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Rivers Assembly Orders Arrest of PAMO Varsity VC Over N29bn Scholarship Funds
By staff Reporter Rukevwe Odeh
The Rivers State House of Assembly has directed the arrest of the Vice Chancellor of PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Port Harcourt, following his repeated failure to appear before a legislative committee investigating the disbursement of more than ₦29 billion in scholarship funds to the institution.
The resolution was reached during Friday’s plenary session presided over by the Speaker of the House, Martin Amaewhule, after lawmakers considered the report of an ad hoc committee set up to investigate scholarship payments made to the university since 2017.
The committee, headed by the Deputy Speaker, Dumle Maol, had invited the university’s Vice Chancellor on several occasions to provide explanations on how funds released under the state’s scholarship programme were utilised.
According to the report presented to the House, PAMO University allegedly received over ₦29 billion from the Rivers State Government, with lawmakers raising concerns over the figures in relation to student enrolment.
The Assembly also identified discrepancies in financial records submitted by relevant government agencies, including the Ministries of Finance and Education as well as the Office of the Accountant-General.
The Speaker reportedly stated that available records indicated that only about ₦5 billion of the more than ₦29 billion released to the university had been accounted for as utilised.
Amaewhule said the House would continue to exercise its constitutional oversight responsibilities irrespective of the individuals or institutions involved.
He further maintained that the repeated failure of the Vice Chancellor to honour the committee’s invitations justified the decision to order his arrest.
The lawmakers also directed the state government to establish a mechanism for recovering funds they consider unaccounted for and ensure that such money is returned to the state’s Consolidated Revenue Account.
The development comes after the Assembly earlier removed a ₦6 billion allocation for PAMO University from the Rivers State 2026 budget of ₦1.84 trillion.
The 2026 budget was presented by Governor Siminalayi Fubara and subsequently passed by the Assembly before being forwarded to the governor for assent on September 3.
PAMO University of Medical Sciences is owned by former Rivers State Governor, Dr Peter Odili, who also serves as the institution’s Pro-Chancellor.
By staff Reporter Rukevwe Odeh
Nigeria’s petrol prices may face downward pressure following a fresh decline in international crude oil prices, amid growing optimism that diplomatic efforts to end the conflict between the United States and Iran could lead to the resumption of crude oil and petroleum product shipments through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The development could ease pressure on global oil markets, as the Strait of Hormuz remains a major international route for crude oil and petroleum product transportation.
A possible restoration of shipping activities through the waterway is expected to improve global supply and reduce concerns over disruptions that have contributed to fluctuations in oil prices.
By staff Reporter Rukevwe Odeh
The Presidency and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, have exchanged words following allegations that officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) prevented him from greeting Nigeria’s victorious Under-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
Obi alleged that NFF officials stopped him from approaching the players when he encountered the team at the airport on Monday, following their return from Morocco with the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup trophy.
In a statement issued through his media office, the former Anambra State governor said he had asked his protocol officer, Jackie Wayas, to find out whether he could welcome and congratulate the players.
By staff Reporter Rukevwe Odeh
Leader of the Warri South-West Legislative House and Chairman of the Delta State Councillors Forum, Rt. Hon. Ekpemupolo Idukedoumene Samuel, has warmly welcomed Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, alongside members of the Delta State APC Campaign Council, to Warri South-West Local Government Area.
The visit forms part of the party’s political engagements and mobilisation activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Ekpemupolo Samuel’s reception of the governor and his entourage underscores the involvement of political and legislative stakeholders in the party’s activities across the local government area.
The visit also provides an opportunity for party leaders, elected representatives and grassroots stakeholders to interact as the APC intensifies its political engagements across Delta State.
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