Uniport Reacts To Illegal Dump Site In The University
The attention of the Management of the University of Port Harcourt Rivers State has been drawn to a trending video circulating online showing a dumpsite within the University premises. The University management wished to state categorically that the said dumpsite is illegal and has been in existence for over a decade. The Management has promptly […]
Ibas Disregards Court Order, Approves Appointment Of Administrators For 23 LGAs In Rivers
The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has gone ahead to approve the appointment of administrators for the 23 Local Government Areas of the state. The announcement of this approval came less than 24 hours after a restraining order was issued by a Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt. The court had […]
Police Condemn Attack on Journalists During Rivers Protest, Commence Investigation
The Rivers State Police Command has condemned the alleged assault on journalists by some of its officers during a recent protest in Port Harcourt, describing the incident as unfortunate and unprofessional. In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the Command expressed deep concern over the complaints raised by the […]
Court Blocks Rivers’ Sole Administrator From Naming Local Government Heads
A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt barred Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, Rivers State’s Sole Administrator, from appointing administrators to oversee the state’s 23 local government areas, delivering a jolt to efforts to reshape local governance amid a political crisis. The ruling came after the PILEX Centre for Civic Education Initiative, led by Courage Msirimovu, […]
HELDi Launches Grassroots War Against Gender-Based Violence in Omoku
In a bold step to tackle the growing scourge of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in rural communities, the Healthy Life Development Initiative (HELDi), led by Mfon Utin, has taken its campaign to the Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA) of Rivers State. The campaign kicked off on April 1, 2025, at the Nde–Oma Obakata Cooperative […]
Political Crisis Threatens Investment Confidence in Rivers State
Rivers State, long regarded as an economic powerhouse in Nigeria’s Niger Delta, now faces growing investment uncertainty due to political instability. Known for its oil wealth and strategic location, the state once attracted major players in oil, real estate, construction, and banking. However, the ongoing feud between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, […]
Rivers Hoopers Aim to Rebound After First Defeat Against Al Ittihad in BAL Kalahari Conference
Sale, Morocco – Following a commendable start to their Basketball Africa League (BAL) Kalahari Conference campaign, Nigeria’s Rivers Hoopers are gearing up to bounce back after experiencing their first setback, a 20-point loss against a formidable Al Ittihad side. The defeat came after two consecutive victories against Stade Malien (81-60) and hosts FUS De Rabat […]
Davido Announces White Wedding, Chivido Part 2
Famous Afrobeats star Davido has officially announced the date for his white wedding with wife Chioma, nearly a year after their traditional marriage. Read Also: Rema Leads as the Most-Streamed Nigerian Artist in Q1 2025 The couple, who had a star-studded traditional ceremony at Eko Hotels in Lagos in June 2024, will hold their white […]
Rivers Government Urged to Explore Blue Economy for Economic Diversification
As part of efforts to diversify Rivers State’s economy beyond oil and gas, stakeholders have called on the state government to fully harness opportunities within the blue economy sector. Delivering the keynote address at the 2025 Correspondents Week in Port Harcourt, Dean of the School of Eloquence and Founder of the Blue Economy Academy Ubong […]
Alleged Plans To Extend Emergency Rule In Rivers Exposed By Fubara’s Commissioner
Mr Chisom Gbali, the Rivers State Commissioner for Youth under the suspended governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has raised the alarm over alleged plans to extend the emergency rule declared in the state. Gbali stated this during an interview on AriseTV on Monday, April 7, 2025, where he alleged that the move was aimed at destabilising the […]
It’s Fake News, Fubara’s CoS Denies Rumours Of Planning To Run For Governorship In Rivers
The Chief of Staff of the suspended Rivers State governor, Ehie Edison, has reportedly debunked claims that he was planning to run for governorship position in the state, with Dr. Adaeze Odili as the deputy. His disclaimer was contained in a statement released on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, by his media office. They described the […]
Rivers Government Rallies Youths to Join Nigerian Army, Vows to Bridge Enlistment Gaps
In a renewed push to boost military enlistment, the Rivers State Government has urged youths across the state to take advantage of the ongoing Nigerian Army recruitment exercise. The state government assured full support to the visiting recruitment team from Army Headquarters and pledging to address the state’s historically low participation rate. The call was […]