A 300-level Microbiology student at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka in Anambra State, Tochi Attah, has slumped and died while playing football on campus. Reports said that the student died while playing football near the Elmada Hostel premises on Monday, July 7, 2025. Tochi, popularly known as ‘T-funds’, is a younger …
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A tragic incident has occurred at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, where a male student lost his life after reportedly jumping from a three-storey building near the university gate. According to eyewitnesses, the incident happened at a student lodge close to the campus. Residents in the area said they heard a …
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Embattled and sacked 7th Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, UNIZIK, Awka, Professor Bernard Odoh, has instituted a legal action against the management of Federal University, Gusau, FUGUS, over the alleged denial of his professorial appointment and employment status. A statement signed by his Personal Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr …
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President Bola Tinubu has dissolved the Governing Council of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State. Tinubu also approved the removal of Prof. Bernard Odoh, the new Vice Chancellor, and Mrs Rosemary Nwokike, the registrar of the university. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo …
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THE Governing Council of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, has sacked the institution’s Acting Vice-Chancellor, Joseph Ikechebelu. Mr Ikechebelu, professor and former deputy vice-chancellor (administration) of the institution, was appointed acting vice-chancellor in early June to replace Charles Esimone, a professor whose tenure expired on 3 June. The …
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THE Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, has suspended no fewer than 14 academic and non-academic staff, and other categories of employees, including students for various misconducts and offences. About five lecturers were indicted of various offences including extortion of students who successfully completed their courses. One lecturer was dismissed …
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The Vice-Chancellor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Prof. Charles Esimone, has reacted to the recent ranking by the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit, New York which placed UNIZIK 10th position in the ranking of universities in Nigeria. Esimone on Monday disagreed with the ranking, saying that UNIZIK deserves a far …
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