Entertainment Executive Clears School Fees of 23 Students Across Rivers State
Renowned entertainment executive and philanthropist, Soso Soberekon, has once again warmed hearts across Rivers State with a remarkable gesture — paying the school fees of 23 students, each representing one of the state’s 23 Local Government Areas. The initiative, which cuts across major tertiary institutions including Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rivers State University (RSU), […]
Ogoni Youths Issue Ultimatum for Release of Ken Saro-Wiwa Memorial Bus After 10 Years
Thirty years after the execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogoni leaders, the Ogoni Youth Federation (OYF) has issued a final ultimatum to the Nigerian government, demanding the immediate and unconditional release of the Ken Saro-Wiwa Memorial Bus. According to the signed statement shared to TCPN dated Monday, November 10, it was indicated that […]
Identity War: Is Rivers Truly Igbo, Biafran or Neither?
Rivers State stands at a pivotal moment in its history. Online forums and public gatherings buzz with heated exchanges over ethnic affiliations. Many voices associate the region with Igbo heritage, while others advocate for the inclusion of Biafra. These debates stir deep emotions, yet they often overlook the state’s rich tapestry of cultures. Rivers thrives […]
NEC Security Training Committee Visits Rivers State
His Excellency, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS has received the National Economic Council Committee on the overhaul of security training institutions in Rivers State on a nationwide assessment tour of Nigeria Police and other security training facilities. The committee is chaired by the Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, with Governors of Kaduna, Ogun, Taraba, Akwa […]
Niger Delta Youth Leaders Denounce Allegations Against Ogbuku
A coalition of youth leaders under the banner of Concerned Niger Delta Youth Leaders has denounced what it described as baseless and malicious allegations against the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku. In a communiqué issued in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, recently, the group reaffirmed its confidence in Ogbuku’s […]
Rivers State Partners With UNIPORT Vows To Crackdown on Gender Abuse
Rivers State Government has announced a determined push to combat escalating gender-based violence, forging a key alliance with the University of Port Harcourt. The pledge came during an advocacy visit on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, by UNIPORT’s Centre for Gender, Conflict and Development Studies, timed to coincide with the global 16 Days of Activism against […]
Navy Rescues 11 Passengers from Sinking Boat on Bonny River
The Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny has rescued 11 passengers from a sinking speedboat along the Bonny River in Rivers State. The rescue, which occurred on Tuesday, around 1:00 p.m., was carried out by armed personnel of FOB Bonny during routine patrols near the Federal Ocean Terminal, Onne. Base Operations Officer, Lieutenant Commander […]
Rivers Records 95% HIV Testing Coverage for Pregnant Women — Institute
The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has announced that Rivers State has achieved over 95 per cent HIV testing coverage among pregnant women, marking a major stride in preventing mother-to-child transmission of the virus. Project Director of the Rivers ASPIRE Project at IHVN, Dr. Stanley Idakwo, disclosed this during a briefing in Abuja on […]
AIUCC Announces Dates for Rivers Cultural Carnival & Trade Fair 2025
The All Ijaw Unity Cultural Congress has officially announced the dates for the highly anticipated Rivers Cultural Carnival & Trade Fair 2025, sparking excitement across the entertainment and cultural communities in Rivers State. The announcement was made on the organization’s verified social media platform, where they expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming celebration of heritage, creativity, […]
Port Harcourt Fashionista Clothes American Superstar
American singer and global style icon, Ciara, recently stepped into the spotlight wearing a culturally rich ensemble crafted by internationally acclaimed fashion designer Tubo Bereni, who hails from Abuloma in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The outfit draws its inspiration from the traditional Ijaw Iria ceremony — a historic celebration marking a young girl’s passage into […]
Pipeline Surveillance, Energy Firms Donate to Boost Army Operations in Rivers, Bayelsa
Army operations in Rivers and Bayelsa states have received a boost following donations from Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) and MaCaw Energy Services Limited, aimed at supporting security personnel safeguarding national assets. The two firms, operating within the Niger Delta’s energy corridor, presented livelihood support items to several military formations as part of their Corporate […]
Police to Establish Gender Lab in Rivers State
In a major step toward strengthening the investigation and prosecution of gender-based violence (GBV) cases in Nigeria, the Nigeria Police Force, under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, has selected Rivers State as the location for the establishment of a Gender Laboratory for the South-South geopolitical zone. This was disclosed on […]