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Mar

2026

Demystifying The “N97bn Schools/57% Enrolment” Debate: Understanding The Abia Education Reform Conversation – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education

Demystifying the “₦97bn Schools / 57% Enrolment” Debate: Understanding the Abia Education Reform Conversation The current debate about Abia’s education sector has become a clash between dramatic photographs and fiscal interpretation. On one side are circulating images of dilapidated schools used to argue that nothing has changed. On the other side are government statements about increased enrolment and ongoing school rehabilitation. The responsible position lies somewhere between these extremes: separating verifiable records from exaggerated claims. The ₦97 Billion Claim: A Question of ClassificationOne of the loudest accusations is that ₦97 billion has been spent on building or rehabilitating schools in…

Mar

2026

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Ikenna Ukwa Registers Free JAMB For Prospective Candidates In Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency

Abia State, Abia North, Education, News Flash

IKENNA UKWA REGISTERS FREE JAMB FOR PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES IN AROCHUKWU/OHAFIA FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has successfully registered JAMB free for interested and prospective candidates in Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency. Chief Ikenna Ukwa, who made the offer open for prospective candidates in all the wards in Arochukwu/Ohafia federal Constituency, said the aim of the gesture is to further contribute his quota to the academic growth and support the students in their educational pursuits and fulfillment of their dreams and aspirations. Mr Francis Igwe, the Director General of IKENNA UKWA PROGRESSIVE…

Feb

2026

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Dr. Okey Udo, Others Inaugurated As Members Of The Board Of Directors Of Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture Business School, Umudike

Abia State, Education, News Flash, Personality

Today, Dr. Okey Udo alongside other eminent Abians/Nigerians were inaugurated as members of the Board of Directors of the prestigious Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, BUSINESS SCHOOL, Umudike. This appointment provides a valuable platform to serve his country and contribute to nurturing a new generation of agribusiness leaders and entrepreneurs who will drive food security, innovation, and sustainable prosperity across Africa. From right, Dr. Chika Ikenga (MD of unichem , Dr. Uche Ogah (former minister), Dr Okey Udo (VOG Global), Dr Kingsley Nwaigburu(DG Debt mgt, Abia state, Prof. John Ihedinihu, Prof. Ekwe (director biz school), Prof. Ogbonnaya Okoro, Engr Emeka…

Jan

2026

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As NYSC Welfare And Job Opportunities Soar Under Governor Otti In Abia – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, News Flash

As NYSC Welfare and Job Opportunities Soar Under Governor Otti in Abia By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Abia State Governor, His Excellency Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has once again demonstrated visionary leadership through his transformative approach to the welfare, development, and empowerment of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the State. The recent swearing-in ceremony of the 2026 Batch A, Stream 1 corps members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Umunna, Bende LGA, underscored the Governor’s commitment to creating an enabling environment that not only attracts the nation’s best talents but also nurtures their potential for long-term…

Jan

2026

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Tiktoker Peller Announces Admission To Lagos Private University

Entertainment, Education, News Flash

Tiktoker Peller Announces Admission To Lagos Private University TikTok sensation and content creator, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has announced that he has secured admission to study law at a university in Lagos State. In a video that has since gone viral on Saturday, Peller expressed excitement over his admission and responded to critics who had previously mocked his educational background. The video showed him walking into a building with a statue of justice positioned at the entrance, as he suggested that his enrolment marked a turning point in how he should be perceived. Peller said he had been…

Jan

2026

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NELFUND To Clear N928 Million Arrears Owed To Over 11,000 Students

Education, FGN, News Flash

NELFUND To Clear N928 Million Arrears Owed To Over 11,000 Students Mustapha Iyal, the executive director of operations at the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), says all students owed arrears under the scheme will soon receive their payments. Speaking in a recent interview on Arise News, Iyal clarified that over 11,000 students are experiencing the delay, totalling about N927.98 million. He said the delay was caused by technical and operational issues, adding that plans are on for an expansion in the 2026–2027 academic session. Iyal said the backlog of applicants increased due to various issues, including the application process or…

Jan

2026

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Seven-Day Ultimatum, Rapid Engagement As Teachers’ Welfare Is Top Agenda – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, Good Governance

Seven-Day Ultimatum, Rapid Engagement as Teachers' Welfare is Top Agenda While friends, colleagues, party faithfuls, movement activists and commentators exchange volleys with Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and other anti-Otti disinformation factories, Governor Alex Chioma Otti has been visibly preoccupied with a more urgent matter: the welfare of Abia teachers. This week, the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Abia State, led by Comrade Kingsley Mmadu and Comrade Nnenna Okonkwo, formally issued a seven-day ultimatum over unpaid salary arrears, promotion bottlenecks and payroll irregularities, a development widely reported by The Eagle Online (https://theeagleonline.com.ng/strike-abia-teachers-issue-seven-day-ultimatum-over-unpaid-salaries-welfare-gaps/). Rather than deflect or dismiss the concerns, the issue…

Jan

2026

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‘Nyash’, ‘Abeg’, ‘Ghana Must Go’, ‘Biko’ Make History As Oxford Dictionary Adds 24 Nigerian Words

Education, International, News Flash

‘Nyash’, ‘Abeg’, ‘Ghana Must Go’, ‘Biko’ Make History As Oxford Dictionary Adds 24 Nigerian Words The global recognition of Nigerian culture has taken another remarkable leap as the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) officially adds 24 Nigerian and West African words and expressions to its ever-expanding lexicon. This milestone reflects the growing influence of Nigerian English, Pidgin, and indigenous expressions in global communication, pop culture, literature, and digital spaces. Nigeria’s Linguistic Influence Goes GlobalIn a statement cited by PREMIUM TIMES, the OED confirmed that the newly added words originate mainly from Nigeria and Ghana, the two largest English-speaking nations in West…

Jan

2026

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

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education

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…

Dec

2025

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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

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education

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…