Just recently, the University of Oxford, England introduced the teaching of the Igbo language as a course in its institution. The University inducted Mr. Emmanuel Ikechukwu Umeonyirioha as the first official Igbo lecturer in the University. The University of Oxford is known to have offered modern languages since 1724 with the Igbo language as its latest entry. Feeling ecstatic, Mr. Emmanuel took to his Twitter page to disclose this groundbreaking achievement. In his words, “It is official that I am the first official Igbo language lecturer at the number…
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Gas Explosion: 10 Students Suffer Severe Burns Using Andriod Phone In Kitchen In Ebonyi
Ten students of Good Shepherd Catholic Catering School, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, have been hospitalised at the Alex Ekwueme Federal Teaching Hospital following a gas explosion that occurred at the kitchen section of the all-female school. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Friday, affected students who were in the kitchen section for their activities. A father of one of the victims, Comrade Emmanuel Nwizi, said that the explosion was allegedly caused by an android phone which one of the students entered into the kitchen with. Comrade Nwizi, who…
Read MoreAlleged Extortion: Imo Police Command Begins Orderly Room Trial Against 4 Officers
By: Ijeoma Ohiri The Imo State Police Command has commenced an orderly room trial against four of its officers caught in a viral video maltreating and extorting money from people on the road. The officers, who have been in detention for some days at the Command’s headquarters are, Inspector Ibrahim Nainna, Inspector Unaka Maxvirgin, Inspector Miller Ibinitta and Sergeant Antony Alozie. The arrest of the officers followed the allegation leveled against them by Young C Entertainment group a film production outfit who are in the State to carry out film…
Read MoreSouth-South Governors Threaten to Boycott Nigeria Governors Forum, Demand Action Against Wike
Governors from Nigeria’s South-South region have announced plans to boycott all Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) meetings, including the National Economic Council (NEC), citing dissatisfaction with the forum’s failure to protect its members, particularly Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, from attacks by Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike. The governors expressed outrage over Wike’s recent comments and actions, which they say target PDP governors, including Governor Fubara. They are calling on President Bola Tinubu to either caution or remove Wike from office to restore confidence in the NGF’s leadership…
Read MoreYou will be Jailed For Accepting Money From Kidnapers
The Nigeria Police Force has issued a stern warning to Point of Sale (POS) operators, urging them to be mindful of the risks associated with processing large transactions that could be linked to criminal activities, particularly kidnappings. This follows the arrest of a POS operator who allegedly received ₦4,000,000 on behalf of kidnappers. In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Safe, emphasised the dangers of handling transactions exceeding ₦500,000. He cautioned that POS operators could unknowingly become accomplices in ransom collection, jeopardising both their business and personal…
Read MoreYou Will be Jailed For Accepting Money For Kidnapers
The Nigeria Police Force has issued a stern warning to Point of Sale (POS) operators, urging them to be mindful of the risks associated with processing large transactions that could be linked to criminal activities, particularly kidnappings. This follows the arrest of a POS operator who allegedly received ₦4,000,000 on behalf of kidnappers. In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Safe, emphasised the dangers of handling transactions exceeding ₦500,000. He cautioned that POS operators could unknowingly become accomplices in ransom collection, jeopardising both their business and personal…
Read MoreNNPC still sole Dangote petrol buyer – Marketers
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is still the sole off-taker of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery despite the recent directive of the Federal Government that other oil marketers were free to start loading PMS from the plant. Oil marketers revealed on Wednesday that NNPC would continue to be sole off-taker of the product from the $20bn Lekki-based plant until its agreement with the Dangote refinery as regards the lifting of PMS terminates. They, however, did not tell when the agreement between both organisations…
Read MoreVACANCY FOR A PRIVATE COOK/ DRIVER
A decent, reputable and God fearing family in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State needs the services of a highly trained cook with experience in culinary works. Are you tired of the challenges and stress of working for public outfits , then apply ,for this one in a lifetime chance to become a private cook to a reputable family. The services of an experienced and cool headed Driver with Valid driver’s License is also needed. Interested persons should call or send application to these WhatsApp lines: 08156813926 //…
Read MoreImo Sec. Sch Teacher- Kalu Wins 2024 Martina Teacher-of-the-Year Award
…Emerges state champion Emmanuela Ngozi Kalu of Umuonyeali Community Secondary School, Mbieri, Mbaitoli Local Government Area, has emerged Imo State champion in the 10th Edition of the Martina Teacher-of-the-Year Competition. Kalu who teaches Catering Craft at Umuonyeali Community Secondary School, Mbieri, emerged the overall champion among the teachers from Imo State. The competition which was in honour of Felix Ohiwerei took place at Victoria Island, Lagos, last week Friday, October 11. It brought together about 1,470 teachers from different states of the federation. The winners were selected on the basis…
Read MoreInsecurity: Tension As Unknown Gunmen Set Ablaze N400M Worth Mansion In Imo Community
The rising tide of violence and lawlessness in Orsu, Imo State, has taken a disturbing turn with the recent arson attack on the luxurious mansion of Chief Emmanuel Ndinkora Ozuhue, popularly known as Orsu Zuo Oke 1. The opulent residence, valued at over ₦400 million, was set ablaze by unidentified armed assailants on Sunday, October 13, 2024, around 10:00 AM, marking a new low in the region’s deteriorating security situation. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation and renewed calls for decisive government action to curb the escalating crisis. Chief Ndinkora,…
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