Education

NYCN Wades Into NURSS Leadership Crisis

Published

13 years ago

April 22, 2013

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Rivers State, has set up a nine man transition committee for The National Union of Rivers State Students (NURSS)

In a communiqué made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt, the council said that the setting up was in line with article 10.8 subsection”e” of the constitution of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, in adopting a “Doctrine of Necessity” to oversee the transition of the National Union of Rivers State Students (NURSS).

According to the communiqué jointly signed by the State Chairman. Kingsley Ibanichuka and Public Relations Officer, Kingsley Adoni Pepple, the nine man transition committee setup for the sole task of conducting free and fair elections into the offices of the leadership of the National Union of Rivers State Students (NURSS).

It also said that the committee which has its membership drawn from the seven ethnic blocks of NURSS, with two coordinators, will be headed by ThankGod Amadi Bekweri.

Other members include Idrs CIA Sukubo Asoh Bushi Kingsley, Boma Brown, Boma Jeremiah, Wisdom Azubuike, Kelvin Nwigbo an Godsend Elenwa.

The release said that “the coordinators are to serve supervisory purposes as eyes of the State Youth Council, while the students shall be allowed to take charge of the administration of the transition process in accordance with NURSS Constitution.

“It further said that, the Transition Committee is given a time frame not exceeding three weeks to conduct elections for the union and submit its report to the State Youth Council and advised all factions of NURSS to desist from all unilateral action and cooperate with the committee.

It would be recalled that the National Union of Rivers State Students (NURSS) has been without a leadership since the expiration of the tenure of Comrade Nwoloye Wormate.

Education

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

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4 weeks ago

June 29, 2026

The Tide

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).

Education

Rivers State Begins 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination Wednesday

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4 weeks ago

June 29, 2026

The Tide

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

Education

FPOG Bonny Announces Resumption Date For Second Semester Academic Session

Published

4 weeks ago

June 29, 2026

The Tide

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.

Akujobi Amadi