EDUCATION · POLITICS

INDUSTRIAL ACTION: NASU/SSANU ISSUES 14 DAY ULTIMATUM TO FG

Rising from a Joint Action Committee (JAC) meeting of NASU and SSANU held on Thursday 1st of August 2019, the Federal Government has been given a 14 day ultimatum of Industrial action, This ultimatum, according to the circular to all members, was effective Monday 5th August 2019. It stated further that during the period of… Continue reading INDUSTRIAL ACTION: NASU/SSANU ISSUES 14 DAY ULTIMATUM TO FG

DISASTER · EDUCATION

ATBU BRIDGE COLLAPSE: 30 STUDENTS WERE ON THE BRIDGE TAKING SELFIES– VICE CHANCELLOR

Professor Muhammad Abdulazeez, the Vice-Chancellor of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi has revealed that the metal bridge connecting the student hostel and the lecture halls collapsed because about 30 students were taking selfies on it. Abdullazeez exposed this when he hosted the Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, who paid a sympathy visit to the… Continue reading ATBU BRIDGE COLLAPSE: 30 STUDENTS WERE ON THE BRIDGE TAKING SELFIES– VICE CHANCELLOR

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TEACHERS HANDOVER BATON TO PARENTS_Ada Nkong

Looking at the faces of the students dragging their boxes and baskets down the main lane of the school, one would think that there was no other joy to compare to the joy of going on vacation. The parents too, looked ecstatic, they would no longer need lengthy explanations to gain access to their children.… Continue reading TEACHERS HANDOVER BATON TO PARENTS_Ada Nkong

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OGOJA YOUTHS STORM ABUJA,APPEAL FOR ASSENT TO FUTOG BILL_Ada Nkong

In furtherance of their appeal for the President's assent to the bill seeking to establish the Federal University of Technology Ogoja,Ogoja youths took over the Unity fountain in Abuja to press home their appeal. The rally which was held under the aegis of Greater Ogoja youths initiative under the Leadership of Michael Udam called on… Continue reading OGOJA YOUTHS STORM ABUJA,APPEAL FOR ASSENT TO FUTOG BILL_Ada Nkong

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MAY/JUNE 2019 WAEC: RESULTS FOR 180,205 CANDIDATES WITHHELD

In the recently conducted May/June 2019 WAEC Examinations, Mr. Adenipekun , Head of National Office (HNO), West African Examinations Council(WAEC) has announced that results of 180, 205 candidates who sat for the examination was withheld in connection with reported cases of examination malpractice. A total of 1,020,519 candidates who sat for the 2019 May/June West African… Continue reading MAY/JUNE 2019 WAEC: RESULTS FOR 180,205 CANDIDATES WITHHELD

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SOUTH SOUTH NEEDS FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF OGOJA- LEO AGGREY_Ada Nkong

As the people of Ogoja continue to appeal to President Buhari for the creation of a Federal University of technology for them, one-time Attorney General of Cross River state and former Director-General CRS Border Community Development Commission, Barr Leo Aggrey has called on President Muhamadu Buhari to assent to the bill seeking to establish the… Continue reading SOUTH SOUTH NEEDS FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF OGOJA- LEO AGGREY_Ada Nkong

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AND THE WINNER IS, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AKURE (FUTA)

In recognition of its outstanding performance and academic excellence, the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has been adjudged the best university in the South-West, while its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Joseph Fuwape, the best VC in the zone. They bagged the awards at the second edition of the South West Education Award held at the Redeemer’s… Continue reading AND THE WINNER IS, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AKURE (FUTA)

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BILL FOR FEDERAL UNIVERSITY Of TECHNOLOGY OGOJA READY FOR ASSENT_Ada Nkong

The bill for an Act to establish a Federal University of Technology, Ogoja sponsored by the Member representing Yala/Ogoja federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Jarigbe Agom has been passed by both chambers of the National assembly. The bill was passed by both Houses of the eight National Assembly an is now… Continue reading BILL FOR FEDERAL UNIVERSITY Of TECHNOLOGY OGOJA READY FOR ASSENT_Ada Nkong

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ATM EXPLOSION AT UNICAL GATE:NO CASUALTIES_Ada Nkong

University of calabar staff and students were alarmed saturday morning when four ATM machines in front of the school exploded. In the early hours of Saturday ,no fewer than four Automated Teller Machines owned by a new generation bank burst in flames and exploded destroying the machines. The incident ,according to reports occurred at the… Continue reading ATM EXPLOSION AT UNICAL GATE:NO CASUALTIES_Ada Nkong