TCN Port Harcourt Battles Vandalism, Restores 20 Collapsed Towers on Ahoada-Yenagoa Line
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Port Harcourt region, has raised concerns over persistent attacks on its transmission towers. The company revealed it has secured four convictions and arrested six suspected vandals within its operational area. This announcement came as TCN confirmed the successful repair and reconstruction of 20 vandalized towers along the Ahoada-Yenagoa 132KV […]
NSCDC Discovers Illegal Petroleum Storage Facility in Elelenwo
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered a residential property being used as an illegal storage site for refined petroleum products in Rivers State. This significant discovery is part of the Corps’ ongoing efforts to combat crude oil theft and its associated criminal activities in the region. The illegal facility is located […]
Experts in Rivers Tackle Climate Change Impact on Agriculture
Agriculture and environmental professionals concluded a four-day training organized by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) with a renewed commitment to addressing the challenges climate change poses to agriculture. The training, held under the ‘SUSTAIN International’ initiative in Port Harcourt, focused on equipping participants with strategies to mitigate the effects of climate change on […]
Port Harcourt Onunu Festival Shakes City With Cultural Fun
Port Harcourt came alive on December 8th with the vibrant celebration of the Onunu Festival, tagged HEROES, a cultural event organized by Belema Nelson Onikio, popularly known as Onunuboy. The festival infused the city with an unforgettable blend of culture, music, and joy, drawing notable figures and residents together in a shared spirit of unity […]
The Alternative Bank Strengthens Ties with Port Harcourt Business Community at 2024 Forum
The Alternative Bank held its highly anticipated Business Forum at the Osborn La Palm Hotel, GRA, Port Harcourt. The event attracted a distinguished audience, including high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), corporate and retail business leaders, and entrepreneurs from sectors such as agriculture, health, education, retail, oil services, transportation, and real estate. The forum served as a strategic […]
Port Harcourt Based Chef Set To Serve Free Meals at NTA Road
Port Harcourt-based chef, Tico, is bringing a heartwarming initiative to the city this Friday, December 6, 2024. At Ohakwe Street, NTA Road, she plans to serve free meals to hundreds of residents, aiming to feed between 1,000 and 1,500 people—or even more, with a touch of divine intervention. The inspiration for this generous act stems […]
43rd FEPSGA Games Concludes in Port Harcourt
The 43rd edition of the Federation of Public Service Games (FEPSGA), hosted by Rivers State under the banner of “FEPSGA Rivers 2024,” has successfully drawn to a close. The week-long event concluded with a colorful and grand ceremony at the Sharks Stadium, Port Harcourt, on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. The closing ceremony, which began at […]
Dr. Chinyere Nwoga Elected First Female President of PHCCIMA
In a historic move, Dr. Chinyere Nwoga has been elected as the first female president of the Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (PHCCIMA). This milestone comes 67 years after the chamber’s establishment. Dr. Nwoga was elected during the 2024 Elective Annual General Meeting, which took place in Port Harcourt. Her election […]
People of Port Harcourt Urge Government Action Over Rising Costs as Christmas Approaches
As Christmas draws near, the people of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, find themselves experiencing a mix of excitement and anxiety. While the festive season traditionally brings joy and celebration, many residents are also filled with concern due to the skyrocketing prices of essential goods, from food to beverages, and other everyday items. From the voices […]
Peter Obi Commends NNPC on Revamp of Port Harcourt Refinery
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has lauded the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for delivering on its promise to rehabilitate the old Port Harcourt refinery. Obi described the achievement as a significant milestone while urging for transparency in the corporation’s operations. The Port Harcourt refinery, which resumed operations on […]
Atiku Hails Rivers Governor Fubara as a Modern-Day Moses
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has lauded Rivers State Governor Similayi Fubara, describing him as a “restorer of the glory” of the oil-rich state and likening him to Moses in the Bible. Atiku’s remarks were delivered through his aide, Hon. Dimeji Fabiyi, at an event held in Port Harcourt on Monday. The occasion was organized […]
EU Partners with Communities, Security Agencies to Promote Peace in Port Harcourt
The European Union (EU), through its international organization, Search for Common Ground (SEARCH), has joined forces with the Bundu-Ama and Igbisikala-Ama communities in Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, along with security agencies, to create a crime-free environment. As part of these efforts, representatives from SEARCH, community members—including youths, men, and women—and security personnel participated […]