DAVID UMAHI UNIVERSITY EXPELS 8 STUDENTS, AS OTHERS FACE DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
David Umahi Federal University
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Eight students of David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Uburu, in Ebonyi State, have been expelled from the institution, while 23 others are facing disciplinary actions for breaching the institution’s moral guidelines.
The Vice Chancellor of the institution, Professor Jesse Uneke, stated this during the third matriculation ceremony of the 2023–2024 academic session on Saturday. Uneke, who spoke extensively on the vision of the institution to raise quality graduates, said that the university maintains very strict discipline.
According to him: “This university maintains very strict discipline; the university rules and regulations are unforgiving when they are violated. “Between the last matriculation and present, the Senate of the university approved disciplinary actions on a total of 31 students, depending on the magnitude of their offences. “Eight students were expelled. Three students received a one-year suspension. Seven students received a one-semester suspension. Two students received a two-month suspension. Six students received a one-month suspension. One student received a two-week suspension, and four students received warning letters.”
ARMY DHQ DECLARES IPOB AUTOPILOT LEADER, SIMON EKPA, IPOB DOS LEADER, CHIKA EDOZIEM, NORTHERN BANDITS, HALILU SUBUBU, ADO ALIERO, BELLO TURJI, AND OTHER BOKO HARAM/ISWAP LEADERS WANTED
List Of Those Wanted
Otu Obiahu
AJM NEWS
The Defence Headquarters on Friday said it has declared 97 persons wanted for terrorism, violent extremism and secessionist threats against the state.
Prominent among the wanted persons is the Finland-based factional leader of the (Auto Pilot) Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Simon Ekpa, for alleged mastermind of the ‘Sit-at-home’ on Mondays and other days in the South-East States, as well as other violent crimes.
Some of the others also listed as wanted, who are believed to be linked to IPOB include the IPOB DOS leader, Chika Edoziem; Egede, Zuma, ThankGod Gentle, Flavour, Mathew; David Ndubuisi, High Chief Williams Agbor, Ebuka Nwaka and Friday Ojimka.
Also declared wanted in the South-East region are Obiemesi Chukwudi aka Dan Chuks, David Ezekwem Chidiebube and Amobi Chinonso Okafor aka Temple among others.
Major Gen Edwaed Buba, Director, Defence Media Operations, confirmed the names and pictures of the people declared wanted in Abuja on Friday night.
According to Maj.Gen Buba, the wanted persons, terrorists/ bandits and insurgents commanders are from the North East, North West, North Central and South-East zones.
The military authorities did not place any bounty on the wanted persons.
A breakdown of the wanted persons shows that 43 were declared wanted in North West Zone plagued by banditry, and kidnapping among others. Some bandits/terrorists leaders include: Alhaji Shingi; Malindi Yakubu; Boka ; Dogo Gide; Halilu Sububu; Ado Aliero ; Bello Turji; Dan Bokkolo; Labi Yadi ; Nagala; Saidu Idris; Kachalla Rugga and Sani Gurgu.
In the North East plagued by Boko Haram and Islamic State for West Africa Province terrorists, 33 persons were declared wanted. Among them are terrorists commanders, Abu Zaida; Modu Sulum; Baba Data; Ahmad; Sani Teacher; Baa Sadiq; Abdul Saad; Kaka Abi; Mohammad Khalifa; Umar Tella; Abu Mutahid; Mallam Mohammad; Mallam Tahiru Baga; Uzaiya and Ali Ngule.
EBONYI STATE GOVERNMENT EXTENDS LENGTH OF SERVICE, RETIREMENT AGE FOR TEACHERS, FROM 35 YEARS TO 40 YEARS
Governor Nwifuru
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The Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has approved the extension of retirement age and length of service for teachers in the state from 35 years to 40 years. This was disclosed in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on New Media, Leo Ekene-Oketa.
According to him, teachers in the state will now have the opportunity to serve until the age of 65 years and have a corresponding adjustment in the length of service to 40 with immediate effect.
He said the decision to extend the retirement age and length of service for teachers underscores the state government’s unwavering commitment to investing in human capital development.
According to the governor’s spokesman, by retaining experienced teachers in the workforce for a longer duration, the quality of education is expected to improve significantly, thereby enhancing the overall academic performance and future prospects of students across the state.
“This extension not only recognizes the invaluable experience and expertise that seasoned educators bring to the table but also acknowledges their dedication and commitment to shaping the minds of future generations,” the statement read.
In a move set to redefine the landscape of education in Ebonyi State, His Excellency, the Governor, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru , has approved a significant alteration to the retirement age and length of service for teachers in the state. This landmark decision marks a pivotal moment in the state’s commitment to educational excellence and the welfare of its educators.
Effective immediately, teachers in Ebonyi State classrooms will now have the opportunity to serve until the age of Sixty-Five (65) years, with a corresponding adjustment in the length of service to Forty (40) years. This extension not only recognizes the invaluable experience and expertise that seasoned educators bring to the table but also acknowledges their dedication and commitment to shaping the minds of future generations.
The decision to extend the retirement age and length of service for teachers underscores the state government’s unwavering commitment to investing in human capital development. By retaining experienced teachers in the workforce for a longer duration, the quality of education is expected to improve significantly, thereby enhancing the overall academic performance and future prospects of students across the state.
Furthermore, the government’s proactive approach in implementing this policy speaks volumes about its responsiveness to the evolving needs of the education sector. Recognizing the challenges faced by educators and the critical role they play in nation-building, the Governor’s approval of the new retirement age reflects a forward-thinking strategy aimed at empowering teachers and revitalizing the education system.
In light of this development, retired staff members who concluded their service from May 9, 2023, are encouraged to promptly proceed to the central payroll office at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, located at block 6, Ochudo Centenary City, Abakaliki, for recapturing and updating of their records. This administrative process ensures seamless integration into the revised retirement framework and guarantees the continued receipt of benefits and entitlements.
The announcement of the extended retirement age for teachers in Ebonyi State has been met with widespread acclaim and appreciation from various stakeholders within the education community. Chief Monday Nkwuda Nnanna, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, speaking on behalf of the Honorable Commissioner for Education, commended the Governor for his visionary leadership and commitment to educational reform.
In conclusion, the decision to extend the retirement age and length of service for teachers in Ebonyi State signifies a progressive step towards enhancing the quality and sustainability of the education sector. By prioritizing the welfare of educators and recognizing their invaluable contributions, the state government sets a precedent for other regions to emulate, ultimately paving the way for a brighter and more prosperous future for generations to come.
NNAMDI KANU’S PROSECUTION. “A COLD WAR AGAINST THE IGBOS BY THE FULANIS” – OHANAEZE YOUTH COUNCIL
Nnamdi Kanu
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The Apex sociocultural Youth organization of Igbo Race World Wide, the Ohanaeze Youth Council(OYC) has described the arrest, incarceration of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu at DSS dungeon as a long protracted post- civil war hang-over by the regime of former President Buhari.
The President General of Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) Comrade Igboayaka O Igboayaka while speaking to the press at the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, on Thursday 22nd February 2024 frowned at the manner former President Mohammadu Buhari handled the issue of Self Determination Agitators in the South East, thereby aggravating the already tensed situation.
Looking back now, it is crystal clear that those evil policies of the former President Buhari like the operation python dance, that claimed over 200 lives of Igbo youths, constant harassment /intimidation, extra Judicial killings, the continuous detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu have failed woefully to achieve Peace & Development in the South East but emboldened the agitations further.
Speaking further, the President of Ohanaeze Youth Council, Comrade Igboayaka reiterated that the continuous detention and trial of Mazi NNAMDI Kanu amounts to “Reinforcement Of Failure” which had neither achieved peace, unity nor development in the region.
He advised that, There is no better time to focus on achieving peace & development in South East Nigeria and healing of protracted wounds by President Ahmed Bola Tinubu than now, starting by dropping all charges against Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and setting him free as he appears in Court on Monday, 26th February, 2024 for the continuation of former president’s headless trial.
Reacting on the withdrawal of Federal Government treasonable charges against the initiator of #RevolutionNow Mr Omoyele Sowere on 14th February 2024, Comrade Igboayaka commended President Bola Tinubu for the wise decision for the interest of peace in Nigeria.
He also added that as Mazi Nnamdi Kanu appears in Court on Monday, 26th of February, 2024, all lovers of peace in Nigeria are expecting President Bola Tinubu to discontinue the case, through the withdrawal of all charges against Mazi Nnamdi Kanu for the interest of Peace in Nigeria.
“The Ohanaeze Youth Council also called on Justice Binta Nyako to free herself from the past executive pressures and see from the legal point of view to invoke the principles of “Justice of Peace” on the case of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and grant his bail application by the legal counsel as it is obviously clear that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s release is very crucial to achieving a lasting peace in the South East Region”
FORMER PDP SPOKESPERSON, CHIKA NWOBA REMANDED IN PRISON FOR ALLEGED DEFAMATION
Oguzor And Chika
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A former spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ebonyi State, and a social critic, Nwoba Chika Nwoba popularly known as NCN, has been remanded in prison custody by an Abakaliki Magistrate Court.
According to reports reaching AJM NEWS, Chika Nwoba was arrested on Sunday following a petition filed by the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry in Ebonyi State, Oguzor Offia-Nwali, and was subsequently arraigned by the police on Tuesday on a three-count charge of threat to life, publication of false information and false allegation.
The Commissioner, Oguzor Nwali alleged that Nwoba had in a series of posts on Facebook defamed him, threatened his life and falsely accused him of fraud and diversion of state government funds meant for the empowerment of petty traders in the state.
However, Nwoba’s lawyer, C N Ufufu, made an oral application for bail for his client after the charges were read out.
The lawyer, who said the offences were bailable, argued that the prosecution did not get the approval of the attorney general of Ebonyi State to prosecute the matter in line with the requirement of the Ebonyi State Internal Security Enforcement law under which he was being charged.
But the lawyer to the police, Eze Chinagorom, opposed the bail application. He argued that the Supreme Court had already ruled that a police officer does not need formal permission to prosecute a matter in court since he (the police officer) is representing the attorney general.
Ruling on the matter, the magistrate, Lilian Ogodo, said the proper place for the argument is at the state High Court since the court lacks jurisdiction to entertain the matter.
She, therefore, remanded the accused at the Abakaliki correctional facility and ordered that the case file be transmitted to the Ministry of Justice for action.
The magistrate adjourned the matter until 1 March.
It would be recalled that Nwoba in a viral video had vowed to bring evidences of his claims against Oguzor Offia-Nwali, if he (Nwali) dare drags him to court over the matter.
Meanwhile, many have condemned the arrest of Nwoba, as they demand for his immediate release.
ELEJE LEGACY FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTES WRAPPERS, FOOD ITEMS AND CASH GIFTS WORTH OVER FIVE MILLION NAIRA TO OZIZZA WOMEN IN AFIKPO
{…In The Midst Of The Biting Economic Hardship Caused By Subsidy, Eleje Legacy Foundation Has Brought Succour And Hope On The Paths Of Ozizza Women }
Food Items
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Tuesday, 02/01/2024
As so many individuals and families are loosing hope in the midst of lack and hunger ravaging the land, caused by the fuel subsidy removal, a Non-governmental organization, the Eleje Legacy Foundation (ELF), in the spirit of the Yuletide and new year celebrations, has brought back hope in Amikpo Community, Ozizza in Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, as it distributed food items, materials and cash worth over Five Million Naira to women in the community.
AJM NEWS gathered that the Eleje Legacy Foundation, which is also a Non-profit making organization, pioneered by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Beatrice O. Onyeador, who also sponsored the event, distributed no fewer than 600 (Six Hundred) quality wrappers to Amikpo women in Ozizza, Afikpo LGA. Other items shared by the NGO to the women to enable them enjoy the Christmas and new year celebrations with their families were; 50 bags of rice, 10 gallons of 25 litres of Oil, Cartons of Tomato Pastes, Cartons of Maggi cubes, 2 bags of Salt and a live Cow.
The Eleje Legacy Foundation also distributed cash gifts of N100,000 (One Hundred Thousand Naira) each to 20 persons selected from the community, as a means of empowering them in their various businesses; totalling N2,000,000 (Two Million Naira)
The Eleje Legacy Foundation was established in honour of Omeroha Inyang Eleje and Ezinne Beatrice Eleje, the late parents of the great Eleje Family, with the mandate of advocating for the underprivileged women and children, especially the girl child, through the provision of healthcare, food, clothing, shelter, education, legal advocacy, emotional support, as well as provision of platform for women to act as agents of social change through advocacy and capacity building.
It is also worthy of note that the membership of Eleje Legacy Foundation cuts across all the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Omeroha Inyang Eleje and Ezinne Beatrice Eleje of the blessed memory.
The NGO had in several ways, both recently and in the past, rendered unquantifiable assistance to the less privileged women and families in Amikpo, Ozizza Afikpo Local Government Area.
The beneficiaries in the last programme, whose joy knew no bounds, thanked the Eleje Family immensely for the kind gesture shown to them, as those that received cash gifts also promised to use the money judiciously.
INEC DECLARES HOPE UZODIMMA WINNER OF IMO GUBER ELECTIONS
Gov. Hope Uzodimma
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The Gubernatorial Candidate Of The All Progressives Congress (APC), And The Incumbent Governor Of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma Has Been Declared Winner Of Saturday’s Governorship Election, And Is Now Re-elected For A Second Term In Office.
The INEC Returning Officer, Abayomi Sunday, vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State, declared the winner Sunday morning at the state collation centre in Owerri.
Mr Sunday said the APC candidate, Uzodimma scored 540,308 votes to defeat his closest challenger of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Samuel Anyanwu, who scored 71,503 votes while the Labour Party candidate, Athan Achonu, came third with 64,081 votes. None of the other 15 candidates had up to 10,000 votes.
“Hope Odidika Uzodinma having satisfied all the requirements of law and scored majority of the lawful votes, is hereby declared elected,” Mr Sunday declared.
IMO ELECTION: GOV. UZODIMMA TAKES ALL HOTEL ROOMS IN OWERRI, VOWS TO PAY AT ALL COST
Gov. Hope Uzodimma
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The Governor Of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma Has Requested To Rent And Occupy All The Hotel Rooms In Owerri, Imo State Capital Within The Election Period, From Saturday 4-12 November, 2023. According To A Communique Signed By The Commissioner For Tourism, Barr. Jerry Egbule, The Management Of The Various Hotels In Owerri Were Asked To Release Their Hotel Rooms To The Governor, As He Also Promised To Rent The Accommodations At Any Cost, No Matter The Size And Classification.
Governor Uzodimma Will Be Contesting For His Second Term In Office, In The Forthcoming Governorship Election In The State, Holding November 11.
THE GOOD WORKS OF JOY & PEACE FOUNDATION, AND REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
A Widow Receiving Her Own Wrapper
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There is no doubt about the fact that Nigeria is richly endowed with abundant human and material resources. In spite of these riches, Nigeria has been classified as one of the poorest countries of the world in terms of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), per capita income, consumption standards, provision and availability of basic needs, shelter, poverty, unemployment and overall economic performance.
Beyond Nigeria, the concern for poverty is also expressed at the global level. The International Monetary Fund (IMF), and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), particularly reported that about 1.2 billion people were in extreme consumption poverty globally. More than two thirds of them were in Asia and about one quarter in Sub Saharan Africa, where Nigeria belongs.
Poverty can be defined as a state where an individual is not able to cater adequately for his or her basic needs of food, clothing and shelter; being unable to meet social and economic obligations, due to lack of gainful employment, skills for self-reliance, assets and self-esteem and having limited access to social and economic infrastructure such as education, health, portable water, sanitation, etc.
Though poverty cannot be totally eradicated globally, however, to lower the rate and prevalence of poverty around the the world, particularly in Nigeria, some concerned individuals and groups have come up to render assistance in their own little way to humanity through the channel of NGOs: Non-governmental Organizations.
One of these Non-governmental Organizations is the JOY & PEACE FOUNDATION, located in Afikpo, precisely Ovum Imama Ozizza, Afikpo, Ebonyi State Nigeria.
Founded by Apostle Nnachi Godwin Udume in 20……, the JOY & PEACE FOUNDATION runs with the vision of Giving Value To Life.
In order to achieve this great and laudable vision, the JOY & PEACE FOUNDATION is committed to:
Introducing Jesus Christ To Mankind
Youth Employment/Empowerment
Welfare For The Needy/ Widows’ Care
Pastors’ Welfare
Discovery & Development Of Talents
Encouraging National Growth And Development, etc
Funding: As a nonprofit organization, the JOY & PEACE FOUNDATION relies on a variety of sources for funding/sponsorship, which include: membership dues; grants from local, state, and federal agencies, as well as foreign governments; and private donations from well spirited individuals and ministeries/organisations.
Every privileged person should see it as a responsibility we owe society by putting smiles on the faces of the poor and less privileged among us.
Recent Activities: The JOY & PEACE FOUNDATION recently put a smile on the faces of over 50 widows by providing them with clothing materials, and also took care of a reasonable number of Senior Citizens (elderly men) by giving them food and cash gift.
Challenge: One major challenge facing our organisation is limited funds/resources, which in turn hampers our plans of reaching out to more of these less privileged brothers and sisters of ours. In that regard, we request your financial, material support and partnership, to get our aforementioned vision and mission achieved, even as you come across this article.
Remember, every privileged person should see it as a responsibility we owe our society by putting smiles on the faces of the poor and less privileged among us .
May God Bless You Richly As You Heed To This Clarion Call!
Thanks!
Apostle Nnachi Godwin Udume Vision Bearer/President, JOY & PEACE FOUNDATION
I HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE WHO WILL SUCCEED ME AT THE SENATE, UMAHI INSISTS
Engr. Dave Umahi
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The immediate past governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. Dave Umahi has maintained that he has the right to choose who will replace him at the Senate.
Umahi was a senator representing the Ebonyi South District until his resignation after being appointed minister by President Bola Tinubu.
During a courtesy call to Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru, on September 9, Umahi publicly said, “I have the right to choose who will succeed me.”
However, the Ebonyi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has lambasted the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, for making such inorderly statement.
The party observed it was ridiculous for the immediate past governor of the state to come back to insist he will produce his successor at the Red Chamber, having unilaterally ‘abandoned’ the seat in pursuit of his ministerial appointment, without consulting the constituents of Ebonyi South Zone.
The Chairman of the state PDP chapter, Augustine Nwazunku, said in a statement on Wednesday, that Umahi should apologise for making such a sinister utterance.
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