The Management of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), Port Harcourt, has prohibited all forms of signing-out ceremonies, vehicle parades and graduating parties by final-year students.

The directive was contained in a notice dated September 14, 2026, signed by Precious Eke on behalf of the Registrar and addressed to all final-year and graduating students of the institution.

The notice, issued as final-year students sit for their examinations, said the decision was taken in view of the current security situation on the university campus.

The university management specifically prohibited the act of signing-out, vehicle parades, graduating parties and other related activities usually organised by graduating students.

According to the notice, the directive was issued by the Registrar and communicated to the students to ensure compliance with the university’s position on the activities.

The management warned that any student who violates the directive would be rusticated from the university.

It further warned that defaulters would face the full weight of the law, stressing the seriousness with which the institution viewed the prohibition.

The university appealed to all final-year students to comply with the directive and maintain peace on campus after completing their final examinations.

The notice urged the students to leave the campus peacefully as soon as they were through with their final examinations.

The management also advised the graduating students to avoid activities capable of undermining security or creating disorder within the university environment.

The directive was copied to the Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Deans of Faculties, Heads of Departments, Chief Security Officer and Public Relations Officer of the university.

It was also circulated to the university’s notice boards, with the management wishing the graduating students well and expressing anticipation of their cooperation with the directive.

King Onunwor

The Rivers State Police Command has presented cheques totaling N76,016,799.28 to families and beneficiaries of police officers who lost their lives in the course of service to the nation.

The presentation, which took place in the State recently, was made by the Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, as part of welfare measures aimed at supporting families of officers who died in the line of duty.

The financial assistance was provided under the welfare initiatives of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to cushion the difficulties faced by families of police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of the country.

Speaking during the presentation, Adepoju reaffirmed the commitment of the Inspector-General of Police to the welfare and wellbeing of serving personnel and the families of deceased officers.

He said the sacrifices made by police officers in the course of protecting lives and property and maintaining law and order would not be forgotten, stressing that their families remained important to the Nigeria Police Force.

The Commissioner of Police appreciated IGP Disu for his continued commitment to the welfare of police personnel and families of fallen officers, noting that the financial support would provide meaningful assistance to the beneficiaries during the difficult period.

 Adepoju assured that the Rivers State Police Command would continue to prioritise the welfare of its personnel and ensure that the sacrifices of officers who died in the line of duty were duly recognised.

He said the gesture also underscored the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to standing by the families of its personnel beyond their years of active service.

The beneficiaries, in their separate responses, expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police and the Commissioner of Police for the financial assistance.

They described the presentation as a demonstration of the continued concern of the Nigeria Police Force for the families of officers who paid the ultimate price in the service of their fatherland.

The beneficiaries noted that the support would provide some relief at a time when the families were dealing with the loss of their loved ones and the attendant challenges.

The Rivers State Police Command reiterated its commitment to supporting its personnel and honouring the sacrifices of officers who lost their lives while serving the nation.

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Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate production rose to 1,677,777 barrels per day in August 2026, representing a 0.4 per cent increase from the 1.67 million bpd recorded in July.

The increase, though modest, marked another month of improved oil production as the country sustained compliance with its Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) crude oil quota.

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) disclosed this in a statement issued yesterday by its Head, Media and Corporate Communications, Eniola Akinkuotu.

The regulator stated that crude oil production, excluding condensates, stood at 1,500,190 barrels per day in August.

It said the country met its OPEC quota for the fourth consecutive month, reflecting continued efforts by operators to restore affected production capacity and address operational bottlenecks.

The latest increase followed the resolution of operational challenges involving the Single Buoy Mooring at the Erha field, which had affected production performance in the preceding month.

The NUPRC said the restoration of normal evacuation and production operations at the asset contributed positively to the overall output recorded during the month.

The statement read, “The NUPRC attributed the modest improvement in August production largely to the resolution of the Single Buoy Mooring operational challenges at the Erha field, which had adversely impacted production performance in the preceding month.

“The restoration of normal evacuation and production operations at the asset contributed positively to overall production volumes during the period under review.”

The regulator added that production activities across most other producing assets remained relatively stable, with operators sustaining measures aimed at improving efficiency, maintaining asset integrity and reducing operational disruptions.

According to the commission, the lowest daily crude oil and condensate production recorded in August was 1.64 million bpd, while the highest stood at 1.71 million bpd.

A breakdown of production by terminals and streams showed that the Bonny Terminal recorded the highest average output during the month, accounting for 320.04 thousand bpd.

Forcados Terminal followed with 317.40 thousand bpd, while the Qua Iboe Terminal recorded an average of 171.72 thousand bpd of crude oil and condensates.

Escravos Oil Terminal posted a daily average of 131.71 thousand bpd, while Bonga ranked fifth among the leading producing terminals with an average of 92.50 thousand bdp of crude oil.

The August output represented an increase of 6,777 bpd from July’s 1,671,000 barrels per day, based on the rounded July figure. It was also 57,621 bpd, lower than the 1,735,398 bpd recorded in June.

The June figure represented a decline of about 3.3 per cent in August when compared with the latest available June production data.

The NUPRC said the August performance reflected the industry’s continued efforts to resolve operational constraints and restore affected production capacity.

It stated, “While the increase recorded in August was modest, it reflects the industry’s continued efforts to address operational bottlenecks and restore affected production capacity.

“Stakeholders remain focused on enhancing asset reliability, improving operational resilience and advancing intervention programs to support sustained production growth in the coming months.”

The regulator further emphasised the importance of timely intervention, effective asset management and collaboration among industry stakeholders in safeguarding the country’s crude oil production capacity.

Nigeria’s oil production has remained a major focus of government efforts to increase revenue, improve foreign exchange earnings and strengthen the country’s ability to meet its OPEC production quota.