Rivers Government To Offer Free Hydrocele Surgeries In Port Harcourt
The Rivers State Government, through the Ministry of Health, has announced a three-day free medical surgery programme for adult men suffering from hydrocele, in partnership with Christian Blind Mission. According to the Director of Medical Services at the Ministry, Dr. Vincent Wachukwu, the programme will run from September 17 to 19, 2025, at Kelsey Harrison […]
RIVCHPP Health Insurance Beneficiaries Praise Rivers Government
Beneficiaries of the health insurance scheme of Rivers State Government, which it provides through the Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP), have applauded the state government for the introduction and functionality of the programme, saying that RIVCHPP has positively impacted their lives and helped to improve the health of their families. The beneficiaries who […]
Rivers Govt Reschedules RSSSSB and RSUBEB Staff Verification Exercise
The Rivers State Government has announced changes to the previously scheduled verification exercise for staff of the Rivers State Senior Secondary Schools Board (RSSSSB) and the Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board (RSUBEB). According to a statement issued on Friday, August 1, 2025, by the Acting Head of Service, Dr. (Mrs.) Inyingi S. I. Brown, […]
RSG Commissions Infrastructure to Improve Healthcare Services
To maintain and improve healthcare services in the state, the Rivers State Government has commissioned key equipment for better service delivery. The inauguration exercise took place at the Primary Healthcare Management Board Headquarters in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. According to a report made available to newsmen, Owupele Benebo, the Head of Press to the Office […]
Rivers State Government to Transform Cultural Centre into Art Training School
The Rivers State Government has announced plans to repurpose the multimillion-naira modern cultural centre in Borokiri, Port Harcourt, as a training school for arts and creative performance. This was revealed by Governor Sim Fubara, emphasizing his administration’s commitment to revitalizing the facility to fulfill its intended purpose. The cultural centre, which was initiated during the […]
Rivers State Government Increases Effort to Reduce Gender Base Violence
The Rivers State government has reinforced its commitment to addressing gender-based violence (GBV) and aims to reduce its occurrence to a rate between 5 and 10 percent. Ilamu Arugu, the Commissioner for Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, announced this goal during a recent meeting with the heads of the state’s sub-committee on gender-based violence prevention. Arugu […]
RSG Denies Rumors of Governor Fubara Shutting Down NNPCL and Oil Companies
The Rivers State government has firmly denied allegations circulating on social media that Governor Siminalayi Fubara has ordered the closure of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and other oil companies operating within the state. The government clarified that this claim is entirely untrue, dismissing it as misleading propaganda designed to create confusion and […]
Hotel Owner Sues Rivers Government Over COVID-19 Lockdown Demolition, Seeks Over N1.6 Billion in Damages
The owner of Prodest Hotel, Mr. Gogorobari Promise Needam, has filed a lawsuit against the Rivers State government, seeking compensation for the demolition of his hotel during the COVID-19 lockdown. The hotel, situated in Eleme Local Government Area, was ordered for demolition by former Governor Nyesom Wike. Needam claims the action was unlawful and malicious, […]
Rivers state government frustrating us, doesn’t want to prosecute Farah Dagogo – Lawyer
EFCC declares Rivers Director of Finance, others wanted for fraud
State health workers threaten court action against Rivers govt.
The National Association of Primary Health Care Workers of Nigeria has urged the Rivers State Government to resolve all outstanding issues with workers in the state or face court action. Speaking with new men on Wednesday, the Chairman of the association, Barr, Daniel Atiemie said a 21-day ultimatum has been issued to the Rivers State […]
Rivers govt to demolish Abonema wharf shanties
The Rivers State Government has hinted that it will demolish shanties at the Abonema Wharf in Port Harcourt, the State capital. This is following a fire outbreak at the wharf on Friday that destroyed property worth millions of naira. Reacting to the incident, the Chairman of Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, Allwell Ihunda said […]