By Frank Nwaete *The History of ALVAN IKOKU FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (AIFCE) OWERRI’s UPGRADE to a “FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF* *EDUCATION” STATUS, Cannot be Complete, without Mentioning the name of PROFESSOR (MRS) VIOLA ADAKU ONWULIRI, LKSJI,* *FNSBMB, ALOHA, ADA UHI, 1, who Single-handedly Pushed for it in 2015, through her Memos, as HONOURABLE* *MINISTER OF STATE EDUCATION, under PRESIDENT GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN Administration!* *It has now been revealed that her Memos were titled; “APPLICATION FOR THE UPGRADE OF ALVAN IKOKU FEDERAL COLLEGE OF* *EDUCATION OWERRI TO A FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF…
Read MoreDay: September 23, 2024
Proliferation of Worship Centres Should Better, Impact Citizens Behaviour
It is trite to say that there are by far, more worship centres in society today than before. Yet it is easy to observe that the development does not appear to have brought corresponding decline in corruption, crime and immoral behaviors. Christian worship centres seem to take the lead in terms of the manner churches, synagogues and the likes are being set up everywhere. Ordinarily, there is nothing wrong with this, but the question is whether the springing up of worship centres like churches or erection of mosques has necessitated…
Read MoreJudgement By Federal High Court on Rivers,Shows Nigeria In Trouble– Ugochinyere
A prominent Federal lawmaker and constitutional expert has voiced serious concerns regarding a recent Federal High Court judgment involving Rivers State. Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, speaking in a video broadcast on Symfoni TV, challenged the court’s interpretation of the constitution in a case related to the defection of 27 lawmakers. Ugochinyere took issue with the court’s characterization of the lawmakers’ defection from the pro-Wike faction as a pre-election matter. He argued that this interpretation could have far-reaching consequences for Nigeria’s political landscape. “Today’s judgement by the Federal High Court on…
Read More2 Thugs Arrested For Alleged Assassination Attempt On Mercy Johnson’s Hubby – Okojie
Michael Ihaza, Okojie’s media aide, confirmed this incident in an official statement made available to newsmen. Nigerian lawmaker, Prince Henry Odianosen Okojie has narrowly escaped an assassination attempt. The lawmaker who is married to Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson represents the Esan North-East/Esan South-East Federal Constituency in Edo State. He was reportedly assaulted by armed individuals believed to be political thugs at his home in Uromi on Friday morning. The incident comes barely 24 hours into the governorship election in Edo State. Michael Ihaza, Okojie’s media aide, confirmed this incident in…
Read MoreIPAC Thumb-Up Enugu Council Elections
The Interparty Advisory Council, IPAC, Enugu State, has thumbed-up the conduct of the Saturday Local Government Council Elections in the state, describing the exercise as free, fair, credible, and peaceful. IPAC also commended what it described as a high voter turnout. In its preliminary statement issued by IPAC State Chairman, Obioma Nnamani, and the State Secretary, Dr. Afam Ani, in Enugu on Sunday, the organisation commended the non-political interference in the conduct of the election, urging winners and losers to work hand-in-hand for the betterment of Enugu State. “In consonance…
Read MoreImo LGA Poll: Austine Nwachukwu says elections were conducted in hotels
According to Vanguard, The Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the ruling party of orchestrating fraud during the local council elections held on September 21, 2024. PDP Chairman Austine Nwachukwu made the allegations during a press briefing in Owerri, describing the election process as a “murder of democracy.” Nwachukwu claimed that the elections were conducted in hotels and the offices of Sole Administrators across the 27 local government areas, rather than in designated polling stations. He expressed disappointment, stating that by 4 PM on election…
Read MoreImo LGA Elections; Slap On Democracy, ISIEC; Enemy Of Ndi Imo.
By Chinonso Uba The National Youth Alliance, NYA, Imo State Chapter, after thorough review of the LGA elections held on September 21, in all the 27 LGAs and 305 political wards of the state, hereby declares that the election as conducted was a slap on democracy, and ISIEC, alleged enemy of Ndi Imo. ISIEC allegedly deliberately messed up the election in consonance with the APC-led government in Imo State. Voting materials such as ballot boxes, result sheets, among others, allegedly arrived as late as 2pm, 3pm, in most areas by…
Read MoreSenator Anyanwu Felicitates Ex-Imo SSG, Ejiogu on Birthday
…Hails his Sense of Humility, Dedication Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu felicitates his brother, friend and former Secretary to the State Government, Sir Jude Ejiogu on the occasion of his birthday celebration. Ejiogu is a peace maker, refined gentleman, articulate and known advocate of good governance anchored on developmental politics, adding that the grace of God is on him because of his sense of humility and dedication to the ideals of a better society. In a statement signed by his Media Aide, Ikenna Onuoha, the PDP National Secretary lauded Sir Ejiogu’s…
Read MoreChika Ibekwe: Is Ngor Okpala Moving Toward New Normal In Global Leadership Trend
By Casmir Agbugba The new normal today in the global leadership sector seems to be rising women leadership. Across the world now women are occupying presidential seats and other strategic global and national leadership positions. And not just that, it seems the trend is gaining traction. More than anything else, what is happening in the most powerful nation on earth today, the USA portrays this tendency. Those who are closely following the drama of the ongoing presidential election campaign, can testify that Kamala Harris is ahead of Mr Donald…
Read MoreIhedioha Used Sports As Pathway To Imo Development
…In 2 Months, Sports In Imo Took Encouraging Shape Sports is usually employed as an essential instrument for development as well as a powerful tool for diplomacy. For complete 16 days between August 1 and 16, 1936, the world’s attention was focussed on Chancellor Adolf Hitler as Berlin in Germany dramatically but symbolically played host to the 11th edition of the Olympic Games. Berlin had already been billed for the Games before the Nazis came into power. It( the Nazi government) therefore exploited every opportunity offered by the Olympics media…
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