In preparation for her upcoming 100 days in office celebration, the visionary and indefatigable rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie, embarked on a comprehensive inspection tour of key developmental projects across both the main campus in Oko and the Ufuma satellite campus. The inspection, which took place on Saturday, May 17,…
Former Governors Peter Obi and Kayode Fayemi were among global dignitaries at the Vatican for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV, where Obi echoed the Pope’s powerful message on confronting poverty. Calling for greater compassion and justice, Obi urged leaders to make care for the poor and marginalised priorities, noting that true love of…
In a bold and proactive move to enhance security within the institution, the Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra state, Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie, has officially engaged St. Christopher’s Security Services Limited to take charge of the polytechnic’s security architecture. This strategic partnership underscores the rector’s commitment to creating a safe, secure, and conducive…
The management of the Anambra state Polytechnic, Mgbakwu, has proposed establishing an affiliation with the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra state, to enable them run Higher National Diploma ( HND) programmes. Rector of Anambra state Polytechnic, Mgbakwu, Dr. Njideka Rita Chiekezie, who led other principal officers and staff on a courtesy visit to the office…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The gallant officers of the Anambra State Police Command, over the weekend, intervened and assisted in the rescue of victims and survivors as a gas explosion rocked a plumbing material market at the ever-busy Head Bridge axis of Onitsha, killing one person and injuring six others. The incident, which occurred…
A gas cylinder explosion has killed about two persons and injured several others at the Plumbing Market, along Uga Street, near Onitsha Bridge Head Market in Anambra State. The incident which occurred on Friday, caused panic in the market as traders, passers-by and customers scampered to safety. An eyewitness near the scene said the…
The Nigerian Army has dismissed a soldier, Lance Corporal Samuel Emmanuel, over his involvement in an armed robbery incident. The dismissal followed a court-martial held at the 16 Brigade Garrison earlier in the week. According to an official memo from the Nigerian Army, Lance Corporal Emmanuel, who was serving under the 16 Brigade Garrison, was…
The South-East Senate Caucus has blamed “hateful politics” for the recent Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) incident, which led to about 400,000 candidates needing to retake the examination in the region. The senators attributed the situation to “injecting hateful politics and narrow parochial considerations in both policy enunciation and its implementations.”…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State has strongly condemned the gruesome murder of Barrister Ifeanyi Iloakasia, the President-General of Aguleri community, describing it as a cowardly and senseless act of violence against peace and leadership in the state. The late Iloakasia, a practicing lawyer and community leader, was reportedly…
Aisha Yesufu, a Nigerian Activist and Co-convener of the Bring Back Our Girls Movement, is of the belief that the scandal that emanated from the mass failure in the recently conducted Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, targeted the South-East as most of the candidates who failed the…
