Customs intercept containers of unprocessed timber in Rivers, arrest two
The federal operations unit zone ‘C’ of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has informed arrest of two persons allegedly smuggling three trucks of unprocessed timber in Rivers state. The Nigeria Customs Service zone ‘C’ coordinator, Olusemire Kayode, disclosed this on Monday, during a display of the seized items at the zonal headquarters in Port Harcourt. […]
Tributes trail Uniport DVC shocking death
Success Nwanedo Trails of tributes have followed the announcement of the death of Professor Andrew Efemini, Deputy Vice-Chancellor as Students and colleagues took to social media to mourn his demise. The revered professor of philosophy of development passed on at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital on Saturday, setting everywhere agog. Professor Efemini was […]
We will stop all illegal motor parks, street trading- Wike
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has revealed that the decision of his administration to stop the operations of all illegal motor parks and street trading, which he said has marred the face of Port Harcourt city. He said this on Thursday during an inspection of Rumuola, GRA junction, Orochiri/Wurukwo and Oru-Abali flyovers. “We have […]
UNIPORT imposes compulsory use of face mask, COVID-19 protocols
The University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has directed members of its community including visitors to wear face masks and abide by COVID-19 protocols in the institution following threats of the Delta variant of coronavirus. In a press statement issued on Monday by the University’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Sam Kpenu expressed that the directive […]
Mother of two, associate sentenced to 24 years for child theft
Passengers stranded as commercial drivers embark on strike over killing of colleague in Port Harcourt
Police arrest three-man ‘one chance’ gang in Port Harcourt
IPOB: Businesses open as Port Harcourt residents defy sit-at-home order
Most residents in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, on Monday went about their normal businesses as they defied the sit-at-home order imposed by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The sit-at-home order, which was issued by IPOB, is a day set aside to remember Biafrans, who lost their lives during the Nigerian civil war. Roads, stores […]
Burna Boy nominated for 2021 BET Awards
Rivers born music star, Burna Boy remains undisputed as he makes it to the list of nominees of the 2021 BET awards for Best International Act. The 21st BET Awards 2021 nominees list unveiled today, is set to honor Black excellence across music, television, film, and sports in 21 categories, with Nigerian stars, Burna Boy […]
4 places to take your kids to in Port Harcourt for children’s day celebration
Ritualists on rampage in Rivers state … target schools, churches, mosques
By Kelechi Esogwa-Amadi It appears that ritualists are now on rampage in Rivers State. This is because, in recent times, cases of missing children and adults seem to be rising. TPCN gathered that between December 2020 and May 2021, the media have been inundated with news of missing people, kidnapped people or mysterious deaths linked […]
NLNG commissions coporate headquarters in Port Harcourt
The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) commissioned its coporate headquarters on Wednesday in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. Dignitaries in attendance were, the Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, former managing director of NLNG, Chima Ibeneche among others. The Governor in his speech commended NLGN for exemplary […]