Education

By Paul Olayemi The Alumni Association of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), has appealed to the Federal Government to accord the university a special status in all aspects, particularly in terms of funding. The call was made by Comr Wilson Osemele, the National President of the FUPRE Alumni Association, following the successful election of the Convocation Representative to Council. Speaking at a press conference on Monday with Vanguard correspondence, Comr Osemele emphasized…

By Moses Darah The Executive Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori has commended the Old Students’ Association of St Vincent’s College, Okwagbe for renovating a block of 3 classrooms and celebrating the 60th anniversary of the College. Oborevwori who was represented by the Delta State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mrs Rose Ezewu made the commendation on Saturday, December 9, 2023 during the diamond jubilee celebration of the College and…

By Moses Darah The St. Vincent’s College Okwagbe Old Students’ Association has finalised arrangements to hold the diamond jubilee celebration of the College founded in 1963. In a statement released by the Association’s National President, Prof Godini Gabriel Darah; Chairman, Central Organising Committee, Prof Emperor Kpangban and National Secretary, Mr Matthew Shaguolo stated that the Chief Executive Officer of Sylva Link Hotel, Elder Sylvester S. Pela (JP) will chair the event scheduled to hold on…

By Henry Ubus The Association of Private School Owners of Nigeria(APSON), Udu Local Government Chapter, is set to honour notable figures including the Delta State Commissioner for Education, Hon. Chief Mrs. Rose Ezewu, Hon. Chief Vincent Oyibode, Delta State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Council Hon. Chief Jite Brown (JP) and Hon. Chief Peter Uviejitobor, Special Adviser to the Delta State Governor on Government Affairs. In an official press…

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, located in Benin City, 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….

On that fateful day, Ereyitomi, who represents Warri Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, stood tall in the crowd at Nile University, Abuja, as his daughter, Oritsemeyi bagged a degree from the prestigious ivory tower.Oritsemeyiwa was admitted into Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and International Relations. For the graduand too, it was a great day, especially for attaining that milestone at that youthful age. At that age, some kids at her age…

By Henry Ubus The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Udu Chapter, Comr. Johnbull Gbejegbe (JP), has expressed heartfelt gratitude to Hon. Chief Jite Brown (JP), the Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Council, Udu Teachers, and others for their unwavering support as he marks his two years tenure in office today Thursday 16/11/23. Comrade Gbejegbe pledged continued collaboration with the government for the betterment of Udu Teachers. He lauded Hon. Jite for…

By Moses Darah The Centre for Gender and Development Studies, Delta State University, Abraka in collaboration with the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development, Abuja will hold a 2-day maiden conference for directors of gender centres in Nigerian universities. A statement released by the Host/Convener and Acting Director, Centre for Gender and Development Studies, DELSU Abraka, Dr (Mrs) Ufuoma Awhefeada shows that the opening ceremony will take place on Tuesday, 21st November, 2023 at…