NOA: “Clean Up Port Harcourt”
Worried by the filthiness of Port Harcourt and its environs, the State Director of the National Orientation Agency NOA in Rivers State, Dr. Edward Banigo, has called for the reintroduction of the monthly sanitation exercise in the state to raise people’s consciousness about their environment. Speaking with our correspondent, Dr. Banigo, lamented that Port Harcourt […]
Millicent Ihunwo Publicly Lauds Husband’s Exceptional Qualities
Milicent Ihunwo, the wife of the former Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area (LGA), Chijioke Ihunwo, has publicly expressed her profound appreciation for her husband, recognising him as an exceptional partner and father. In a heartfelt message shared across social media platforms, she conveyed her sentiments, stating, “Dear Kemzinum, you do more than enough. Related: […]
RIVCHPP Scores High, Experts Urge Wider Reach
Health experts and key stakeholders in the health sector have commended the Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP) for its efforts in expanding universal health coverage across the state. The agency was scored highly during an organisational capacity assessment validation and dissemination workshop held in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. The event, facilitated by the […]
Emergency Rule: Police are biased against Pro Fubara Protesters
The way and manner with which the Nigeria Police Force is handling the post emergency rule protest in Rivers State had shown that the police are bias against pro Fubara protesters. Since Governor Siminalayi Fubara was suspended by President Bola Tinubu, the state has been witnessing pro and anti Fubara protests. It is crystal clear […]
Fake Rice Alert: What You Need To Know
Alarming news from Abuja this week should act as a clear alert for every shopper navigating the lively markets of Port Harcourt. Federal authorities recently targeted Utako Market, revealing a widespread deception in which local rice was being misleadingly repackaged and sold as high-end foreign brands like Royal Stallion and Mama Gold. Though this incident […]
Nigerian Railway to Increase Capacity on Port Harcourt Aba Route
In a bid to accommodate the increasing number of passengers on the Port Harcourt-Aba railway route, more coaches will be deployed for effective and efficient service. Managing Director of Nigerian Railway Corporation, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, who gave the assurance after inspecting the ongoing construction of the narrow gauge rail line between Port Harcourt and Aba, […]
Rivers Administrator Lashes Out at NBA, Demands N300M Refund Over Conference Shift
The political storm in Rivers State has taken a new turn with the recently appointed Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, publicly condemning the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for its decision to move the 2025 Annual General Conference from Port Harcourt to Enugu. In a strongly worded statement released today, Administrator Ibas did not mince words, accusing the […]
Kobaba Brings the Heat to Port Harcourt with Mayor of Pitakwa
Port Harcourt is about to be lit up with laughter and unforgettable entertainment as renowned comedian and speaker, Kobaba Jornsen—popularly known by his stage name, Kobaba—prepares to host his highly anticipated annual comedy show, “Mayor of Pitakwa”, on April 21st, 2025. Known for turning every edition into a spectacle, Kobaba is promising yet another electrifying […]
Fire Destroys Homes in Residential Blaze Sparked by Engine Oil and Kerosene in Port Harcourt
A devastating fire broke out in Okaaki Lane, a residential area of Port Harcourt, on 11 April 2025. Local witnesses say that cans of engine oil under a kerosene stove caught fire. This blaze destroyed two homes. The fire sent thick smoke into the sky. Now, a family and their neighbour must face the loss […]
MURDER IN MARINE BASE: PORT HARCOURT FASHION DESIGNER FALLS VICTIM TO GIRLFRIEND’S DEADLY JEALOUSY
A 25-year-old fashion designer, Ubong from Akwaibom, based in Marine Base, Port Harcourt, was allegedly murdered by his girlfriend, aged 21, on Sunday evening, the 30th of March 2025. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with friends and family of the deceased expressing their outrage and grief. According to sources, Ubong’s girlfriend killed […]
Niger Delta Sports Festival Will Harness Youths’ Potential, Promote Unity, Says Tinubu As NDDC Holds Opening Ceremony
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, for organising the Niger Delta Sports Festival. The president described it as the first of its kind, stating that it would harness the youth’s potential, promote unity and community development in the Niger Delta region. Tinubu, who was represented by the Chairman of […]
UNIPORT Promotes 46 Senior Academics to Professorial Ranks
The University of Port Harcourt has announced the promotion of 46 senior lecturers to the prestigious ranks of professor and associate professor, marking a significant milestone in the academic growth of the institution. In a statement released on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Owunari Georgewill, revealed that 30 academic staff were promoted […]