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Gov Oborevwori appoints Prof. Samuel Aghalino as 2nd Vice Chancellor of Dennis Osadebay University
Governor of Delta State, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the appointment of renowned historian, Professor Samuel Ovuete Aghalino, as the second substantive Vice Chancellor of Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba.
The State Commissioner for Higher Education, Professor Nyerhovwo Tonukari, who presented the appointment letter to Professor Aghalino at his office in Asaba, described the appointment as a significant step in the continued growth of the relatively young university.
He charged the new Vice Chancellor to deploy his vast academic and administrative experience toward advancing research, academic excellence and institutional development.
Professor Tonukari noted that the appointment reflects the Oborevwori administration’s commitment to strengthening higher education in the state and ensuring that state-owned universities are led by scholars with proven competence and global academic exposure.
Professor Aghalino, an indigene of Owhelogbo in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, is currently a Professor of History in the Department of History and International Studies at the University of Ilorin.
He has built an impressive academic career spanning nearly three decades.
A distinguished scholar and respected intellectual, Aghalino previously served as President of the Historical Society of Nigeria, the foremost professional body for historians in the country. During his tenure, he played a key role in promoting historical scholarship, strengthening research collaboration and encouraging greater engagement between historians and public policy institutions.
He began his academic career at the University of Ilorin in the mid-1990s as an Assistant Lecturer and steadily rose through the ranks to become a full Professor of History.
Over the years, he has held several strategic academic and administrative positions within the university, including Head of the Department of History and International Studies and Director of the University of Ilorin Archives and Documentation Centre.
Widely regarded as an authority in Economic and Social History, Professor Aghalino’s research focuses extensively on the political economy of the Niger Delta, particularly the historical impact of oil exploration and its socio-economic implications for the region.
His scholarly contributions have enriched discussions on resource control, environmental justice and sustainable development in the Niger Delta.
A prolific scholar, he has authored and co-authored numerous books and articles published in reputable local and international journals.
One of his notable works, Oil Exploitation in the Western Niger Delta: A Cost-Benefit Analysis, 1956–1995, is widely referenced in academic studies examining the historical and economic implications of oil production in the region.
Professor Aghalino has also participated in several international conferences and academic engagements across the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Singapore and Kenya, where he presented research papers and collaborated with scholars on global academic platforms.
His contributions to scholarship have earned him several recognitions, including honours from the Historical Society of Nigeria for his outstanding service to the discipline.
He has also served on numerous academic and public policy bodies, including governing councils of tertiary institutions and advisory committees on education and research.
In addition, he has participated in programme accreditation exercises for the National Universities Commission and served as a resource person for national education bodies.
Stakeholders have described his appointment as a well-deserved recognition of decades of dedication to scholarship, research and academic leadership.
Observers believe his emergence as Vice Chancellor will further strengthen the academic profile of Dennis Osadebay University and position the institution as a centre of excellence in teaching, research and innovation.
For many in Delta State, particularly within the Isoko nation, Professor Aghalino’s appointment represents a moment of pride as the region continues to produce distinguished professionals contributing meaningfully to national development.
With his wealth of academic experience, administrative competence and international exposure,
Professor Aghalino is widely expected to provide visionary leadership that will drive the growth, competitiveness and global relevance of Dennis Osadebay University in the years ahead.
Finally, Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu has resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet.
In a resignation letter dated April 22, 2026, and addressed to President Bola Tinubu, Adelabu said the decision would take effect from April 30, 2026, to allow for a smooth transition.
The letter, routed through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, stated that he was stepping down with “a deep sense of honour and profound gratitude.”
He wrote, “I write with a deep sense of honour and profound gratitude to formally tender my resignation as the Honourable Minister of Power of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This resignation is to take effect on 30th April 2026, in order to allow sufficient time for a smooth and orderly handover of responsibilities.”
Adelabu thanked the President for the opportunity to serve, describing his appointment as a privilege.
He said, “Your Excellency, I remain sincerely grateful for the privilege and confidence you reposed in me by appointing me to serve our great nation in this capacity.
It has been a rare honour to contribute to national development under your leadership and to play a role in advancing reforms in the power sector—one of the most critical foundations of Nigeria’s industrial growth and economic transformation.”
By Gloria Ikibah
As part of efforts to strengthen the country’s security architecture, President Bola Tinubu, has sent a formal communication to the House of Representatives on seeking legislative approval for the repeal and re-enactment of the Nigerian Police Trust Fund (NPTF) Establishment Act, 2025.
The request which was transmitted to the House for consideration and passage on Wednesday at plenary, underscores the need to improve the management and administration of the fund, enhance police training, and provide modern equipment for the Nigeria Police Force.
According to the letter,, the proposed amendment is aimed at boosting the operational capacity, accountability, and sustainability of the Police Trust Fund in line with current security challenges.
The President urged lawmakers to give the bill expeditious consideration, as the said the reform will improve the welfare of police personnel and support skill development across the force.
In another development, the House Committee on Rules and Business has moved to tighten legislative discipline, directing all standing and ad hoc committees to submit reports on bills and motions within set timelines in line with House procedures.
Chairman of the committee, Rep. Francis Uwaive, reminded all committee chairmen to treat all assigned matters within 30 days, with the risk of losing such assignments after 60 days if no progress is made, except where a short extension is granted.
A firm deadline has also been set for all outstanding reports, with the end of April 2026 as the cut-off point, and non-compliance attracting automatic discharge.
Amid the formal proceedings, lawmakers briefly paused to celebrate two members marking their birthdays, acknowledging their contributions to public service and national development.
The mood later shifted as the House paid tribute to a former member of the Fifth Assembly, observing a minute’s silence in his honour following his passing after a prolonged illness.
He was remembered for his dedication and service to his constituents in Benue State, with colleagues noting that his death represents a significant loss to the legislature and the country.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday that their naval forces stopped two ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz and directed them to the territorial waters of the Islamic Republic.
“The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps naval force this morning identified and stopped in the Strait of Hormuz two violating ships,” the Guards said in a statement.
“The two offending ships… were seized by the IRGC’s naval forces and directed to the Iranian coast.”
They identified one ship as “MSC-FRANCESCA”, which they said belonged “to the Zionist regime” in reference to Israel, and the other as “EPAMINONDAS”, which they said was “tampering with navigation systems and jeopardising maritime security.”
The Guards further warned against any action against the regulations imposed by the Islamic republic in the strait “as well as activities contrary to the safe passage” through the waterway.
Tehran has said vessels must seek permission to leave of enter the Gulf through Hormuz, through a route that in peacetime accounts for a fifth of the world’s oil and gas exports along with other vital commodities.
Source: AFP
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