Duncan Mighty Claims Port Harcourt As the Foundation of Afrobeats
Legendary singer Duncan Mighty has stirred fre sh debate in the music community after asserting that he and several Port Harcourt-born musicians helped shape the Afrobeats sound dominating global charts today. According to him, “In almost every Afrobeats song today you can hear the Port Harcourt influence, especially the Ikwerri slangs.” This revelation was made […]
Entertainment Executive Clears School Fees of 23 Students Across Rivers State
Renowned entertainment executive and philanthropist, Soso Soberekon, has once again warmed hearts across Rivers State with a remarkable gesture — paying the school fees of 23 students, each representing one of the state’s 23 Local Government Areas. The initiative, which cuts across major tertiary institutions including Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rivers State University (RSU), […]
How Port Harcourt’s Culture Shapes The Rhythm of the Garden City
Port Harcourt is a city and more. It is a mood, a rhythm, and a pulse that runs through its people and their art. The music that comes from the Garden City is shaped by culture, language, and the lived experiences of the Niger Delta, creating a sound that is emotional, raw, and unmistakably distinct. […]
Port Harcourt Set to Come Alive with Towdah Festival
Port Harcourt is about to experience a fresh wave of joy, culture, and celebration as the highly anticipated Towdah Festival gets ready to light up the city. The festival, which has already stirred excitement across social media, promises to be a vibrant blend of praise, music, delicious food, and wholesome entertainment, making it one of […]
Port Harcourt Entertainment Lawyer Reveals the Secret of Nigerian Entertainment
According to Port Harcourt-based entertainment lawyer, Lawrence E. Paul Esq., when the term “entertainment lawyer” comes to mind, many envision high-stakes contract negotiations, royalty disputes, and copyright infringement battles, but the reality of the common perception only scratches the surface of the profession’s true impact. In a revealing commentary, Paul pulled back the curtain on […]
AIUCC Announces Dates for Rivers Cultural Carnival & Trade Fair 2025
The All Ijaw Unity Cultural Congress has officially announced the dates for the highly anticipated Rivers Cultural Carnival & Trade Fair 2025, sparking excitement across the entertainment and cultural communities in Rivers State. The announcement was made on the organization’s verified social media platform, where they expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming celebration of heritage, creativity, […]
Port Harcourt Is Overcrowded: Who’s Really to Blame?
The rising traffic situation in Port Harcourt has grown beyond a mere inconvenience; it has become a daily emotional and physical struggle for residents across the city. From those living in Rumuokoro, Garrison, and Ada George to commuters passing through Mile 3, Oil Mill, and Rumola, everyone feels the weight of a city slowly grinding […]
US Military Push in Port Harcourt Echoes Costly Colonial Footprints
The recent proposal for a US military base in Port Harcourt, Nigeria’s oil-rich heartland, arrives as a thinly veiled threat to sovereignty dressed in the garb of humanitarian aid. Foreign policy expert Dr. Walid Phares, a former advisor to President Donald Trump, publicly urged the establishment of an “emergency base” in the city to counter […]
Port Harcourt Fashionista Clothes American Superstar
American singer and global style icon, Ciara, recently stepped into the spotlight wearing a culturally rich ensemble crafted by internationally acclaimed fashion designer Tubo Bereni, who hails from Abuloma in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The outfit draws its inspiration from the traditional Ijaw Iria ceremony — a historic celebration marking a young girl’s passage into […]
Organisation Unveils Port Harcourt’s First Free Ambulance Service
CareOne Digital Hospitals has launched Port Harcourt’s first-ever free emergency ambulance service to provide life-saving medical assistance to patients without the barriers of cost or delay. In a report shared recently, the Project Director, Dr. Segun Ebitanmi, announced the initiative as part of the organisation’s commitment to making healthcare more accessible and responsive in emergency […]
Umahi Sets Deadline for Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway Completion
The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has directed Arab Contractors, the firm handling the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway rehabilitation, to complete the remaining 4.5 kilometres of the Abia section by the end of November. Umahi issued the directive during an inspection visit to the project site in Aba on Friday, expressing dissatisfaction with the slow […]
Port Harcourt To The World: Top Stars Who Rep Rivers State
Port Harcourt, also known as Pitakwa, the city of vibe, boldness, and raw talent — has produced some of Nigeria’s most influential entertainment figures. While Lagos may be the commercial capital of showbiz, the soul of many stars started right here in Rivers State. Below are the top celebrities who are indigenously from Rivers State […]