RSPHCMB Gives Vehicle to Obio-Akpor
The Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board, RSPHCMB, has provided a new operational vehicle to Obio-Akpor Local Government Area to improve the delivery and monitoring of primary healthcare services. The vehicle is part of the Board’s plan to provide operational vehicles for primary healthcare activities across Rivers State’s 23 Local Government Areas. The Medical […]
Dutch Firm Converts Rivers Flare Gas to Power
A Dutch energy company, Energy Ventures B.V., is working on a project to convert gas currently being flared in Rivers State into electricity and cooking gas. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Herbert Okibe, disclosed this during an inspection of the project site at Agbada 2 in Igwuruta, near Port Harcourt, and a visit to the […]
NiHSA Warns 15 States as Over 8,000 Communities, 4,500 Schools Face Flood Risk
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) has warned that more than 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools across 15 states are at risk of flooding between September 19 and 25. The warning was contained in the agency’s latest National Flood Advisory issued on Saturday by its Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Arch Umar Mohammed. The affected […]
Rivers Chief Judge Leads Gaol Delivery Exercise at Port Harcourt Custodial Centre
The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi, will on Tuesday, September 22, lead a delegation to the Port Harcourt Maximum Security Custodial Centre for a gaol delivery exercise. The exercise, scheduled for 10:00 a.m., is part of activities marking the commencement of the 2026/2027 Legal Year in the state. The Chief Registrar of […]
Rivers Health Board Begins 2027 Planning
The Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board (RSPHCMB) has commenced preparations for its 2027 Annual Operational Plan (AOP), with a review of the implementation of its 2026 plan. The Board held a two-day operational planning workshop at its headquarters, bringing together key health officials from across the state to assess progress, identify gaps and […]
Port Harcourt Water Distribution Set to Begin Today
The Port Harcourt Water Corporation (PHWC) is expected to begin distributing treated water to residents of Port Harcourt City and Obio-Akpor Local Government Areas today, September 20, after the corporation announced the commencement date on Saturday. The PHWC Managing Director, Chief Ibibia Walter, gave the date during the inauguration of the Rivers State WASH Media […]
Rivers Stakeholders Seek Oversight on Investment Treaties
Stakeholders in Rivers State have called for stronger legislative oversight and public participation in Nigeria’s investment treaties process insisting that communities must have a greater voice in agreements that affect their environment and livelihoods. The call was made at a two‑day multi‑stakeholder roundtable on Investor‑State Dispute Settlement, energy transition and investment governance that was held […]
Police Nab Suspected Internet Fraudster Over Alleged Ritual Activity in Port Harcourt
A young man has reportedly been arrested by the police in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, in connection with alleged internet fraud and suspected ritual-related activities involving a young girl. The incident reportedly occurred in the Rukpokwu area of the state, where the suspect was said to have been taken into custody following an investigation by […]
Rivers Begins Flood Relief Distribution, Offers Free Healthcare to Victims
The Rivers State Government has commenced the distribution of relief materials to residents affected by flooding in Port Harcourt City and Obio/Akpor Local Government Areas. The State Deputy Governor and Chairman of the Rivers State Flood Prevention and Management Committee, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, announced the intervention on Friday, September 18, 2026, during the presentation […]
RIVCHPP Deepens Engagement With Private Healthcare Providers
The Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP) has reaffirmed its commitment to meeting its financial obligations to accredited healthcare providers and ensuring prompt payment for legitimate services rendered to its enrollees. The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of RIVCHPP, Dr. Vetty Agala, disclosed this during a virtual engagement with medical directors and billing officers of […]
PTDF inaugurates committee to run Port Harcourt skills center
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has established a committee to design the operational framework and industry-oriented curriculum for its Center for Skills Development and Training in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The committee was inaugurated on Thursday in Abuja by PTDF Executive Secretary, Prof. Shuaibu Shehu Aliyu, as the Fund moves to accelerate the full […]
Professor Odu Calls for Bold Engineering to Unlock Value in Blue Economy
Rivers State Deputy Governor Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu has demanded strategic planning, cutting-edge engineering and sustainable infrastructure to turn the state’s vast water resources into an economic powerhouse. Speaking as Special Guest of Honour at the Second Distinguished Annual Lecture of the Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (NICE), Port Harcourt Chapter, on Thursday, Odu told […]