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By Caleb Okechukwu

Tension has gripped the Abia State University (ABSU) community following the destruction of a lecturer’s office by fire in what is suspected to be an act of arson by disgruntled students.

The office of Dr Okezuonu Patrick Chinedu of the Department of Physics was set ablaze in the early hours of Sunday, November 9, 2025, barely 24 hours after 100-Level students sat for their Physics 104 examination on Saturday.

Eyewitnesses reported seeing smoke billowing from the office before security personnel and staff members rushed to the scene. While the fire was eventually contained and prevented from spreading to adjoining offices, vital documents, office equipment, and personal belongings were destroyed in the inferno.

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Though the identities of the perpetrators remain unknown, suspicion has fallen on some 100-Level students who wrote the Physics 104 exam the previous day. While the exact motive is unclear, sources suggest the attack may be linked to frustration over the exam’s perceived difficulty.

The university is yet to issue an official statement on the incident. However, internal sources confirm that an investigation is underway, with authorities vowing to bring the culprits to justice.

The incident has sparked widespread condemnation across campus, with students and staff describing the act as barbaric and unbecoming of a university environment. The community has been urged to remain calm and cooperate with security operatives as investigations continue.

By Caleb Okechukwu

After years of running on generators, power banks, and other makeshift power sources, students at Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu campus, can finally heave a sigh of relief as  electricity is returning to campus.

In line with his promise to revamp infrastructure in the institution, the Governor and Visitor to the University, Dr Alex Otti, has flagged off several landmark projects, including the delivery of a 5000KVA transformer to restore stable power supply to the campus.

For students who have spent years enduring blackouts, this development feels nothing short of historic. The new transformer is expected to end ABSU’s long struggle with power, which has affected both academic and administrative activities for decades.

Speaking on the progress, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ndukwe  Okeudo, thanked the governor for his “unwavering commitment to transforming the university in all spheres,” assuring that proper measures are already in place to maintain and safeguard the new facilities.

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At the powerhouse, the Director of Works, Engr. Raymond Orioha, described the intervention as timely, noting that poor power and water supply had been a major setback for the university community.

“For years, these challenges have frustrated both staff and students. But the present administration understands the urgency of the situation,” he said.

He added that electrical components and materials for the new transformer have already arrived on campus and that the goal is to achieve 24-hour power supply soon.

Meanwhile, construction work is also ongoing at the new Faculty of Law building, a 5,000-capacity hostel, and the ABSU Staff Primary School. The governor also recently completed the renovation of Hostel A, which has now been transformed into a modern, fully functional facility.

In addition, new lecturers are being recruited to fill manpower gaps across departments, while the long-standing staff promotion arrears (from 2022 to date) have been cleared, a first in ABSU’s history.

With these visible changes, Otti is proving to be a promise-keeper, steadily repositioning Abia State University for global competitiveness.

For many ABSU students, the sight of transformers in Uturu campus is more than just an infrastructure upgrade; it’s a symbol of hope.

• By Caleb Okechukwu

Abia State University (ABSU) has announced the release of its first batch of admission list for the 2025 academic session, offering successful candidates the opportunity to secure their places at the institution.

The university Registrar, Dr Acho Elendu, made this known in a statement released on Friday, October 10, advising prospective students to check their admission status through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) portal.

According to the announcement, candidates who have received admission offers are required to visit the university’s official portal to print their admission letters and proceed with the payment of requisite fees.

The statement further directed admitted students to report to the university’s admissions unit to collect their acceptance of offer slips, which will be issued upon payment of the acceptance fee.

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The institution has set a deadline of October 31, 2025, for candidates to accept their offers, warning that any admission not accepted on or before this date will be considered lapsed and may be offered to other qualified candidates.

ABSU, located in Uturu, Abia State, is one of the prominent state universities in the South-East region of Nigeria, offering various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across multiple disciplines.

Prospective students are advised to complete all necessary documentation and payment processes within the stipulated timeframe to avoid forfeiting their admission offers.

Abia State University(ABSU) students would heave a sigh of relief if the enforced Monday sit-at-home is eventually cancelled. They reckon that it is slowly but steadily eating into their future,as they continue to lag behind in their studies. CALEB OKECHUKWU(ABSU) reports

The  Monday sit-at-home order declared by the leadership of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in August 2021 following the arrest and ongoing prosecution of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, remains a nightmare for students.

Students across the five Southeastern states—Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo—have lost countless schooling days, creating a significant educational disadvantage for an entire generation,  and sadly jeopardising their future and the long-term development of the region.

At Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu Campus, the sit-at-home phenomenon has evolved from a temporary disruption into a permanent fixture of student life.

For four  years now, Monday lectures have been casualties of the sit-at-home directives tied to the detention and court trials of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The effect is unmistakable: classrooms silent, corridors deserted, and a university calendar under constant threat of derailment.

‘Sit-at-home slowly eating into our future’

Students remain deeply worried about the long-term academic toll.

Grace Nwachukwu, a 200-Level Nursing student, expressed her frustration.

 “It may feel okay now, but when exams come, you’ll realise how much we’ve missed. Nursing is practical and fast-paced; four days a week is not enough. We’re the ones that will pay the price in the end.”

Emeka Ude, a 400-Level Optometry student, added:

“This sit-at-home is slowly eating into our future. I know some people like it, but the truth is that we are falling behind. We cannot continue to joke with education.”

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For some, the issue is not even academic, but economic.

Chinyere Obi, a 300-Level Business Administration student who runs a small POS service, said: “Mondays  are usually one of the worst days to do POS, because everywhere is usually just dry. Students stay indoors, and I lose money. I can’t be happy about that.”

Livinus Chinemerem, a 100-Level Fine Arts student, admitted that while he doesn’t fully understand the politics behind the closures, he has found ways to adapt.

“I don’t even understand why there has to be a sit-at-home every Monday. I just entered ABSU and discovered it’s normal here, so I had no choice but to join. I feel four days is too small to cover up what we have to do. But on the other hand, I like it. We can use it to wash our clothes and also to read. For students like Nursing students that wear uniforms every day, the free Monday helps them catch up with laundry.”

The flip side

Yet, not all students see it the same way.

What was once seen as a burden now divides opinion on campus. While some students lament the academic paralysis, others admit that they have grown accustomed to the “forced holiday” and even welcome it.

Peter Onuigbo, a 300-Level Medicine and Surgery student, offered a perspective that contrasts with the usual frustrations.

 “I actually like the sit-at-home at this point. It has happened for so long, I think there have been sit-at-homes every Monday since my 100-Level, it feels natural at this point. Considering the long lectures we have weekly, sometimes from 9:00 am till 4/5 pm, I think it’s nice to have a day of the week to ourselves. I usually use Mondays to study, rest, and get everything in order for the week. So as funny as it may sound, I don’t want it to end.”

His words reflect a growing sentiment among students who have normalised the lockdown as part of their academic rhythm.

For freshmen like Chibueze Josiah, a 100-Level Medicine and Surgery student, the sentiment is even more straightforward:

 “I like the sit-at-home, I don’t want to be having classes on Mondays.”

A divided campus

The sit-at-home at ABSU has now become a paradox. For some, it is an unwanted stumbling block. For others, it is a welcome breather. Between these two extremes, a new culture of mixed acceptance is forming.

Looking ahead

As ABSU struggles to keep its academic calendar afloat, students continue to adjust in ways that reflect resilience – and resignation. What remains clear is that while some are comfortable with the pause, others see only the dangers of delay.

For now, Mondays at ABSU are more than just a day off. They are a symbol of the tension between survival and stagnation — a reminder that education, politics, and security in the southeast remain deeply intertwined. Or as Onuigbo put it with a shrug:

 “At this point, Monday sit-at-home is just part of our timetable.”