Nigerian Army Seeks Community Support to Strengthen Civil-Military Cooperation in Rivers
The Nigerian Army has called for stronger communal support and intelligence sharing from communities across Rivers State as part of efforts to enhance civil-military cooperation and improve national security. The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, made the call during the 7th Edition of the Nigerian Army Key Stakeholders Engagement Forum held in […]
HYPREP Trains Additional 500 Youths in Civil Security Training
In a major push to strengthen community security and create employment opportunities in Ogoniland, the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has engaged an additional 500 Ogoni youths as Civil Security personnel. The new recruits who commenced intensive training at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Nonwa, Tai Local Government Area of Rivers […]
Nigerian Army Advocates Ethical Social Media Use for National Security
The Nigerian Army has called for the ethical and responsible use of social media, urging journalists, influencers and the public to avoid the negative deployment of digital platforms and AI tools that could undermine national security. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General. Waidi Shaibu, made the call at the Nigerian Army Social Media Seminar […]
Rivers Egi Monarch Summons DPO Over Alleged Police Extortion
The traditional ruler of Egi Kingdom in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, HRM Eze Victor Egbo Elenwa, has summoned the Divisional Police Officer of the area, CSP Appah A. Timmy, following growing allegations of police extortion and harassment of residents. The monarch, through the Chairman of the Egi Council of Chiefs, Eze Dr. […]
Group Demands Probe of Fubara, Wike Led-Admininstration
In the midst of ongoing political unrest in Rivers State, a lobbying group known as Rivers First Movement (RFM) has requested a thorough investigation into the state’s financial records from May 29, 2015, to January 31, 2026, covering the tenures of both former governor Nyesom Wike and the current Governor Siminalayi Fubara. This call comes […]
How Governor Fubara Is Steering Rivers State Toward Stability
In a period marked by political turbulence and public uncertainty, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has emerged as a leader who prioritizes peace, resilience, and unity. Rather than engage in political confrontation, the governor has chosen calm dialogue and strategic restraint. He says this choice is not weakness, but a deliberate effort to ensure long-term stability and […]
Residents Barricade PHED Office in SARS Road Over Power Failure
Aggrieved residents of Rumuodumaya in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, stormed the office of the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company PHED, along SARS road on a protest over epileptic power supply. The protesters who went traditional demanded immediate restoration of power, accusing PHED of subjecting them to complete darkness since June, 2025, […]
Group Warns Against Complacency on Security in Rivers State
Security concerns have again come into focus in Rivers State following renewed calls for stronger action to safeguard lives and property amid reports of rising criminal activity. The Executive Director of the Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria), Dr. Fyneface Dumnamene Fyneface, commended government and security agencies for ongoing efforts to improve safety but stressed […]
Police Launch Manhunt as Man Hacks Sibling to Death
The Rivers State Police command has launched manhunt for Mr Nwalozie Chiwendu, for allegedly killing his elder brother, Mr Chidiebere Isaiah over witchcraft allegation. Also, youths of Ofeh Community in Omuma Local Government Area, declared search for Nwalozie who was said to have fled the community after the incident that happened on Thursday evening, February […]
Rivers State Government Launches Emergency Marine Ambulance Service
The Rivers State government has launched a marine ambulance system to cater for emergency healthcare needs of people living in riverine and hard-to-reach communities in the state. The State Commissioner for Health,Dr Adaeze Oreh who spoke during the launch in Port Harcourt, explained that the deployment of the boat ambulances was to bridge the gap […]
Fubara Appoints Five New Permanent Secretaries
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara appointed five new permanent secretaries on Tuesday. The announcement was made by Inyingi Brown, the Head of Service, in a statement on behalf of the state government. The new appointees are Dr Wachukwu Vincent Worgu, Eke Cordelia Uwuma Ogboma, Ifeanyi Anthony, Dr Jim-Jaja Mina Gogo, and Uzor Henry. Fubara is […]
Fubara Approves Recruitment of 12 Fire Service Truck Drivers
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the recruitment of 12 truck drivers for the Rivers State Fire Service as part of efforts to strengthen emergency response and firefighting operations across the state. The approval, according to government officials, is aimed at improving the operational capacity of the Fire Service, particularly in the deployment […]