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SUG President Urges Students To Shun Cultism, Other Vices

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The newly elected Students Union Government (SUG) President of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUOE), Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Comrade Dumbari Nmah Dominic, has called on the students of the institution to shun all forms of examination malpractices, cultism and other social vices that are capable of affecting and jeopardising their academic future and ruin their careers.
Dumbari made this call while speaking with journalists shortly after he was sworn-in as the new SUG President of IAUOE along side other elected executives of the students union held at the IAUOE campus in Port Harcourt, Wednesday.
He averred that the hall-mark of every student in the university was the academic pursuit and urged them to take their studies and reading seriously in order to brighten their future and endeavours.
“We all need to take our studies, lectures and reading seriously because that is the most important thing that brought all of us here before any other taddes”, he said.
The IAUOE student leader expressed profound gratitude to the management of the university ably led by Prof Ozo-Mekuri Ndimele for not being partisan during the electioneering period, adding that their neutrality in the election had brought credibility to the electoral process.
Dumbari while commending the management and students for the confidence reposed in the new SUG executives assured that his administration would justify the confidence reposed in the new executive and ensure that all the interest groups in the university are protected within the period of their mandate in office.

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Abia State University Screens First Class Graduates From The 30-32nd Convocation For Employment

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In line with the directive of the Governor of Abia State and Visitor to the University, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, for the automatic employment of all First-Class graduates from the 30th–32nd Convocation Ceremony of the University, the Management on Wednesday, 24th June 2026, screened the eligible graduates who have completed their National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for the onward processing of their employment letters.
Speaking during the meeting, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ndukwe J. Okeudo, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor (Mrs.) Roseline Ndimele, expressed delight at the outstanding academic achievements of the graduates. She noted that the University Management is proud of their accomplishments and remains committed to supporting excellence and rewarding hard work.
Professor Ndimele further added that graduates who have successfully completed their NYSC programme are eligible to submit their application documents, while those currently serving or yet to commence the programme should return upon completion of their service.
In his remarks, the Registrar, Dr. Acho Elendu, stated that the meeting was convened in adherence to the directive of the Governor and Visitor to the University, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR. He urged all prospective candidates to adhere strictly to the guidelines provided in order to avoid errors or misinformation during the screening process.
Recall that during the 30th–32nd Convocation Ceremony of Abia State University held on 27th March 2026 at the retrofitted University Pavilion, the Governor of Abia State and Visitor to the University, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, announced that all First-Class graduates from the three convocation sets would be retained as Graduate Assistants after completing the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
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Rivers State Begins 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination Wednesday

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The Rivers State Ministry of Education has announced that the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will officially commence on Wednesday,  2026, across all public and private schools in the state.
In a statement issued by the Director of Examinations and Records, Pastor Gideon Nwachukwu Uboh, on behalf of the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Dr. Peters Nwagor, says school authorities across all Local Government Areas have been advised to ensure that their students are adequately prepared for the examination.
The statement further directed that schools in all Local Government Areas, except Obio/Akpor, should collect and return examination materials through their respective Zonal Education Offices.
It further directed Schools within the Obio/Akpor Zone to collect and return examination materials at the following custodial centres:
Obio/Akpor Zone I: Community Secondary School, Okoro-Nu-Odo
Obio/Akpor Zone II: State Primary School I, Rumuapara, Obio/Akpor Zone III: Community Secondary School, Ozuoba.
The Ministry also disclosed that the Rivers State Government has paid the examination fees for all candidates in public schools. It warned that any principal or teacher found extorting money from students in public schools under any guise will be sanctioned in accordance with the law.
Akujobi Amadi
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FPOG Bonny Announces Resumption Date For Second Semester Academic Session

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The Management of the Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny, (FPOG) has announced the resumption of second semester from Monday 29th of June 2026.
A statement signed by Mr Anthony Ogbe, Senior Assistant Registrar/public Relations officer and made available to the tide advise.
Students to resume as announced and update their course registrations.
 The statement further call them to take note of all academic deadlines for the semester , adding that timely resumption is essential to achieving the stated academic objectives.
According to the statement ,” the Polytechnic remains committed to academic excellence, innovation, and bridging the gap between theory and practice. Management has provided the necessary resources and environment to support staff and students in delivering impactful solutions.”
“Management looks forward to receiving all returning students and wishes everyone safe travels back to campus.”the statement added.
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