Petralon 54 Launches Host Community Trusts in Rivers State
Residents of the Ogoloma and Koniama communities in Okrika LGA, Rivers State, have expressed their appreciation to the Federal Government for requiring oil companies to establish Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs) in all communities where they operate, as mandated by the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The community members, speaking during the launch of the HCDT […]
Pastor Arraigned for Alleged Land Document Forgery Granted Bail in Rivers
Christian Owhonda, a pastor with Winners Chapel International (Living Faith Church), has been granted bail by the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt following his arraignment on allegations of forging a signature in connection with a contested piece of land in Rivers State. The presiding judge, Justice S.I. Mark, granted bail to Pastor Owhonda after […]
RIVCHPP Receives Commendation From Rivers State
Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP) has continued to receive positive accolades and commendations from different groups for the work they do. The latest of such commendation came from AFAN, Rivers State Chapter, as contained in a letter signed by its Organising Secretary/ General Coordinator for Eleme Local Government Area of the group, Safety […]
Rivers Champions Indigenous Language with School Competition
Rivers State has intensified efforts to preserve its cultural heritage through an indigenous language quiz competition aimed at reviving the Ibani tongue among schoolchildren. Stakeholders have lauded the initiative facilitated by the Senator representing Rivers West Senatorial District, Ipalibo Banigo, describing it as a significant step toward safeguarding local identity. The “Reviving Our Heritage Through […]
Rivers Health Commissioner Begins Field Visits, Inspects Healthcare Projects
Rivers State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Oreh, has resumed field engagements with an inspection tour of key healthcare projects in Degema Local Government Area, reaffirming the ministry’s commitment to improved healthcare access and service delivery across the state. Dr. Oreh began the visit with an unscheduled assessment of the ongoing construction and upgrade works […]
Reps Committee Commends Rivers for Advancing Healthcare Delivery
The House of Representatives Committee on Healthcare Services has lauded the Rivers State government for its remarkable strides in strengthening healthcare delivery, particularly at the primary healthcare level. Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Amos Magaji, led members on an oversight recent visit to assess the utilization of the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF). Read Also: […]
Rivers State Launches Emergency Flood Cleanup in Port Harcourt, Obio-Akpor
The Rivers State Government has rolled out a three-day emergency flood mitigation campaign, targeting high-risk areas in Port Harcourt and Obio-Akpor Local Government Areas. Led by Deputy Governor Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, who also chairs the 2025 Flood Management Committee, the initiative kicked off on Friday, October 17, with desilting operations starting at the Eliozu-Egbolo […]
Police Arrest Man Over Alleged Assault
A disturbing video that went viral on social media on June 20, 2025, showing a woman tearfully alleging she was assaulted by a man who subsequently fled the scene, has sparked a comprehensive investigation by the Rivers State Police Command. This was made known to The Port City News (TPCN) in a statement by the […]
Army Arrests Gunrunner, Seizes Weapons Cache in Rivers
Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have arrested a suspected arms trafficker and recovered a cache of firearms in a sting operation in Rivers State. The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, disclosed this on Monday while parading the suspect, identified as 36-year-old Peter Onyeali Chibueze, from Mbaitoli Local […]
FG Executes 536 Niger Delta Projects, Community Fund Reaches ₦373bn — NUPRC
The Federal Government has commenced the execution of 536 community development projects across the Niger Delta region through the Host Community Development Trust (HCDT), in line with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) disclosed this in a statement on Monday, noting that the projects are being implemented simultaneously […]
On Fubara’s Cabinet Reconstitution in Rivers State
Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s move to reconstitute his cabinet, retaining eight commissioners while preparing a new nominees’ list, signals a strategic approach to governance in Rivers State following the expiration of the six-month emergency rule. This development, reported on October 13, 2025, warrants a balanced critique, weighing its merits and potential pitfalls. On the positive side, […]
NPA Targets 48-Month Completion for $1bn Ports Reconstruction
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has announced that the $1 billion total reconstruction of the Apapa, Tincan Island, Calabar, Warri, and Port Harcourt ports will be completed within 48 months. Speaking at the World Ports Conference of the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) today in Kobe, […]