Year: 2023

Otti names Okezie Rector, Abia College of Health Sciences

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Mandy Park Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has approved the appointment of Mr. Aloysius Okezie as Rector, Abia State College of Health Sciences and Management Technology, Aba. A statement by his spokesperson, Kazie Uko, said the appointment was with immediate effect. “The current Rector is by this notice directed to hand over the duties of his office to Mr. Okezie. This announcement clarifies and supersedes any other information with respect to the School of Health Sciences and Management Technology, Aba, in the media before now,” he noted.

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June 12: Protect citizens’ democratic rights, CAPPA urges Tinubu

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Mandy Park Human rights and environmental protection crusader, the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure that his leadership of the country protects and defends citizens’ democratic rights. The CAPPA Executive Director, Oluwafemi Akinbode, made the calll in a statement signed by Zikora Ibeh, Policy and Research Officer, as Nigeria commemorated the 30th anniversary of the annulment of the June 12, 1993 Presidential elections on Monday. Akinbode said that the only way citizens’ aspirations and hope in true democracy encapsulated in the…

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Nto, an asset to MOUAU, says VC

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Mandy Park The Vice Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Prof Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe, CFS has described the immediate past Provost of Abia State College of Education, Technical, Arochukwu, Dr Philips Nto as a great asset to the institution. He said through his exemplary conduct and commitment to duty, Nto has set a record for other staff to emulate. Prof Iwe spoke when Nto paid him a courtesy call to inform him that he has resumed duty at MOUAU after his tour of service at Abia State College…

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Otti committed to upgrade public health facilities

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By Mandy Park Abia State Governor Alex Otti’s is passionate about upgrading various health facilities across Abia State to make them more responsive to the health challenges of the people. Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo, Special Adviser to the Governor on Health Care Service Delivery, gave this hint on Thursday when she led a team on an assessment tour of General Hospitals in the state, including the Umunnato General Hospital, Bende LGA; General Hospital Abariba, Ohafia LGA and Isuikwuato General Hodpital. Dr Okoronkwo, decried the deplorable state of the hospitals, stressing that…

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BREAKING: Tinubu suspends CBN Gov. Emefiele with immediate effect

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By Mandy Park President Bola Tinubu on Friday directed the suspension of Godwin Emefiele from his position as governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). A statement by the Director of Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation Willie Bassey said, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended the Central Bank Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, CFR, from office with immediate effect.” Bassey added that Emefiele has been directed to immediately hand over the affairs of his office to the Deputy Governor (Operations Directorate) pending the conclusion…

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ASCETA Provost, Nto hands over, seeks support for Gov Otti

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Mandy Park The Provost of Abia State College of Education, Technical Arochukwu, Dr Philips Nto has canvassed the support of the staff and people of the state for Governor Alex Otti. Dr Nto spoke at he formally handed over the leadership of the college to the Deputy Provost, Mr Ikechukwu Okorouga . According to Nto, a former commissioner for finance, the new governor requires the support and prayers of the people because of the enormous challenges before him. While expressing confidence on the ability of Dr Alex Otti to administer…

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Don’t succumb to propaganda that Igbo want to take over Lagos—Chief Ayo Adebanjo… There is no battle for Lagos–Anya Ndi Igbo

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Mandy Park Afenifere Leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo has cautioned those propagating that Ndigbo is in battle with the Yoruba over Lagos to stop such insinuations as both ethnic groups enjoy cordial relationship.This is as Igbo group, Anya Ndi Igbo, said there is no battle for Lagos between the Igbo and Yoruba.Adebanjo made the observation when the group, led by elder statesman, Dr Uma Eleazu paid him a courtesy visit yesterday.‘There is this insinuations that the Igbo is in battle with the Yoruba to take over Lagos. No body should succumb…

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Lai Mohammed’s allegation of treason on me sadning — Peter Obi

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By Mandy Park Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the February 25 poll, Mr Peter Obi, has expressed dissatisfaction over comments made by the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, saying it’s sadning.In a press statement, Mohammed accused Mr Obi and his Deputy, Datti Baba-Ahmed, of treason by inciting the citizens to revolt against the announcement of Bola Tinubu as the President-elect.In a release made available to the press on Tuesday, Obi said that he was not perturbed by the minister bandying around the word ‘treason’ because, as far as he (Obi)…

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Whitney Adeniran: NGO demands stringent prosecution of Chrisland School, commends Lagos govt 

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Mandy Park A child’s rights organization, the Center for Children’s Health Education, Orientation and Protection (CEE-HOPE), has commended the Lagos State Government over the outcome of its findings on the death of Whitney Adeniran.  This is as the organisation called for continued vigilance on  prosecution of the incident until justice is done. Adeniran was a student of Chrisland School in Lagos.  Recall that the 12 year-old Adeniran slumped and died during a school inter-house competition at the Agege Sports Stadium on February 9, 2023.  While multiple sources claimed that she…

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