Rivers Commissioner of Police Calls for Peaceful Eid Celebration
The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, extends warm greetings to the Muslim faithful in Rivers State as they join Muslims worldwide to celebrate this year’s Eid al-Kabir. In a goodwill message released on Friday, CP Adepoju urged Muslims to use the period to pray for peace, unity, and progress in Rivers […]
NICC visits PHCCIMA in Rivers
The Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (PHCCIMA) hosted the Nigeria- Indonesia Chamber of Commerce (NICC), led by its President, Dr Ishmael Balogun. Addressing the gathering, comprising businessmen and women, importers and exporters, Dr Balogun said he was happy to be a guest. PHCCIMA ably led by the first female President of […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Rivers NUJ Felicitates with Muslim
The Rivers State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Rivers State Council extends warm felicitations to the entire Muslim faithful in Rivers State on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Kabir. The Council urges all Muslims to embrace the core values of love, forgiveness, tolerance, almsgiving, and sacrifice that are central to Eid-el-Kabir. A statement […]
Rivers Community Cries Out Over Rising Insecurity
Residents and traders in Rumuwoji, Mile One Diobu, Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, have expressed concern and cries over rising insecurity in the area. Recall that Mile One Diobu has long been associated with cultism and criminal activities, but residents say the situation is getting worse. In an interview with our correspondent, Chairman of […]
Rivers Women Unite in Faith, Call for State Unity and Progress
In a powerful display of unity and faith, Rivers Women Unite for SIM organised a gathering that combined physical fitness with spiritual rejuvenation, seeking divine strength and healing for Rivers State. The event, which began with a symbolic walkout, aimed to promote physical and spiritual well-being while calling for genuine reconciliation and unity among the […]
Fubara Calls for Sacrifice, Unity, Faith During Eid-El-Kabir
As they mark the holy celebration of Eid-el-Kabir, also known as Eid-al-Adha, the suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has called on Muslims in the State and across the world to reflect on the powerful values of sacrifice, obedience and faith. According to the suspended Governor, the festival commemorates the deep devotion of Prophet […]
HYPREP Launches Biodegradable Bag Initiative for Mangrove Restoration
As the world commemorates the 2025 World Environment Day, the Hydrocarbon Remediation Project, HYPREP, has called for citizen-backed action to tackle plastic waste pollution, which has become a bane to the environment.Speaking during a sensitization tour of secondary school students and fisherfolks at Bomu Waterfront, Gokana Local Government Area in Rivers State, the Project Coordinator, […]
NARD Launches Nationwide Cardiac Life Support Program
The National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD has flagged off ‘the Nationwide advanced and Basic Cardiac Life Support program’. Speaking during the flag of ceremony at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, RSUTH, in Port Harcourt, the President of NARD, Dr. Asundara Zenith, who lamented the increase rate of sudden death in the society, called […]
Taxi Driver Killed in Suspected Cult Clash in Port Harcourt
A tragic incident occurred late Sunday night, June 1, 2025, as suspected cultists shot and killed a taxi driver along the Echue Street/Illabouchi axis of Mile 2 Diobu, Port Harcourt. The victim, whose identity had yet to be confirmed at press time, was reportedly caught in a crossfire during a violent clash between suspected members […]
6 Division Launches Inter-Brigade Swimming Competition
The General Officer Commanding GOC 6 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Emmanuel Eric-Emekah says the ability for soldiers to navigate and thrive in riverine environments of operations is crucial. Major General Eric-Emekah made the assertion at the opening of 6 Division Inter-Brigade Swimming Competition held at the Port Harcourt Barracks Rivers State. The GOC who […]
Navy Marks 69th Anniversary with Medical Outreach, Giveaways
No fewer than 5000 residents of Obumoton-Chiri, Bie-Ama Community in Rivers State have benefited from a free medical outreach organised by the Eastern Naval Command, through the Naval Medical Centre, Borikiri and Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Port Harcourt, to commemorate the 2025 Naval week and the Navy 69th anniversary celebration.The Navy, at the event tagged; […]
Port Harcourt Residents Lament Hike in House Rent
Residents of Port Harcourt have continued to decry the surge in house rent in Rivers State and are appealing for swift government intervention to make Housing affordable and accessible to the people.Investigation along SARS road in Port Harcourt revealed that a self-contained apartment rents for approximately Two hundred and fifty thousand naira to Seven hundred […]