Rivers APC Warns Gov. Fubara: Reconcile or Face Impeachment
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has cautioned suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara that sincere reconciliation efforts are necessary to prevent his impeachment. APC Caretaker Committee Chairman Tony Okocha emphasized that Fubara has yet to take meaningful steps to reconcile with the state’s duly elected lawmakers. The political deadlock in Rivers State […]
NGO Urges Proper Waste Disposal to Tackle Plastic Pollution in Rivers
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Standup for Women Society (SWS), Rivers State Chapter, has called on members of the public to adopt responsible waste disposal practices to prevent drainage blockages and combat rising plastic pollution in the state. Speaking during an environmental sensitization campaign held at the Abali Indigenous Park in Port Harcourt on Monday. The […]
Apiafi Receives Commendations for Salvaging WASC Examination Students In Opobo Nkoro
The Administrator of Opobo Nkoro Local Government Council, Senibo Frederick Apiafi, has been commended for his proactive response in coming to the aid of schools in the area, which translated into making it possible for students in the area to write the English Language paper of the West African School Certificate (WASC) examination on that […]
Jonathan, Others Urges Tinubu to Reinstate Governor Fubara
As political tensions continue to grip Rivers State, former President Goodluck Jonathan is reportedly among a group of influential Nigerians working behind the scenes to facilitate the return of the suspended Governor, Sim Fubara. Sources close to the ongoing efforts indicate that there is a concerted push to secure Fubara’s reinstatement, potentially before June 12. […]
Eze Ekpeye Logbo III -Honours Igbu Ehuda Opening Wrestling Ceremony 2025
The ancient Ahoada Town Playground came alive on Saturday, June 7, 2025, as His Imperial Majesty, Eze Sir Amb. Kelvin Ngozi Anugwo, PhD, DSSRS ACTI, FNIM MNIMN SFALPP, Eze Ekpeye Logbo III, Akalaka XII, graced and honoured the UPKUMA ETA (Opening wrestling) ceremony of the Igbu Ehuda 2025. The traditional wrestling event, which has become […]
Gov. Fubara Honours Chief Mike Elechi at Housewarming Ceremony
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, on Saturday, June 7, 2025, attended the housewarming ceremony of renowned statesman and businessman, Chief Mike Elechi, in Elele, Ikwerre Local Government Area. The Governor, who was warmly received by Chief Elechi and a large crowd of supporters, was given a tour of the impressive residence before being hosted […]
Opobo Nkoro Administrator Directs Immediate Provision of Electricity and Toilet Facilities for CSS, Opobo Town
The Administrator of Opobo Nkoro Local Government Area, Senibo Frederick Apiafi, has directed the immediate provision of electricity and toilet facilities to the senior secondary section of Community Secondary School, Opobo Town. Senibo Apiafi, who gave the directive when he visited the school in Opobo Town, assured that though he has limited time to administer […]
Rivers State Sole Administrator Visit Soghai Farm, Vows to Resuscitate Underutilized Government Infrastructures
Rivers State Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has promised to end the long neglect of the Songhai Integrated Farms and other state-owned infrastructures that have the potential to improve the fortune of the state.Retired Vice Admiral Ibas gave the assurance shortly after an inspection tour around the Songhai Integrated Farms, the Model Primary […]
Secure Govt Facilities, SOLAD Tells Traditional Rulers In Rivers
The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ette Ekwe Ibas (rtd) has emphasized the need for traditional institutions in the state to step-up its collaborative efforts in safeguarding public infrastructure in their respective domains. Ibas stated this on Friday, June 6, 2025, while declaring open the 121st and 122nd Combined Quarterly General Meeting of the Rivers […]
Rivers Commissioner of Police Calls for Peaceful Eid Celebration
The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, extends warm greetings to the Muslim faithful in Rivers State as they join Muslims worldwide to celebrate this year’s Eid al-Kabir. In a goodwill message released on Friday, CP Adepoju urged Muslims to use the period to pray for peace, unity, and progress in Rivers […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Rivers NUJ Felicitates with Muslim
The Rivers State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Rivers State Council extends warm felicitations to the entire Muslim faithful in Rivers State on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Kabir. The Council urges all Muslims to embrace the core values of love, forgiveness, tolerance, almsgiving, and sacrifice that are central to Eid-el-Kabir. A statement […]
Rivers Community Cries Out Over Rising Insecurity
Residents and traders in Rumuwoji, Mile One Diobu, Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, have expressed concern and cries over rising insecurity in the area. Recall that Mile One Diobu has long been associated with cultism and criminal activities, but residents say the situation is getting worse. In an interview with our correspondent, Chairman of […]