Ifeoma Amuche

From learning to lamentation: The Crisis in Oko I am deeply saddened by the tragic attack on the learning environment of the Oko community in Anambra State, near the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, which reportedly claimed some lives and left several others injured. Also distressing are reports that some staff members of the academic institution were abducted during the same incident. This horrifying act is yet another painful reminder of the growing insecurity that continues to endanger lives across our nation. My heartfelt condolences go to the families of the deceased, and my thoughts are with the injured and the entire Oko community during this difficult time. I also stand in solidarity with the students and staff of the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, who must now cope with the trauma of this violent disruption to their lives and academic pursuits. It is disheartening that educational institutions, places meant for learning, growth, and safety, are now targets of such violence. We must, as a matter of urgency, make the safety of our citizens a priority, especially the youth and educators who play a vital role in shaping our future. The government and security agencies must act swiftly to apprehend the perpetrators and secure the release of those kidnapped. This tragedy underscores the urgent need for a more proactive and people-focused approach to security. May the souls of the departed rest in peace, and may God grant comfort to their families and healing to all who have been affected. -PO

Seizure of Presidential Jets- An International Embarrassment. The trending international news on the seizure of three Jets belonging to Nigeria’s Presidential fleet is yet another of many embarrassing things exposing our failed leadership and our attitude to the rule of law even

will add value to the world at large, and Nigeria in particular. I still maintain that we need to do more for Nigerian youths by way of greater investment in education, and equipping them with the right skills and knowledge to contribute productively to Nigeria's development,

China. I congratulate them all for their academic exploits, which earned them international awards. I thank them for the honour they brought to Nigeria. I hope that the feat they have achieved will open more global doors to them and spur them towards greater accomplishments that

The omission is deeply regretted. I wish to sincerely congratulate the other four excelling Nigerians, namely; Chioma Chukwuemeka, Oraka Chiamaka, Akpata Johnson and Chinedu Wilson, who respectively received the Excellent International Students Award from South West University,

In a recent tweet in which I congratulated Miss. Ifeoma Amuche, of South West University, China for her academic excellence and recognition, I inadvertently omitted the names of her four Nigerian schoolmates, who won the same award, and on whose behalf Miss Amuche spoke.