Category: Education

By Mandy Park The Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU) branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared an indefinite strike, directing its members to withdraw their services until further notice. The industrial action was announced on Tuesday through a notice issued by the leadership of the union’s ABSU branch. The development is expected to affect academic activities at the university, including teaching, examinations and other official engagements involving academic staff. According to the notice, the strike is aimed primarily at pressing for the implementation of the 2025…

By: Mandy Park The Lugbe Deanery Catholic Men Organization, LDCMO, Football Tournament, in the Archdiocese of Abuja, has entered its most intense phase with the commencement of the Round of 16, marking the official start of the knockout stage. After weeks of group stage action that produced goals, drama and excitement, 16 parishes out of 26 have advanced to the knockout phase. At this stage, it’s win or go home. A release on the knockout fixtures by the Assistant Head of the Technical Subcommittee, Brother Tochukwu Obiefuna, indicated that the…

Photo: Nkolika Aniekwu By Ebubechukwuzuloke Brown Prof. Nkolika Ijeoma Aniekwu is the first daughter of Professor Emmanuel Obienu of Uruagu, Nnewi. She is a Professor of Reproductive Health Law at the University of Benin. Professor Aniekwu obtained her LL.B (Bachelor of Laws) degree from the University of Benin in 1987 and was called to the Nigeria Bar in 1988. She subsequently completed her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme at the Ministry of Justice, Benin City, between 1988 and 1989. She began her academic career in December 1989 as an…

Photo: Hensard University Campus By: Mandy Park Hensard University, Toru Orua, Bayelsa State, is partnering with the Climate and Sustainable Development Network (CSDevNet) and the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) to organise a one-day seminar aimed at strengthening community resilience against flooding and promoting youth participation in climate action. The seminar, themed “Strengthening Community Flood Preparedness and Youth-Led Climate Accountability,” is scheduled to hold on June 23, 2026, at the university’s campus in Toru Orua, Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The initiative comes amid growing concerns over the…

By: Mandy Park The representatives of the Abuja Schools Association (ASA) and the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), FCT Chapter, recently paid a courtesy visit to Distinguished Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, OFR, CON, LL.D., SAN, to brief him on ongoing advocacy efforts concerning the growing challenges facing private schools in the Federal Capital Territory. The delegation explained that private schools continue to face increasing pressure from multiple taxation, overlapping regulatory charges, and repeated levies imposed by Area Councils and various FCT agencies. These challenges, they said, have become…

By Dr Harrison Madubueze. The Parents Forum Meeting held on Tuesday, 9th June, 2026 at the ETF Auditorium, Igbariam Campus of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, has produced Sir. Chris Chikwelu and Seven others to lead the Forum. Parents Forum of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University is another initiative of the Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha’s led Management. This initiative is aimed at bolstering the University Management’s belief that the critical roles of Parents as co-partners in training the Students cannot be underestimated. Other Members of the pioneering committee include; Dr. Chinasa…