NDDC, Nigerian Air Force Collaborates to Secure Niger Delta
The Nigerian Air Force and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) have agreed to deepen collaboration to ensure that security is enhanced and socio-economic development is accelerated in the Niger Delta region. Speaking during a courtesy visit to NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Kelvin Aneke said as […]
Rivers Senator Joins APC
The Senator representing Rivers West Senatorial District, Ipalibo Banigo, has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Announcing her defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Banigo said she decided to align politically with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. She explained that the move was intended to support Fubara’s efforts to advance development in the state […]
Four Suspected Kidnappers Arrested as Police Recover Firearms in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested four suspected kidnappers and recovered firearms during an operation targeting kidnapping and other violent crimes in the state. Police spokesperson Grace Iringe-Koko said the suspects were arrested following investigations into the abduction of Miss Favour Chika in Igwuruta community. The suspects were identified as Usman Dan-Mama, 20, from […]
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 […]