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ABSU kidnap: Only one student left with hoodlums ― Abia govt  On   After search and rescue efforts for the kidnapped Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU) students, the state government has confirmed that only one student is left with the hoodlums. This is just as it revealed that Governor Okezie Ikpeazu is at the front of the rescue exercise. A statement signed by the Commissioner of Information, John Kalu, and made available to Vanguardrevealed that only one student is still being held by the hoodlums. “On Wednesday, 5th May 2021, a Sienna vehicle conveying passengers, including stud...

The yet-to-be-confirmed number of students were kidnapped while transiting on a bus on Okigwe-Uturu Road. Kalu, in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, described the incident as devastating and evil. He commended Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia and Hope Uzodinma of Imo States for their efforts toward rescuing the victims from the criminals. The former governor of Abia called on the residents of Abia and Imo states to be vigilant, steadfast and peaceful, stressing that the safe release of the abducted students remained paramount. Kalu tasked the government at all levels to work harmoniously in...

NiMet predicts three days of sunshine, thunderstorms across Nigeria According to NiMet, the North-central region is expected to be in cloudy skies with the prospect of thunderstorms over Niger during the morning hours. ADVERTISEMENT The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and thunderstorms from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja predicted sunny skies over the Northern region with chances of few thunderstorms over parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Southern Kaduna and Yelwa during the afternoon and evening hours of Sun...

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has blamed President Muhammadu Buhari and his government for the insecurity in Nigeria. He said APC leaders such as Governors “were also lamenting the seizure of communities by insurgents while senators of the party were crying out that the country is on fire and that Buhari has failed”. Frank urged the United States, the United Kingdom, United Nations, and European Union to assist Nigeria overcome its challenges. In a statement on Thursday, Frank lamented that insecurity had reached an alarming...

Application Deadline: May 14th 2021 The NNPC/NAOC/OANDO Joint Venture in pursuance of its Corporate Social Responsibility invites suitably qualified applicants for its 2021 Tertiary Scholarship Scheme, effective April 19th to May 14th 2021 Category of Awards National Merit Award – For applicants from Non-Host communities The examination date will be communicated to  shortlisted candidates only. NAOC reserves the right for selection and shortlisting of candidates. Eligibility MUST be: Registered Full TIME undergraduates in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions Certified 100 level students at...