Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) marked a historic milestone today with the official unveiling of its University Hospital, now named in honor of the late Senator Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, CON. The ceremony, a highlight of the university’s convocation festivities, drew a distinguished crowd—including academic leaders, political figures, and community members—to celebrate the legacy of a…
A former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, has urged academics to prioritize professional excellence and personal integrity over the relentless pursuit of material wealth. He emphasized that scholars should focus on building a reputable name rather than being driven solely by financial gains. Prof. Odinkalu, a legal practitioner…
A lecturer with the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) Awka, Anambra State, Dr Chukwudi Michael Okoye, has broken his silence over the incident leading to his assault by a female student, Precious Mbakwe, following an altercation over a TikTok video. Recall that viral videos online featured show the student sbiting, slapping and harassing Okoye,…
The leading APC aspirant for the 2025 Anambra gubernatorial election, Sir Paul Chukwuma, has expressed his condolences to the family of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University lecturer who was gunned down in Awka, the state capital, last weekend. In a statement issued by his Campaign Council, Sir Chukwuma said “I’m traumatised by the tragic death of…
Dr. Chukwudi Ojiakor, a senior lecturer and consultant anesthesiologist at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, has made serious allegations against the current Vice Chancellor, Dr. Bernard Odoh. According to Dr. Ojiakor, in a vitural interview granted him on zoom on the 13th of November 2024, said that Dr. Odoh is not qualified for the position and is…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka, has sounded an urgent alarm over what it describes as the growing dictatorial tendencies of the institution’s Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council. Speaking on behalf of the Union during a press conference in Awka, the Anambra State capital, the Chairperson of ASUU…
Anambra State Police command has entered a partnership with the department of forensic science of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, to train their personnel on forensic science. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga said the partnership was reached when the Head of Department of Forensic Science visited the commissioner of Police…
The Management of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, has said advertorials would be published soon on national dailies for those interested in contesting for the post of the Vice Chancellor of the University. Dr. Emma Ojukwu, the Special Adviser to the newly-appointed Acting Vice Chancellor of the University, disclosed this while briefing journalists…
Prof. Carol Umobi has been appointed the new Acting Vice Chancellor of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State The appointment was announced on Saturday, July 20, by the Governing Council of the institution which also announced the removal of Prof. Joe Ikechebelu as the Acting Vice Chancellor the same day, barely two months after…
A student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, identified as Chioma, has allegedly poured hot water on the president of her hostel, identified as Mark over disagreement on sanitation of hostel. A Facebook source, Valentine Mbadugha, said the female student also stabbed him, however Mark had been taken to a local hospital for medical attention. The…
