Rivers PHC Board to Upgrade Ogu, Bolo Health Centres, Equip New Ele Facility
The Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board (RSPHCMB) has announced plans to rehabilitate the Ogu and Bolo Primary Health Centres and furnish the new Primary Health Centre under construction in Ele, Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area, upon its completion. Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr. Chituru Adele, disclosed this during the state flag-off of the […]
New Agriculture Perm Sec Sets Agenda for Food Security, Job Creation
The Permanent Secretary of the Rivers State Ministry of Agriculture, Mercy Dagogo Iboroma, has called on directors, heads of departments and staff to adopt a results-driven approach to strengthen food security, create jobs and drive economic growth in the state. Speaking during her inaugural meeting with staff at the Rivers State Veterinary Hospital and Diagnostic […]
REA Rolls Out 60.82MW Renewable Energy Projects Across Six States
The Federal Government, through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), is set to add a total of 60.82 megawatts of renewable energy capacity through the rollout of interconnected hybrid mini-grid projects across six states. The milestone was marked on Wednesday with the groundbreaking of a 13.92-megawatt-peak solar hybrid mini-grid project in Yobe State, bringing the combined […]
NDDC Equips 200 Rivers Women with Business Skills to Boost Entrepreneurship
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has trained 200 women from the 23 local government areas of Rivers State in small-scale business development as part of activities to commemorate International Women’s Day. The programme focused on equipping participants with practical knowledge on how to start, manage, and grow sustainable small businesses, to improve their income […]
Experts, Policymakers Demand Action-Oriented Environmental Education
Environmental experts, academics and policymakers have called for intensified environmental education to bridge knowledge gaps and equip citizens with the skills, values and attitudes needed to tackle environmental challenges across Rivers State, the Niger Delta and Nigeria. The call was made at the Environmental Education Summit organised by the Department of Adult and Non-Formal Education, […]
Fubara Chose Political War, Lost Second-Term Ticket, Says Wike
he Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, lost the opportunity to seek a second term after choosing political confrontation over the structure that brought him to power. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja, during the August edition of his monthly media chat, Wike maintained that he […]
Rivers United Promote Academy Star Sotonye Samuel to Senior Team
Rivers United have continued their commitment to youth development by promoting promising youngster Sotonye Samuel from the club’s academy to the senior team ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.The promotion is seen as a reward for Samuel’s impressive performances with the Rivers United Academy, where he consistently demonstrated technical ability, discipline, […]
Rivers United Complete Signing of Midfielder Salman Abubakar from Enyimba
Rivers United have strengthened their squad ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season with the signing of defensive midfielder Salman Abubakar from Enyimba FC.The Port Harcourt-based club secured the services of the combative midfielder as head coach Finidi George continues to reshape his team for the upcoming domestic campaign and the CAF […]
Rivers United and three NPFL clubs set for ₦136m influx after the new CAF rule
Four Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clubs are set to receive a major financial boost ahead of the 2026/27 continental campaign following a new funding initiative introduced by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).Under the revised policy, every club eliminated in the preliminary rounds of the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup will receive […]
Rivers United Ranked amongst top 10 Nigeria’s Most Valuable NPFL Club
Rivers United have emerged as the most valuable club in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), according to the latest squad valuation released by Transfermarkt and highlighted by Soccernet. The Port Harcourt-based side tops the rankings with an estimated squad value of €2.18 million, reflecting the club’s consistent investment in quality players and its growing […]
Rivers United Complete Signing of Emmanuel Utake from Nasarawa United
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Rivers United have completed the signing of versatile midfielder Emmanuel Utake from Nasarawa United ahead of the 2026/27 season, bolstering their squad as preparations intensify for domestic and continental competitions.Utake, who is capable of playing as both a central midfielder and a defensive midfielder, joins the Port Harcourt club […]
Rivers United Complete the Signing of Ani Chigozie from Niger Tornadoes
Rivers United have reportedly completed the signing of highly-rated Midfielder Ani Chigozie from Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Niger Tornadoes as the Port Harcourt club continues to strengthen its squad ahead of the new football season.The move is expected to bolster Rivers United’s Midfield options as the club prepares for both domestic and continental […]