Education

Abia panel submits report on suspended College of Education’s provost

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2 months ago

June 25, 2025

The panel of inquiry set up by the Abia State Government to investigate the suspended provost of Abia State College of Education (Technical), Arochukwu, Professor Vincent Onwe, has submitted its report.

The chairperson of the Independent Committee, Professor Regina Ogbonna, while submitting the report to the Secretary to the Abia State Government, Professor Kenneth Kalu, stated that the team was given terms of reference and 21 days to complete its assignment and submit the report.

While thanking Governor Alex Otti for giving the members of the Panel the opportunity to serve the state, she noted that a series of physical and virtual meetings were held, and memoranda and interviews with certain individuals were conducted before the report was finalised.

Receiving the report, the Secretary to the Abia State Government, Professor Kenneth Kalu, represented by the Abia State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ikechuckwu Uwanna, described the review of developments at Abia State College of Education (Technical) as a delicate task.

He pointed out that, from the moment the panel was constituted, it was clear the assignment required not only intellect but also integrity, due process, and principle to achieve its objectives.

Professor Kalu commended the committee for approaching the responsibility with sobriety, diligence, and an evident commitment to the truth, assuring them that the recommendations in the report would guide the government’s next steps.

Education

NYSC member found dead in Bauchi lodge

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2 days ago

August 11, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

A serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has been found dead in his lodge at Dambam Local Government Area of Bauchi State.

Security analyst, Zagazola Makama shared the news in a post on X on Monday.

He said the incident happened on Sunday morning.

The deceased identified as Mr. Nwokedi Chukwu Ebuka Gerald, 28, with state code number BA/25A/2069, was discovered by fellow Christian corps members while they were preparing for Sunday service.

Police said they received a report around 9:20 a.m. and visited the scene, after which the body was taken to the General Hospital in Dambam.

“A medical doctor confirmed him dead.His remains have since been moved to the Federal Medical Centre, Azare, for preservation.

“There were no signs of violence on the body, and no foul play is suspected. Investigation is ongoing,” Makama added.

Education

Student of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Samuel Chinecherem Ezeh Breaks Guinness Records For Creating Longest Sleeves

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5 days ago

August 8, 2025

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A fashion designer claimed a world record by creating a show-stopping robe with 50-metre sleeves.

The longest sleeves on a garment is 51.20 metres (167.97 ft) and was achieved by Samuel Chinecherem Ezeh (Nigeria) in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria.

That’s longer than the Statue of Liberty is high and longer than an Olympic-size swimming pool.

Samuel made this attempt to create a landmark piece in the field of fashion.

Samuel, 27, who works as a fashion designer and tailor while studying at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, had to overcome a lot to make the garment.

Education

JAMB INAUGURATES COMMITTEE TO REVIEW UNDERAGE CANDIDATES’ ADMISSION

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1 week ago

August 6, 2025

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has inaugurated a 23-member committee to determine the admission eligibility of 599 outstanding underage candidates who scored 320 and above in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), out of over 11,000 candidates in that category.

JAMB Registrar, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, emphasizes that scoring 320 is not an automatic ticket to university admission. He notes that each of the affected candidates must also attain at least 80 percent in both their school based assessments and post UTME examinations to be considered.

He further advised parents against cutting corners to secure admission for their underage children, warning that maturity and readiness remain key factors in tertiary education success.

The Registrar also adds that only those who meet all requirements at each stage of the rigorous screening process will be recommended for admission. The final list of successful candidates is expected to be released in September.