Two Police Officers Remanded for Killing UNIPORT Graduate
A Port Harcourt court has remanded two dismissed police officers following their arraignment for the killing of University of Port Harcourt graduate Anthony Obodo.
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A Port Harcourt court has remanded two dismissed police officers following their arraignment for the killing of University of Port Harcourt graduate Anthony Obodo.
Relatives and community members have organized protests following the death of a University of Port Harcourt graduate, accusing law enforcement of negligence. His father alleges that officers abandoned their designated patrol post shortly before the fatal incident occurred.
The new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Prof. Princewill Chike, issued a strong warning against cultism, sexual harassment, and other vices, vowing to enforce discipline.
The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) held its 36th convocation, celebrating 8,156 graduates, including 120 students who earned first-class degrees.

Authorities in Rivers State have dismissed and filed charges against four police officers following the death of a student in their custody. The move reflects ongoing efforts to address police brutality and accountability in Nigeria.
Dr. Richard Nyong, an alumnus of UNIPORT and MD of Lekki Gardens Group, has committed to building a 200-room hostel to alleviate student accommodation shortages at the university.

The University of Port Harcourt has appointed a new vice-chancellor, who previously served as Rivers State commissioner for health.

Former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has categorically denied all corruption charges in her UK trial, stating in court that she never asked for, took, or received any bribes and did not abuse her office.

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed three officers following the fatal shooting of a University of Port Harcourt graduate. The disciplinary action comes amid public outcry and ongoing investigations into the incident.

The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has dissolved its Students' Union, a move that has been condemned by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). The institution did not disclose the reasons for the dissolution or the specific issues under investigation.
Professor Princewill Chike, former Rivers Health Commissioner, has been appointed the 10th Vice Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT).