A man named Allen Wogu, who claims to be a classmate of Nyesom Wike, has accused the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister of lying about his past. Wike had stated on national TV that he drove a Mercedes-Benz while studying at the University of Port Harcourt in the late 1980s. Wogu quickly reacted on Facebook,
The University of Port Harcourt recently welcomed Joe and Heather Diiorio, two distinguished philanthropists from the United States, known for their commitment to supporting the less privileged. Accompanied by the school’s alumnus, Mr. Emmanuel Osigwe, the Diiorios visited the University as part of their mission to uplift and empower young people through strategic partnerships. Their
academic staff members from the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) have returned to Nigeria after a week-long academic visit to Babes-Bolyai University (UBB) in Romania, supported by the European Union Erasmus Mobility Programme. According to a press release signed by Professor Fidelis Allen, who coordinated the trip, the lecturers visited the Faculty of Political, Administrative,
The Chinese Consul General, Ms. Yan Yuqing, has opened a new centre called the “Window to China” at the University of Port Harcourt. This is a significant step in strengthening the relationship between Nigeria and China. The well-attended event took place on Thursday, June 12, 2025. In her short comment, Ms. Yuqing said the centre
The University of Port Harcourt has expressed sadness over the death of one of its students, Mr Godwin Francis Akpakpan, who was shot in an incident that happened outside the school. In a statement by the school’s Public Relations Officer, Dr Sammy Kpenu, the management confirmed that the late Akpakpan was a 300-level student of
The University of Port Harcourt has launched a new programme called TAGDev 2.0, designed to enhance farming and food production in Africa. The programme is supported by the Mastercard Foundation, RUFORUM, and 12 other African universities. The launch event happened on June 7, 2025. Many important guests, including university leaders, students, and partners from various
