Rumuosi Land Grabbing Crisis: Tension Increases in Port Harcourt
Tensions are escalating in Rumuosi, a previously tranquil suburb along Airport Road in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as violent land encroachments jeopardize the homes and aspirations of numerous residents. What started as a land conflict has now transformed into what many characterize as a systematic criminal enterprise, allegedly spearheaded by an individual known only as […]
IFAD-NDDC Expands Agric business Training in Rivers
The Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) project has expanded its agricultural sensitization campaign to 46 new communities in Rivers State. This marks a major step in the rollout of the second batch of beneficiaries under the $90 million programme jointly funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the […]
Kobaba Brings the Heat to Port Harcourt with Mayor of Pitakwa
Port Harcourt is about to be lit up with laughter and unforgettable entertainment as renowned comedian and speaker, Kobaba Jornsen—popularly known by his stage name, Kobaba—prepares to host his highly anticipated annual comedy show, “Mayor of Pitakwa”, on April 21st, 2025. Known for turning every edition into a spectacle, Kobaba is promising yet another electrifying […]
Fubara Will Soon Return to Office, Tompolo Assures
Niger Delta figure and leader of the Federal Government’s contracted private pipeline security firm, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, known as Tompolo, has finally spoken out about the political unrest in Rivers State. He assured the public that the suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, “will regain his position.” Tompolo shared these thoughts during […]
Rivers Crisis: Lawyers Urged to Shut Down Courts
Port Harcourt, Nigeria – The Centre for Constitutional Watch (CCW) has strongly criticized the Nigerian Bar Association’s (NBA)’s decision to relocate its upcoming conference from Rivers State amidst the ongoing political turmoil. The group is now calling on the NBA to take a much stronger stance by declaring a one-month boycott of all courts nationwide. […]
Rivers Crisis: Farah Dagogo Drags Tinubu, Akpabio, Abass, Ibas to Court
A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has fixed May 12, 2025, for the substantive hearing of a suit filed by former federal lawmaker and governorship aspirant Dr. Farah Dagogo, challenging the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The suit, marked FHC/PH/CS/50/2025 and presided […]
Rivers Hoopers Beat Stade Malien For The Second Time
The Basketball African League season 5 opener saw Nigeria’s ranked basketball team, Rivers Hoopers, breeze past the Malian side, whom they recently beat. The team based in Rivers State, Nigeria, gave their Malian counterparts a run for their money as they won three quarters of the stipulated four, 27-21, 17-10, 20-7 and 15-21. It was […]
Paramount Ruler of Woji Community, Eze Ihunwo, Resolves Woji Market Crisis
In a remarkable demonstration of leadership and diplomacy, the Paramount Ruler of the Woji Community, His Royal Highness Eze Ihunwo, has successfully intervened to resolve the recent crisis that rocked the Woji Market. The traditional ruler’s timely intervention has restored peace and stability, bringing relief to traders and residents of the area. Eze Ihunwo, who […]
Troops Thwart Attempts At Re-Establishing New Illegal Bunkering Sites, Arrests 28 Suspected Oil Thieves
In an effort aimed at sustaining the crackdown against economic sabotage and associated crimes in the Niger Delta Region (NDR), troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army have thwarted several attempts at re-establishing new illegal bunkering camps in the NDR. In a statement by Acting Deputy Director 6 Division Nigerian Army Public Relations, Lt. Col JONAH […]
Federal Government Urged to Implement Reforms to Stem Brain Drain Devastating The Health Sector
By Emmanuel Egbujuo Medical experts have urged the Federal Government to implement reforms in the health Sector without delay to stem the tide of brain drain ravaging the medical profession. The professionals who made this known in an interview with journalists underscored the importance of tackling the issue of a mass exodus of medical personnel […]
Gov Diri’s Supporters and Those Of Gov Sim’s Opposition Set Rally For 26th
The pro-Wike rally in the Bayelsa State capital, Yenagoa, initially planned to honor President Bola Tinubu and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has been postponed to Saturday, April 26, 2025. The rally’s convener, George Turnah, announced the new date during a press conference in Yenagoa, citing two main reasons for the postponement. […]
Clerics Call on Christians to Stand Firm in Truth, Reflect on Jesus’ Sacrifice this Palm Sunday
Christians have been called upon to always stand firm in truth as the body of Christ, even in the face of prosecution. This is a message from some clerics in Port Harcourt on the commemoration of palm Sunday. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of the Holy week in Christiandom. On this day, churches distribute palm […]