HIV Patients, Vulnerable Groups to Benefit from CDC-RIVCHPP Health Insurance Partnership
The United States Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is set to partner with the Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP) to enrol people living with HIV and other vulnerable persons in the state’s health insurance scheme. The proposed partnership is aimed at promoting sustainable health financing, expanding health insurance coverage and improving […]
HYPREP Awards ₦400m Scholarships to 500 Ogoni Graduates
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has awarded postgraduate scholarships to 500 Ogoni graduates in Rivers State to promote human capacity development, research, and sustainable livelihoods. HYPREP Project Coordinator, Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, disclosed this at the scholarship award ceremony on Friday, urging beneficiaries to use the opportunity to contribute to Ogoni’s development and address its […]
Rivers Igbo Leader Pays Royal Homage to South-East Traditional Rulers
High Chief Ambassador Benjamin Ibigwe Obinwanne, Ọnye Ndụ Ndị Igbo N’Ụzọ Ijé in Rivers State, has led a delegation of Igbo stakeholders from the state on a royal homage to the Chairman of the South-East Traditional Rulers Council, Eze Dr. Linus Nto Mbah, in Abia State. The visit took place on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, […]
Rivers Health Board Warns Against Ebola, Urges Early Reporting
The Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board has urged residents to observe Ebola prevention measures and promptly report suspected cases to health authorities to prevent the spread of the disease. In a public health advisory, the board explained that Ebola Virus Disease spreads through direct contact with the blood or body fluids of an […]
INEC Promises Accessible Polling Units for Voters with Disabilities in Rivers
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Rivers State has called on electoral officers to ensure that persons with disabilities (PWDs) can exercise their voting rights without discrimination or unnecessary barriers during the 2027 general elections. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Johnson Alalibo Sinikiem, made the call at a sensitisation programme on electoral interventions for […]
Police Confirm Deaths in Rivers Boat Capsizing During Oil Spill Dispute
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed loss of life following a boat capsize during a confrontation between youths and men in military uniform over an oil spill in Kula community, Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of the state. The incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday evening when community members attempted to stop a contractor from continuing […]
Naija Food Carnival Set for Port Harcourt on November 1
Port Harcourt is set to host the Naija Food Carnival 2026, an event expected to bring together food lovers, entertainers, chefs, vendors and culture enthusiasts for a celebration of Nigerian cuisine and entertainment. Scheduled for November 1, the carnival is designed to showcase the diversity of Nigerian food while creating an atmosphere for music, cultural […]
PINL Pipeline Security Boosts Fishing, Farming in Rivers — Monarch
A traditional ruler in Rivers State has commended Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) for its pipeline surveillance efforts, saying improved security has helped residents of Ekpeye Kingdom return to farming and fishing. Kevin Anugwo, the Eze Ekpeye Logbo, spoke at a stakeholders’ meeting in Port Harcourt, where he recalled how crude oil pollution had disrupted […]
10 Feared Dead as Boat Capsizes During Oil Spill Dispute in Rivers
About 10 people are feared dead after a boat carrying youths capsized during a confrontation involving uniformed security personnel in Kula community, Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, over an oil spill dispute. The incident reportedly occurred when the personnel arrived in several gunboats and allegedly attempted to move a vessel and its contents […]
Sunbeth Energies Opens Third Self-Service Fuel Station
Sunbeth Energies Limited has expanded its self-service fuelling network with the opening of its third station in Ada George, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as the company seeks to improve customer convenience through technology. The new facility extends the indigenous energy firm’s operations beyond Lagos and Abuja, bringing its self-service model to motorists in the South-South […]
Ogoh Odaudu Inducted Into Idoma Hall of Fame
Rivers Hoopers head coach Ogoh Odaudu has been inducted into the Idoma Hall of Fame in recognition of his contributions to Nigerian basketball. Odaudu was among more than 80 distinguished sons and daughters of the Idoma Nation honoured at a ceremony held in Abuja on October 15, 2026. The experienced coach has established himself as […]
Five Suspects Arraigned Over Abduction Of 20 NYSC Member
The Department of State Services (DSS), in collaboration with the military and the Nigeria Police Force, has arrested five suspects allegedly connected to the abduction of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Imo State. The suspects were apprehended during intelligence-led operations conducted between October 10 and 14, 2026, in Port Harcourt, Rivers […]