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Gov Oborevwori appoints Prof. Samuel Aghalino as 2nd Vice Chancellor of Dennis Osadebay University
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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.
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has described the victory of Jide Oyekunle, a journalist with Independent Newspaper, at the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice as a major victory for journalism and press freedom in Nigeria.
The union, in its reaction to the judgment awarding N10 million in damages against the Nigerian government over the violation of Oyekunle’s rights, said the ruling represents an important step towards protecting journalists and defending media freedom.
The NUJ in a statement signed by the National Secretary, Achike Chude on Wednesday commended the efforts of Avocats Sans Frontières France (ASF France) for providing legal support and standing with the journalist throughout the legal process.
It said the judgment serves as a reminder of the need for the protection of journalists who perform their constitutional duty of informing the public, adding that attacks and harassment against media practitioners must not go unchecked.
The union urged the Nigerian government to comply with the ECOWAS Court judgment by paying the N10 million damages awarded to Oyekunle without delay.
According to the NUJ, prompt compliance with the ruling would demonstrate respect for the rule of law and reinforce Nigeria’s commitment to upholding human rights and press freedom.
The union further called for stronger measures to guarantee the safety and independence of journalists across the country.
Signed
Comrade Achike Chude
National Secretary
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BEWARE: FG warns 26 States of flood, places, Bayelsa, Delta, Lagos, Adamawa, Benue, others as critical risk areas
The Federal Government has alerted residents of 26 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to the possibility of flooding between June 22 and July 5, 2026, following forecasts of heavy rainfall in different parts of the country.
The warning was issued by the Federal Ministry of Environment through the National Flood Early Warning Centre under its Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management Department.
The ministry said several communities across the country have been identified as areas that could face serious flood threats during the period.
According to the forecast released on June 22, heavy rainfall is expected in many locations, raising concerns about possible flooding in vulnerable communities.
States placed under the critical-risk category include Abia, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bayelsa, Benue, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Imo, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Niger, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo and Rivers.
In Abia State, the affected communities include Aba, Arochukwu and Umuahia. In Adamawa, the ministry listed Jimeta and Numan, while Eket, Oron and Uyo were named in Akwa Ibom. In Anambra, Onitsha Inland Town and Awka Urban Drainage Corridors were identified as vulnerable locations.
Bayelsa communities such as Yenagoa, Brass and Nembe Town were also listed among areas that could be affected by flooding.
Other locations mentioned include Makurdi, Gboko and Katsina-Ala in Benue State; Calabar Metropolis and Creek Town in Cross River State; Asaba, Warri and Sapele in Delta State; and Abakaliki, Afikpo and Onueke in Ebonyi State.
The ministry also identified Benin City Urban Core and Auchi in Edo State, Ado-Ekiti and Ikere-Ekiti in Ekiti State, as well as Enugu, Nsukka and Oji River Town in Enugu State.
In Imo State, Owerri, Orlu and Okigwe were listed, while Lokoja and Ajaokuta were named in Kogi State. Communities such as Ilorin, Jebba and Pategi in Kwara State were also included in the warning.
Several parts of Lagos State were equally listed among the areas at risk.
These include Agege, Alimosho, Apapa, Badagry, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Lagos Island, Lekki and Surulere.
In Niger State, Bida, Minna, Mokwa, Suleja and Kontagora were identified, while Abeokuta, Ota and Sagamu were listed in Ogun State.
The flood alert further covered Akure, Owo and Okitipupa in Ondo State; Oshogbo, Ile-Ife and Ilesa in Osun State; Ibadan, Ogbomoso and Oyo in Oyo State; as well as Port Harcourt Urban Core, Bonny, Ahoada and Omoku in Rivers State.
Apart from the states under the critical-risk category, the ministry also placed parts of Adamawa, the FCT, Kebbi, Kogi, Nasarawa, Plateau and Taraba states under a high-risk category.
Communities listed in this group include Yola North, Yola South, Mubi and Gurin in Adamawa State; Abuja Municipal, Gwagwalada, Kubwa, Nyanya and Wuse in the FCT; Birnin Kebbi and Argungu in Kebbi State; Bako in Kogi State; and Keffi, Lafia, Karu and Toto in Nasarawa State.
The warning also covered Jos and Jos North in Plateau State, as well as Jalingo, Wukari, Takum, Serti and Karim Lamido in Taraba State.
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