PCRC Synergies With UNIPORT To Tackle Drug Abuse
The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Rivers State Command, has entered into a strategic partnership with the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) as part of its ongoing campaign against drug abuse. The collaboration was formalised during a courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor of UNIPORT, Professor Owunari Georgewill, on Tuesday, August 26. Speaking at the […]
ASUU Calls for Implementation of 2009 Agreement To Avert Looming Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called for the full implementation of the 2009 agreement reached by the Federal Government and the union to avert the looming ASUU strike. The Chairman of ASUU, University of Port Harcourt, Comrade Omeh O. Ngwoke, who made the call during a press briefing on Tuesday, August 26, […]
17 New Dental Surgeons Inducted at UNIPORT
The University of Port Harcourt has added a new set of dental surgeons to the noble profession, as 17 graduates were officially inducted by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria. The Registrar of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, Professor Fatima Kyari, who was represented by Dr. Mandaka Tijani at the event, charged […]
Netizens Call for Renovation of UNIPORT Hostels, Cite Health Implications
Nigerians have taken to social media to voice their dissatisfaction over the poor condition of many hostels located within the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) premises. The recent revelation of the dilapidated state of these hostels has sparked outrage online, with many urging the school management to take urgent and proactive measures to renovate the […]
UNIPORT Mourns 300-Level Students Involved in Car Crash
Pre-degree and Certificate students, along with the Management of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), on Monday mourned 300-level Miss Zalmon Beatrice Ebirien, who was involved in a ghastly motor accident at Rumuokoro, located in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area (LGA). On July 28, a vehicle conveying the late Miss Ebirien with other passengers, along with […]
UNIPORT Debunks Viral Video of Snake Worship, Calls it Fake News
The University of Port Harcourt has dismissed a viral video claiming that a snake was killed inside one of its classrooms and worshipped as a deity. The video, which circulated widely, alleged that a large snake was seen sliding down from a classroom ceiling at night and was killed by students.However, in a statement, the […]
Nigerian Comedian Graduates with Physics Degree from UNIPORT
Popular Nigerian comedian Daniel Chukwuebuka, known professionally as Wonder D Talk, has officially graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from the University of Port Harcourt. The confirmation comes from the university’s registrar office and the graduate’s own social media announcement. Our correspondent, who was present at the Convocation Ceremony today, confirmed that […]
Port Harcourt Mayor Emphasizes Importance of Ethics and Values at A’EMAPP National Conference
Mayor of Port Harcourt City Local Government, Dr. Samuel Kalagbor says ethics and values are essential in building responsible citizens, fostering ethical leadership, social responsibility, good governance, political stability, and sustainable development in a NationDr. Kalagbor delivering a keynote address at the 3rd National Conference of the Association of Educational Management and Policy Practitioners, (A’EMAPP), […]
UNIPORT Confers First-Class Degrees On 363 Students
The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) is preparing to present first-class honoursto 363 graduates during its 35th convocation ceremony, which is planned for Saturday. This information was shared by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Owunari Georgewill, at a press conference in Port Harcourt on Monday. The announcement was part of the events for the university’s combined convocation […]
EFCC Raises Alarm Over Rising Virtual Assets, Investment Fraud in Africa
…Warns crypto-enabled scams may outpace money laundering The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has warned that virtual assets and investment fraud is fast emerging as one of Africa’s most dangerous criminal threats, with the potential to surpass traditional money laundering. Olukoyede made the statement in Port Harcourt during […]
UNIPORT Student Sets Lover on Fire
In a heartbreaking and shocking incident that has left the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) community reeling, a 300-level female undergraduate, Cynthia Chukwundah, is alleged to have set her boyfriend, Sunny Amadi, on fire, resulting in his tragic death. This devastating event, reported on July 6, 2025, has sent shockwaves through Rivers State and beyond, […]
UNIPORT Alumni Association Unveils New Leadership, Projects for Institutional Growth
The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) Alumni Association has launched a strategic repositioning effort to advance the institution, marked by the inauguration of a new Board of Trustees and the unveiling of four flagship projects, the association announced at a recent event. The new board, set to serve a single four-year term from 2025 to […]