Upcoming Port Harcourt Artists You Need to Know in 2026
For years, Port Harcourt has quietly shaped Nigeria’s soundscape. Long before the mainstream caught on, the Garden City was nurturing voices that would later dominate playlists nationwide. In 2026, a new generation of artists are rising from the city—bold, experimental, and deeply rooted in their environment. These are the names pushing the culture forward. Port […]
Port Harcourt To Host Elite Riders In 2026 International Polo Tournament
Port Harcourt is once again in the global spotlight as the 2026 Port Harcourt International Polo Tournament rides into the city, drawing elite polo players, dignitaries, sports lovers, and socialites from across Nigeria and beyond. The prestigious tournament, hosted at the Port Harcourt Polo Club, has become one of the city’s most anticipated annual sporting […]
NDDC Plans Compensation to Speed Up Borikiri–Okrika Bridge Work
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has assured residents of Ibifaka Polo community in Borikiri, Port Harcourt, that compensation for properties affected by the Borikiri-Okrika Bridge project will soon be paid, paving the way for accelerated construction. Alabo Boma Iyaye, NDDC Executive Director, Finance and Administration, made the announcement during an inspection of the Borikiri […]
Port Harcourt to Host Afrik International Film Festival 2026
Port Harcourt is set to shine on the global film stage as it prepares to host the Afrik International Film Festival (AIFF) 2026. The festival, scheduled for later this year, will bring together filmmakers, actors, and movie lovers from across Africa and beyond to celebrate creativity and storytelling. AIFF aims to showcase African cinema, promote […]
Customs Seize 75 Containers of Illicit Goods Worth N47.6bn in Port Harcourt
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port Harcourt II Command, has intercepted 75 containers linked to illicit trade with a total Duty Paid Value of N47.6 billion, reinforcing its crackdown on smuggling and unlawful imports. The seizure was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Theophilus Duniya. According to the […]
DashMe Stores Raises ₦500m for Vulnerable People in Port Harcourt
Former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has revealed that DashMe Stores, a social enterprise she founded, has raised over ₦500 million to support vulnerable people and orphanages across Nigeria, with Port Harcourt listed among the next cities for expansion. Adeosun disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television’s Inside Sources, explaining that DashMe converts donated […]
Port Harcourt Stars Turn Out for GFK Edanuko Fundraiser
The city’s philanthropic and social scene glittered as the GFK Edanuko Foundation hosted a powerhouse fundraiser, transforming an evening into a vibrant movement for change. The event wasn’t just a charity gala—it was a declaration of intent, marking a bold new chapter in the foundation’s mission to uplift youths and women across underserved communities. The […]
Bonny Boat Festival Goes National, Crowns Wilcox House
In a display of maritime prowess and cultural heritage, the Wilcox Chieftaincy House emerged as the undisputed champions of the 2025 Bonny Kingdom Boat Regatta. The historic victory, sealed on December 26th, was accompanied by a grand announcement that shot the festival onto Nigeria’s national stage. The winning team, powered by the stirring traditional rhythms […]
Detty December In Port Harcourt
December 2025 has been one of the busiest festive seasons Port Harcourt has seen in years. From week to week, the city stayed alive with concerts, pop-up experiences, brand activations and nightlife events that kept residents outdoors well into the night. The season kicked off with Amstel Malta’s Light Up Port Harcourt, which set the […]
Igwuruta Peace Carnival Crowns New Miss
A radiant new queen has been crowned in Rivers State. The vibrant Igwuruta Peace Carnival Beauty Pageant has officially named Opurum Goodnews Nkiruka as its 2025 royal ambassador, capping off a dazzling display of culture and community spirit. The affair was a full-fledged cultural showcase that brought the community together. Opurum Goodnews Nkiruka, who entered […]
My-ACE China Sponsors Free Medical Outreach in Port Harcourt
The Mayor of Housing, My-ACE China, on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, staged an emotional reunion with former colleagues at Meridian Hospitals Group, Oromenike area of D-Line, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. China, who described the hospital as the first and only place he had worked in his life, said returning to Meridian was deeply symbolic, as […]
Boy Escapes Death In Near Accident
A young boy narrowly escaped death when a motorcycle lost control and crashed into a wall just inches away from where he stood. The incident unfolded when a motorcycle attempted to overtake a vehicle from the right in order to continue straight ahead. Unknownly to the rider, the vehicle was already without indicating, preparing to […]