Petrol Price Hike Pushes Pump Cost Above N1,000 Nationwide
Many Nigerians are facing higher fuel costs following a fresh increase in the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to N995 per litre. The adjustment has led to a rise in pump prices across several parts of the country, with some filling stations now selling petrol above N1,000 per […]
PSC, Police to Begin Screening for 50,000 Constable Applicants in Rivers March 9
The Police Service Commission (PSC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has announced the commencement of physical and credential screening for applicants in the ongoing recruitment of 50,000 police constables. According to a statement issued by the Rivers State Police Command, and signed by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Grace […]
Abua/Odual Chairman Orders Immediate Work on Ayama-Okana Road
In a bid to provide infrastructure and boost economic development in Abua/Odual Local Government Area, the Executive Chairman of the council Engr. Owolobi Michael Ofori has directed the immediate resumption of work on the long-awaited Ayama-Okana Road to deliver a lasting solution to residents’ mobility challenges. The chairman made the announcement during a courtesy visit […]
Response Team Condemns Alleged Brutalisation of Mother, Daughter, Demands Prosecution
The Rivers State Response Team on Violence Against Women & Children has condemned the alleged brutalisation of Miss Winnie Uchechi and her mother, Mrs Faith Chimela Miller, reportedly involving the Chairman of Ahoada West Local Government Area, Hon. Eugene Cheta Epelle, and his younger brother, Monday Epelle. The incident was said to have occurred on […]
Court Orders Obio-Akpor, PHALGA, ONELGA Officials to Show Cause Over Election
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has ordered the Obio-Akpor Local Government Council, Port Harcourt City Local Government and Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Council, alongside their vice chairmen and councillors, to appear before it and show cause why their elections should not be nullified. Justice Stephen Jumbo issued the order after […]
Rivers Launches Street Awareness Campaign After Screening 1,000 for Cancer
The Rivers State Government has intensified efforts to combat cancer, screening over 1,000 residents and taking a large-scale awareness campaign to major streets in Port Harcourt. The screening, which covered cervical, prostate, and breast cancer, formed part of a statewide sensitisation walk organised by the State Ministry of Health on February 28, 2026. Officials say […]
No External Political Activities Without My Approval, Fubara To Ewule
Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Thursday February 26 swore in Dr Dagogo Wokoma as Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Barrister Sunny Ewule as Chief of Staff, Government House, with a stern warning against unauthorised political engagements. Governor Fubara charged his newly appointed Chief of Staff, Barrister Sunny Ewule, to refrain from holding any […]
Group Applauds Tinubu’s Intervention in Rivers Political Crisis
A women’s group in Rivers State, Rivers Women Unite for SIM (RWUS), has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for fostering peace in the state following the recent reconciliation with Governor Siminalayi Fubara. In a statement issued on Monday […]
Group Commends Improved Bye-Elections in Ahoada East, Khana Constituency
The Rivers Peace Initiative (RPI) has given a positive assessment of the recently conducted bye-elections in Ahoada East Constituency II and Khana Constituency II. In a statement by the Convener of the group, Mr. Obinna Ebogidi, RPI monitored the polls through pre-election engagements, field observations, and post-election reviews. The exercises recorded notable improvements in several […]
Fubara Urges Voters to Back APC Candidates in Bye-Election
Siminalayi Fubara, Rivers State Governor, has urged voters to support candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday’s bye-elections in Ahoada East and Khana Local Government Areas. Earlier, The Port City (TCPN) reported that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that elections would be held in Ahoada East Constituency II and Khana Constituency […]
Tanker Accident at Ngbogu Junction Causes Early Morning Panic in PH
Drivers and commuters have commended the Rivers State Fire service Commission and the Federal Fire Service for their swift intervention to avert what would have been a disaster at Elekahia Road, by Nkpogu junction in Port Harcourt. The accident happened in the early hours of Friday, February 20, 2026, when a fully loaded tanker conveying […]
Rivers Police Tightens Security As Rivers Holds Bye-Election Saturday
As part of efforts to ensure a hitch-free bye election for Ahoada East 11 and Khana 11 constituencies, holding Saturday, February 21, 2026, the Rivers State Police command has imposed a ban on human and vehicular movement. In a statement on Friday, February 20, the Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Irinke-Koko, revealed that the movement […]