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education
PAMO varsity urges students to shun social vices
The Peter and Mary Odili (PAMO) University of Medical Science, Port Harcourt, has advised its new students to shun all forms of social vices to excel in their studies. The acting vice chancellor of the institution, Prof. Christie Mato, advised the university’s seventh matriculation for the 2023–2024 session in Port Harcourt. Mato said that the university has zero tolerance for…
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Security
Gunmen kill police officer in Rivers
Gunmen, driving in a Sienna bus, fired at police officers conducting a stop-and-search operation in Port Harcourt, killing one officer in the process. SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the spokesperson for the Police Command in Rivers, condemned the attacks as senseless and unprovoked in a statement released on Friday. She revealed that one of the attackers was, however, killed during the ensuing…
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Fear creeps in as explosion rocks Mile 3 market in Port Harcourt
Many persons have sustained serious injury this morning after an explosion rocked parts of Mile 3 market in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. It was gathered that the explosion occurred at the dry fish section of the market around 6.20am when traders were bringing in their goods and others were opening for business. Two persons were severely injured, while…
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NEWS
MMIA, Nnamdi Azikiwe airports resumes operations
After a closure that lasted more than 3 months, the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, are to resume domestic operations on Wednesday, July 8. Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika made the announcement via his Twitter handle on Wednesday night. He said date for commencement of international flights would be announced in due course.…
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Peterside promises to redevelop waterfronts across Rivers
Dr. Dakuku Peterside, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Rivers State has met with residents of Port Harcourt Waterfronts in continuation of his consultations with critical stakeholders ahead of the general elections. Â The meeting which held at Delta Hotel, Port Harcourt attracted traditional chiefs, religious leaders, men, women and the youth. Â Â The forum provided…
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Peterside harps on God-fearing leadership at Methodist 34th Synod
Dr. Dakuku Peterside, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Rivers State has called on the Church and Christians to participate in politics so that people who do not mean well for society are not voted into office. Â Â The APC candidate said this at the 34th Diocesan Synod of the Methodist Church of Nigeria in Port…
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UNESCO World Book Capital School Opens In Port Harcourt
It was celebration galore in Part Harcourt as pupils of Banham Primary School, Aggrey Road, were during the week moved to the UNESCO World Book Capital Model Primary School situated at Moscow Road in the Rivers State capital. The formal commencement of academic activities in this world-class school ranked as one of the best in sub-Saharan Africa marks the fulfillment…
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Nigeria’s Rivers State Builds 20-Classroom Blocks Model School to Commemorate World Book Capital City 2014
The Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi administration in Rivers State has taken yet another giant step in educational development by constructing a new 20-classroom Blocks Model Primary School to commemorate the status of the State Capital as the current World Book Capital City. Known as World Capital City Model Primary School, the edifice is located in Port Harcourt Township and has already…
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Ebola: Nigeria confirms 18 cases, 8th patient discharged
Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu has given an update of the status of Ebola Virus Disease in Nigeria. 1.  Total number of confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease in Nigeria is now eighteen (18). The 18th confirmed case is the sister of the late Port Harcourt doctor. 2.  Total number of cases successfully managed and discharged is now eight…
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