Court Adjourns PENGASSAN-Oando Leadership Dispute to February 23, 2026
The National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja has adjourned to February 23, 2026, for further mention in the case instituted by Collins Dike against the Incorporated Trustees of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Comrade Sasi Dundas Alfred, Comrade Felix-Otaluka Ugochukwu (for themselves and on behalf of members of the […]
Police Arrest 5 More Suspects Over Robbi At Obi-Wali Cultural, Filling Station
The Rivers State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its investigation into the robbery incidents at the Dr. Obi Wali International Cultural Centre and Tottinno Filling Station, with the arrest of five additional suspects and the recovery of key exhibits. In a press statement issued on Monday by the Command Public Relations Officer, […]
Stakeholders Advocate 35% Women Participation In Public Procurement In Rivers
Stakeholders have called for a minimum of 35 per cent participation of women in public procurement and policy reforms that support gender-responsive procurement in Rivers State. The call was made at the Scaling Women’s Economic Empowerment through Affirmative Procurement (SWEEAP) programme, themed “Strengthening Public and Private Sector Collaboration for Gender-Responsive Procurement in Rivers State,” organised […]
RIVCHPP Reaffirms Commitment to Affordable, Quality Healthcare
The Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that residents of the state have access to affordable and quality healthcare without suffering financial hardship. The assurance was given during an advocacy visit to Ogu, where the Executive Secretary of RIVCHPP, Dr Vetty Agala, represented by the Director of Quality […]
Omerelu Community Raises Alarm Over Alleged Herdsmen Takeover of Govt Secondary School
A silent emergency is unfolding in Omerelu, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, where Government Secondary School, Omerelu, has become a stark symbol of neglect, insecurity and lost educational opportunities. Once a thriving centre of learning, the public school has reportedly been taken over by suspected herdsmen, forcing academic activities to a halt and […]
Rivers State Flags Off 2025 Christmas Discount Market
The Rivers State Government has officially flagged off the 2025 Christmas Discount Market, an initiative designed to provide residents with access to essential goods and services at significantly reduced prices throughout the festive season. The event, held at the Elekahia (Yakubu Gowon) Stadium in Port Harcourt, marks the commencement of this year’s edition of the […]
Fubara Restates Health Priorities, Wins UNICEF Commendation
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery in Rivers State, particularly for women, children and other vulnerable groups. The governor made the pledge during a courtesy visit by UNICEF Country Director, Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef, and her delegation at Government House, Port Harcourt. Read also: Fubara Orders Reinstatement of 1,000 Teachers […]
PHCCIMA Calls for Stronger Law-Commerce Partnership at NBA Port Harcourt Law Week 2025
Dr. Chinyere Nwoga, the pioneering first female President of the Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (PHCCIMA) in its 68-year history, has renewed her advocacy for deeper synergy between the legal profession and commerce as a catalyst for Nigeria’s economic progress. Speaking as a special guest at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) […]
Governor Fubara Reaffirms Commitment to Quality Healthcare
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has restated his administration’s determination to deliver accessible and high-quality healthcare services to all residents, with special attention to mothers and children. The governor made the pledge on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, while receiving the UNICEF Nigeria Country Representative, Ms. Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef, and her team at Government House, […]
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 […]
Rivers Govt Offers Free Healthcare, Insurance in Isiokpo
The Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, in collaboration with the Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP), has launched a free medical outreach for residents of Adanta, Isiokpo in Ikwerre LGA. Hosted at the Model Primary Health Care Centre on Monday, the programme provided free surgeries, medical consultations, and included an inspection of the Isiokpo […]