Awka Prison Inmate Registers for Masters Degree Programme at Open University.

AN inmate of the Awka Prisons in Anambra State, Mr. Jude Onwuzulike has registered for a Master’s degree programme in Information Technology at the National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN.

The 39-year old Onwuzulike, a father of four, was inducted at the 7th matriculation ceremony of the institution held recently at the prison premises. Authorities of NOUN and the Nigeria Prison Service, however decided to organize a special ceremony for the inmates.

The excited Onwuzulike told reporters during the ceremony that he had earlier obtained the Bachelor’s degree and Post Graduate Diploma from the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka and University of Nigeria, respectively before he was sentenced to prison.

He said: “My first degree was in Accounting, which I obtained in 2005, while the second degree was in Mathematics. When I came here, I did a Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology and I am now pursuing Masters degree in the same discipline.”.

He explained that he had to go into another discipline from his first degree course of study due to what he described as unsatisfactory manner the case that led to his imprisonment was investigated by security operatives, particularly the Department of State Services, DSS. He, however did not give details of what brought him to the prison.

Describing the prison as not conducive for learning, Onwuzulike who is serving life imprisonment, said it would require only a focused person to maximize the opportunity provided by the NOUN.

“Here you see all kinds of people, the uneducated, those who lack parental upbringing and those who were brought up in the motor park.

“As you are reading, they will be distracting you, including asking you to switch off the lights for them to sleep,” he said.

The representative of the Vice chancellor of NOUN, Dr. Scholastica Ezeribe, expressed delight at the inmate’s enthusiasm towards academics.
Ezeribe urged other inmates to utilize the opportunity provided by the government to better the lots of prison inmates, adding that the knowledge they acquired in prison would be of great benefit when they regained their freedom.
According to her, the vice-chancellor of NOUN, Professor Abdalla Adamu was passionate about the programme, which was why he graciously offered it to the inmates free of charge in order to encourage them and to give them hope in life.

The officer in charge of Awka Prisons, DSP Ezenam Andrew said the programme was one of the reformative packages of the Nigeria Prison Service to make the inmates useful and productive so as not to be threats to the society after their discharge from prison.

By Vincent Ujumadu.

MASSOB condemns proposed traditional title for Ganduje

MOVEMENT for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, yesterday condemned the proposed traditional chieftaincy title to be given to Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State by HRH, Eze Eberechi Dick in Aba, Abia State.

Members of the Movement for the Survival of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) during their rally to mark the 17th anniversary of the movement, yesterday, in Awka, Anambra State.

The group which described the proposal as a slap on Ndigbo wondered at the rationale for such eloquent honour on a man alleged to have always exhibited ethnical hatred for Ndigbo.

In a statement issued in Abakaliki by the National Director of Information of MASSOB, Comrade Edeson Samuel, the group threatened that it will never allow Governor Ganduje to step his foot in Aba or the palace of HRM, Eberechi Dick, describing the conferrer as a major Biafra saboteur if he decides to go ahead with the conferment of the traditional title on the governor.

“The leadership of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, has condemned the proposed traditional chieftaincy title on Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the governor of Kano State by HRM, Eze Eberechi Dick.
“Mere proclamation of such installation is a traditional slap on Ndigbo. What is the rationale for such eloquent honour to a man who grossly and disrespectfully dishonoured and exhibited venoms of ethnical hatred for Ndigbo.

“There are many alleged atrocities and evils committed against Ndigbo by Governor Ganduje. In the case of the alleged murder of an Igbo woman named Mrs Bridget Agbahime in Kano state by sponsored Islamic fundamentalists, Governor Ganduje did nothing in the prosecution of the prime suspects.

“MASSOB recalled that on June 2, the 74-year-old kitchen utensils trader from Imo State was brutally attacked and killed at Kofar Wambai market in Kano by a Muslim mob who accused her of blasphemy. According to Biafra Intelligence Agency’s report, she was pounced upon and murdered after she refused to allow a Muslim man perform ablution in front of her shop.

“And five months into the incident, more than enough time for Governor Ganduje and the Kano State government to have arrived at a closure on that act of bestiality, what did the family get? Just when they were bracing up for a firm prosecution that will lead to conviction, they were treated to the familiar abracadabra that is peculiar to the country’s legal system.

“In what must go down as a classic judicial swindle, the chief magistrate, Muhammad Jibril, acting on the advice of the Attorney General of Kano State through Governor Ganduje discharged the suspects and terminated the case.”

By Peter Okutu.

Nigerian Men Should Impregnate Us Else We Will Hit The Street To Demostrate

Some group of military women reported to be Nigerian have hinted to hit the street soon if men do not approach them for marriage proposals.

According to the information picked by NAIJweb.ng, these female soldiers are in dire need of men who they can also call their husbands.

The most intriguing aspect of all is that, these women want to have babies of their own after making so much money now.

Sadly, the Nigerian men are scared to approach them for marriage leaving them frustrated and devastated.

The information didn’t stated the date and time for their intended protest.

Do you think Nigerian men are fear for which reason they can’t propose to military women?

Burial Arrangement Of Unizik Lecturer

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

The University community will tomorrow Wednesday, August 15, 2018 bid farewell to late Dr. Andrew Obiajulu, a Senior lecturer of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Dr. Obiajulu, until his death was from Nza-Ozubulu in Ekwusigo Local Government Area, Anambra State.

Be patriotic, Obiano urges Corps members

Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra has called on corps members posted to the state to discharge their duties during their service year with the spirit of patriotism, and to work as teams.

Chief Willie Obiano
Obiano gave the admonition at the closing of the Orientation Camp at the Temporary Orientation Site, Umunya in Oyi Council Area on Monday.
The governor, who was represented by Mr Bonaventure Enemali, Commissioner for Youth Empowerment and Creative Economy, charged them to contribute their quota to the development of the state, using their intellect, resourcefulness, energy and positive attitude.

He said Anambra was happy to have the corps members posted to the state and assured them of hospitality of the people, to enable them excel during the service year.

“You are advised to approach the rural populace with open mind and be ready to complement their efforts with your skills and talent, so that you will leave an indelible and enduring mark in the hearts of the members of your host communities,” he said.
In his speech, Mr Kehinde Aremu, Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Anambra, congratulated Corps members for successful camping exercise.

Aremu said a total of 2,200 members of the 2018 Batch B Stream One had been successfully posted to their places of primary assignment.

He urged them to see themselves as catalysts of positive change, good ambassadors of the NYSC and shining examples for other youths to emulate.
“I implore all Corps employers to assign them challenging responsibilities commensurate with their qualifications and status,” the coordinator said.

He thanked Rt Rev Owen Nwaokolo, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese on the Niger and the host communities for accommodating the scheme, while expressing hope that work at the permanent site would be completed soon, for them to relocate.

Obiano’s aide, Chima dies in his sleep

A Senior Special Assistant to Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State, Mr. Randie Chima, has been reported dead.

Chima, according to government sources, was found dead in his room at Nwakpodulu Avenue, Awka, the Anambra State capital.

A Senior Special Assistant to Obiano on Television Documentary, Chima, was reportedly “hale and hearty” at his last outing on Friday.

A source, who pleaded anonymity, said: “I’m surprised to hear this story. That Randie is dead? We were together on Friday. He was hale and hearty. A good man is gone. Randie exercised almost regularly at Ekwueme Square.”

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Haruna Mohammed, confirmed the story yesterday.
He said: “There was a report at B Division, Awka, that one Randie Chima, aged 57 years, of Nwakpodulu Avenue and SSA to Anambra State Governor on Audio Visual Productions, slept the previous night and did not open his door the next day.

“When the door was eventually forced opened after several knocks by his neighbours, his body was found on the bed.

“Following the report, Police detectives attached to B Division, Awka, led by the DCO, visited the scene, photographed the victim and rushed him to Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Awka, where he was certified dead by a medical doctor.”

Source: http://news.bestnaira.com/posts/view/obianos-aide-chima-dies-in-his-sleep

UNIZIK POSTGRADUATE SCREENING FORM IS OUT

NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY 2018 POSTGRADUATE SCREENING TEST PROCESSING FEES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE

The following is the schedule of fees for the screening test:
PhD Candidate: N7, 000 (Seven thousand naira only)
Master’s Candidate: N5, 000 (five thousand naira only)
PGD Candidate: N5, 000 (five thousand naira only)
Date for Payment: Payment must be completed before Monday, 3rd September, 2018

Payment Procedure:
• Log on to www.remita.net
• Click on “Pay a Biller”
• On the “Who do you want to pay “ dialogue box, type “Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka- 1000128”
• On The “Name of Service/Purpose” dialogue box,
 For PGD and Masters, search and click on “2018/2019 UNIZIK PG Screening Test Operations (Masters and PGD)
 For PhD, search and click on “2018/2019 UNIZIK PG Screening Test Operations (PhD)
• For the GIFMIS Code, enter 1000031337
• Enter other relevant information
• Click on “proceed to payment” to generate your RRR. Print the “RRR” (Remita Retrieval Reference Number) and proceed to any bank of your choice within or outside the University anywhere in Nigeria to pay for the Screening Test. A printout will be given to you at the bank after payment.

• You shall receive via email the final letter of Invitation within 48 hours of payment.
• Please bring the Print out and the final letter of invitation to the venue for admittance into the screening test. These documents admit.

NOTE: Date of Screening Test: Monday, 10th September, 2018 to Friday, 14th September, 2018.
Your final letter of invitation shall specify the date and time of your test.

ONLY CANDIDATES WHOSE PAYMENTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED BY 3rd September, 2018 SHALL RECEIVE THE FINAL INVITATION FOR THE SCREENING TEST.

The School of Postgraduate Studies wishes you success in your application.

ANNOUNCEMENT
1. With effect from 2018/2019 session, the SPGS, NAU will operate an all year round admission process/sale of form
2. There shall henceforth be two-tier admission exercise/screening tests
3. The sale of Form for the 2018/2019 admission exercise continues till 30th November, 2018
4. Submission for the 1st Tier ends on Fri,10th August, 2018
5. The screening test for the 1st -tier 2018/2019 Admission shall be held from 10th -14th September, 2018
6. 5. The screening test for the 2nd – tier 2018/2019 Admission shall be held from 3rd – 7th December, 2018
7. For further information, contact info@spgs.unizik.edu.ng

Dr. Ifeyinwa F. Anolue
Secretary
School of Postgraduate Studies