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 […]
Rivers Govt Moves to Checkmate ‘Baby Factories’
The Rivers State Government has announced its resolve to enact stringent legislation aimed at dismantling “baby factories” and curbing unwholesome practices within orphanages and care homes across the state. This disclosure was made by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Benibo Anabraba, during a strategic meeting with officials of the National Agency for […]
Armed Robbers Attack Rivers State University
Rivers State University (RSU) was thrown into chaos in the early hours of this morning after a shocking armed attack on students reading overnight in one of the faculty’s classrooms. What should have been a quiet night of academic preparation turned into a scene of terror when three armed men stormed the building through a […]
Tombo Festival Set To Shake Port Harcourt With Heritage Entertainment
Port Harcourt is gearing up once again for one of its most beloved cultural gatherings—the Tombo Festival 2025, a vibrant celebration rooted in unity, heritage, and the unbreakable bond of community. Each year, the festival pulls people from every corner of Rivers State and beyond, transforming the city into a lively hub of colour, laughter, […]
One Million Man Worship Set To Shake Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt is preparing once again for one of its most spiritually charged gatherings as One Million Man Worship (1MMW) sets its sights on the 2025 edition. Scheduled to hold from December 19th to 21st, 2025, at the iconic Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Elekahia, the event promises three evenings of intense worship, revival, and unity, with […]
Onunu Festival 2025: Where Food, Culture, And Entertainment Meet
The Onunu Festival in Port Harcourt has quickly grown into one of the city’s most beloved cultural gatherings, a celebration that brings together food, music, dance, and the vibrant spirit of the Rivers people. What began as a dedicated effort to spotlight the iconic Onunu delicacy—made from yam, ripe plantain, and palm oil—has blossomed into […]
Entertainment Executive Clears School Fees of 23 Students Across Rivers State
Renowned entertainment executive and philanthropist, Soso Soberekon, has once again warmed hearts across Rivers State with a remarkable gesture — paying the school fees of 23 students, each representing one of the state’s 23 Local Government Areas. The initiative, which cuts across major tertiary institutions including Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rivers State University (RSU), […]