Ojukwu University honours Outstanding Students, Staff and Partners

EducationNewsNigeriaOjukwu University honours Outstanding Students, Staff and Partners

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)December 21, 2024

In line with her three Vs of Values, Visibility, and Viability, the Vice Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu University, Prof Kate Azuka Omenugha, has honoured some students, teaching staff, and non-teaching staff members of the university, as well as those supportive of the university’s progress in 2024. This recognition which was a part of the university’s 2024 Carol of 9 lessons with the theme, “COOU Christmas: A Bouquet of Joy and Awards”, marked the gradual conclusion...

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France Withdraws Combatants From Chad After Breaking Ties with Regime

AfricaNewsNigeriaWest AfricaFrance Withdraws Combatants From Chad After Breaking Ties with Regime

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 21, 2024

The French Defence Ministry said on Friday that it has begun the withdrawal of its soldiers from Chad after N’djamena last month abruptly ended military cooperation with its former colonial power. The ministry said in a statement on Facebook that a contingent of 120 soldiers had already left the African country and returned to France, which marked 10 days after French fighter aircraft left the Sahel country. “At midday, 120 French soldiers took off from...

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Yuletide: NSCDC Deploys 28,300 Personnel to Secure Critical National Assets

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaYuletide: NSCDC Deploys 28,300 Personnel to Secure Critical National Assets

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 21, 2024

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has mobilized 28,300 personnel to secure critical national assets and infrastructure across the country during the Christmas and New Year festivities. The personnel deployed include operatives from specialized units such as crack squads, Special Forces, intelligence, anti-vandalism, and operations departments. The Commandant-General, Dr. Abubakar Ahmed Audi, said in a statement that the deployment followed ongoing security concerns to ensure safety before, during, and after the festive period. The...

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Governor Otti Approves Free Education for Primary and Jr. Secondary Schools

EducationNewsNigeriaGovernor Otti Approves Free Education for Primary and Jr. Secondary Schools

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 21, 2024

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has approved the implementation of compulsory free education for primary schools and Junior Secondary Schools 1–3 with effect from 2025. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Goodluck Ubochi, disclosed this in Umuahia on Friday, explained that free education is part of Governor Alex Otti’s efforts to transform the education sector in the state. He was speaking when the ministry received Abia State students who performed exceptionally well in the...

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Court Grants Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Fresh ₦500m Bail

NewsNigeriaPoliticsCourt Grants Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Fresh ₦500m Bail

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 20, 2024

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama on Thursday granted former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello a fresh ₦500 million bail with three sureties in like sum. Justice Maryanne Anenih issued the ruling following a fresh bail application filed by Bello’s counsel, Joseph Daudu (SAN). Bello and Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu are facing a 16-count charge brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The charges include criminal breach...

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Super Eagles End 2024 Ranked 44th, Lowest in Six Years

AfricaNewsNigeriaSoccerSportsSuper Eagles End 2024 Ranked 44th, Lowest in Six Years

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 20, 2024

According to the final FIFA World Rankings released on Thursday, the Super Eagles concluded 2024 ranked 44th globally, their lowest position in six years. This drop marks a sharp decline from the 28th place Nigeria held at the start of the year, following their strong performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where they emerged as runners-up to host Cote D’Ivoire in February. Throughout 2024, the Eagles played 15 matches, recording nine wins—including an...

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Hacking Of NBS Website, an Unpleasant Development in Tinubu’s Regime – Atiku

NewsNigeriaPoliticsHacking Of NBS Website, an Unpleasant Development in Tinubu’s Regime – Atiku

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 20, 2024

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has harped on fidelity of data in view of recent reports that the website of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) was hacked, saying that the unpleasant development characterizes President Bola Tinubu’s government. A press statement on Thursday by Atiku Media Office, noted that the unprecedented claim that the website of NBS has been hacked is an unpleasant development that adds up to the bad tidings that have characterized the...

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Gov. Fubara Tells Obio, Akpor People Not To React To Provocation

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGov. Fubara Tells Obio, Akpor People Not To React To Provocation

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 20, 2024

Governor Simi Fubara of Rivers State has appealed to the people of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State not to react to any provocation but to imbibe peace. Fubara who was alluding to the political crisis in the state between him and his predecessor, former Governor Nyesom Wike, urged the people to remain peaceful, even though he knew some of them could be taken to court after the event. Fubara stated this on...

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Yuletide: Ododo Distributes Over 100 Trucks Of Rice To Kogi People

NewsNigeriaPoliticsYuletide: Ododo Distributes Over 100 Trucks Of Rice To Kogi People

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 20, 2024

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has distributed over 100 truckloads of rice to residents of the state as part of efforts to ensure a joyous Christmas and New Year celebration for the people. Mr. Kingsley Fanwo, the State Commissioner for Information and Communications stated this in a press statement on Thursday in Lokoja. According to him, the gesture is aimed at alleviating the burden of rising costs during the festive period, stressing that the...

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Donate To Special Schools, Rather Than Spend on My Birthday – Gov. Oyebanji

NewsNigeriaPoliticsDonate To Special Schools, Rather Than Spend on My Birthday – Gov. Oyebanji

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 20, 2024

The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has urged friends, associates and the general public to make donations to designated special schools rather than organise any birthday party or newspaper advertisement in commemoration of his 57th birthday billed for December 21, 2024. He has urged them to instead of advertisement placements, gifts or social gatherings to celebrate with him, make cash or material donations to the less privileged children in the state. The Governor has specifically...

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