Education Politics

Senate Summons Education Minister, WAEC Over New SSCE Guidelines

The Senate has summoned the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, and the Head of the National Office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Amos Dangu, to explain the introduction of new guidelines for the 2025/2026 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE). The decision followed a motion raised during plenary by Senator Sunday Karimi, who expressed

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RSU Vice Chancellor Charges Engineering Graduates on Integrity, Service

The Vice Chancellor of the Rivers State University (RSU), Professor Isaac Zep-Opibi, has charged engineering graduates of the institution to uphold the highest standards of integrity, service and professional conduct as they step into the wider world. Professor Zep-Opibi made the call in his welcome address at the maiden Council for the Regulation of Engineering

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Health Ministry Urges Bori Residents to Utilize New Medical Oxygen Plant

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has called on residents of Bori in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State to take full advantage of the newly commissioned Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) medical oxygen plant installed at the Bori Zonal Hospital. The ministry said the facility marks a critical milestone in efforts to

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Politics

PDP Describes Gov Fubara’s Defection to APC as “Pitiful”

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the defection of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as pitiful. The party made the remark in a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong. According to the statement, the PDP leadership, under Kabiru Turaki, said Governor

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Politics

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara Defects from PDP to APC

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Fubara announced his defection on Monday during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Government House in Port Harcourt. Speaking at the meeting, the governor said his decision to leave the PDP was driven by his

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Salah Is Destroying His Legacy At Liverpool –Premier League Great

England and Manchester United great Wayne Rooney has said Mohamed Salah is damaging his own legacy at Liverpool. After Liverpool’s 3-3 draw with Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday, Salah stated that stated he felt Liverpool had “thrown him under the bus”. The Egyptian international also claimed his relationship with Reds manager Arne Slot

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WSL: Payne Grabs Assist As Everton End Chelsea Unbeaten Streak

Toni Payne bagged an assist as Everton defeated Chelsea 1-0 away in their Barclays Women’s Super League, WSL, clash on Sunday. Everton are the first team to beat Chelsea in a league game since Liverpool in May 2024. The Toffees are now unbeaten in their last two league games. Payne set up Honoka Hayashi for

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Serie A: Dele-Bashiru In Action As Lazio Hold Bologna

Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru had an impressive display as Lazio played out a 1-1 draw against Bologna in Sunday’s Serie A game at the Stadio Olimpico. The Nigerian international, who was making his sixth appearance, came on as a substitute for Danilo Cataldi in the 75th minute of the encounter. Lazio scored the opening

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Sports

Raphinha: I’ve No Plans To Leave Barca

Barcelona forward Raphinha has debunked rumours circulating in the media that he’s planning to leave the club next summer. In a chat with the club’s website, the Brazilian star, who has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League, described such story as fake news. “I don’t know where they get so much nonsense,

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Labour Party Elects New Leadership in Rivers State

The Labour Party in Rivers State has elected a new set of executives following its State Congress, with actress and activist Hilda Dokubo emerging as the substantive State Chairman. Other key officers elected include Emmanuel Whyte, Gloria Abalanne, and Boma Carson as Deputy Chairmen. Olumati Isaiah was elected State Secretary, Kingsley Ugwuorah as Publicity Secretary,

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