Education Politics

University of Port Harcourt Appoints New Vice-Chancellor

The University of Port Harcourt has appointed Professor Princewill Chike as its new Vice-Chancellor. Professor Chike, who hails from Eligbam Community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, succeeds the outgoing Vice-Chancellor as the institution’s tenth substantive Vice-Chancellor. He previously served as Commissioner for Health during the administration of former Rivers State Governor Nyesom

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Education General

Parents Express Concern Over School Safety Amid Rising Insecurity

Some parents in Port Harcourt have expressed concern over the safety of their children in schools following the recent wave of kidnappings and killings reported in parts of the country. The parents said they are increasingly worried about the security of their wards due to the worsening security situation nationwide. They called on governments at

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Education General

RIVERS GOVERNMENT WARNS AGAINST EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE

The Rivers State Government has warned candidates sitting for the West African Examinations Council examination to avoid all forms of malpractice. The Commissioner for Education, Dr. Peters Nwagor, issued the warning while monitoring examinations across parts of the state, including several secondary schools in Port Harcourt and its environs. He urged students to remain focused,

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Education General Security

SECURITY: RIVERS TEACHERS DEMAND DEPLOYMENT OF ARMED PERSONNEL TO SCHOOLS

Primary and secondary school teachers in Rivers State have called for the deployment of security personnel to all public schools across the state, citing rising insecurity and fears over attacks and kidnappings. The teachers, under the umbrella of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, said they are worried about the safety of pupils and staff, especially

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Education General Judiciary

Trial of Wisdom Gate School proprietor, four others suffers setback in Rivers High Court

The trial of the proprietor of Wisdom Gate School and four other management staff of the Eligbolo branch has suffered another setback at the Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt. When the matter came up for plea, prosecution counsel from the Office of the State Attorney General, Ministry of Justice, Damatamonu Opubo, applied

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General Education

Rivers State University Unveils Solar-Powered E-Learning Platform

The Rivers State University has unveiled a new solar-powered e-learning platform aimed at improving teaching and research activities. The project was funded and donated by postgraduate students of the Department of Logistics and Supply Chain Management in the Faculty of Administration and Management. Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Isaac Zeb-Opibi, described the initiative as

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Education General

Reactions Trail Calls to Reopen Wisdom Gate School

A lawyer and activist, Chetam Nwala, has criticised some parents of Wisdom Gate School for demanding the reopening of the school while investigations into the death of a pupil are still ongoing. Nwala described the demand as inhumane and insensitive, insisting that due process must be followed to ensure justice is served. In a similar

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Education General

Ogoni Science Quiz Competition Returns for Third Edition

Preparations have begun for the third edition of the Chief Lesi Moal Ogoni Secondary Schools Science Quiz Competition, aimed at promoting science education among students in Ogoniland. The organiser, Ndume Green, said the competition continues to inspire and motivate young scientists across the region. He called on secondary schools in Khana, Gokana, Tai, and Eleme

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Education General

Students Threaten Protest Escalation Over Unmet Demands at Rivers Health College

The leadership of the Medical Imaging Technology Association at the Rivers State College of Health Science and Management Technology has said the institution’s management is yet to fully implement the demands presented by students. The students had staged a peaceful protest last Friday, calling for the removal of the Head of Department of Medical Imaging,

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Education General

JAMB Releases Over 1.2 Million UTME Results

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced the release of results for candidates who sat the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination on Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18. In a statement posted on X and signed by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, the board disclosed that a total of 1,264,940 results from the two

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