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Following series of petitions against some professors at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), the authorities of the institution have been given an ultimatum to avail the public, the academic records of the affected teachers. Specifically, they have been requested to submit the files, for public scrutiny, of the current Chairman of Academic Staff … Read more
The people of Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency in Abia State have concluded plans for the recall of their representative in the House of Representatives, Hon Ibe Osonwa Okwara over an alleged non performance. They are angry that the only visible achievement of Osobwa in the last one year of his representation is the distribution of cassava … Read more
A former commissioner for finance in Abia State and the immediate past Provost Abia State college of Education, Arochukwu, Dr Philips Nto has commended the Mayor Arochukwu Local Government Area, Mazi Joe Eze Aru for bringing the council to positive limelight through transformational projects. Reacting to the commissioning of development projects embarked upon by Mazi … Read more
In a strategic move aimed at fortifying its political base, the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in Abia State has called on former members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to join their ranks. This call was made during a recent stakeholders meeting held at Guaver Eateries in Amaekpu Ohafia, where party leaders gathered to discuss … Read more
Sir Chikwe Udensi, a security consultant with the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) has urged Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti not to mix his good works with some falsehood when passing information to the people. Udensi, a chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), said that he is disturbed at the way the … Read more
On Easter Sunday, March 31st, 2024, the ASCETA Field in Arochukwu was abuzz with excitement as Ugwuakuma Village faced off against Amasu Village in the much-anticipated final of the Mazi Ike Okoronkwo Peace Cup. This tournament, unlike any other in Arochukwu, had captured the imagination of the entire community, drawing spectators and dignitaries from far … Read more
Abia State Government has officially endorsed the Agricbusiness Incubation Centre at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, recognizing it as a pivotal force for improving food production within the state. The government has pledged to collaborate with the Centre to encourage more people to venture into agriculture, thus ensuring food security. The declaration was made … Read more
Recently, the Federal Government announced a new teachers’ salary scheme for teachers in the country. That decision and the establishment of Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria; institutions which hitherto were not there in the recent past, underpins the fact that teachers’ rewards are no longer in heaven but here with us. Interestingly enough, the total … Read more
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing Abia South Senatorial District, has expressed his commitment to collaborating with the Agricbusiness Incubation Centre at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, to train and empower youths. Senator Abaribe emphasized the importance of redirecting youths towards agribusiness and other skill acquisition programs to secure their future in contemporary Nigeria. During a … Read more
In a recent development, Hon. Dr. Mike Ukoha (NIA), the former Minority Whip and member who represented Arochukwu State Constituency in the Abia House of Assembly, has been appointed as the Special Assistant to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, on State Legislative Affairs. This appointment marks a significant … Read more