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Hoodlums Take Over Enitonna High School, Borokiri

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Enitonia High School, Borikiri, Port Harcourt, is on the verge of going extinct following the gradual dislodgement of staff and students by hoodlums, popularly called area boys.
A visit to the school, from the entrance, reveals a derelict shadow image of the once popular school in Port Harcourt.
When The Tide visited the school Thursday, during the on-going Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (SSSCE), some of the hoodlums were seen parading in the compound, harassing and robbing as many unsuspecting people as possible, including students writing the SSSCE.
The grasses have taken over a greater portion of the compound with the fences all fallen apart, thus creating a short cut for the hoodlums, who trespass enroute their abode at the water front behind the school.
The Tide’s investigations revealed that some of the hoodlums currently use the dilapidated classrooms as lodge at night.
A teacher of the school who spoke on condition of anonymity revealed that the situation in the school is such that nobody wants to talk for fear of being a target of the hoodlums.
When The Tide visited on Thursday, while the students were writing Civic Education, investigation reveal that only the 63 students writing the examinations registered for the SSSCE, out of over 300 students who were in SSS3 in the school.
On inquiry, some of the students revealed that they were robbed almost on daily basis by these hoodlums even in their classrooms.
Investigations further revealed that it was because of the presence of these area boys that parents gradually withdrew their children from the school, and many staff who had resided in the compound also flee, leaving just two.
Currently, the hoodlums are gradually stealing properties in the school, such as zinc, windows, doors, asbestos, roofing materials, etc.
“From all indications, our lives, I mean both staff and students, are not safe in this school. I can tell you that there is no body in this school who will remain here if we could afford to leave immediately”, the teacher said.

Stories by Sogbeba Dokubo

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School Resumption:Rivers begins monitoring of compliance  to academics standards

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As Secondary and primary schools  in Rivers state ,including public and private owned  resumes for the first term 2025/2026 academic session  today after a one month vacation at the end of the third term  2024/2025 academic session .,the state ministry of education said quality assurance supervisors will resume school visitations and monitoring immediately.
The state ministry of Education disclosed this in a statement signed by the permanent secretary ,
Dr. (Mrs.) Ndidi Chikanele Utchay and made available to the tide ,the statement stated that staffs of department of quality assurance services (SEQAS)  in the ministry and it’s agencies will commence  immediate  routein assessment visitations to all schools in the state, to ensure Compliance with Established Educational Standards .
The statement reads thus:
“This is to notify all public and private schools operating in Rivers State that the State Education Quality Assurance Services (SEQAS) will commence follow-through and routine assessments immediately, upon resumption of the 2025/2026 academic session. These assessments are designed to:
 Ensure Compliance with Established Educational Standards.”
“Evaluate the Quality of Teaching and Learning,
Review Curriculum Implementation and Teaching Methods,
Assess Infrastructure and Learning Environment, and
Promote Students Welfare and Overall School Improvement.”
“Consequently, all Public and Private Schools are by this announcement advised to make all necessary preparations and ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements. “
The statement also said applications for School approvals and upgrades should be submitted directly to the office of the Permanent Secretary, as negotiations with individuals and agents will no longer be tolerated.
“The  state Ministry of Education appreciates your continuous co-operation and commitments to sustaining high educational standards in our dear State.”the statement stated.
By: Akujobi Amadi
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University of Port Harcourt elevates five professor’s on communication and public relations

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September 8, 2025

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The  Governing Council of University of port Harcourt in Rivers state has appointed
 five new Professors of Communication and Media Studies of the institution.
This was contained in a Facebook handle of  the public relations officer of the university,Dr Sammy Kpenu  disclosed that those elevated to the ranks  of professor include erudite and world-class Prof. Ntiense James Usua , promoted to  professor of Broadcasting,
Prof. Faustina Ginikanwa Nwachukwu – Strategic Communication and Advertising, and
Prof. Benedict Obiora Agbo – Public Relations and Advertising.
Others are,Prof. Sunny C.J. Mbazie , Public Relations and Advertising, while
Prof. Clement Afamefuna Asadu ,was appointed  professor of Behaviour and Social Change Communication, of the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, University of Port Harcourt.
By: Akujobi Amadi
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Our academic activities are AI driven – VC ….declares I’ntl Conf on education 

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The Vice Chancellor of Rivers State University, Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, has declared that all activities in the University are AI-driven, stressing  the need to prepare the future workforce through Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education as a pathway to achieving sustainable development.
He  made this remark while declaring open the 4th Annual International Conference of the Department of Science Education, held from Wednesday,at the Faculty of Education Auditorium.
The vice chancellor commended the department for choosing a theme that aligns with his vision for the University and expressed optimism that the conference would produce a communiqué with clear strategies for the future.
Also speaking,the Head of Department, Science Education, Dr. Dorathy Ekineh,  stated that the convergence of STEM Education, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Sustainable Development is crucial in shaping the next generation of leaders, innovators, and problem solvers.
According to her, the conference provides an opportunity to explore, discuss, and collaborate on strategies to equip the workforce with the skills required to face the challenges and seize the opportunities of the future.
Earlier In his welcome address, the Dean of the Faculty of Education, Prof. Isaac N. Dokubo, described the conference as timely, noting that the world is rapidly embracing AI in all sectors.
He explained that the primary aim of the conference is to examine how AI and STEM Education can prepare tomorrow’s workforce to compete effectively with their counterparts globally.
 Delivering the keynote address, the Dean, Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Prof. Cheta Williams, stated that the workforce of the future will thrive at the intersection of STEM, Artificial Intelligence, and sustainability.
“If we align our education systems, innovations, and ethical compass, we will not just prepare for the future, we will shape it,” he stated .
He averred that the workforce of tomorrow is already being built today in classrooms, universities, innovation hubs, and government boardrooms,adding that the future is not something to wait for, but something to design and build together.
Also presenting a paper titled “STEM Education and Sustainable Development for a Resilient Future”, Prof. Keziah A. Achuonye from the Faculty of Education, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, highlighted the vital role of STEM in driving resilience and sustainable growth.
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