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RSU Honours Omubo-Pepple, Harry for Dedicated Service
Rivers State University (RSU), Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, has honoured two former Principal Officers, Professor Valentine B. Omubo-Pepple, former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and Dr Ibimonia B. S. Harry, former Registrar, in recognition of their contributions to the growth, administration and development of the institution. The End-of-Tenure Ceremony, held on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the University’s Convocation Arena.
RSU Disowns Viral Image of Flooding at University Main Gate
The Rivers State University (RSU), Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, has dismissed as false and misleading an AI-generated image circulating on social media platforms, alleging that the university’s main entrance and surrounding areas have been flooded and rendered inaccessible. In a press release dated October 9, 2026, and signed by the Registrar, Dr. Idanyingi I. Daminabo, the university management clarified that the institution was not flooded and that its main entrance remained accessible.
*RSU Champions Urban Greening to Tackle Heat, Air Pollution in Port Harcourt*
The Rivers State University (RSU), Port Harcourt, has called for a coordinated urban greening campaign to combat rising temperatures, air pollution, flooding and the rapid loss of tree cover in the city. The call was made on Tuesday at a public lecture on urban greening held at the Vice Chancellor’s Conference Hall, Senator Francis Ella Administrative Building.
UNIPORT Moves Against Illegal Structures, Begins Demolition Monday …Gives Occupants Deadline to Vacate Premises
The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) is set to commence the demolition of illegal structures on its premises on Monday, October 5, 2026, following a decision by the Finance and General Purpose Committee (F&GPC) of the university’s Governing Council.
Sixteen universities battle for 2026 NDDC moot court competition in Port Harcourt
The Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas (FPOG), Bonny, Rivers State, has approved a reduction in the duration of its National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) part-time programmes from three years to two years, effective from the 2026/2027 academic session. The decision was taken at the institution’s Academic Board meeting held on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, as part of measures to improve academic delivery and expand access to quality technical education.
16 Niger Delta Universities Clash in 2026 NDDC Moot Court Competition in Port Harcourt
Sixteen law faculties from universities across the Niger Delta region have gathered in Port Harcourt for the 2026 Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Moot and Mock Trial Competition. The competition opened on Monday at the Nigerian Law School, Port Harcourt Campus. The Chairman of the NDDC Governing Board, Mr. Chiedu Ebie, reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to strengthening legal education and human capacity development as key drivers of sustainable growth in the region.
FPOG Bonny Moves to Close Skills Gap With TETFund Training
The Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas (FPOG), Bonny, has taken steps to bridge the skills gap among its staff and students through a TETFund-sponsored training programme focused on employability and industry readiness. The training, organised by the Polytechnic’s Career Services Centre, headed by Dr Precious Nwachukwu, was designed to equip participants with relevant skills for academic, professional and career success in a rapidly changing work environment.
UNIPORT TAKES LEAD IN PUBLIC HEALTH TRAINING, RESEARCH — VC
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Professor Chike Princewill, has positioned the institution as a major force in public health training, research and innovation in Nigeria. Professor Princewill stated this in a goodwill message at the 6th Society for Public Health Professionals of Nigeria and 37th Professional Association of Public Health Nurses of Nigeria Joint Conference in Abuja.
Lack Of Valuation Driving Land Grabbing In Rivers, Warns RSU Professor
A professor of Property Investment and Valuation at Rivers State University(,RSu) Nkpolu Oroworukwu port Harcourt,Prof. Chukwuemeka Edmund Ekenta, has identified poor valuation and weak documentation as the major drivers of land grabbing and property disputes in the State. Ekenta said if valuation processes were strengthened and property records properly kept, incidents of land grabbing would be reduced to the barest minimum.
Rumuaholu Community Denies Land Grabbing Allegations, Accuses Obio/Akpor Chairman of Interference in Land Dispute
The Ekeanyanwu family of Rumuaholu Community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State has strongly refuted allegations of land grabbing levelled against it, describing recent media reports as false, misleading, and deliberately fabricated. The family made its position known during a press briefing held on Wednesday at the residence of Dr. Colonel Ogwumerum Eke in Rumuaholu. The briefing was attended by community leaders, stakeholders, and family representatives.
Uniport Appoints Prof. Princewill R. Chike as 10th Vice-Chancellor
The Governing Council of the University of Port Harcourt has approved the appointment of Professor Princewill R. Chike as the 10th Vice-Chancellor of the University. Prof. Chike, a former Commissioner for Health in Rivers State, will succeed Prof. Georgewill Owunari whose tenure ends on July 13, 2026.
RSU Law Professor Calls for Periodic Review of Nigeria’s Criminal Laws
A Professor of Criminal Justice and Law at the Faculty of Law, Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwu, Port Harcourt, Prof. Clifford Anaele Nwanyanwu, has advocated for periodic review of the nation’s criminal justice administration laws to reflect current societal needs and challenges. Prof. Nwanyanwu noted that many of the criminal justice laws in use today date back to the pre-colonial era.
Education commissioner Commends WAEC Conduct in Rivers ,, Vows Sanctions for Malpractice
The Rivers State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Peters Nwagor, has commended the orderly conduct of the ongoing 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination in the state and urged schools to sustain the standard. Dr. Nwagor gave the commendation recently during a monitoring tour of selected secondary schools in Port Harcourt and environs where the WAEC exam is ongoing.
Rivers Education Commissioner Honoured with Distinguished Luminary Award at NAEAP Conference
The Governing Council of the University of Port Harcourt has approved the appointment of Professor Princewill R. Chike as the 10th Vice-Chancellor of the University. Prof. Chike, a former Commissioner for Health in Rivers State, will succeed Prof. Georgewill Owunari whose tenure ends on July 13, 2026.
“FPOG Bonny Deepens Learning With Hands-On Expedition to NLNG Nature Park”
Academic expeditions and excursions take learning beyond the classroom, fostering personal growth, cultural understanding, and hands-on engagement with history, science, and nature. For the Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny, such outings are a strategic tool for bridging theory with practice. On Saturday, April 18, 2026, the Department of Science Laboratory Technology led students on an academic excursion to the NLNG Nature Park in Bonny.
*Ogbakor Etche IAUE Chapter Pledges Support for Rivers Education Commissioner*
An organic chemist at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Professor Adebisi Olonisakin has charged the government and relevant stakeholders to strengthen investment in research that explores the various known and undiscovered health and industrial potentials of plant secondary metabolites, in order for ‘Africa to evolve organic, home-grown methods of tackling health challenges if it must preserve its population and save its economy’.
RSG moves for transformative educational system on inclusive learning
The Rivers State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Peters Nwagor, has reaffirmed his commitment to implementing a transformative education with the sole purpose of inclusive equitable learning across the state. He said this during a meeting with staff of the ministry at Government Girls Secondary School, Rumuokwuta in port Harcourt,recently.
Group Seeks Traditional Medicine Hospital Establishment In Rivers
A Paramount Ruler in Rivers State, Nyenweli Elele-Alimini, in Emohua Local Government Area, Eze Peter Wagbara CP (rtd.), has called for the profiling of residents in his domain in order to forestall security threats and challenges. The Nyenweli made the call at the weekend during the Ogbakor Elele Alimini 2026 first meeting held at their Kingdom Civic Centre in Elele, Alimini. According to him, the step would help relevant authorities to keep tabs on residents and curtail criminality in the area.
FG Needs Assessment Committee Visits Bonny Poly
A high-powered committee from the Federal Ministry of Education on Wednesday visited the Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny, oas part of a needs assessment exercise to the institution The team, led by Prince Dr. Murtab Aliyu S.,a Director with the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), include Mr. Mohammed Yusha’u, Mr. Lawani F. Jimoh of ASUP, and June, Patience G. from the Ministry.
FG Needs Assessment Committee Visits Bonny Poly
A high-powered assessment committee from the Federal Ministry of Education Abuja on Wednesday visited the Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny in Bonny local government area of Rivers state, as part of a needs assessment for 2026 exercise to the institution The team, led by Prince Dr. Murtab Aliyu S.,a Director with the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), include Mr. Mohammed Yusha’u, Mr. Lawani F. Jimoh of ASUP, and June, Patience G. from the Ministry.
Bonny Federal poly appoints Deans, HOD’s ,Directors
The federal polytechnic of Oil and Gas in Bonny local government area of Rivers state has appointed Deans ,Heads of Departments and Directors for the various faculties and departments in the institution.
Elga boss tasks law students on academics strides
The Chairman of Etche Local Government Area ,Hon Chima Boniface Njoku has called on students from Etche LGA to remain diligent in their academic pursuits and contribute meaningfully to the growth and development of the area upon completion of their studies. Njoku emphasized that governance is a collective responsibility and encouraged the students to part of societal transformational agents to promote the development of the area for betterment of all.
Association harps on importance of mother tongue in society
The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has expressed profound pride over the appointment of Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, describing the milestone as historic and richly deserved.
FG commends FUET over historic beginning as VC lament over poor funding
The Federal Government has commended the Vice chancellor of the Federal University of Environment and Technology, Sakpenwa in Tai local government area of the state for the historic landmarks commencement of the university. The minister of Education,Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa made the commendation in his good will message presented during the median matriculation ceremony held at the main campus of the university in Saakpenwa , recently.
FUET Gets NUC Nod, Matriculates 1,004 Pioneer Students
The Head of Service (HoS) of Rivers State, Dr. Mrs. Inyingi S. I. Brown, has commended Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, for approving befitting accommodation for Permanent Secretaries in the state. This commendation was contained in a press release made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt.
RSU Warns Fresh Students Against Malpractices, Cultism, Admits 5,601 for 2025/2026 Session
Rivers State University (RSU) Nkpolu Oroworukwu, Port Harcourt has warned fresh students against examination malpractices and cultism, describing such acts as serious offences in the university. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, stated this on Wednesday while admitting 5,601 fresh students offered admission to study in the university for the 2025/2026 academic session during its 44th Matriculation Ceremony held at the Convocation Arena. Prof.
LGA Chairman’s Scholarship Programme Receives Commendation
The Chairman of Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers State, Chief Vincent Nemieboka, have received a delegation of parents of students who qualified for his administration’s full scholarship programme at Charkin Maritime Academy over the weekend.
RSU Best Graduating Student Makes Case for Absorption of Graduates
Miss Chukwuka Christabel Chidnma, one of the best overall graduating students of Rivers State University (RSU), Nkpolu/Oroworukwu, Port Harcourt, has advocated for the retention of the best graduating students of the institution to fill the gap in teaching staff in the institution.
Rivers Judges Begin Christmas Vacation Dec 23
The Rumuokania 2 New layout Landlords Association in the Obio/Akpor local government area of Rivers State is seeking the intervention of the Rivers State Government in the desilting of the canal which transverses several communities including Mgbaraja,Ogbogoro,Egbule,Elioparanwo,Ozuoba and other communities in the area. The Association which said this at a media briefing in Port Harcourt also lauded Governor Siminalayi Fubara for the construction of the Rumuoke/pipeline internal roads.
PIND, Partners Hold Data-Driven Resilience Planning For N’Delta
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in collaboration with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), the Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE), and The Fund for Peace (FFP), has concluded a three-day Niger Delta Scenario Planning Workshop on Resilience in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Opobo students honours Fmr LGA boss for education development
The leadership of the National Union of Opobo Students (NUOS) has honoured a former Chairman of Opobo Nkoro Local Government Area, Warisenibo Maclean Bethel Uranta , for his contributions and leadership legacy that has continued to resonate and impact the people of the Local Government Area till date.
OMULGA Chair’s Dev Strides Excites Group
A socio-political group, Grassroots For Good Governance (GFGG), has expressed excitement over the development strides achieved by the Chairman of Omuma Local Government Council, Hon. UchechukwuObasi, within two months in office. The National Coordinator of GFGG, Mrs. Princess Joy Ugueze, stated this while speaking with newsmen in Eberi, the headquarters of the Local Government Area (LGA) over the weekend. Mrs. Ugueze stressed that Hon.
UniPort VC Lauds PCRC, NDLEA, Others on Drugs Campaign
The Vice Chancellor, University of Port Harcourt, Professor Owunari Georgewill, has commended the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Rivers State Command, Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency, and others for the one-day illicit drugs campaign organised in the institution, describing the program as important to create awareness on the dangers of illicit drugs abuse and not for content creation.
Rivers State University Moves to Establish Directory for Retirees, honoured 74 workers
TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited says it is committed to unlocking reading potentials and passion in students to guaranteeing successes in their educational futures.
Lga boss tasks corp members on diligent service to fatherland
The Chairman of Etche Local Government Council, Chief Hon Chima Boniface Njoku has called on members of the National Youth Corps Service (NYSC) serving in Etche Local Government Area to see their postings as a call to serve their fatherland and contribute their quota to nation building.
NDDC Organizes ADR Capacity Building for Staff
The peaceful Town of Isiama in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State was at the weekend agog with activities following the donation of over N13million to market women by Engr. Justus Ngerebara in partnership with Fast Track Development Initiatives, a non-governmental organization, as part of its first phase empowerment programme.
University lecturer advocates for societal needs based research as Algorithms, Pathway To Sustainable Growths
A lecturer in the Department of Computer Science, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Professor Daniel Matthias,has advocated for a university-industry- government partnership in order to strengthen collaborations for internships, applied research, and product development, adding that research outcomes should align with societal needs, especially in healthcare, environment, education, and governance.
Our academic activities are AI driven – VC ….declares I’ntl Conf on education
The Vice Chancellor of Rivers State University, Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, has declared that all activities in the University are AI-driven, stressing the need to prepare the future workforce through Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education as a pathway to achieving sustainable development. He made this remark while declaring open the 4th Annual International Conference of the Department of Science Education, held from Wednesday,at the Faculty of Education Auditorium.
Rivers CJ Approves Two Magistrate Courts In Opobo, Egbeda, Constitutes ICT Committee
The Rivers State Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi, has approved the creation of two magisterial districts in Opobo/Nkoro and Emohua local government areas of Rivers State. A statement by the High Court Chief Registrar, David Maduenyi, said the creation of the two magisterial districts was in pursuant to section 1 (b) and (c) of the Rivers State Magistrate Courts Law No 2 of 2024.
New Book, Art Of Succession Unveiled In PH
A philanthropist, Elder For-tune Obi has launched a new book, The Art of Succession to the reading public. The book, co-authored by Mr Okah Ewah Edede, a renowned writer was launched as part of the weeklong activities to mark the silver jubilee birthday celebration of Engr Fortune Obi.
Ginger Farmers Seek Fubara’s Support
Members of the Rivers State Ginger farmers Association have called on the state Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara to support the association in providing mechanised modern equipment as the planting season begins in the state. The South South National Vice President of the group, Evangelist Gold E.
Corruption In Governance: Don Advocates Traditional Values Promotion
A Professor of Accountancy in the Department of Accounting , Faculty of Administration and Management, Rivers State University, Prof Lawyer Chukwumah Obara has advocated the adoption of African traditional values as a managerial tool to eradicate systemic corruption and mismanagement of public funds in governance.
Rivers Chief Judge Grants Six Inmates Pardon
The Rivers State Chief judge, Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi has granted pardon to six inmates standing awaiting trial at the Port Harcourt maximum correctional center.
23,870 Cases Pending In Rivers Courts
The Rivers State Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi, says the state judiciary has a total of 23,870 cases pending in various courts in the State. This figure includes all cases pending in Magistrate, High, and Customary Courts, as well as Customary Court of Appeal in the State. Justice Amadi stated this while presiding over a special court session held to mark the comencement of the 2024/2025 new legal year held at the auditorium of the High Court in Port Harcourt, Thursday.
RSG Partners Wigwe University, Offers Scholarship To 100 Students
The Rivers State Government, in conjunction with the management of Wigwe University, has announced the award of scholarship for 100 students offered provisional admission to study various courses in the university, as part of their support for the institution as it officially opens for academic and non-academic activities at the campus in Isiokpo.
Odili Makes Case For Teachers Training College In Rivers
Chairman of the Governing Council of Rivers State University (RSU), Nkpolu Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Justice Mary Odili (rtd.) has called for the reintroduction of Teachers Training College (TTC) in Rivers State in order to enhance the intellectual capacity of teachers in the State. Justice Odili made this call at the presentation of a book, titled, “Dr. Christie Toby: Touching Lives, Raising leaders”, held in Port Harcourt, Wednesday.
Ex-Council Officials Inaugurate Coordinator’s For Fubara’s Support Drive
As part of efforts to galvanise grassroots support for the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, a political pressure group, “Former Local Government Councils Appointees In Rivers State” has inaugurated its local government areas and ward coordinators across the 23 local government areas of the State.
Reconciliation: PDP Must Avoid Worse Outcome - Showunmi
Concerned stakeholders in Rivers State under the aegis of “Forum Of Members Of The Rivers State Executive Council Under Governor Wike Administration” has called on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to immediately end the illegal occupation of the 23 local government councils’ secretariats by police personnel in the State.
RSG To Hold Two-Day Workshop For CTC Chairman, Members
In a bid to impove local government administration, the Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Prince Charles Beke, says a two-day capacity workshop will be organised for Caretaker Committee (CTC) chairmen and members, including principal staff of councils across the state. Speaking in his office in Port Harcourt, the Commissioner said the purpose of the briefing was to make the public to be aware of the event billed for Thursday.
Teachers Applaud Fubara Over Promotion Directives
Some senior secondary school teachers in Rivers State have commended the State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, over his directives to the newly reconstituted State Senior Secondary School Education Board (SSSEB) to begin the promotion of senior secondary school teachers who have not been promoted for over 12 years. They described the gesture by the State Government as a welcome development, saying it will spur them to be more committed and dedicated to their duties.
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