By Ovat Abeng Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has revealed how the Anambra State Government under his watch finally settled for Kate Azuka Omenugha, a Professor of Mass Communication as the 5th substantive Vice Chancellor of the Chukwuemeka Odumegewu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam. He said he settled for Omenugha because she is the best for the…
By Ovat Abeng The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Barr. Olugbenga Kukoyi, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, commissioned the Prof. Ngozi Egbuna International Centre for Regional Integration and Trade Research (ICRITR) building at the University. Describing the project as a remarkable achievement, he commended Professor Ngozi Egbuna for her…
By Ovat Abeng In line with its vision of expanding international collaborations and promoting academic excellence, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kigali Independent University (ULK), Rwanda, to deepen cooperation in teaching, research, innovation and staff/student development. The agreement, drafted in April 2026 and signed…
By Ovat Abeng The Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS), has advocated for the establishment of Surveying department at the Chukwuemeka Odumegewu Ojukwu University COOU Igbariam Anambra State. The Institution made the request when they paid a courtesy visit to the University’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha, at the Vice-Chancellor’s Conference Room, Igbariam Campus, where both…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ekene Ogugua has assured secondary school principals in the state of the government’s continue support to their working condition. Ogugua gave the assurance at a one-day interactive session with principals held at the ASUBEB Utility Hall in Awka, on Tuesday. He noted that the State…
By Ovat Abeng The Vice Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegewu Ojukwu University COOU Igbariam, Anambra State, Prof Kate Azuka Omenugha, has appealed to Anambra Journalists to prioritize fact-checking, balance, and accuracy in their reportage. Omenugha made the appeal while briefing journalists at the Varsity VC’s conference hall on Thursday, July 3th, 2026 in reaction to a…
Surefoot International School (SIS), Calabar, has celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2026, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, innovation and character formation. Founded in 2008, Surefoot International School is an inclusive day and boarding international school built on strong Christian values, with a vision to nurture young people who are…
By Ovat Abeng The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Owerrl Zone, has accused the Anambra State governor, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo and his Imo State counterpart, Hope Uzodinma over non-implementation of the 2025 Federal Government agreement in Chukwuemeka Odumegewu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam and the Imo State University (IMSU) Owerri respectively as being respectfully…
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji In an effort to give back to the institution that laid a formidable foundation for him to climb the ladder of life, Cross River indigene Engr. Dr. Amba Ndoma Egba has settled WAEC fees for 97 indigent students of Akparabong Community Secondary School, (COSSA), his alma mater in Ikom local government area…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has formally ended admissions into affiliated degree programmes run by Colleges of Education, marking a major shift in Nigeria’s teacher education system and effectively making the Nigeria Certificate in Education the sole entry route into the institutions from the 2026/2027 academic session. The decision is contained in JAMB’s…
