Wene Promise Attempts GWR Trek From Port Harcourt To Lagos
A young Port Harcourt man, Wene Promise, has begun an attempt to set a record with Guinness World Records by trekking from Port Harcourt to Lagos. The trek is expected to begin from the campus of the University of Port Harcourt. According to information shared about the attempt, the journey will cover hundreds of kilometres […]
Port Harcourt Bans Street Trading, Unauthorised Transport Operations
The Port Harcourt City Local Government Council has announced a ban on street trading and unauthorised transport operations across major roads and junctions within the city. The Mayor of Port Harcourt City, Allwell Ihunda, issued the directive while raising concerns over increasing roadside trading and illegal motor park activities that he said were obstructing traffic […]
The Foods That Put Port Harcourt on the National Map
Port Harcourt has built a reputation across Nigeria for one thing many visitors quickly notice — its food. While the city is known for oil, business, it is also becoming known for a strong food culture that reflects the rich traditions of Rivers State. For many Nigerians who visit the city for the first time, […]
How Governor Fubara Is Steering Rivers State Toward Stability
In a period marked by political turbulence and public uncertainty, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has emerged as a leader who prioritizes peace, resilience, and unity. Rather than engage in political confrontation, the governor has chosen calm dialogue and strategic restraint. He says this choice is not weakness, but a deliberate effort to ensure long-term stability and […]
Port Harcourt Ring Road Set For Completion – Fubara
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has given a firm assurance that the much-anticipated Port Harcourt Ring Road project will be completed and commissioned by October this year.The governor made the pledge following an on-site inspection of the over 50-kilometre dual carriageway, which traverses at least five local government areas in the state. The ambitious infrastructure, […]
Rivers Philanthropist Marks Birthday With Free Jamb Forms
Rivers State businessman and philanthropist Igbanam Silas Eneyo is celebrating his birthday birthday, but the real gift goes far beyond personal celebration. Known for his impactful philanthropy, Eneyo continues to make waves across communities, transforming lives and inspiring countless others with his acts of kindness. In a heartfelt message shared on his social media page, […]
NGO Targets Sickle Cell Stigma in Port Harcourt
The Sickle Cell Awareness Initiative Ireland–Nigeria (SCAIIN), which is a non-governmental organisation has launched an awareness campaign in Port Harcourt aimed at combating stigma, misinformation, and poor understanding of sickle cell disorder in Nigeria. The one-day medical outreach, held at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, focused on breaking the long-standing cycle of pain, silence, […]
Port Harcourt Trash Crisis Sparks Serious Public Health Alarms
The Rivers State capital is currently facing a severe environmental and biological threat as massive heaps of uncollected waste take over major thoroughfares and residential neighborhoods. On Thursday, February 5, 2026, health experts and residents raised an urgent alarm over the potential for an epidemic, as decomposing refuse continues to mount at key junctions, including […]
85-Year Old Woman Sues Son In Port Harcourt
An 85-year-old woman in Rivers State has dragged her son before a High Court over a dispute involving property documents, in a case that has attracted attention because of its sensitive family nature and the age of the claimant. The elderly woman approached the Rivers State High Court seeking legal protection over properties she said […]
TUC Raises Alarm Over Growing Refuse Heaps in Port Harcourt
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has raised concern over the worsening piles of refuse littering streets across Port Harcourt and its surrounding areas, blaming the situation on prolonged political tensions that have disrupted effective governance in Rivers State. Speaking during a media interaction in Port Harcourt, the state TUC Chairman, Dr Udoka Josiah, said the […]
The Ruins Called Rumudomaya Streets
Residents of Akwaka in Rumudomaya have raised serious concerns over the worsening sanitary condition of their streets, describing an environment now dominated by plastic waste, piles of gutter sand, and an unbearable stench that has made daily life difficult. According to residents, recent gutter clearing activities have left large heaps of sand and debris dumped […]
Nigeria Set to Join Urea Exporting Nations – NMDPRA
Indorama Petrochemical and Fertilizer Facility in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has been commended for its immense contributions describing it as a clear manifestation of the kind of industrial growth Nigeria needs to drive sustainable economic development. The new Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Saidu Aliyu Mohammed […]