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Edo Govt Woos Core Science Teachers With Incentives

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The Edo State Government
last Friday in Auchi, Etsakor West Local Government Area of the state, said it had advertised for core science teachers in its secondary schools.
Government Adams Oshiomhole said this when he presented a 33-seater coaster bus to Islamic scholars in charge of the Annual Qu’ranic Competition at the palace of the Otaru of Auchi, Alhaji Aliru Momoh.
Oshiomhole said unless attention was paid to education, the potentials in youths in the state would not be realised.
“In view of this therefore, I am happy to announce that we have started advertisement for teachers who can teach core science subjects. “We will pay them 40 per cent more incentives”, he said.
He also said that government would remain focused and ensure that the Edo child remained in classrooms conducive enough for learning and assured that in spite of challenges in the state, government would continue to work for the benefit of all.
While lauding the organisers of the competition, he stressed that government would support the tenets of any religion provided it was in line with the mandate of government.
He noted that although he had reservations on government sponsorship of pilgrimage, he was not against the establishment of religious facilities to promote good moral training and discipline.
He said government would support the establishment of Aishetu Oshiomhole Islamic Centre in Auchi noting that nobody could appreciate the power of prayers better than leaders.
He thanked the Muslim community for their prayers for a peaceful and more united state adding that such prayers had remained invaluable to his administration.
Earlier, the Otaru of Auchi, Momoh, thanked the governor for his contribution to the yearly Quranic competition and the provision of the bus and noted that the bus would in no small way help in easing the transport problem of the Islamic scholars and their students.
He said that the Muslim community had concluded plans to establish the Aishetu Oshiomhole Islamic centre named after the governor’s mother and commended the governor on the recall of the 936 teachers earlier dropped by the Edo government for various reasons.
He praised government’s decision to stop the competency test for teachers.

L-R: Pro-Chancellor, Sokoto State University, Alhaji Umaru Shinkafi, Governor Aliyu Wamakko of Sokoto State, Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar III and Emir of  Gwandu, Alhaji Mohammed Bashar, during the first matriculation ceremony of Sokoto State University in Sokoto, last Saturday.

L-R: Pro-Chancellor, Sokoto State University, Alhaji Umaru Shinkafi, Governor Aliyu Wamakko of Sokoto State, Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III and Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Mohammed Bashar, during the first matriculation ceremony of Sokoto State University in Sokoto, last Saturday.

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UNIPort Senate Grants Two-Year Amnesty to U2010–U2018 Students

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The Senate of the University of Port Harcourt Rivers state has approved a special two-year amnesty for students admitted between the 2010/2011 and 2018/2019 academic sessions who were unable to complete their programmes within the stipulated period.
This was contained in a statement by the university public relations officer,Dr Sammy Kpenu and made available to the tide over the weekend in port Harcourt.
The statement stated that eligible students are expected to submit formal applications addressed to the Vice Chancellor through their respective Heads of Department for review and necessary consideration.
The statement further stated that the approval provides a renewed opportunity for affected students to return, regularize their academic status, and successfully complete their studies.
According to the statement  the amnesty also offers a fresh opportunity to students who had issues related to overstaying or other challenges that forced them to discontinue their programmes, to return and complete their academic pursuits.
The statement however said that the deadline for submission of applications end on 31st May, 2026 and therefore urge the affected students to take full advantage of the window the amnesty provided to realise their academic dreams.
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Education Commissioner Seeks media collaboration in Rivers

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The River State Commissioner for Education, Dr Peters Nwagor has called on media practitioners in Rivers State to deploy their various communication platforms toward promoting government programmes and policies aimed at achieving sustainable development in the education sector. Dr. Nwagor made the appeal when members of the Etche Ethnic Practicing Journalists (EEPJ) paid him a courtesy visit in Office in Port Harcourt. The Commissioner emphasized the strategic role of the media in shaping public perception, promoting government initiatives, and supporting policies capable of improving the quality of education and human capital development in the state. According to him, constructive media engagement remains essential in creating public awareness on educational reforms, students’ welfare, infrastructural improvements, and other interventions being implemented by the state government. Speaking on the recent appro

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IAUE  holds 44th convocation May 8–9 

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Ignatius Ajuru University of Education will hold its 44th Convocation Ceremony on May 8 and 9, 2026, the University Senate has announced.
Executive Governor of Rivers State and Visitor to the University, Siminalayi Fubara, approved the dates.
The award of First Degrees and presentation of prizes will hold on Friday, May 8, while Postgraduate Degrees will be conferred on Saturday, May 9.
Chairman of Senate, Okechuku Onuchuku, announced the schedule during an emergency Senate meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the University’s Postgraduate Hall, Rumuolumeni.
Onuchuku also said the University Council had ratified the promotion of 35 academic staff to the rank of Professor and 41 others to the rank of Reader.
*The newly promoted professors are:*
*Administration and Management Sciences*: Ikechi Prince Obinna, Consumer Behaviour and Sustainability Marketing; Chukwu Godswill Chinedu, Consumer Behaviour and Sustainability Marketing; Joy A. Mekuri-Ndimele, Consumer Behaviour and Sustainability Marketing; Dumo Nkesi Opara, Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour; Lawrence Amadi, Entrepreneurship and Strategic Marketing.
*Agriculture*: Eunice Ngozi Ajie, Agricultural Economics; Godswill Ibom Wilcox, Production Economics.
*Education*: Emmanuel Okwu, Library and Information Science; Love Nwamadi, Counselling Psychology; Ali Beatrice Onyebuchi Amadi, Early Childhood and Primary Education; Jerome Ibejika Wosu, History and Policy of Education.
*Humanities*: Grace Hart Lawrence, African Religion and Cultural Heritage.
*Natural and Applied Sciences*: Worokwu China Roland, Science Education (Chemistry); Constance Izuchukwu Amanah, Algorithms and Software Engineering; Comfort Emma-Elechi, Community Health Education and Promotion; Wokocha Gideon Azubuike, Science Education; Glory Godspower-Echie, Science Education; Nwala Longinus, Science Education (ITS); Daso P. Ojimba, Mathematics Education; Nchelem Rosemary George, Mathematics Education; Dagogo Franklin Ibim, Applied Geophysics.
*Social Sciences*: Leelee Nwiibari Deekor, Development Economics; Nzidee Williams, Development Economics; Iwarimie B. Uranta, Political Theory and Methodology; Dennis Reuben T. Ukpere, Rural Development and Resource Management; Poroma Lekia Celestine, Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management; Ngeh David Baride, Sociology of Development; Ebenezer Levi Odike, Sociology of Development and Social Work; Goodnews Wabah, Medical Sociology; Nwikpugi Bright Poronakie, Regional Development Planning; Ikechi Omenihu Okwakpam, Environmental Management.
*Vocational and Technical Education*: Paulinus Emennu, Industrial Technical Education (Mathematical Option); Joseph Onwuakalaegbule.
*Print style notes:*
1. *Lead first*: Who, what, when upfront — dates in para 1
2. *Dateline*: PORT HARCOURT in caps
3. *Numbers*: Figures above nine written as numerals, per AP style
4. *Attribution*: “said” used, titles before names on first reference
5. *Tight lists*: Semicolons separate full entries to save space
6. *No fluff*: Cut “executive”, “dedicated to”, “featured” — verbs carry weight
By: Akujobi Amadi
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