By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D. The recent declaration of free and compulsory education by Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s administration has attracted reactions from Abia opposition. However, it’s essential to highlight Governor Otti’s inspiring commitment to education in Abia State. He firmly believes education is the surest path to overcoming poverty and ignorance. To achieve this, Governor Otti made education free and compulsory from primary to junior secondary school, ensuring every child in Abia State has access to quality education. This policy provides children with a foundation for future success, reduces poverty,…
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Old Boys Trinity High School Oguta Begin Fencing of Alma mater
By Williams Odunze In a bid to ensure adequate safety of staff, students and educational equipments of their Alma mater, the Old Boys of Trinity High School Oguta LGA in Imo state have begun perimetre fencing within the school premises as part of their duty in preserving the glory of the School. Speaking with our reporter during the ground breaking ceremony which will herald the commencement of the fencing, the Vice President of the Old Boys Association,Sir Tony Nwosu informed that there is the need for the fencing, to safeguard…
Read MorePDP Chairman Damagum Bows to Pressure, Writes INEC to Organize Bye-Elections to Replace 27 Defected Rivers Lawmakers
Umar Damagun, the acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has officially asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to organize bye-elections for 27 state constituencies in Rivers State. This request follows the recent defection of lawmakers from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Tinubu Government’s Extradition Efforts for Simon Ekpa Face Major Hurdle In a letter dated November 13, 2024, Damagun urged INEC to declare these seats vacant and proceed with fresh elections. He cited Section 109 (1)(g) of the Nigerian Constitution, which states that…
Read MoreEdo Election Was Rigged By INEC For Ruling APC, Ex- Minister Alleges
…Says: I quit PDP to help better Nige The fallout from the September 21 Edo State governorship election has escalated dramatically, with former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, accusing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of orchestrating an elaborate scheme to rig the election in favor of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a scathing interview onPolitics Todayon Channels Television, Chidoka described the election as “a sham” and presented data he claims shows widespread manipulation at the highest levels of INEC. According to Chidoka, discrepancies in the election results reveal…
Read MoreSeparatist agitations can’t work in Nigeria; it’s not possible to break – Okpoko
Chief Thompson Okpoko is the Principal Partner and Co-founder of Thompson Okpoko & Partners. He was once the President, Nigerian Bar Association (1998–2000). He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Nigeria and a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators UK. In this chat with ISAAC NGUMAH, Okpoko talks about contemporary issues. Red on: Nigeria at 64, what is your assessment so far? At 64, it is work in progress; if those who lived before 1960 and now will appreciate that there have been a critical change…
Read MoreImo Govt Allegedly Dares Judiciary, Ignores Court Order Over Family Land
Imo State Governor, Senator, Hope Uzodinma has allegedly taken a daring step to ignore court judgement that granted the prayers of Mr Alex Opara, Jude Osuji, Anthony, Uroegbulam, Esq and John Oparaugo who represented their families in a suit filed against Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma and others in suit number HOW/1219/2019 over the trespass of their family land located at Plot DS/6 Commercial District ‘G’ New Owerri. The case held in the High Court of Imo State Owerri, before his Lordship, Honourable Justice K.A Leweanya with judgement delivered…
Read MoreOld Boys Trinity High School Oguta Begin Fencing of Alma mater
By Williams Odunze In a bid to ensure adequate safety of staff, students and educational equipments of their Alma mater, the Old Boys of Trinity High School Oguta LGA in Imo state have begun perimetre fencing within the school premises as part of their duty in preserving the glory of the School. Speaking with our reporter during the ground breaking ceremony which will herald the commencement of the fencing, the Vice President of the Old Boys Association,Sir Tony Nwosu informed that there is the need for the fencing, to safeguard…
Read MoreUmuowushi Community, Ihitte Uboma hails Illustrious Sons Appointment Salutes Uzodinma
We the good and hospitable people of UMUOWUSHI COMMUNITY joyfully CONGRATULATE our illustrious sons; PRINCE Chief OBIOHA NDUKWE, HON. OBINNA EZEJI, Sir OKECHUKWU OZURUONYE, on their emergence as Executive Chairman, Ihitte Uboma LGA, Councilor Umuihi Ward and Appointee ,respectively. We are indeed grateful to the Executive Chairman for a meritorious appointment of a worthy son of Umuowushi, Sir Okechukwu Ozuruonye. Indeed; we are grateful to God Almighty who has given our ebullient Executive Chairman this exalted position to lead Ihitte-Uboma LGA. By your track records of integrity and credibility, certainly you…
Read MoreCourt Remands Yahaya Bello in EFCC Custody
On Wednesday, the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama ordered that former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello be remanded in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) until December 10, when the court will hear his bail application. Justice Maryann Anenih issued the order after Bello and his co-defendants, Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, pleaded not guilty to a 16-count charge brought by the EFCC. The charges include conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, and possession of unlawfully obtained property linked to an alleged…
Read MoreIt’s a Big Shame – Tonye Cole Reacts As Port Harcourt Refinery Finally Commences Production
The state-owned firm said the plant will begin at 60 percent capacity with 60,000 barrels per day of crude oil production. Former governorship candidate in Rivers State and billionaire businessman, Tonye Cole has reacted to the commencement of production by the Port Harcourt Refinery. According to him, it was the biggest shame that Nigeria had none of its refineries working. Mr Cole stated this when he appeared on Channels Television hours after the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) spokesperson Olufemi Soneye announced that the Port Harcourt refinery has kicked…
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