PILEX Centre Urges Restoration of Democracy in Rivers State, Calls for Electoral Reforms on Democracy Day
As Nigeria prepares to mark Democracy Day on June 12, the Pilex Centre for Civic Education has issued a strong call for democratic reforms across the country. With a specific demand for the reinstatement of the elected Governor and State Assembly members in Rivers State. In a statement released on Wednesday, 11 June 2025, Pilex […]
Woman Duped with Counterfeit Notes in Port Harcourt Oil Mill Market
A female trader at the Oil Mill market was left devastated after falling victim to a fraudulent scheme involving counterfeit currency. The incident occurred on Monday when three women approached her to purchase bags of garri, paying with fake naira notes totaling ₦300,000. According to eyewitnesses, the suspects, all women, made the transaction appear genuine, […]
NNPC/Heirs Energies JV Host Free Medical Outreach At Ozuoba
NNPC/Heirs Energies JV OML 17 Trust had earlier announced the commencement of a free medical outreach for host communities, Ozuoba inclusive. The outreach commenced on Monday, 9th June 2025, at the Ozuoba town hall. Giving room for members of the community to come in for their various health concerns. This outreach is said to last […]
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 […]