Ikwerre Chair Promises Quarters for Omuanwa Health Workers
The Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Council, Hon. Charles Wobodo, has announced plans to provide residential accommodation for health workers at the Omuanwa Primary Health Centre. Wobodo disclosed this during an inspection of the facility, as part of efforts by his administration to improve primary healthcare services and infrastructure across the local government area. In […]
Rivers, Norway Seek Stronger Investment Ties
Rivers State is seeking stronger trade and investment ties with Norway, with a focus on oil and gas, healthcare, education, and other areas of mutual interest. Governor Siminalayi Fubara made the call on Thursday during a meeting with the Norwegian Ambassador to Nigeria, Svein Bæra, at Government House, Port Harcourt. The governor, represented by his […]
Renaissance Africa Energy Launches Oil Spill Prevention Initiative in Rivers State
Efforts to prevent oil spills and strengthen environmental protection in Rivers State have received a boost following the launch of a new oil spill prevention initiative by Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited in collaboration with key stakeholders. The initiative is designed to deepen awareness, strengthen stakeholder participation, and promote practical measures aimed at reducing oil […]
Fubara Approves 50% Increase in Judiciary Overhead
Rivers State Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara has approved a 50 percent increase in overhead funding for the state Judiciary and its institutions to improve operations and welfare. The Governor announced this on Thursday at a special court session marking the opening of the 2026/2027 Legal Year at the High Court Complex in Port Harcourt. Represented […]
Bonny Chairman Gives Elderly N2.5m Support
The Chairman of Bonny Local Government Area, Amasenibo Abinye Blessing Pepple, has provided additional welfare support worth N2.5 million to five elderly residents of the area. Each of the five beneficiaries received N500,000 as part of the chairman’s continued efforts to support elderly citizens and improve their welfare. The beneficiaries are Mrs. Patience R. I. […]
Customs Suspends Container Transfers to Tinapa Over ₦5.5bn Seizure
The Nigeria Customs Service has suspended the transfer of containers to the Tinapa Free Trade Zone following the seizure of 56 containers worth about ₦5.53 billion at the Onne Port in Rivers State. The suspension was announced by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, during an engagement with stakeholders at the Area 2 Command […]
Group Urges Rivers Government to Flag Off Second Phase of Bori Internal Roads
The Center for Equal Rights and Justice Nigeria has appealed to the Rivers State Government to commence the second phase of the Bori Internal Roads Project. The group, through its Convener, Comr. Barikui Holiness Nwikpa, appealed in a statement urging the state government to fulfil its promise to flag off the second phase of the […]
Lives at Risk as Flood Shuts Down Ogbele Health Centre
Residents of Ogbele Community in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State are raising the alarm over the flooding of their community health centre, warning that the situation is threatening healthcare delivery and putting patients and health workers at risk. The community has issued an appeal to the Rivers State Government, Aradel Holdings Plc, […]
Degema Chairman Gifts ₦500,000 to Namesake Baby in Bille
The Executive Chairman of Degema Local Government Area, Hon. Michael John Williams, has announced a ₦500,000 cash gift for a newborn baby named after him in Bille Kingdom, Rivers State. Williams announced this during a visit to the community for the Rainbow Coalition’s ward-to-ward sensitisation meeting in Ward 16. A video from the event showed […]
Lokpobiri Urges Faster Oil, Gas Investment Decisions
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has asked oil and gas companies to reduce the time it takes to make Final Investment Decisions on projects. Lokpobiri made this request in Abuja on Wednesday during the signing event for the $800 million Ima Gas Project. This project is being developed by the […]
Rivers Veterinarians Hold Rabies Awareness Symposium in Port Harcourt
Veterinarians in Rivers State are meeting in Port Harcourt today for a symposium focused on preventing rabies and improving responsible dog ownership in the state. The programme, organised by the Rivers State chapter of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), is taking place at the Rivers State University Amphitheatre, Nkpolu. The symposium is part of […]
Degema Supports RSU Medical Students
The Degema Local Government Council has donated a generator, borehole tank, and drugs to support healthcare services and the welfare of Rivers State University medical students in Obuama. The Executive Chairman of the council, Hon. Michael John Williams, made the donation as part of efforts to improve healthcare delivery and provide a better learning environment […]