Port Harcourt Buzzes as SSME Awards Nominee List Drops
The maiden edition of the South South Media and Entertainment Awards (SSMEAwards) is set to hold on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. At the event, Rivers State Governor, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, will be among the distinguished honourees, alongside top professionals, bankers, industry leaders, academics, institutions, and organizations recognized […]
Sylvanus: Foreign Standards Hindering Nigeria’s N1tn Maritime Potential
The National Chairman of the Nigeria Institution of Maritime Engineers and Naval Architects (NIMENA), Dr. Eferebo Sylvanus, says Nigeria is losing the chance to unlock over N1 trillion annually from its maritime sector due to heavy reliance on foreign certification and standardisation. Speaking at the 14th Annual Conference of the Institution in Port Harcourt, themed […]
Ogbodo Set For Christmas Homecoming with Unity Carnival 2025
The festive season in Rivers State is set to receive a major boost with the announcement of the highly anticipated Ogbodo Unity Carnival 2025. As revealed by a prominent Port Harcourt entertainment lawyer, the peaceful community of Ogbodo in Isiokpo kingdom is rolling out the red carpet for a monumental ten-day celebration this December. Billed […]
Celebrities Storm Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt was transformed into a spectrum of Nigerian glamour and cultural celebration this past Saturday, 29th of November as an array of the country’s biggest stars descended upon the city for the exclusive, invite-only screening of the highly anticipated film, “Amayanabo: The Eagle King.” The event, held at the prestigious Port Harcourt Polo Club, […]
Armed Robbers Attack Rivers State University
Rivers State University (RSU) was thrown into chaos in the early hours of this morning after a shocking armed attack on students reading overnight in one of the faculty’s classrooms. What should have been a quiet night of academic preparation turned into a scene of terror when three armed men stormed the building through a […]
Port Harcourt Bounce-Back Should Be Studied- Dave
Media personality Dave of Africa has issued a strong statement praising the extraordinary resilience of Port Harcourt, describing the city’s rapid cultural and economic recovery following the six-month State of Emergency as “a phenomenon that needs to be studied.” Dave of Africa made the commendation in a video released yesterday, Friday, November 21, 2025, highlighting […]
Tombo Festival Set To Shake Port Harcourt With Heritage Entertainment
Port Harcourt is gearing up once again for one of its most beloved cultural gatherings—the Tombo Festival 2025, a vibrant celebration rooted in unity, heritage, and the unbreakable bond of community. Each year, the festival pulls people from every corner of Rivers State and beyond, transforming the city into a lively hub of colour, laughter, […]
One Million Man Worship Set To Shake Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt is preparing once again for one of its most spiritually charged gatherings as One Million Man Worship (1MMW) sets its sights on the 2025 edition. Scheduled to hold from December 19th to 21st, 2025, at the iconic Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Elekahia, the event promises three evenings of intense worship, revival, and unity, with […]
Ashimolowo Free Medical Outreach to Port Harcourt
The Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC), through its humanitarian arm, Christ Compassion to the Rural World (CCRW), is set to deliver a major free medical outreach to residents of Port Harcourt. Founder and Senior Pastor, Matthew Ashimolowo, announced the initiative during a media briefing in Lagos, themed “Port Harcourt, This is Selfless.” The outreach is […]
I Don’t Want Broke Fans- Burna Boy
Nigerian music star and Grammy award recipient, Damini Ogulu, who is globally recognized by his stage name Burna Boy, has issued a response to the wave of negative feedback he received for a recent occurrence at his Denver performance. The artist made the decision to eject two attendees from the show after he observed them […]
Onunu Festival 2025: Where Food, Culture, And Entertainment Meet
The Onunu Festival in Port Harcourt has quickly grown into one of the city’s most beloved cultural gatherings, a celebration that brings together food, music, dance, and the vibrant spirit of the Rivers people. What began as a dedicated effort to spotlight the iconic Onunu delicacy—made from yam, ripe plantain, and palm oil—has blossomed into […]
Two Children Feared Dead as Fire Guts Settlement in Port Harcourt
Two children were feared dead on Sunday night after a fire razed makeshift structures housing more than 27 families behind the Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic in Port Harcourt. Contrary to reports circulating on social media, the polytechnic itself was not affected. The inferno occurred in a cluster of temporary wooden structures situated behind the institution. […]