Category: Education

UHS: Oyiborhoro Urges Inclusion of Urhobo Language in Primary, Tertiary Education

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  …..Calls on international community for the release of Okuama leaders in detention   The President of Urhobo Historical Society UHS, Dr. Aruegodore Oyiborhoro, has called for the inclusion of Urhobo language in primary and tertiary education, calling on international community to intervene over the release of the detained Okuama community leaders for the past years. Oyiborhoro made the call during the 14th Conference of the Urhobo Historical Society, held from July 24 to 25, 2026, at Delta Hotels by Marriott Bexleyheath, London, United Kingdom. He said the conference provided…

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ASUP-FEPO Hails Okoro’s Appointment To JAMB Committee, Applauds COHEADS

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  The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Federal Polytechnic Orogun (FEPO) Chapter, has commended the Council of Heads of Polytechnics and Colleges of Technology (COHEADS) for appointing the Rector of the institution, Professor Duke Okoro, as its sole representative on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Committee on the integration of skills and critical thinking into the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).   The union described the appointment as a significant recognition of Professor Okoro’s leadership qualities, professional competence and commitment to the advancement of Polytechnic education and…

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Sports: Ekaba Boosts Youth Sports in Isoko South, Donates Equipment to Owodokpokpo-Igbide Football Team

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Dr Ufuoma Abundance Ekaba has donated sporting equipment to the Owodokpokpo-Igbide Youth Local Football Team in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, as part of efforts to promote youth development and sports activities in the community. The donation, which was aimed at encouraging the youths to take active part in sports, particularly football, was described as an investment in discipline, teamwork, unity and healthy living among the younger generation. Speaking during the presentation, Ekaba said football and other sporting activities could provide opportunities for young people to discover…

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GOMEP-NG Hails Oborevwori Over Muoboghare’s Appointment As DOU Pro-Chancellor

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The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria, GOMEP-NG, has commended Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for appointing Professor Patrick Muoboghare as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba.   The guild, in a congratulatory message jointly signed by its National President, Comrade Akpovoke Otiti, and National Secretary, Prince Clinton Uba, described Muoboghare’s appointment as well deserved, citing his experience, competence and leadership qualities.   GOMEP-NG said the appointment demonstrated the governor’s commitment to entrusting strategic positions to competent professionals capable…

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Professor Samuel Aghalino: Celebrating An Erudite Scholar, Historian And Administrator

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By Nelson Egware Today, the academic community, colleagues, friends, associates and well-wishers celebrate Professor Samuel Ovuete Aghalino, a distinguished historian, accomplished academic and administrator whose life has been defined by an enduring commitment to knowledge, scholarship and service. The birthday celebration comes at a particularly significant moment in his career, following his appointment as the second substantive Vice Chancellor of Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba, by the Delta State Government. For Professor Aghalino, the new responsibility is another chapter in a journey that has taken him from the lecture halls of…

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APWEN Bayelsa Celebrates Engineering Excellence, Intensifies STEM Drive For Girl Child 

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria, APWEN, Bayelsa State Chapter, has called for increased investment in STEM education as a pathway to closing the gender gap in engineering and technology. The call was made during APWEN Bayelsa’s public lecture, exhibition, and award ceremony held in Yenagoa. The event was also used to celebrate a female engineering icon, Prof. Ongoebi Etebu in the state. Chairman of APWEN Bayelsa, Engr. (Dr) Amalate Ann-Jonathan Obuebite, said the gathering was to honour women who have broken barriers…

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Akpodiete Bags Honour at Abuja IDP Camp, Advocates Education As Tool Against Poverty

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    Legal scholar, Artificial Intelligence expert and philanthropist, Prof. Alexander  Osondu Akpodiete, has identified education as a critical tool for breaking the cycle of poverty, calling for increased investment in the education of vulnerable children across Nigeria.   Akpodiete spoke after he was honoured at the graduation ceremony of students of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp in Durumi, Abuja, where he also participated in the commissioning of a new classroom block constructed to improve learning opportunities for displaced children.   He said despite being engaged in an intensive…

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Oborevwori Rewards Delta Student With N20m For Winning World Spelling Bee Championship

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has rewarded Master Great Chinedu Okediashi with N20 million for emerging winner of the World Spelling Bee Championship in China, describing the feat as a testament to the state’s sustained investment in education.   The governor announced the cash reward on Friday in Asaba while receiving the championship trophy from the student and officials of the Ministry of Secondary Education at Government House.   Oborevwori said the global victory reaffirmed that Delta State’s deliberate investments in education were yielding tangible results, stressing that…

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NAEC Honours Dafinone For Empowering Delta Youths Through Skills Acquisition

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The Nigerian Association of Engineering Craftsmen (NAEC) has honoured the senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, for his commitment to youth empowerment through vocational skills acquisition.   The association presented the lawmaker with an Award of Recognition during a courtesy visit by its Delta State executives, describing his sponsorship of scaffolding training for youths as a practical intervention that has enhanced employability and strengthened technical capacity among artisans.   Speaking during the visit, the Assistant National General Secretary of NAEC, Engn. Craft. Isaac Ehwerherume, said the association…

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Army, DSS, Police, Others Rescue 44 Kidnapped Oyo Pupils, Teachers Regain Freedom As Troop Smash Terror Network

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  After spending nearly two months in captivity, the 44 pupils and teachers abducted by terrorists in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have regained their freedom following an intensive month-long joint security operation led by the Nigerian Army. The victims, who were kidnapped on May 15, 2026, were rescued on Friday, July 10, after what the military described as a carefully planned, intelligence-led and well-coordinated operation involving troops of the Nigerian Army, the Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA, the National Counter Terrorism Centre, NCTC, Defence Headquarters,…

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