RIVCHPP Urges Residents to Embrace Health Insurance
The Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP) has urged residents to enrol in its health insurance scheme, saying it is designed to protect families from the high cost of medical treatment and prevent them from falling into poverty because of healthcare expenses. The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of RIVCHPP, Dr. Vetty Agala, […]
Customs Hands Over Siezed Expired Drugs Worth ₦59m to NAFDAC
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port Harcourt Area I Command, has handed over a consignment of expired pharmaceutical products with a Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) value of over N59 million to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for regulatory action. Speaking during the handover ceremony in Port Harcourt on […]
BUA’s $85m Port Harcourt Terminal Expansion to Boost Cargo Traffic – NPA
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has projected double-digit growth in cargo throughput and revenue following BUA Group’s $85 million investment to expand its Port Harcourt terminal, describing the project as a major boost for Nigeria’s eastern ports and the country’s maritime sector. Speaking after meeting BUA Group Chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu, at the NPA headquarters […]
“Management Have Not Abandoned the Eastern Ports” – Rivers Port Manager
The Port Manager of the Rivers Port Complex, Mrs Kenechi Okezie, has assured stakeholders that the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has not abandoned the Eastern Ports, contrary to concerns raised by some industry players. Okezie gave the assurance while responding to questions from participants during an interactive session with members of the […]
RIVCHPP Seeks Partnership with ALGON to Expand Health Insurance Coverage
The Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP) has sought a partnership with the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Rivers State chapter, to expand access to health insurance for local government workers, their dependents, and rural communities across the state. The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of RIVCHPP, Dr. Vetty Agala, made […]
Rivers Government Rolls Out Free Hepatitis Testing And Treatment
The Rivers State Government announced an ongoing and expanded public health intervention, launching free viral hepatitis screening and medical treatment across designated public health facilities to mark World Hepatitis Day. Speaking during an official state broadcast in Port Harcourt, the Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Vincent Wachukwu, stated that the administration […]
RSUTH Launches Advanced Cardiac Imaging Services, Unveils Cardiology Department
The Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) has launched advanced cardiac imaging services, including Speckle Tracking Echocardiography and CT Coronary Angiography, as part of efforts to strengthen cardiovascular care and improve patient outcomes in Rivers State and beyond. The unveiling took place during the RSUTH Cardiology Day 2026, themed “Strengthening Systems for Better Heart Health,” […]
NCDMB Commends Brentex Over $50m Steel Pipe Facility at Onne
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has lauded Brentex Petroleum Services Limited for the development of its Steel Pipe Induction Bending and Coating Facility at the Federal Ocean Terminal (FOT), Onne Port, Rivers State, describing the project as a major milestone in Nigeria’s industrial and oil and gas sectors. The facility, valued at […]
PHED Warns Residents to Stay Safe Around Electricity During Rainy Season
The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Plc (PHED) has advised residents in its coverage area to take extra precautions around electrical facilities during the rainy season to avoid accidents. In a public safety advisory, the company warned people not to go near fallen power lines, stressing that they should always be treated as live and dangerous. […]
NUPRC Says Over 1,100 Community Projects Underway in Niger Delta
The Host Communities Development Trust (HCDT), established under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), is responsible for overseeing over 1,100 development projects in the Niger Delta, as reported by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The Assistant Director of Host Community Development Affairs at NUPRC, Kingsley Ehiaguinaji, shared this information during the inauguration of the […]
Returnees Deserve a Second Chance – Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere
When people lose everything- job loss, illness, debt, divorce, fire, or any other turn of life- the first loss is material. The second loss is often what we do to them afterward: stigmatization. This week, Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere of Omega Power Ministries did something the Nigerian state has repeatedly failed to do: he looked […]
Floods Loom: Rivers Must Clear Its Drains
Rivers State is drowning in a crisis it has seen before. From Rumuodomaya to Graceland Community in Oyigbo, floodwaters have submerged homes, shut down businesses, and pushed families out of the only shelter they have. The Eleme Local Government Chairman had also called on the Rivers State Ministry of Special Duties for urgent intervention as […]