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Holy Rosary College
Holy Rosary College (previously known as ''Holy Rosary Secondary School''), is a Roman Catholic, all-girls secondary school in Old GRA, a neighborhood of Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State, Nigeria. History It was established in 1956 and is run by the Holy Rosary Sisters. It is located in the Diocese of Port Harcourt, currently led by Camillus Archibong Etokudoh. The serving principal, as of February 2014 is Veronica Efika. Notable alumni *Ann-Kio Briggs - Environmental and human rights activist *Felicity Okpete Ovai - engineer, academic * Mary Uranta - actress See also *List of schools in Port Harcourt *Roman Catholic Diocese of Port Harcourt Roman or Romans most often refers to: *Rome, the capital city of Italy *Ancient Rome, Roman civilization from 8th century BC to 5th century AD *Roman people, the people of ancient Rome *'' Epistle to the Romans'', shortened to ''Romans'', a lette ... References External links * {{Authority control Girls' schools in R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Single-sex Education
Single-sex education, also known as single-gender education and gender-isolated education, is the practice of conducting education with male and female students attending separate classes, perhaps in separate buildings or schools. The practice of single-sex schooling was common before the 20th century, particularly in secondary education, secondary and higher education. Single-sex education is practiced in many parts of the world based on tradition and religion; recently, there has been a surge of interest and the establishment of single-sex schools due to educational research. Single-sex education is most popular in English-speaking countries (regions) such as Singapore, Malaysia, Republic of Ireland, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, South Africa and Australia; also in Chile, Israel, South Korea and in many Muslim majority countries.C. Riordan (2011). The Value of Single Sex Education: Twenty Five Years of High Quality Research, Third International Congress of the European ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Tide (Nigeria)
''The Tide'' is a Nigerian daily newspaper. It is the most widely circulated newspaper published in Port Harcourt, Rivers State and one of Nigeria's major newspapers. Owned and funded by the state, ''The Tide'' began printing operations on 1 December 1971 and has a digital version. Fire On 20 July 2012, a fire broke out in ''The Tide''s main building, damaging significant portions of the establishment, including the General Manager's office, Credit Control Unit, Administration General office and Board Room. Although no injuries or deaths were reported, much of the company's equipment and staff documents were destroyed. According to a statement from the General Manager Mr. Celestine Ogolo, the fire started at around 2.00a.m and quickly took over the highest floor of the building where his office was stationed. Temporary workspaces were later provided to staff whose offices were affected by the fire. See also *List of newspapers in Nigeria Newspapers published in Nigeria h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Secondary Schools In Rivers State
Secondary may refer to: Science and nature * Secondary emission, of particles ** Secondary electrons, electrons generated as ionization products * The secondary winding, or the electrical or electronic circuit connected to the secondary winding in a transformer * Secondary (chemistry), a term used in organic chemistry to classify various types of compounds * Secondary color, color made from mixing primary colors * Secondary mirror, second mirror element/focusing surface in a reflecting telescope * Secondary craters, often called "secondaries" * Secondary consumer, in ecology * An obsolete name for the Mesozoic in geosciences * Secondary feathers, flight feathers attached to the ulna on the wings of birds Society and culture * Secondary (football), a position in American football and Canadian football * Secondary dominant in music * Secondary education, education which typically takes place after six years of primary education ** Secondary school, the type of school at the secon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Schools In Port Harcourt
This is a list of notable schools in Nigeria. Abia State *Government College, Umuahia * Ngwa High School, Aba Akwa Ibom State * Federal Government College, Ikot Ekpene, Ikot Ekpene * Holy Family College, Abak * Lutheran High School, Obot Idim, Ibesikpo-Asutan Anambra State * Bishop Crowther Seminary, Works Road, Awka * Christ the King College, Onitsha * Grundtvig International Secondary School, Oba Delta State * Hussey College Warri Ebonyi State * Government Secondary School, Afikpo Edo State * Auntie Maria School, Benin City * Edo College, Benin City * Federal Government Girls College, Benin * Lumen Christi International High School, Uromi * Nosakhare Model Educational Centre, Benin City * Presentation National High School, Benin City * University Preparatory Secondary School, Benin City Federal Capital Territory * Bristol Academy, Abuja * Destiny Christian Academy, Airport road, Lugbe, Abuja. * Kuje Science Primary School * Ladela Secondary School, Ab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Schools In Port Harcourt
This is a list of notable schools in Port Harcourt, the capital city of Rivers State, Nigeria. It includes both public and private schools. * Archdeacon Crowther Memorial Girls' School, Elelenwo * Ash Merlyn International School, Elelenwo * Ave Maria International Academy * Baptist High School, Borokiri * Bereton Montessori Nursery and Primary School * Brookstone School Secondary * Charles Dale Memorial International School * CITA International School * De World International Secondary School * Emarid College * Emilio Piazza Memorial School * Faith Baptist College, Old GRA * Federal Government Girls' College, Abuloma * Government Comprehensive Secondary School, Borokiri * Government Secondary School, Eneka * Greenoak International School, New GRA * Hallel College * Holy Rosary College * Jephthah Comprehensive Secondary School * Jesuit Memorial College * La Pierre Angulaire High School * Loretto School of Childhood, Rumuigbo * Marygold International School, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary Uranta
Mary Data Uranta is a Nigerian film and television actress, producer, model, singer, and businesswoman. Mary Data Uranta was born and raised in Port Harcourt city, Rivers State, Nigeria. she competed in beauty pageant Miss Niger Delta, where she achieved the rank of first runner-up. The first acting role she got was in the year 2000 in the film, ''Girls Hostel''. In 2006, she received more significant attention with a leading role in the Nollywood movie, ''Secret Mission''. She also featured in other films including ''Love Doctor'', ''Critical Passion'', ''Pradah'', ''Secret Shadow'', and ''Blood Game''. Aside from being an actress, Uranta is an entrepreneur through her own movie production company. She established the Mary Uranta Foundation, a charity organisation which helps improve the lives of underprivileged children in Opobo Rivers State. Her contributions to the film industry has earned her a City People Award, Best of Nollywood Award nomination and the African Youth A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Felicity Okpete Ovai
Felicity Okpete Ovai (born 1961) is an engineer and academic from Degema, Rivers State in Nigeria. A member of the Rivers State People's Democratic Party, she was the first woman to be appointed Commissioner of Works, serving from 2003 to 2006. Education Ovai completed her secondary education at Holy Rosary Secondary School (now Holy Rosary College) in Port Harcourt. She received a B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering from the Rivers State University of Science and Technology and a Master of Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Port Harcourt. Career Ovai has held various positions of responsibility in Rivers State. She served as first woman Commissioner of Works in the Executive Council of Rivers State from 2003 to 2006. While in office, she oversaw the commencement of a number of road construction projects in the state including work on the road connecting Ogoni, Andoni, and Opobo–Nkoro generally christened Unity Road which totaled about ₦11.8 billion. O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ann-Kio Briggs
Ann-Kio Briggs, alternatively spelled Annkio Briggs, (born 29 July 1952 in England) is an English-born Nigerian environmentalist and human rights activist. She is the founder and director of the non-governmental organization Agape Birthrights. As of 2011, she was spokesperson of the Ijaw Republican Assembly (IRA) as well as the United Niger Delta Energy Development Security Strategy (UNDEDSS). Early life and education Briggs was born on 29 July 1952 in England. She was born to a British mother and an Ijaw marine engineer. During her early years, she was taken to live with her paternal grandmother who raised her alongside her father in Abonnema, Rivers State. While in Abonnema, she completed her elementary school and enrolled at Holy Rosary Girls School in Port Harcourt for her secondary education. From (1967 to 1970), her academic studies were impeded by the civil war, and after the war ended, Briggs moved with her family to England where she studied Marketing and got married. Sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Camillus Archibong Etokudoh
Camillus Archibong Etokudoh (; born 1949), is a bishop of the Roman Catholic Church. He is the third Bishop of Port Harcourt, appointed by Pope Benedict XVI on 4 May 2009, to oversee the Diocese of Port Harcourt. Biography Born in Ikot Uko Etor in Essien Udim local government area of Akwa Ibom State, Archibong was ordained a priest on 2 July 1978. He has served as Titular Bishop of Capra (1988–1989), Auxiliary Bishop of Ikot Ekpene (1988–1989) and Bishop of Ikot Ekpene (1989–2009). See also *List of Roman Catholic churches in Port Harcourt The following is a list of Roman Catholic churches in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The Diocese of Port Harcourt covers the city of Port Harcourt. Diocese of Port Harcourt See also *Bishop of Port Harcourt * List of Roman Catholic cathedrals in ... References External links Diocese of Port HarcourtDiocese of Ikot Ekpene 1949 births Living people Roman Catholic bishops of Port Harcourt People from Akwa Ibom State 21st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Old GRA, Port Harcourt
The Old Government Reserved Area (Old GRA) is a neighborhood of the city of Port Harcourt, Rivers State in Nigeria. It was primarily inhabited by European settlers during colonial times and was then referred to as the ''European quarters''. Old GRA is the location of the Rivers State House of Assembly, the People's Democratic Party Secretariat and the NEPAD Rivers State Secretariat. The neighborhood is also notable as the Port Harcourt home of Nigeria's previous first lady, Patience Jonathan. Geography As a mixed-use area, Old GRA combines residential, recreational and business uses. The neighborhood is bordered to the east by Abuloma, to the north by the D-line neighborhood, to the west by Diobu and Kidney Island and to the south by Borokiri. It comprises the land covered by the Zip code 500241. Education Schools Elementary and secondary schools or other educational establishments operating within Old GRA's boundaries include: * Bereton Montessori Nursery and Primary Sch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Diocese
As of October 5, 2021, the Catholic Church in its entirety comprises 3,171 ecclesiastical jurisdictions, including over 652 archdioceses and 2,248 dioceses, as well as apostolic vicariates, apostolic exarchates, apostolic administrations, apostolic prefectures, military ordinariates, personal ordinariates, personal prelatures, territorial prelatures, territorial abbacies and missions ''sui juris'' around the world. In addition to these jurisdictions, there are 2,100 titular sees (bishoprics, archbishoprics and metropolitanates). This is a structural list to show the relationships of each diocese to one another, grouped by ecclesiastical province, within each episcopal conference, within each continent or other geographical area. The list needs regular updating and is incomplete, but as articles are written, more will be added, and various aspects need to be regularly updated. Map Types of Catholic dioceses This refers to Catholic dioceses in the world, of all ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
