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…
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Judgement 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 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 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 MoreNotable Trado-medicine practitioner/chief priest – Uzoma highlights customs, traditions of Ihiagwa community
Hon. Uzoma Chibuzor Emmanuel, popularly called Nze Duru Oshimiri, Uzii na Aboshi, has carved a niche for himself in traditional medicine. Little wonder he is often refered to as Odogwu Ndigbo in trado-medicine and cultural affairs. As a custodian of culture and chief priest, Hon Uzoma recently highlighted some of the cultural and traditional practices, beliefs and taboos in Ihiagwa community, Owerri West LGA of Imo State. According to the renowned traditional medicine practitioner, it is a taboo and forbidden thing in Ihiagwa for anybody to keep female dogs as…
Read MoreCommunities Groan Over Bad Imo Roads
Communities in the Ngor Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State have decried the deplorable state of the roads in the area which they said was causing them untold hardship. The communities, which spoke through the sociocultural organization in Ngor Okpala, known as the Ngor Okpala Renaissance League, lamented that the challenge had also created economic and educational problems for residents of the communities. A leader of the organization, Dr. Ibe Nwoko, who spoke to newsmen, frowned at what he called “dishonest political brigandage”. He noted how he and others…
Read MoreCBCN: South East Bishops College /Ministers Forum Elevates Orisakwe, Archbishop
By Williams Odunze It was a moment of joy and praise as prominent men of God from the South-East Bishops College And Ministers Forum, SBCMF under of the umbrella body of Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, gathered at End Time Restoration Ministry of Christ International, Orsu-Obodo in Oguta LGA of Imo State to elevate the Founder of the church and one of the members of CBCN, Bishop Linus Eberechukwu Orisakwe to the position of an Arch Bishop. Officiating at the ceremony, the CBCN Vice national President, South-East region, Archbishop…
Read MoreAmaechi: What is happening in Nigeria worse than military regime
By Femi Adewale Former Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, on Tuesday, gave a damning verdict against the current civilian administration. To him, what Nigerians are going through today “is worse than what happened during military rule”. Amaechi, who was Speaker (eight years) and Governor (eight years) of Rivers State, spoke in Lagos at the exaugural lecture and book launch of former Editor of The Punch, Dayo Oketola. Venue was Muson Centre, Onikan. Amaechi, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), contested for the presidential ticket of the party but lost to…
Read MoreTHE STRIVAD FOUNDATION calls for nomination of persons for 2024 Teachers Award
In a bid to encourage and support teachers for their pedagogical impact, THE STRIVAD FOUNDATION (TSF) has called for nomination of qualified teachers for the 2024 TSF-Nze Sir Raphael O. Iro Memorial Teachers Merit Award. Speaking to newsmen, the Director, Programs Development of the Foundation, Dr. Sir. Tobias Nwokocha hinted that the award which comes yearly targets to encourage and support the contributions that teachers are making in raising and impacting their generation. “The TSF-Nze Sir Raphael O. Iro Memorial Teachers Merit Award will select six qualified teacher-nominees from the…
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