Obio/Akpor, Halliburton Move to Deepen Investment Partnership
The Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State has engaged Halliburton Energy Services Nigeria Limited on strategic investment opportunities aimed at promoting youth development, infrastructure, and economic growth. The council delegation, led by the Vice Chairman on behalf of the Chairman, visited Halliburton’s operational base in Trans-Amadi, Port Harcourt, in line with the administration’s ARISE […]
NCDMB Identifies 18 Nigerian Firms for Oil, Gas Equipment Manufacturing
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has disclosed that only 18 out of 60 indigenous companies assessed have met the required criteria for manufacturing oil and gas equipment in Nigeria. The disclosure was made during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to discuss strategies for implementing recommendations from an industry-wide […]
RSUTH Unveils Advanced Eye Care Equipment to Tackle Avoidable Blindness
The Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), Port Harcourt, has unveiled three specialised ophthalmic equipment to strengthen eye care services, improve diagnosis and treatment, and reduce avoidable blindness in Rivers State. The equipment, unveiled during the maiden edition of the hospital’s Ophthalmology Day, includes an Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) machine, a phacoemulsification machine for cataract […]
Sunbeth Energies Opens Third Self-Service Fuel Station
Sunbeth Energies Limited has expanded its self-service fuelling network with the opening of its third station in Ada George, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as the company seeks to improve customer convenience through technology. The new facility extends the indigenous energy firm’s operations beyond Lagos and Abuja, bringing its self-service model to motorists in the South-South […]
Ogoh Odaudu Inducted Into Idoma Hall of Fame
Rivers Hoopers head coach Ogoh Odaudu has been inducted into the Idoma Hall of Fame in recognition of his contributions to Nigerian basketball. Odaudu was among more than 80 distinguished sons and daughters of the Idoma Nation honoured at a ceremony held in Abuja on October 15, 2026. The experienced coach has established himself as […]
Five Suspects Arraigned Over Abduction Of 20 NYSC Member
The Department of State Services (DSS), in collaboration with the military and the Nigeria Police Force, has arrested five suspects allegedly connected to the abduction of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Imo State. The suspects were apprehended during intelligence-led operations conducted between October 10 and 14, 2026, in Port Harcourt, Rivers […]
The Silent Poisonous Gas Claiming Lives
As residents of Port Harcourt continue to depend on generators to cope with unreliable electricity supply, the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning remains a serious public safety concern. Across Nigeria, reports of families and individuals dying after exposure to generator fumes show how a routine response to power outages can turn into a fatal mistake. […]
‘Dark Days in Ogu’ Auditions Attract Over 1,000 Actors in Rivers
A new Nollywood production, Dark Days in Ogu, has attracted more than 1,000 actors and aspiring performers to auditions held in Ogu Town and Port Harcourt, highlighting interest in film production opportunities in Rivers State. The auditions, which ran from October 15 to 17, marked a key stage in the casting process as the production […]
Iri Ji Festival PH 3.0 Set for October 31 in Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt is set to celebrate cultural heritage and contemporary entertainment as Iri Ji Festival PH 3.0 holds on October 31, 2026, with organisers promising a blend of traditional displays, music, local cuisine, fashion and art. The festival, themed “Unifying Cultures,” will take place at Government Secondary School, GRA, behind the Polo Club, with a […]
Rain Forces Suspension of Rivers United, Barau FC Clash
Rivers United’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday Nine encounter against Barau FC has been postponed with 15 minutes remaining after heavy rainfall disrupted proceedings at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt. The match was halted with the scoreline goalless at 0-0, forcing officials to reschedule the remaining minutes for Monday morning. According to […]
NMA Rivers Begins 2026 Physicians’ Week
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Rivers State Branch, has announced a week-long programme for its 2026 Physicians’ Week, featuring public engagement, school outreach and free medical services. The activities will begin on Sunday, October 18, with a thanksgiving service at Renaissance Assembly, Plot 5, Sani Abacha Road, GRA Phase 3, Port Harcourt, by 10 a.m. […]
Lady Pharmacists Urge Girls to Support One Another, Reject Child Marriage
The Association of Lady Pharmacists, Rivers State, has urged girls to show love, empathy, and support for one another to prevent bullying, depression, and vulnerability that could expose them to early marriage. The association’s Chairperson, Lady Chinyere Ajoku, made the call in Port Harcourt on October 15 during an event marking the 2026 International Day […]