Category: Education

Photo: Justice File The Umulogho community in the Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State is still in panic following the gruesome killing of a female student of the College of Nursing, Umuadara Umulogho, identified as Wendy Achumba. The student was reportedly found beheaded in her room on Thursday evening after neighbours became worried when she neither came out nor responded to repeated calls. Sources in the community said the victim, who hailed from Ngwa in Abia State, had completed her midwifery programme and was undergoing post-basic training at the…

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Photo: Some Guests at CAPPA Documentary ‘Sweet Poison’ By: Daniel Kanu A new documentary produced by the non-governmental organisation, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), has highlighted the growing health and environmental dangers linked to the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) in Nigeria. The 20-minute documentary titled Sweet Poison was premiered during a media presentation in Lagos on Wednesday, where public health experts, policymakers and civil society stakeholders warned that excessive intake of sugary drinks is contributing to the increasing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) across the country. The…

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By Mandy Park The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a last-minute adjustment to the schedule of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), sparking mixed reactions among candidates and stakeholders across the country. In a statement issued late Sunday, the Board said the change became necessary due to what it described as “unforeseen logistical and operational considerations,” including the need to streamline examination processes and ensure a hitch-free exercise nationwide. According to JAMB, affected candidates are advised to urgently reprint their examination notification slips to confirm their…

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Photo: Professor Ogunwole, FUOYE VC By Mandy Park The Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Ekiti State, Professor Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole, has said that the institution prioritises innovation and character building. Professor Ogunwole made the statement during a meeting he recently had with members of the Committee on Library and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). According to a report authored by Otitoju Femi and published on the institution’s website, the FUOYE helmsman charged the Library and ICT Committee members to carry out their task with full dedication and seriousness,…

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Photo: Dr Nto, Director of Agribusiness Incubation Centre, MOUAU By: Mandy Park The immediate past vice-chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike ( MOUAU) Prof Maduebibisi Iwe has been described as a cerebral academic and astute administrator who left enduring legacies during his five year tenure. In an emotional tribute to Prof Iwe as he formally handed over to a new leadership on Friday, the Director of Agribusiness Incubation Centre in the university, Dr Philips Nto said Iwe’s transformative leadership ensured infrastructural revolution, academic excellence, social stability and peace…

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