Food Vendor Escapes Lynching Over Alleged Blasphemy in Port Harcourt
Tension flared at the Eze Gbakagba Market in the Trans-Amadi area of Port Harcourt on Friday, 4 April 2025, as a female food vendor narrowly escaped being lynched by irate youths over an allegation of blasphemy. An eyewitness, who spoke to our correspondent on the condition of anonymity, said the incident began after a disagreement […]
Senator Oluremi Tinubu Launches 2025 Free Medical Outreach in Niger Delta
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has launched the 2025 Free Medical Outreach of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, in partnership with the Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI, for the Niger Delta region. The wife of the President and the founder of RHI also inaugurated the renovated and upgraded Cottage Hospital and Community Secondary School, […]
Rivers Diaspora Students Seek Tinubu’s Intervention Over Oando’s Alleged Neglect of Omoku Community
A group of Rivers State students studying abroad has raised alarm over what they described as Oando Plc’s continued neglect of the oil-rich Omoku community in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area.Operating under the umbrella of Omoku Students in Diaspora (OSID), the scholars called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene and ensure that Oando fulfills its […]
Police Arrest Suspect For Abduction, Defilement Of Minor, Goes After Other Accomplices
A 23-year-old Emmanuel Godwin resident in Rivers State has been arrested by the security operatives of C4I Strike Force for the abduction and defiling of a minor, age 14. Iringe-Koko revealed that at approximately 3:20 am, on 2 April, during the C4I Strike Force routine patrol along the Casablanca Axis, GRA Phase-2, state capital, the […]
Rema Leads as the Most-Streamed Nigerian Artist in Q1 2025
Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema has been recognized as the most-streamed artist on YouTube for the first quarter of 2025. This milestone was revealed in a recent data report by The Debut Hub, a Nigerian music chart platform. As per the report, Rema accumulated an outstanding 223 million streams, with 14 million streams attributed to his […]
Comedy Meets Dance Set To Happen in Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt is set to come alive once again as the highly anticipated Comedy Meets Dance 2025 returns with an exciting lineup of entertainment. Scheduled for Sunday, May 4, 2025, the event will take place at the Suntaal Event Center, Sars Road, promising a night of laughter, electrifying dance performances, and thrilling music. Announced by […]
Local Security Receive N214b
Thirty-five states in Nigeria have taken a significant step toward enhancing security by allocating a total of N214 billion for local security outfits, defense initiatives, and the purchase of arms and equipment in their 2025 budget. Rivers State stands out, making the largest allocation for security in 2025 with an impressive N39.82 billion set aside […]
How New Movie ‘Slave Warriors’ Will End Killings In Africa, Lead Actors Reveal In Rivers Press Conference
Veteran Nollywood actors have revealed that the new movie, Slave Warriors, would bring an end to communal clashes, killings, and conflicts in countries in Africa while promoting the deep cultural heritage of Africa before the colonial era. They stated this in a press conference held on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the Presidential Hotel in […]
Latest FIFA Rankings Drop; See Super Eagles’ Position
The Super Eagles have made a slight improvement in the latest FIFA Rankings, moving up one spot to 43rd globally. However, they’ve dropped to sixth position in Africa, a significant change from their fifth-place ranking in December. This upward movement in the global rankings comes after a challenging 2024, where the team ended the year […]
MURDER IN MARINE BASE: PORT HARCOURT FASHION DESIGNER FALLS VICTIM TO GIRLFRIEND’S DEADLY JEALOUSY
A 25-year-old fashion designer, Ubong from Akwaibom, based in Marine Base, Port Harcourt, was allegedly murdered by his girlfriend, aged 21, on Sunday evening, the 30th of March 2025. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with friends and family of the deceased expressing their outrage and grief. According to sources, Ubong’s girlfriend killed […]
Fubara’s Kinsmen Condemn Nwaeke’s Terrorism Allegations Against The Governor
Following the recent allegations of masterminding the burning of the State House of Assembly Complex in October 2023, as leveled against Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, and his Chief of Staff, Rt. Hon. Edison Ehie, among others by the immediate past Head of Service in the state, Dr George Nwaeke as well as the […]
Wike: Health Rumors Dismissed, Focus on FCT Projects
Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, has publicly addressed and refuted widespread rumors circulating on social media regarding his health. The minister categorically denied claims that he had collapsed at a recent event, asserting that such reports were politically motivated. The controversy stemmed from social media posts, particularly on X, alleging that Wike […]