Miss Niger Delta Beauty Pageant Concludes Auditions in Rivers, Two Other States
Auditions for the 25th Anniversary edition of the Miss Niger Delta Beauty Pageant have ended in Rivers, Edo, and Imo States, with impressive turnout across the centres. Prince Sodin Akiagba, Coordinator of the exercise, confirmed in Port Harcourt that over 100 contestants participated at the Rivers centre alone. He said the pageant celebrates the region’s […]
Fubara May Resign Soon as Governor
Some credible sources close to suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara have told our correspondent that Fubara is contemplating resigning, adding that the governor is allegedly waiting for his reinstatement first. The sources who refused to be mentioned in print because they do not have the governor’s authorization to reveal such to the public strongly informed our […]
Rivers Health Ministry Seeks Public Support to Combat Drug Abuse
Rivers State government has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the multifaceted challenge posed by drug abuse in society. In a broadcast message by the Ministry of Health on the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Igwe Mekele, said that more women are getting involved […]
Epidemic Looms As Refuse Heap Takes Over Parts Of PH
As of 10 am on Thursday, June 26, 2025, refuse heaps had taken over some parts of the roads in Port Harcourt, the capital city of Rivers State. For instance, at the First Market Junction in Eneka Clan of the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state, the refuse had taken over more than 80 […]
N5.74bn Contract: High Court to Rule Judgment on July 16 on Macobarb vs NLNG Suit
A Port Harcourt High Court presided over by Justice Chinwendu Nwogu has fixed July 16, 2025, for judgment in the high-profile breach of contract case between indigenous contractor Macobarb International Limited and Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited. The suit, marked PHC/2013/CS/2022, stems from a N5.74 billion claim by Macobarb, which alleges that NLNG unlawfully […]
PETROAN Public Relations Officer Decry Rise in Prices of Petroleum Products in Nigeria
The National Public Relations Officer of Petroleum Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria, PETROAN, Dr. Joseph Obele, has described the gradual increment in the cost of Petroleum products as worrisome and disturbing.Reacting to the increase in the pump price of Petroleum Products, Dr. Obele, while noting that the Federal Government’s Crude for Naira Policy was […]
TAP FC hosts MOBILE FC of Lagos in Port Harcourt
Trans Amadi Professionals (TAP) FC of Port Harcourt will square up against MOBILE FC of Lagos State this Saturday, June 28th, at their home ground, First Aluminium Field, also known as Stadium of Victory, at 8 am. The players and management of MOBILE FC are expected to arrive in Port Harcourt on Thursday, June 26th, […]
Group Dismisses Rumoured Resignation of Gov. Fubara
The Enforcers of Good Governance (EGG), a prominent socio-political grassroots movement, has described as “a lie from the pit of hell” the circulating rumours that Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State is considering resignation. Reacting on the issue in Port Harcourt, on Wednesday, 25 June, 2025, the group’s spokesman, Comrade Igwe Jefferson, dismissed the claims […]
Monarch Condemns Killing of Security Operatives in Ahoada East
The Palace of the Ekpeye Supreme Monarch has strongly condemned the gruesome murder of security operatives at the Ahoada East Local Government Area Secretariat on the evening of Monday, June 23, 2025. In a statement issued Tuesday, His Imperial Majesty, Eze Sir Amb. Kelvin Ngozi Anugwo, the Eze Ekpeye Logbo III and Akalaka XII, described […]
Mayor of Port Harcourt Appoints 1217 Persons into Various Committees
In a move to strengthen grassroots governance and enhance service delivery across key sectors, the Administrator and Mayor of Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, Dr. Samuel Kalagbor, has reconstituted and appointed 1217 persons into various strategic committees within the Local Government Area.In a statement released by the Mayor’s office, the appointments took effect from […]
HMO Challenges: Health Experts Meet in Port Harcourt
In a bid to improve the relationship between health care providers, enrollees, and Health Management Organisation (HMO), SUNU Health Nigeria Limited organised a one-day interactive forum in Port Harcourt to break the barrier and bridge communication gaps.The Interactive forum, which brought together Health Insurance enrollees, Service providers, and stakeholders in the health sector, was put […]
South South Democratic Movement to Hold Elected Officials Accountable
The National Chairman of a non-governmental organization, the South South Democratic Movement SSDM, Prince Favour Reuben says, in spite of threats by some politicians, the group will not relent in ensuring that elected officials are accountable to their constituents, especially in the South South region. Speaking with our correspondent in Port Harcourt, Prince Reuben said […]