Nutrition Over Oil: A Step in What Direction for Rivers State
In a region where oil has long dictated the rhythm of life, Vice President Kashim Shettima’s inauguration of Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas as Chairman of the Rivers State Council on Nutrition on August 11, 2025, signals a potential shift in priorities. Rivers State, the heartbeat of Nigeria’s oil economy, is no stranger to […]
Rivers State Government pledges support for National Nutrition Initiative
Rivers State’s sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to a unified and coordinated approach in supporting the federal government’s Nutrition Seven-Seven-Four Initiative. Retired Vice Admiral Ibas speaking after being inaugurated along with ten other members of the Rivers State Council on Nutrition by the Senior Special Assistant on Health […]
Rivers Advocacy Group Decries Pensioners’ Verification
Rivers Solidarity for Good Governance, a local advocacy organization has voiced strong concerns about a new government initiative requiring thousands of retired workers to undergo a fresh verification process. The move, intended to update pension records, has been labeled as hazardous and ill-considered by critics who fear it could lead to chaos and health risks […]
House of Rep Committee on Health Commends UPTH on Quality Services in Rivers
The House of Representatives Committee on Health has applauded the universality of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, UPTH, on its thrive towards infrastructural growth in the hospital. This came as the committee on Health Institutions led by its chairman, Dr Patric Umoh visited the facility on Monday 11 August, 2025, for an over site tour to […]
Nigerian States Grapple with Soaring Foreign Debt Costs
In the first six months of 2025, Nigeria’s 36 states collectively shelled out a staggering 235.58 billion naira to service their external debts, marking a sharp 68.4 percent increase from the 139.92 billion naira paid during the same period in 2024. This surge, amounting to an additional 95.65 billion naira, highlights the growing financial pressure […]
RSIEC Completes Screening for August 30 Council Elections
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has concluded the screening of candidates vying for chairmanship and councillorship positions in the upcoming council elections scheduled for August 30. The screening process was conducted at the headquarters of the RSIEC, marking a significant step towards the conduct of the elections. Commissioner Godfrey Woke, who oversees political […]
Nigeria’s FDI Collapse Signals a Wake-Up Call for Sustainable Growth
Nigeria’s economy is at a crossroads, and the recent 70 percent plunge in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first quarter of 2025 from $421.88 million to a mere $126.29 million should sound alarm bells for policymakers and citizens alike. This sharp decline, reported by the National Bureau of Statistics, exposes a troubling reality: Nigeria […]
Stakeholders Galvanize Support for New Ruler of Ebubu Clan
The Rivers State Government and multi-national companies operating in Eleme, have been called upon to accept the new traditional ruler of Ebubu Clan, His Royal Highness, Emere Peter Oguru, and relate with him on issues concerning the clan. A prominent indigene of the clan, Chief James Adewai-Chichi, who made the call, said the emergence of […]
PCRC, VIO/RTO Intensify Public Sensitization on Road Safety in Rivers State
In a renewed effort to promote safer roads and reduce traffic-related accidents across Rivers State, the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), in collaboration with Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) and Road Traffic Officers (RTO), has launched an extensive sensitization campaign to educate motorists on road safety regulations and compliance requirements. The awareness drive, led by Voke […]
INEC Launches Continuous Voters Registration in Rivers State
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will begin the nationwide online Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise on Monday, August 18, 2025, via www.cvr.inecnigeria.org. In-person registration will commence on August 25, 2025, in all 23 INEC Local Government Area offices in Rivers State, as well as the commission’s head office. Registration will take place from 9:00 […]
Pilex Centre Demands Immediate Reversal of Emergency Rule In Rivers
In an open letter to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, August 7, 2025, Pilex Centre for Civic Education Initiative demanded the immediate reversal of the state of emergency in Rivers State. Leader of the group, Mr. Courage Nsirimovu, in a release made available to TPCN, urged Tinubu […]
2024 NYSC: 26 Get Service Extension, Six to Repeat Entire Service Year In Rivers
The Rivers State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps, (NYSC), Mr Moses Oleghe, has revealed that out of the 3000 corps members of the 2024 Batch B Stream II who served in the State, six are to repeat the entire service year while 26 others are to serve extension of service ranging from 1 […]