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‘Showers Christian High School, Beacon Of Quality Education’

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The Founder of the Showers Christian High School, Mrs Ekama Emilia Akpan says the school is driving on the wheels of excellent educational system that will raise a generation of Godly future leaders through quality education.
Mrs Akpan stated this during a media interactive forum with journalists held at Silver News Office Complex, Grace Plaza, Woji, Port Harcourt recently,
The founder of the school, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Shower Group Group also said that the school inspires its students for aspire to excellent performance on the core foundation of hard work and godly values, adding that through those values, the students have set records of outstanding performance in both local and international examinations as well as in extra curriculum activities.
According to her, “in 2016, Showers celebrated some of her students that made waves around the world such as Christiana Udoh, who made first class in Chemical Engineering and distinction in her masters at the Kwame Nkurumah University of Science and Techology in Ghana Vernitra Utin, who broke the departments record in Metallurgical engineering in the same university Ghana. Uduak Akpan who posted second class upper in Public Health at Babock Unviersity Nigeria. Lemuel Barango, won $20,000 for an App he developed in Ottawa in Canada. There is Ephriam Isong who bagged a distinction in Cooperate law in the University of Hertfordshire in the UK and Promise Emery who made the VC’s list in his 200 level in Salem University with a CGPA of 4,74 of possible 5.”
“Testimonies of these have continued to flood in from Alumni as how the school approach to education helped them to achieve great grades. We appreciate God that our efforts to help shape the destinies of these young people and Nigeria, are acknowledged even by them and their families”, she added.
The National Vice Chairman of South-South Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN)said the future of Nigeria depend on the quality of education adding that the government should not be left alone to bear the burden of providing quality education in the country.
She averred that the school was determined and focused to provide the needed leadership and manpower in the South-South region through qualitative education and urged parents to register their children into the A level programme of the school in other to equip their children face the realities of work of life, contrary to expectation Ekama opined that the school have qualified and motivated teachers with passion to raise celebrities and warn parents not to be in haste to send their children and wards who are below 18 years to study outside the shored of the country adding that they stand risk of losing their dreams.

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 PIDOMSON UNVEILS RADICAL EDUCATIONAL BLUEPRINT DIALOGUE

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The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State, Dr. Sir Gabriel Baritulem Pidomson, PhD, has presented his comprehensive educational blueprint as part of his 10-Point Agenda for the state.
Dr. Pidomson unveiled the blueprint on Friday during the Rivers We Want 2027 Governorship Dialogue, organized by the Center for Peace and Security Studies, Port Harcourt, and convened under the Rivers Peace Initiative (RPI).
The dialogue, designed as a citizen-focused platform for constructive engagement ahead of the 2027 election, brought together stakeholders, civil society actors and the media to interrogate the vision of governorship hopefuls.
Presenting his agenda titled “Building The Rivers We Deserve,” the former Secretary to the Rivers State Government said education remains the foundation of his prosperity agenda for all Rivers people.
According to him, his administration will overhaul public schools to provide a conducive learning environment, strengthen technical and vocational education, and invest massively in teacher training and retraining to prepare Rivers students to compete globally.
Dr. Pidomson noted that his education reform will be tied to job creation, entrepreneurship, digital technology, agriculture and manufacturing, so that young people become employers of labour rather than job seekers.
He commended the organizers of the Rivers We Want Dialogue for creating a fair and inclusive platform where candidates can present their ideas directly to the people, rather than through ethnic sentiments or imposition.
The ADC candidate reiterated that his campaign will be built on ideas, discipline and people-centred solutions, stressing that no local government or community will be treated as an afterthought in his government.
By: Akujobi Amadi
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Abia Student Breaks Down in Tears, Wishes Late Father Witnessed International Debate Victory

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An emotional moment unfolded as one of the students who represented Nigeria at the 2026 International Schools Debate Championship in Doha, Qatar, broke down in tears of joy following her speech, wishing her late father were alive to witness her remarkable achievement.
The student’s emotional reaction touched the hearts of those present as she reflected on the milestone and the father who could not be there to celebrate the moment with her.
Her mother and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, were also part of the emotional celebration, sharing in the joy of her achievement and Nigeria’s success at the international competition.
The student’s accomplishment has drawn attention to the growing importance of quality education, academic excellence and opportunities for young Nigerians to showcase their talents on the global stage.
The development has also renewed conversations about the state of education in Abia State under Governor Otti’s administration.
For many residents and supporters of the government, the achievement represents a positive sign of progress in the state’s education sector, which has faced challenges in previous years.
There is a growing sense of optimism among supporters who believe that renewed attention to education can help restore public confidence in the state’s schools and create opportunities for students to compete favourably with their peers around the world.
The student’s success in Doha is a reminder of the potential of Nigerian children when given the opportunity to learn, develop their skills and participate in international academic competitions.
Beyond the victory, her heartfelt wish to have her late father witness the moment added a deeply personal dimension to an achievement that brought pride to her family, Abia State and Nigeria.
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PAMO MEDICAL UNIVERSITY  -Nullifies Arrest warrant on VC

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The Scholarship controversies between PAMO University of Medical Sciences and the Rivers State House of Assembly took a twist last weekend as the Hon Justice Frank  Onyiri has nullified the Order of Arrest of the State Assembly to arrest the Vice Chancellor of  PAMO, Prof. Smith Jaja.
The court further granted perpetual injunction restraining the Assembly, the Police or any security agencies from in any way interfering with the rights of the applicant.
Delivering his ruling on Friday 30th October 2026 Justice Onyiri at the Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt.
The judge nullified the Order made against the applicant by the Rivers State House of Assembly, holding that the setting up of a committee to investigate the employer of the applicant purportedly under section 128 of the Constitution after the Appropriation Act 2026 had been passed and signed was a sham.
He held that the Assembly has no power to indict or adjudicate on the guilt of any person but only to investigate and receive evidence for, and only, for the purpose of section 128 of the constitution.
Starting that the declaration to arrest the Vice Chancellor, Prof Smith Jaja of PAMO by the RSHA for failure to appear before it’s Ad Hoc Committee on the 25th of September is nullified.
Giving his judgement in an enforcement of fundamental rights application brought before him by Professor  Smith Jaja against fundamental rights by the Rivers State House of Assembly, the court upheld the entitlement of the applicant to have his fundamental rights under the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Africa Charter on Human and People’s Rights protected.
The Judge also upheld   an order of damages against the Rivers State House of HV Assembly in the sum of Two Million Naira to be paid to the applicant.
On his part, attorney of PAMO Medical University  Dr. CAJ Chinwo and MS Agu who stood in for EC Ukala SAN comm
ended the judgement which lasted for about ninety minutes.
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