Clinton Ezekiel Begins Rivers United Career With Clean-Sheet Debut
Young Nigerian goalkeeper Clinton Ezekiel has made an impressive start to life at Rivers United, marking his competitive debut with a clean sheet as the Port Harcourt club defeated Plateau United 2–0 on Matchday One of the EuroMatch NPFL season.Ezekiel, who has progressed from Nigeria’s U20 setup to senior domestic football, was handed the responsibility […]
Egbunefu Inducted As Boys’ Brigade Patron, Hailed For Integrity And Leadership
The Executive Chairman of the Rivers State Internal Revenue Service (RIRS), Sir Israel O. Egbunefu, FCTI, has been inducted as a Patron of the Boys’ Brigade Nigeria, Rivers State Council, in recognition of his integrity, discipline, leadership and commitment to service. The induction took place on Sunday, August 30, 2026, during the 2026 Enrollment Service […]
‘A Tyrant With a Certificate of Return Is Still a Tyrant’ – Weah Warns African Leaders
Former Liberian President George Weah has warned African leaders against treating electoral victories as a licence to weaken democratic institutions, stressing that an elected leader who governs like a dictator remains a tyrant. Weah made the remarks while delivering the keynote address at the 66th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in […]
Police Investigate Death of 51-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Port Harcourt Residence
The Rivers State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the death of a 51-year-old man, identified as Brutus Egagha, whose decomposing body was discovered inside his duplex in the Woji area of Port Harcourt. Egagha’s body was reportedly found at his residence on Unity Close, near the Federal Housing Estate, after neighbours and his […]
INEC List Sparks Controversy as NDC Deputy Governorship Candidate’s Details Go Missing
The particulars of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) deputy governorship candidate, Dr. Mike Barieenee Nwielaghi, were missing from the Form EC-9 displayed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the 2027 governorship election in Rivers State. The list, displayed at the INEC headquarters in Port Harcourt, contains the names, educational qualifications and other particulars […]
PHCCIMA Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Business Growth, Strategic Partnerships
The President of the Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (PHCCIMA), Dr. Chinyere Nwoga, has reaffirmed the Chamber’s commitment to promoting sustainable business growth, ethical leadership and strategic partnerships. Nwoga stated this in her goodwill message at the Annual Business Fair and Symposium of the Full Business Men’s Fellowship International (FBMFI), Nigeria […]
Preterm Births: Experts Urge Pregnant Women to Prioritise Maternal Care
Pregnant women have been advised to prioritise proper maternal care, including regular antenatal services, adequate nutrition and timely treatment of infections and pregnancy-related complications, to reduce the risk of preterm births. Professor of Paediatrics and Neurology and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research and Development, University of Port Harcourt, Prof. Angela Frank-Briggs, advised at the 2026 Preterm Summit […]
EJA Demands Prosecution of Police Officer Over Killing of 22-Year-Old Graduate
The Emohua Local Government Area Journalists Association Worldwide (EJA) has condemned the killing of 22-year-old Anthony Eruchi Obodo, a fresh graduate of the University of Port Harcourt, and called for the prosecution of the police officers allegedly involved in the incident. In a statement issued on Saturday and signed by its Chairman, Comrade Kennedy Wedeh, […]
Police Arrest Hotel Staff Over Man’s Death in PortHarcourt
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested some staff of a hotel in Eagle Island, Port Harcourt, and other persons in connection with the death of a young man identified as Okorite Charles. Charles, said to be in his mid-20s, reportedly died under unclear circumstances after lodging at the hotel with some friends. The command’s […]
RINNGOS Condemns Police Killing, Demands Justice for 22-Year-Old
The Rivers State NGOs Network (RINNGOS) has condemned the alleged killing of 22-year-old Anthony Obodo by police personnel at Agip Junction, Port Harcourt, calling for swift and transparent prosecution of those responsible. The umbrella body of civil society organisations, non-governmental organisations and human rights advocates in Rivers made the demand in a statement issued on […]
Fabeke Empowers 65 Rivers Youths with Human Rights, Leadership Skills
Sixty-five Rivers youths sponsored by the Action Alliance candidate in the June 20 Rivers South-East Senatorial bye-election, Dr Fabeke Douglas, have graduated from the Global School of Leadership, Management and Governance after undergoing two months of intensive training in human rights, management and leadership. Speaking at the graduation ceremony in Port Harcourt on Thursday, Fabeke […]
One Dead, Three Injured as Police Officer Allegedly Opens Fire in Port Harcourt
Pandemonium broke out around the Agip Junction/Ada George area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Thursday evening after a yet-to-be-identified police officer allegedly shot a man dead and injured three others. The incident reportedly occurred at about 5 pm after the deceased, who was driving a vehicle, allegedly failed to stop when he was flagged […]