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, […]
EFCC Refutes Harassment Claim After Operation at Majesty Estate, Port Harcourt
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has debunked claims of harassment following operations by operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Commission that yielded the arrest of 37 suspected fraudsters. In a statement by the commission, operatives responding to distress call by residents of Majesty Estate, NTA Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, […]
FCMB Group Posts N529.2 Billion in Earnings, Boosts Rivers State Operations
FCMB Group Plc reported gross earnings of N529.2 billion for the first half of 2025, a 41% jump from N374.5 billion in the same period last year, with strong contributions from its operations in Rivers State and across Nigeria. The financial powerhouse’s performance highlights its growing influence in the nation’s banking sector. The group’s profit […]
Can Disco Sales Spark a Brighter Future?
Nigeria’s electricity sector is teetering on the edge of transformation, with the Federal Government’s proposed sale of 11 electricity distribution companies (Discos), including the Port Harcourt Disco in Rivers State, under the Electricity Act Amendment Bill of 2025. This bold move, aimed at addressing chronic inefficiencies, could reshape the nation’s power landscape. However, it also […]
Groundbreaking AMR Research Offers Hope for Port Harcourt’s Newborns
A landmark antimicrobial resistance (AMR) study by the Ineos Oxford Institute has demonstrated a potential breakthrough in combating Nigeria’s high infant mortality rates, with findings particularly relevant for Rivers State’s healthcare challenges. The research, conducted in hospitals across Nigeria, revealed that improved diagnostics and targeted antibiotic use could reduce newborn sepsis deaths by nearly 50%. […]
Residents Protest Prolonged Power Outage in Port Harcourt, Demand PHED Action
Residents of Wokoma, Wokoma Lane, Dim, Ovim, Obuagu, and parts of Obaziolu streets in Mile 3 Diobu, Port Harcourt, on Monday staged a protest against the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) over its failure to repair a faulty transformer that has left the area without electricity for nearly a month. The angry protesters stormed […]
Port Harcourt fans hail Super Falcons heroic performance
The Super Falcons have been lauded for their brilliant performance in lifting the coveted trophy at the 2024 WAFCON final in Morocco. Sports enthusiasts in Port Harcourt made this in an interview with Radio Nigeria. One of them, Emeka Enyinda, said the Super Falcons exhibited resilience to be able to launch a comeback from two […]
AI & Blockchain Roles Dominate Port Harcourt Job Listings
Job seekers in Port Harcourt now find more opportunities in AI‑related and blockchain‑focused positions—with a notable rise in vacancies like AI/ML Backend Developers among remote‑friendly roles Platforms like Indeed list over 75 AI tech roles in Nigeria, including specialized backend developer jobs with blockchain integration and remote internships. Locally founded fintechs like myUltra.app from Port […]
A Healthy Lifestyle Is Identified as A Means to Curb High Plood Pressure
Regular exercise and frequent medical check-ups have been identified as means to curb high blood pressure. Speaking to journalists in Port Harcourt, a medical expert, Dr. Paul Edugbo, described high blood pressure as a disease that occurs when the human blood pressure rises above 140 over 90. He noted that one out of three Nigerians […]