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List Of University Of Port Harcourt People
This is a list of notable alumni and faculty from the University of Port Harcourt. Alumni Arts and entertainment * Andre Blaze - rapper, reality talent show host *Monalisa Chinda – actress *Diminas Dagogo – film director *Agbani Darego – model *Rita Dominic – actress *Linda Ejiofor – actress, model *Tamara Eteimo - actress, singer *Muma Gee – singer, actress *Bimbo Manuel – actor *Miraboi - businessman, singer *Clem Ohameze - actor * M Trill – rapper Authors and journalists * Uchechukwu Peter Umezurike – author Business and industry * Emmanuel Agwoje – banker, Chief Executive Officer of Equator Capital Ltd. *Alex Otti – former Group Managing Director of Diamond Bank *Tonye Princewill – Chairman of Riverdrill Group of Companies (Nigeria) Management and marketing * Miraboi — businessman and singer Diplomacy, government, law and politics *Rotimi Amaechi – Governor of Rivers State * Innocent Barikor – Member of the Rivers State House of Assembl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goodluck Jonathan World Economic Forum 2013
Good luck may refer to: * Beneficial or desirable luck or fortune * "Good luck", a parting phrase People *Goodluck Jonathan, (born 1957), President of Nigeria *Goodluck Nanah Opiah, (born 1964), Nigerian, a politician and Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly Film and theatre * ''Good Luck'' (1923 film) original title, (''Ost und West''), an Austrian film directed by Ivan Abramson and Sidney M. Goldin * ''Good Luck'' (1935 film) (''Bonne chance!''), a French film directed by Sacha Guitry * ''Good Luck'' (1996 film), a film starring Gregory Hines * ''Good Luck'' (2000 film), an Indian Tamil film starring Prashanth * ''Good Luck'' (2006 film), an Indian Kannada film * '' Good Luck!'', a 2008 Bollywood film * ''Good Luck'' (play), a play by Ian Hay, basis for the 1926 film ''The Sporting Lover'' Music * GoodLuck (band), an electro-swing and dance group from Cape Town, South Africa * Good Luck (band), a pop-punk band from Bloomington, Indiana, US * ''Good Luck'' (alb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
M Trill
Teria Yarhere is a Nigerian rapper from Delta State who performs under the name M Trill (stylised as M-Trill or M.Trill). He released his debut studio album ''Number One'' in 2008 along with a follow-up mixtape entitled ''Ladies and Gentlemen'' (2010). That same year, he won the "Best West African Act" at the Channel O Music Video Awards for his single "Bounce". M Trill has been featured on songs with Timaya, Cyrus da Virus, Ruggedman, Slim Burna, 2shots, A-Q, Kraftmatiks, Modenine, Godwon, Evaezi, and Pyrelli among others. He was ranked by ''BellaNaija'' magazine as one of the illest rappers in the game. Biography In 2012, Trill linked up with fellow Nigerian artist Slim Burna and the pair recorded a song called "Oya Na" which was later released in May that same year.M-Trill was also honoured alongside Timaya, Duncan Mighty, Timi Dakolo, Sodi Cookey and Becky Enyioma at the 4th annual Odudu Music Awards in Nigeria, also tagged "Niger Delta's Biggest Awards Ceremony". In 2013, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigeria
Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea to the south in the Atlantic Ocean. It covers an area of , and with a population of over 225 million, it is the most populous country in Africa, and the world's sixth-most populous country. Nigeria borders Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west. Nigeria is a federal republic comprising of 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, where the capital, Abuja, is located. The largest city in Nigeria is Lagos, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world and the second-largest in Africa. Nigeria has been home to several indigenous pre-colonial states and kingdoms since the second millennium BC, with the Nok civilization in the 15th century BC, marking the first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patience Jonathan
Dame Patience Faka Jonathan (''née'' iwari)(born 25 October 1957) is a Nigerian civil servant who served as the First Lady of Nigeria from 2010 to 2015 and second lady of Nigeria from 2007 to 2010. She is the wife of former president and Vice president of Nigeria Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. She served as a Permanent Secretary in Bayelsa State. Education Patience Faka Iwari was born in Port Harcourt, where she earned her school certificate in 1976, and passed the West African School Certificate Examination (WASCE) in 1980. In 1989, she obtained the National Certificate of Education (NCE) in Mathematics and Biology from the Rivers State College of Arts and Science, Port Harcourt. She then proceeded to the University of Port Harcourt and studied for a BEd in Biology and Psychology. She was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Port Harcourt. Career Jonathan started her career as a teacher at the Stella Maris College, Port Harcourt and at the Sports Institute, Isaka. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goodluck Jonathan
Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan (born 20 November 1957)Lawson Heyford, ''The Source'' (Lagos), 11 December 2006. is a Nigerian politician who served as the President of Nigeria from 2010 to 2015. He lost the 2015 presidential election to former military head of state General Muhammadu Buhari, and was the first incumbent president in Nigerian history to concede defeat in an election. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Nigeria from 2007 to 2010 under the administration of Umaru Musa Yar'Adua; and in oil-rich Bayelsa State as Governor of Bayelsa State from 2005 to 2007. Early life Goodluck Jonathan was born on 20 November 1957 in Ogbia to a Christian family of canoe makers,Lawson Heyford"Jonathan: A Colossus at 49", ''The Source'' (Lagos), 11 December 2006. . Al Jazeera.net. from the |
Godknows Igali
Godknows Boladei Igali is a Nigerian public servant, diplomat, author and scholar. He was appointed by President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua in September 2007 as an ambassador to the Scandinavian countries - Sweden, Denmark and Norway, a position he occupied until he was appointed a Federal Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Water Resources on 4 May 2010. Biography Igali was born in Oporoma town, headquarters of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, Nigeria on 4 April 1960. He hails from Eniwari town, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Bayelsa State. He holds a Ph.D in political and international studies from University of Venezuela, masters in international law and diplomacy (MILD) from University of Lagos and B.A. (Hons) history from University of Port Harcourt. He also has a postgraduate diploma in international relations and undertook professional studies at the Nigerian Foreign Service Academy and the Foreign Service Academy, Islamabad, Pakistan. He is an author ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osinakachukwu Ideozu
Osinakachukwu Ideozu (born July 1965) is a Nigerian entrepreneur, businessman and politician. He was a member of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria were he represented the Rivers West Senatorial District. Ideozu had served as member and Minority Whip of the Rivers State House of Assembly from 1999 to 2003 where he represented Ahoada East Constituency 1 and also as a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives (2003 to 2007) where he represented Abua-Odual/Ahoada East Federal Constituency. Ideozu was the Rivers State Honourable Commissioner for Finance from 2007 to 2009. Education Senator Ideozu attended the then Rivers State University of Science and Technology (renamed Rivers State University) where he studied Estate Management at the Bachelors level (B.Tech) and graduated with a First Class. Ideozu holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree in Finance and Banking from the University of Port Harcourt. He also holds a masters degree (MSc) in Environment ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rivers State House Of Assembly
Rivers State House of Assembly is the legislative branch of the Government of Rivers State inaugurated in 1979. It is a unicameral body with 32 members elected into 32 state constituencies. The current Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Speaker of the State Assembly is Rt. Hon. Ikuinyi O. Ibani. History Powers Qualifications Composition Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly The 8th Rivers State House of Assembly consists of 32 elected representatives from each constituency Committees *Public Accounts *House Services *Training & Information *Finance *Judiciary *Local Government *Works *Women Affairs *Commerce & Industry *Agriculture *Water resources *Education *Youth Employment & Empowerment *Social Welfare & Rehabilitation/ Pilgrims Board SIEC Budget *Commissions & Agencies *Rules & Business Committee *Public petitions *Ethics & Privileges *UBE *Sustainable Development / Emergency Relief *Transport *Health *Power *Energy & Natural Resources *Chieftaincy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Innocent Barikor
Innocent Bariate Barikor is a Nigerian academic and politician of the All Progressives Congress. He represented the constituency of Gokana as a Member of the Rivers State House of Assembly from 2011 to 2015. Education Barikor received his doctoral degree in Political Science with emphasis on development studies from the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Career Barikor lectured at the Rivers State College of Education and served as a supervisor at the Gokana local government council from 1992 to 1995. He moved to the University of Port Harcourt continuing his academic career until 2010 and achieved the rank of Senior Lecturer in Political Science. He has researched and published extensively on the Nigerian State and Minority Agitations, Poverty and Democratization, Debt and Debt Management, Human Rights, and Sustainable Development. He was chairman of the Ogoni academics. In 2004, he was appointed Rivers State Coordinator of the National Poverty Eradication Programme (NA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Governor Of Rivers State
The Governor of Rivers State is the chief executive of the Rivers State government and is one of the governors of the thirty-six states of Nigeria. The governor is supported by the Deputy Governor, both popularly elected for a term of four years (maximum of two terms). The governor, as head of the executive branch, has the power to appoint commissioners responsible for each of the state's ministries, the heads of parastatals, judicial officers and the state-owned bodies with specific regulatory or administrative duties. They cannot be a member of the state House of Assembly. History Since achieving statehood in 1967, fifteen individuals have held the power to govern Rivers State, a majority of whom were military officers. Alfred Diete-Spiff, a navy commander and member of the Supreme Military Council, served as the first military governor of the state, after it was created from part of the old Eastern Region, Nigeria. He held office from May 1967 until July 1975 during the ad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rotimi Amaechi
Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi (born 27 May 1965) is a Nigerian politician, he served as the Federal Minister of Transportation of Nigeria from 2015 to 2022 under the cabinet of President Muhammadu Buhari. He resigned to contest for Nigeria's presidency under the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). He previously served in oil-rich Rivers State as Governor of Rivers State from 2007 to 2015 and Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly from 1999 to 2007. On 9 April 2022, Amaechi declared his interest to contest in the Presidential election in 2023, he came second in the APC presidential primaries held in June 2022 behind Bola Tinubu with 316 votes from the delegates. Background Amaechi was born in Ubima, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State to the family of the late Elder Fidelis Amaechi and Mary Amaechi. His first and last names are Ikwerre meaning “God is strength or power” and “who knows tomorrow” respectively. He was raised in Diobu, a densely populated neig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tonye Princewill
Prince Tonye Princewill (Tonye Princewill) (born 4 January 1969) is a Nigerian investor, politician, film producer and philanthropist who was the 2015 Labour Party and 2007 Action Congress nominee for Governor of Rivers State. He is currently a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the son of King T.J.T. Princewill of the Kalabari Kingdom of Rivers State, Nigeria. Early life and education Prince Tonye Princewill was born in the UK to the family of the present King (Prof) T.J.T. Princewill, the Amanyanabo of Kalabari Kingdom of the Amachree Dynasty of Rivers State. His father was a Professor of Medical Microbiology before he became a monarch. His mother, Ibiere Princewill, an entrepreneur and notably successful in Distribution and Farming, passed away in 2000. Tonye Princewill started his early education in the United Kingdom, before returning with his parents to Nigeria, where he enrolled at Hillcrest High School in Jos from 1976–1980. He then attended Federal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
