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 […]
Rotimi Amaechi Returns to Port Harcourt To A Hero’s Welcome
The political landscape of Rivers State witnessed a seismic shift as former Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, made a grand re-entry into state politics under the banner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a scene reminiscent of a Nollywood blockbuster, thousands of devoted supporters braced the early morning downpour, transforming the […]
Two Feared Dead in Fatal Accident at Rumuokwurusi Flyover
An accident involving a refuse disposal truck and a gas-laden tanker has disrupted vehicular movement near Tank Flyover along East-West Road in Port Harcourt.According to eyewitness who refused to be named at the scene of the accident, said two persons including the tanker driver, are feared dead at the scene as the collision caused major […]
Mandela’s Spirit Lives On: Port Harcourt Residents Reflect on Iconic Leader’s Impact
Every July 18th marks Nelson Mandela Day, a global celebration of the life and legacy of the iconic South African leader. Some residents of Port Harcourt gave insights on Mandela’s unwavering commitment to fighting against apartheid, promoting equality, and advocating for human rights for people worldwide. Nelson Mandela was born on July 18, 1918, in […]
Misdiagnosed and Mistreated: Port Harcourt’s Silent Medical Crisis
Port Harcourt, the commercial hub of Rivers State, is facing a deepening healthcare crisis, one that’s not always visible, but dangerously pervasive. Rising cases of medical misdiagnosis are leaving patients traumatised, impoverished, and in far too many cases, dead. In early 2025, alarming reports surfaced from Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River, sparking outrage over […]
NUJ Rivers State to Revive Press Clubs in Schools
Plans to revive Press Clubs in Schools are underway as the Rivers State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) plans to provide both training and financial support to the body across the state. State Chairman of the NUJ, Comrade Paul Bazia Nsanee, while playing host to the new executives of the Rivers State […]
EFCC Raises Alarm Over Rising Virtual Assets, Investment Fraud in Africa
…Warns crypto-enabled scams may outpace money laundering The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has warned that virtual assets and investment fraud is fast emerging as one of Africa’s most dangerous criminal threats, with the potential to surpass traditional money laundering. Olukoyede made the statement in Port Harcourt during […]
Port Harcourt InDrive Drivers Push for Abuja-Style Commission Cuts
InDrive drivers in Port Harcourt are watching closely – and hopefully – as their counterparts in Abuja enjoy a major financial break. The ride-hailing company recently slashed commissions to just 0.1% during peak hours in the capital, and now drivers here are asking: “What about us?” The Abuja deal, which kicked in recently, lets drivers […]
Obio/Akpor Administrator Inspects Flood-Prone Areas, Orders Demolition of Illegal Structures on Waterways
The Administrator of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Dr. Ndu Walter has conducted an on the spot inspection of flood ravaged areas around Eliozu and Eliogbolo axis following consecutive days of heavy rainfall that have brought significant hardship on business operators and residents of those areas.Speaking during the inspection, the Administrator citing several illegal structures along […]