Category: Education

Oddity: Kenya University Launches Degree In Witchcraft

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  The University of Machakos is expected to launch a Witchcraft Degree, setting a milestone as the second institution in the world to give the same. Speaking during the launch, the Vice-Chancellor said that tens of students had already been drawn by the course and the University planned to leverage local capital to make the course a success. In the greater Machakos County, we have a lot of indigenous expertise that can be harnessed for the benefit of society and this is the first step towards incorporating this knowledge. We…

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Ibebe Rufus Re-elected As EGSOSA National President With Nine Others

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Comrade Akpobome Rufus Ibebe, has been reelected and returned unopposed as the National President of Ekiugbo Grammar School Old Students Association, EGSOSA, with nine others as executive members. Comrade Ibebe was returned as the national president of the institution at a reunion held on Wednesday after the new year at Ughelli, Delta state. Among those elected with Comr. Ibebe are, Comr.Oghale Egbabor, Vice President, Come. Onoriode Kennedy Ugoma, Secretary, Come. Henry Atotis, Assistant Secretary, Comr.Irikesiebe Anthony, Treasurer, and Comr. Collins Ajomayane, Financial Secretary. Others are, Comr. Igho Orobosa, Program Director,…

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When Christmas Bells Jingled in DELSU

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By Sunny Awhefeada The atmosphere was joyous and this could be seen in the smiles, laughter, hugs and banters that characterized the beginning of that evening. Colours, especially red, green and white, dominated the scene. The spectacle was carnivalesque (apologies to Aghogho Agbamu)! It was one of those rare moments when anxiety-laden students would feel at ease to exchange convivial banters with unsmiling hard aced dons. Thankfully, examination which is one cause of friction between students and dons was far away. So, that evening leveled all as everybody got enveloped…

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Trouble Looms As NNPCL, NUPRC Disown Chevron Over Poor Implementation

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…..How Chevron, Olu of Warri Palace Collude To Circumvent NUPRC recommendations, PIB Laws     The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) have disowned the American oil giant, Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) over the poor implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act in its areas of operations in the Niger Delta. NNPCL and NUPRC in response to the ongoing protests by the indigenes of Ugborodo, Deghele and Ugboegungun communities at the Escravos loading terminal, said the American oil giant should be held responsible for…

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Students Sends SoS To Delta CP, Over Alleged Intimidation And Molestation By Ofuoma Community Vigilantes

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  Students from the Delta State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ofuoma, in Ughelli North local Government Area of Delta State, have sent a Save our Soul message to the state Governor and Commissioner of Police to rescue them from incessant threat, intimidation and molestation from the Ofuoma community local vigilantes. The students, are accusing the local vigilantes of alleged intimidation and molestation over payment of security levy imposed on them. It was gathered that, two students, male and female of the institution were allegedly brutalized and molested by…

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Niger Delta Activist And Scholar, Otuaro, Bags Uniben Doctorate Degree

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  High Chief Dennis Brutu Otuaro, a renowned Niger Delta activist and scholar, was conferred with a PhD in Comparative Politics and Development Studies on Saturday, November 25th, 2023. The prestigious ceremony took place at the University of Benin, Edo State, Nigeria. High Chief Dennis Brutu Otuaro, the Ibe-Uyadonwei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, situated in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, is a significant figure in the Niger Delta struggle. After years of dedication and hard work, he was able to participate in the vibrant convocation ceremony and…

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Pres Tinubu Installs Diette-Spiff NMU Chancellor As Tompolo Is Conferred With Doctorate Degree In Delta

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  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Saturday  installed the Amanyanabo of Twon Brass Kingdom of Bayelsa State, His Eminence King Alfred Papapreye Diette-Spiff, Seriya II, as Chancellor of the Nigeria Maritime University, NMU, Okerenkoko in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State. The event was part of activities marking the institution’s maiden convocation ceremony held at its campus and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was represented by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo SAN,   Installing the revered monarch, Keyamo, said, “I have the honour to install…

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Nigeria Maritime University Sets To Honour Tompolo, Others With Honorary Doctorate Degree At First Convocation

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The Nigeria Maritime University, NMU, Okerenkoko is set to confer an ordinary Doctorate Degree on Ex-militant and MEND leader, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo and Amanyanabo of Twon Brass Kingdom in Bayelsa,HRM. King Alfred Papapreye Diette-Spiff for their positive contributions towards the growth and development of the school as it holds its first convocation ceremony tomorrow Saturday, November 25. The event will hold commence at about 10am in the school’s premises in Okerenkoko in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State. In a telephone chat with…

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How Military Career Endeared Me The Chancellor Of Nigeria Army  University- Orodje Of Okpe

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The Orodje Of Okpe and  Chancellor of Nigeria Army University, Biu, HRM Maj Gen Felix Mujakperuo Rtd, CFR, Orhue 1, has revealed that his military career was majorly responsible for his installation as the pioneer Chancellor of the institution in Borno state. The traditional ruler made this known in an interview with with Journalists in palace at Orerokpe, Delta State. “Today, my heart overflows with profound gratitude to God who has made it possible for me to be in this gathering and to play in it, the historic role of…

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Jifas Ogbon Presents Education Material To Delta School Pupils

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Primary School Pupils from different schools in Delta state were filled with happiness as Prince Sony Jifas and his wife, Princess Victoria Ogbon distributed educational writing materials various schools in Ughelli South, Ughelli North, and Ethiope East local Government Areas of Delta State.   Prince Sony Ogbon while flagging off the presentation to schools across the local government areas said, “This is part of my plan to contribute to the society and encourage the children towards education. According to him, “The gesture is to assist parents with educational materials in…

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