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 […]
Igbos Blame Nigeria’s Problems On 1999 Constitution, Proposes Nat’l Confab
The apex Igbo Socio-cultural Organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, says the road to a just and equitable Nigeria requires the immediate convocation of an independent Sovereign National Conference. According to the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr Jackson Omenazu, the gathering must encompass representatives from the over 350 unique ethnic nations that were criminally amalgamated by the […]
Sole Administrator Meets With Traditional Rulers, Promises To De-escalate Tension, Foster Unity In Rivers
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd), has reiterated his commitment to fostering unity and building trust among the people of the state. Ibas gave this assurance when he met with traditional rulers at the Banquet Hall of Government House in Port Harcourt on Friday, March 21, 2025. He […]
Stop This Assault On Democracy
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have demanded the immediate reversal of the state of emergency in Rivers State in the interest of democracy, economic stability, and the welfare of Nigerian workers. This contained a statement jointly issued by the President of NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero, and the […]
Rivers Women Rise in Prayer Against Emergency Rule
Hundreds of women in Rivers State gathered at Isaac Boro Park in Port Harcourt to protest President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency, calling it a threat to democracy and local governance. Under the banner of Women Unite for Sim, the women, drawn from all 23 local government areas, prayed for divine intervention […]
Rivers State Governor Fubara Urges Calm Amid Ongoing Political Crisis, Reaffirms Commitment to Rule of Law
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has addressed the people of the state amid the ongoing political crisis, urging them to remain peaceful and law-abiding. In a press release, Governor Fubara emphasized his commitment to constitutional order and the rule of law, prioritizing the protection of lives and property, and ensuring the continuous progress of the […]