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Abia Assembly To Probe Alarming School Fees At Government College Umuahia
Abia Assembly To Probe Alarming School Fees At Government College Umuahia
Abia Assembly to probe alarming school fees at government college Umuahia. An aggrieved Nigerian from Emede community within Ibeku Area of Abia State, Mr. Chukwudi Onwudinanti, has petitioned the Abia State House of Assembly over the mismanagement of the Government College Umuahia (GCU).
The deputy speaker of the House, Hon Austin Okezie, who read the petition on the floor of the House, said the House would investigate it.
Onwudinanti, a former student lamented that the Government College Umuahia Old Boys Association (GCUOBA), which is currently managing the school, has deviated from its original purpose.
The petition addressed to the Speaker, Rt Hon Emmanuel Emeruwa signed on behalf of Onwudinanti by Ugochukwu Zik, a lawyer noted that the Abia State government handed over the school to GCUOBA in July 2014 after signing a Memorandum of Understanding.
According to him, the college is now being run like a private school for the elites contrary to the purpose the state government envisioned when handling the school over to the new management.
He pointed out that the conservative school uniform, pink and brown had been changed while some iconic school blocks such as the AD block had been left to deteriorate to the point of ruins.
“The speedy vandalisation of these archival assets runs contrary to the charge given by the Abia State Government to the Old boys to upgrade the school and not destroy it,” he stated.
Hon Okezie who represents Umuahia East State Constituency, where the college is located, disclosed that he has been bombarded with calls from his constituents over the situation the college has found itself.
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“The standard of running the Government College Umuahia should be returned to what it used to be. It is more or less an elitist school now, which was not what it used to be during our time as students,” Okezie noted.
The Speaker, Emeruwa confirmed on his X Handle that the House of Assembly was already probing the petition.
He confirmed that the petition had been sent to a Joint Committee on Education and Public Petitions with the mandate to report back in three weeks.
NNPC Ltd Offers N66 Fuel Discount Throughout the Nation
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has unveiled a nationwide ₦66 fuel discount promotion for customers using the NNPC Fuel App.
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In a post obtained from its X handle on Friday, the promotion, which runs from October 1 to 7, is being held across NNPC stations nationwide as part of activities marking the period.
“The ₦66 Discount Promo is ongoing & the excitement is already happening across our stations nationwide!
“All over Nigeria, our customers are getting in on the action & there’s still time for you to benefit!
The promo runs from 1–7 October on the NNPC Fuel App,” the post read.
NNPC said customers across the country have already begun participating in the promotion, with highlights from the first day showing activities at several stations.
“Keep fueling, keep transacting and keep your eyes on our pages,” the post read.
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NNPC also shared moments from the first day of the promotion and said more pictures and activities from stations across the country would be released.
The company urged customers not to miss the opportunity to participate before the promotion ends on October 7.
The ₦66 discount offer is available through the NNPC Fuel App during the stated promotional period.
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NAF, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) Sets for Partnership to Advance Indigenous Defence Capacity
NAF, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) Sets for Partnership to Advance Indigenous Defence Capacity
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has expressed the readiness of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to explore a strategic partnership with Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) to strengthen indigenous capacity in aircraft spares production, technology transfer and specialised technical training.
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The CAS stated this on 29 September 2026 when the Chairman of IVM, Chief Dr Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma, CON, paid a courtesy visit to him at Headquarters NAF, Abuja.
Discussions focused on leveraging IVM’s indigenous manufacturing capabilities to support NAF operational requirements and advance local content in the defence sector. Chief Chukwuma highlighted IVM’s interest and capability in the production of selected aircraft parts and spares, while also showcasing its CNG and electric vehicle manufacturing capabilities.
The CAS welcomed the initiative and reaffirmed NAF’s commitment to partnerships that promote local production, technology transfer and human-capacity development. He also expressed interest in exploring affordable vehicle acquisition options for NAF personnel through convenient payment arrangements, subject to further engagement and applicable procedures.
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The engagement underscores the CAS’s drive to harness indigenous innovation and local expertise to strengthen NAF capability and personnel welfare, while supporting Nigeria’s broader pursuit of technological self-reliance and industrial development.
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Nigerian Navy Disclaims Recurrent Fake Recruitment on Social Media
The Nigerian Navy has observed the recurrent circulation of fake recruitment notices on social media platforms and other unofficial channels, purportedly announcing Nigerian Navy recruitment exercises. The Nigerian Navy wishes to state categorically that such notices are not authorised and should not be regarded as official recruitment announcements.
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The Nigerian Navy therefore advises prospective applicants and members of the public to exercise caution and disregard recruitment information obtained from unofficial social media accounts, websites or other unauthorised sources. All official information concerning Nigerian Navy recruitment, including eligibility requirements, application procedures, timelines and categories, will be communicated exclusively through authorised Nigerian Navy channels. The official recruitment website is http://www.joinnigeriannavy.navy.mil.ng, while the Nigerian Navy’s official website is https://navy.mil.ng.
Members of the public are particularly warned against making payments to individuals, agents or unauthorised platforms in connection with Nigerian Navy recruitment. Recruitment into the Nigerian Navy is free of charge, and the Service does not authorise third parties to recruit applicants or collect recruitment fees on its behalf.
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The Nigerian Navy will continue to monitor and address the circulation of fraudulent recruitment information and urges the public to rely solely on its official communication channels for accurate and verified information on recruitment exercises.
Signed
AA FOLORUNSHO Director Naval Information
Captain (Nigerian Navy)
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