RIVCHPP Partners ALGON to Expand Healthcare Coverage in Rural Communities
The Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP) has partnered with the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Rivers State Council, to expand healthcare coverage and ensure residents, particularly those in rural communities, have access to quality and affordable healthcare services. The Executive Secretary of RIVCHPP, Dr. Vetty Agala, disclosed this during a two-day […]
Doctor Warns Against Cannabis-Laced Snacks
A public health physician, Dr. Kanu Chukwuneye, has called on food regulatory agencies to thoroughly screen cookies, gummies and other snacks before they are allowed into the Nigerian market. Chukwuneye, a Consultant Public Health Physician at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, UPTH, made the call while reacting to concerns raised by the National […]
Four Rivers Girls Make Global Finals With AI Solution for Elderly
Four young girls from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, have put Nigeria on the global technology map after emerging as finalists in the 2026 Technovation Girls Global Challenge. The girls, who make up Team Appsolute, will represent Nigeria and Africa at the 2026 Technovation Girls World Summit in Bengaluru, India, in October, where they will battle […]
Communities Must Protect Their Environment, Not Commercialise It – Nnimmo Bassey
Environmental rights activist and Executive Director of the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Dr. Nnimmo Bassey, has urged communities in Rivers State and across the Niger Delta to resist the commercialisation of their environment, insisting that local communities remain the strongest defenders of their natural resources. Bassey made the call while delivering a presentation […]
Coalition Urge FG to Suspend Yorla South Oil Project Pending Ogoni Restoration
A coalition of more than 50 national and international civil society and environmental organisations has called on the Federal Government to halt any plan to resume oil production at the Yorla South oil field in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, insisting that Ogoniland should be cleaned up before any new petroleum activities are […]
Gov Fubara’s Operationalisation of RIVCHPP Gives Hope to Rivers Residents – Dr. Agala
The Executive Secretary of the Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP), Dr. Vetty Agala, has described Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s directive for the operationalisation of the state’s health insurance scheme as a major step that offers renewed hope to Rivers residents through improved access to quality healthcare. Dr. Agala made the remark while receiving the […]
New Agriculture Perm Sec Sets Agenda for Food Security, Job Creation
The Permanent Secretary of the Rivers State Ministry of Agriculture, Mercy Dagogo Iboroma, has called on directors, heads of departments and staff to adopt a results-driven approach to strengthen food security, create jobs and drive economic growth in the state. Speaking during her inaugural meeting with staff at the Rivers State Veterinary Hospital and Diagnostic […]
Rivers United Confirm Participation in ValueJet26 Cup
Rivers United Football Club have confirmed their participation in the 2026 edition of the ValueJet Cup, a prestigious pre-season football tournament scheduled to take place from August 9 to 16 at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State.The Port Harcourt-based side will use the competition as part of their preparations for the 2026/27 Nigeria […]
Rivers United Complete Signing of Midfielder Salman Abubakar from Enyimba
Rivers United have strengthened their squad ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season with the signing of defensive midfielder Salman Abubakar from Enyimba FC.The Port Harcourt-based club secured the services of the combative midfielder as head coach Finidi George continues to reshape his team for the upcoming domestic campaign and the CAF […]
Rivers United Ranked amongst top 10 Nigeria’s Most Valuable NPFL Club
Rivers United have emerged as the most valuable club in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), according to the latest squad valuation released by Transfermarkt and highlighted by Soccernet. The Port Harcourt-based side tops the rankings with an estimated squad value of €2.18 million, reflecting the club’s consistent investment in quality players and its growing […]
Rivers United Complete Signing of Emmanuel Utake from Nasarawa United
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Rivers United have completed the signing of versatile midfielder Emmanuel Utake from Nasarawa United ahead of the 2026/27 season, bolstering their squad as preparations intensify for domestic and continental competitions.Utake, who is capable of playing as both a central midfielder and a defensive midfielder, joins the Port Harcourt club […]
Rivers United Complete Signing of Clinton Ezekiel from Bayelsa United
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Rivers United have strengthened their squad with the signing of promising midfielder Clinton Ezekiel from Bayelsa United for an undisclosed transfer fee ahead of the 2026/27 football season.The Port Harcourt-based club confirmed the acquisition as preparations intensify for both the new NPFL campaign and the CAF Champions League, where […]