the offer fell short of expectations. But at the final negotiation session with the government panel chaired by Yayale Ahmed in Abuja, union representatives were informed that 40 per cent was the…
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Nigerian Student Uche Okirie Stabbed To Death By Neighbour In UK

Nigerian Student Uche Okirie Stabbed To Death By Neighbour In UK

Nigerian Student Uche Okirie Stabbed To Death By Neighbour In UK Uche Okirie, a UK-based Nigerian student, was stabbed to death in the early hours of Saturday by a Congolese suspect, a report by the Norfolk police has confirmed. Colleagues of Mr Okirie told Peoples Gazette they had identified him but were struggling to reach his family in Nigeria. The Norfolk police also appealed to UK residents with useful information to contact them on 101, citing incident number 51 of Saturday, November 22, 2025. Mr Okirie, a student of the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England, was stabbed in…
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Unical’s Cyril Ndifon Jailed Five Years For Sexual Harassment

Unical’s Cyril Ndifon Jailed Five Years For Sexual Harassment

UNICAL’s Cyril Ndifon Jailed Five Years For S3xual Harassment Cyril Ndifon, suspended law faculty dean at University of Calabar (UNICAL), has been sentenced to five years imprisonment without an option of fine. James Omotosho, the presiding judge in the case, handed down the sentence at the federal high court in Abuja on Monday. In 2023, Ndifon was removed as a UNICAL dean over alleged abuse of office and sexual harassment, with female students as victims. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) had charged Ndifon alongside his co-defendant, Sunny Anyanwu. Counts one and two, of four, accused…
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Reps Urge FG To Suspend WAEC’s Planned CBT For 2026 WASSCE

Reps Urge FG To Suspend WAEC’s Planned CBT For 2026 WASSCE

Reps Urge FG To Suspend WAEC’s Planned CBT For 2026 WASSCE The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to halt the planned introduction of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). Lawmakers warned that the move, if implemented, could trigger widespread failure, psychological distress, and even fatalities among students ill-equipped for the digital transition. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Hon. Kelechi Nworgu on Thursday, who cautioned that adopting CBT without adequate preparation could spark a major educational crisis. Nworgu…
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Prof. Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi Appointed Substative Vice-Chancellor, University Of Abuja – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Prof. Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi Appointed Substative Vice-Chancellor, University Of Abuja – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Prof. Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi — Substantive Vice-Chancellor, University of Abuja. The University of Abuja community, together with its alumni, partners, and the broader Nigerian academic family, warmly celebrates the appointment of Professor Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja. His emergence at the helm of this great institution heralds a new era of academic renewal, visionary leadership, and transformative excellence. A distinguished scholar of clinical anatomy and biomedical anthropology, Professor Fawehinmi embodies a rare blend of intellectual depth, cultural insight, and administrative acumen. His assumption of office marks a defining moment for the University, signaling…
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Tinubu Approves Establishment Of Federal University Of Science, Technology In Epe

Tinubu Approves Establishment Of Federal University Of Science, Technology In Epe

Tinubu Approves Establishment Of Federal University Of Science, Technology In Epe President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe, Lagos State, marking the end of a seven-year moratorium earlier imposed by the Federal Government on the creation of new tertiary institutions. The approval was formally announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Thursday’s plenary session, where he confirmed that the President had signed the Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe (Establishment) Bill, 2025, into law. “It is my honour to announce that the Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe…
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