You Cannot Judge Chairmen’s Performance In 100 Days- Worlu
The Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Dr. Gift Worlu, has declared that 100 days in office is insufficient to fairly assess the performance of elected council chairmen in Rivers State. Dr. Worlu made the remark yesterday in Port Harcourt during an interactive session organised by the Rivers Peace Initiative to review the activities of […]
Popular Rivers Activist Feeds 1,000 Widows, Elderly in Okrika
Celebrated activist, philanthropist, and public personality Tamuno-Omie Daye marked another year not with fanfare, but with profound community impact. In a gesture embodying his reputation for compassion, Daye distributed bags of rice to one thousand widows and elderly citizens in Okrika this past Sunday. The event, held at the Konuji Chiefs Assembly Hall in Aungubiri […]
Veteran Actress Hilda Dokubo Re-elected As Chairperson LP in Rivers State
The Rivers State chapter of the Labour Party has successfully concluded a series of democratic congresses, culminating in the unanimous re-election of Dr. Hilda Dokubo as its State Chairman. The party’s structured electoral process, adhering to its national timetable, saw coordinated congresses at the Ward, Local Government, and State levels. The final state congress in […]
Onunu Festival 2025 Successfully Celebrates Culture
Port Harcourt came alive on the 7th of December as the much-anticipated Onunu Festival 2025 unfolded in grand cultural splendour. The event, held in the heart of the city, became a vibrant celebration of heritage, food, rhythm, and unity — leaving attendees with memories that will linger for a long time. The festival grounds transformed […]
Port Harcourt Entertainment Anticipates Funtime Festival
As December’s rhythm begins to pulse through Port Harcourt, something vibrant is taking shape in the heart of the city. It’s that time of year again—the Funtime Festival is returning, and with it, a particular kind of magic that seems to turn the everyday into something colorful and connected. More than just an event, it […]
Meet The Ijaw ‘Virgin Mary’
The cultural heartbeat of the Ijaw nation pulsed strongly in Ogu Kingdom, Rivers State, as Miss Laura Iyama emerged as the winner of the 2025 Ancient Iria Ceremony. In a vibrant and highly celebrated display of tradition, the event, held on Monday, December 8, 2025, successfully completed the revered rite of passage for maiden daughters, […]
Umahi to Inspect Bonny–Bodo Road for Festive Opening
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, will on Monday, 8 December 2025, conduct a final joint inspection of the Bonny–Bodo Road project as preparations intensify for its temporary opening to the public this festive season. This was confirmed during a meeting in Abuja between the Minister and the Chairman of Bonny Local Government Area, Hon. […]
Push For Inclusion As Rivers Upgrades Health Facilities
As the world commemorates the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) on 3 December, renewed calls have emerged in Rivers State for deeper inclusion and stronger government action to address the needs of persons living with disabilities. The Chairman of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities in Rivers State, Collins Akpana whole […]
Rivers State Begins Joint Campaign Against Youth Drug Abuse
The Rivers State Government, in collaboration with the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the Southern Base Development Initiative (SBDI), has commenced a coordinated, state-wide sensitisation campaign aimed at addressing the growing trend of drug and substance abuse among youths. The initiative, organised in commemoration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, […]
Rivers Anti-Kidnapping Unit Smashes Gang Behind Attack on Policemen
The Rivers State Police Command has dismantled the criminal gang responsible for the 12 November 2025 attack on police personnel at Tonninno Filling Station, Elioparanwo Road, Port Harcourt, following a targeted operation that led to multiple arrests and the recovery of two stolen rifles. Acting on the directive of the Commissioner of Police (CP) Olugbenga […]
Rivers Govt. Sets Date For City Discount Fair
The Rivers State Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in partnership with 4D Global Synergy NIG, has announced that this year’s citywide discount fair will run from December 5th to December 15th, 2025, offering Port Harcourt residents a rare chance to shop essential goods at significantly reduced prices during a period of intense economic pressure. The […]
Ogbodo Set For Christmas Homecoming with Unity Carnival 2025
The festive season in Rivers State is set to receive a major boost with the announcement of the highly anticipated Ogbodo Unity Carnival 2025. As revealed by a prominent Port Harcourt entertainment lawyer, the peaceful community of Ogbodo in Isiokpo kingdom is rolling out the red carpet for a monumental ten-day celebration this December. Billed […]