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 […]
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 […]