Port Harcourt Youths Set Construction Equipment Ablaze
In a dramatic outburst of frustration, Port Harcourt witnessed a fiery scene earlier today, Tuesday, August 26, as protesting youths set construction equipment ablaze on Airport Road. The conflict, sparked by a land dispute, saw the youths block the highway, turning the area into a chaotic battleground of smoke and flames. The affected communities, including […]
NUJ Concludes Zonal Meeting in Port Harcourt
The Zone F (South-South) Executive Council (ZEC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) concluded its meeting today at the NUJ Complex in Moscow, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The meeting, which commenced on Wednesday, August 20th, and ran through Friday, August 22nd, was presided over by the Zonal Vice President, Comrade Opaka Dokubo. The ZEC […]
Port Harcourt Refinery: Corruption Impedes Smooth Functioning
Corruption has been identified as the main factor militating against the rehabilitation and operation of Port Harcourt Refinery. The secretary of Alesa Stakeholders’ Forum, Comrade Timothy Mbere, made this known in an interview with our correspondent. Mr. Mbere, who described complacency and lack of transparency in the management of the refinery, said the sum of […]
New Fire Reports Raise Concerns for Business Owners in Port Harcourt
According to unconfirmed reports reaching our news desk this morning, a fire has broken out along Eneka Road in Port Harcourt. The report has it that properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed in the incident. While detailed information remains scarce, unverified sources suggest the fire has since been contained. This latest report, though […]
Rivers NOA Chairman Urges RISIEC to Uphold Basic Standard During LGA Election
Ahead of the August 30th local government election in Rivers State, the People’s Democratic Party, PDP and the All Progressive Congress, APC, has handed over symbolic flags to the Chairmanship candidates and their vice at elaborate ceremonies in Port Harcourt. Addressing the mammoth crowd at the ceremonies which held at separate locations within two days, […]
Vanguard’s Health Outreach Ignites Call for Port Harcourt Companies to Act
A recent free medical initiative by Vanguard Newspapers in Lagos has sparked urgent calls for Port Harcourt businesses to embrace similar community-focused health interventions. Partnering with the Lagos State Health Service Commission, Vanguard screened over 150 newspaper vendors and Marina residents for blood pressure, diabetes, hepatitis, and prostate conditions on August 7, a lifeline for […]
How Nigeria Can Build a Stronger Future
Imagine you’re building a house. You could spend all your money on fancy decorations, but if the foundation is weak, the whole thing will collapse. That’s what’s happening in Nigeria when we focus on flashy projects instead of the basics that make a country strong. This “mindset” describes a short-term, survival-driven way of thinking, often […]
Administrator of Port Harcourt Rewards Winner of Heir 2024 National Essay Winner
The Administrator of Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, Dr. Samuel Kalagbor, received the winner of the 2024 National Essay Competition, organised by the Heirs Insurance Group for secondary school students across the 36 states of the federation. Speaking at the Port Harcourt Council Secretariat, Dr. Kalagbor, who reiterated the importance of socio-political and economic […]
Nigerian Law School, Port Harcourt: A Walking Disgrace
By Frade Bonuvie Students of the Nigerian Law School, Port Harcourt Campus, popularly known as “Queens Campus”, resumed last Saturday after the externship programme, expecting to return to a stable, conducive environment to prepare for the bar examination finals. Instead, they returned to a nightmare. There has been no electricity or running water since we […]
Avoid Corrupt Practices, ICPC Commissioner Warns NDDC Staff
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has called on staff of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to steer clear of corrupt practices and uphold integrity in public service. Speaking during a quarterly anti-corruption sensitization workshop at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt, the ICPC Commissioner for Rivers and Bayelsa States, […]
Two Killed in Port Harcourt Car Crash on Airforce Road
A fatal car accident on Air Force Road in Port Harcourt claimed two lives on Monday, August 4, 2025, according to local reports. The incident, captured in a video shared by Portharcourt Specials on X, shows a vehicle overturned with significant damage, amid a scene of chaos and distress. The footage, taken from inside another […]
Port Harcourt Faces Urgent Need for Improved Parkinson’s Disease Awareness and Care
Health advocates are calling for increased awareness and better care for patients with Parkinson’s disease in Port Harcourt, following the success of awareness campaigns in Lagos. The Adewunmi Desalu Parkinson’s Foundation (ADPF) recently organized its fourth Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Walk in Lagos, highlighting the growing need for improved neurological care across Nigeria. Mrs. Omorinsojo Desalu, […]