Universities see convocations as a function of immense significance. Sanjana Bankar stresses that a convocation symbolizes the acknowledgement of every student’s relentless effort and achievement. It is more than just a ceremonial event – it is a moment of recognition…
Mbajiorgu nominated for Abuja International Theatre Arts Festival (ABITFA) award — Maxim Uzoatu
The committed Thespian, Greg Mbajiorgu, is making commendable waves. Among theatre practitioners and scholars in South-Eastern Nigeria, Greg Mbajiorgu stands out for many reasons:Firstly, he may be regarded as the progenitor of solo dramatic literature in Africa since he is…
Nigerians and the limits of the divine alibi — Isidore Emeka Uzoatu
This is no breaking news. Surely, keen observers of the Nigerian space and species would have observed our undisguised national penchant for passing bucks to the Divine ante. Arguably, no Nigerian lives long enough to outgrow this malignant national malaise…
The ATIKU-lated, the BAT-ified and the OBI-dient — Isidore Emeka Uzoatu
This title of ours, no doubt, needs some disambiguation, lest it be lost in transmission before the awaited transition. Most so because of the proffered order of its protocol. Permit me to add that as an unrepentant democrat, it was…
Celebrating Osondu: The good man of Amesi – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
It was the classic celebration of life for a worthy man. Ichie (Sir) Cyprian Onyemeke Osondu who passed away at the grand age of 92 was indeed a great man of honour and dignity. Widely revered as Ezeudoka of Amesi,…
UNN @ 60: Obi inaugurates N5bn Development Fund
The former of Anambra State and Vice-Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last general election, Mr Peter Obi, has inaugurated five billion Naira development fund to address infrastructure challenges in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Obi, an…
Nigeria’s Godwin Nwangele emerges 2020 Rhodes Scholar-Elect for West Africa
Godwin Nwangele, a 25-year-old Electrical & Electronics Engineering graduate of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, has emerged winner of the 2020 Rhodes Scholarship for West Africa. He becomes the second Nigerian and the fourth recipient of the prestigious…
UNN unveils first five-seater electric car (Guardian)
It was excitement galore at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) yesterday as the institution’s Engineering Faculty successfully unveiled its first five-seater electric car. Christened Lion Ozumba 551, the car, made with 80 per cent locally-sourced materials, has a 30-kilometre…
Obiano praises UNN for choosing Prof Igwe as vice-chancellor
Governor Willie Obiano has praised the authorities of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, for choosing Professor Charles Igwe as the vice chancellor of the institution from June 15. The successor to Professor Benjamin Ozumba, whose tenure will expire on June…
Dora Akunyili and her friend, the bus conductor -Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
It is almost impossible to write about Professor Dora Nkem Akunyili in the past tense. She’s arguably the most celebrated Nigerian public servant of the modern times. Plaques in her honour ardon walls from Abuja to Lagos and Agulu, her…