Category: Education

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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GCUOBA Class of ’89 Honours Ughelli Area Commander For Assisting Stranded Travellers

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Representatives of the GCUOBA Class of 1989 have paid a courtesy visit to the Ughelli Area Commander in appreciation of his prompt intervention and selfless assistance to members of the association during a road trip to Ilaro last month. The delegation said the visit was to formally thank the Area Commander for coming to their aid after their vehicle became stranded at a badly damaged section of the road in Edo State while they were travelling to Ilaro. Members of the delegation led by the vice chairman, Mr Asuna Akim…

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GIVE FELIX IBRU THE CREDIT HE DESERVES FOR DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY

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By Zik Gbemre   Chief Edward Onaodowan let us give honor to whom honor is due. Unfortunately, this is something that is often lacking in Urhobo. The College of Education, Abraka, was not a campus of Bendel State University (now Ambrose Ali University). It was an affiliated institution to Bendel State University for the purpose of running degree programmes in Education. There is a clear difference between an affiliated institution and a full-fledged university campus. Who appointed the first Vice Chancellor of Delta State University? Who appointed the first Governing…

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Governor Expresses Dissatisfaction Over Quality of Work At Irri Model Technical College

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Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of work at the ongoing construction of the Model Technical College in Irri, , warning contractors that the state government will not compromise on standards in the execution of public projects. The governor voiced his concerns on Monday during an inspection tour of the project, where he assessed the pace and quality of construction. He stressed that every government project must meet approved specifications and deliver value for public funds. Oborevwori noted that his administration remains committed…

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Delta tops Nigeria, Africa In Spelling Bee Contest

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  ….Champions jet out to China for world tourney   By Felix Ofou   In a heartwarming demonstration of Delta State’s commitment to educational excellence, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has approved financial support for two outstanding young scholars to represent Nigeria and Africa at the Spelling Bee World Cup in China in July 2026.   The two young champions, Chinedu Great Okediachi and Oghenetano Idoghor, have become shining examples of academic excellence, resilience, and determination.   Their inspiring journey began at the state qualifiers held at Bumi School, Warri, where they…

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Ika South Commences N50,000 Bursary Disbursement To Students

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    The Ika South Local Government Council has commenced the disbursement of bursaries to students of the area, with each successful beneficiary receiving N50,000 as part of the council’s educational support initiative aimed at promoting academic excellence and easing financial challenges faced by students.   Announcing the commencement of the payment exercise, the Chairman of Ika South Local Government Council, Hon. Engr. Jerry Ehiwarior, said the bursary scheme underscores his administration’s commitment to education, youth empowerment and human capital development.   The programme, coordinated through the Ika South Students…

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