Category: Education

Dennis Osadebay University Warns Public Against Fake Nursing Admission Advertisement

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  The management of Dennis Osadebay University (DOU), Asaba, has issued a strong disclaimer warning prospective students, parents, guardians, and the general public against a fake and fraudulent advertisement claiming to offer admission into the institution’s Nursing programme through a purported Post-UTME exercise.   In a statement published in the university’s newsletter dated June 6, 2026, the institution disclosed that unscrupulous individuals and racketeers were circulating false admission information designed to deceive unsuspecting candidates seeking admission into its Nursing programmes.   The university categorically stated that it had not authorized…

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Edafioghor Seeks ₦600m for James Welch Revitalization, 70th Anniversary Celebration

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  The National President of the James Welch Grammar School Old Boys Association, Engr. Fred Edafioghor, has unveiled an ambitious ₦600 million fundraising and development plan aimed at revitalizing James Welch Grammar School, Emevor, and ensuring a befitting celebration of the institution’s 70th anniversary in 2027. Speaking at the Association’s Special General Meeting (SGM) held at the school premises, Edafioghor said the administration would aggressively pursue support from government intervention agencies, corporate organizations, distinguished old boys, class sets, branches, and other stakeholders to restore critical infrastructure and reposition the school…

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Akpodiete to Champion Human-AI Integration At Human Capital Development Programme

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        Artificial Intelligence expert and digital transformation strategist, Prof. Alexander Akpodiete, is set to advocate the integration of human intelligence and artificial intelligence as a critical strategy for enhancing decision-making and building resilient organisations in the digital age.   Prof Akpodiete will deliver a featured presentation at the Mandatory Talent Development Programme of the Chartered Institute of Human Capital Development of Nigeria (CIHCDN) in Abuja, where he will also be inducted as a Fellow of the Institute (F.HCD).   Speaking ahead of the event, he said that…

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Children’s Day: Oborevwori Urges Parents To Reclaim Moral Responsibility For Children

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  DELTA State Governor, Rt Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged parents to return to the traditional values of discipline, sacrifice and proper upbringing of children, warning that the growing neglect of parental responsibilities poses serious danger to society and the future of the nation. The governor gave the charge at Urhobo House in Uvwiamughe at the Delta Central Children’s Day organized by Hon Stella Okotete in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The event tagged, “Raising Confident Voices, Inspiring Future Leaders” features Spelling Bee for primary schools and…

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NAWOJ Children’s Day Celebration: Stakeholders Push Inclusive Education, Responsible Parenting

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  Stakeholders at the 2026 Children’s Day celebration organised by the Delta State chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, have called for stronger advocacy on inclusive education, responsible parenting, digital literacy and equal opportunities for children across the country. The event, held in Effurun with the theme, “Building Hope and Confidence in Every Child Through Care, Education and Love,” attracted pupils and students from primary and secondary schools, special needs institutions and orphanage homes across Delta State. Speaking at the occasion, Chairperson of NAWOJ in the state,…

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Oborevwori Celebrates Children’s Day, Calls For Protection, Education Of Delta Children

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has felicitated children across Delta State on the occasion of this year’s Children’s Day celebration, calling on parents, guardians and caregivers to prioritise the protection, proper guidance and education of every child in the state. Governor Oborevwori made the call in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, as he joined children in commemorating the annual event dedicated to celebrating the importance and welfare of children in society. The Governor stressed that children remain the future of society…

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Delta HoS, Ex-Works PS, Umukoro Champion Reading Culture As LightRay! Unveils Project ECHO Chamber At Maiden Student Literary Festival

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    The Delta State Government has reinforced efforts to promote reading culture and modernize library systems across the state as LightRay! Media, through its DISTORTION Orientation Festival, unveiled Project ECHO Chamber — Delta State’s first Student Literary and Creative Festival.   Speaking at the event in Asaba, the Delta State Head of Service, Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji, called on civil servants and librarians to take deliberate steps toward reviving reading habits and digitizing libraries across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).   She stressed the need for librarians to seek…

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Ortom Congratulates Prof. Aghalino On Appointment As Dennis Osadebay University VC

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  Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has congratulated Professor Samuel Ovuete Aghalino on his appointment as the substantive Vice Chancellor of Dennis Osadebay University. In a congratulatory letter dated May 11, 2026, addressed to the newly appointed Vice Chancellor, Ortom described the appointment as a fitting recognition of Professor Aghalino’s outstanding contributions to scholarship, academic leadership and national intellectual development over the years. The former governor noted that Aghalino, a distinguished Professor of History at the University of Ilorin and former President of the Historical Society of Nigeria, had…

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Sheriff’s Eagle Eye, Sunny’s Sunrise: As Sheriff Oborevwori Spots Excellence In Sunny Awhefeada, Southern Delta University Awaits A New Dawn

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By ABURE, Pedro Anetor_     Tomorrow, Monday, May 4, 2026, marks not just another administrative transition in Delta State’s academic landscape; it marks the dawn of a new era as ‘Professor Sunny Awhefeada’ formally resumes office as Vice Chancellor of Southern Delta University, Ozoro.   In making this appointment, *Governor Sheriff Oborevwori* has once again demonstrated what many have come to describe as the *eye of an eagle-* that rare ability to spot excellence from afar, to identify substance beneath simplicity, and to recognize leadership wrapped in humility.  …

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Harnessing The Nigerian Paradox: From Potential To Productivity

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By Shedrack Onitsha,   The 18th Convocation Ceremony of Delta State University, Abraka, served as a platform for a profound interrogation of the Nigerian state. Delivering the convocation lecture, Senator Ede Dafinone addressed the “graduating class of 2026” and distinguished guests, posing a fundamental question: why does vast potential translate into productivity so unevenly across nations? This inquiry set the stage for a deep dive into the strategies required for sustainable development in a nation gifted with immense resources yet burdened by structural frictions.   Senator Dafinone articulated the “Nigerian…

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