Rivers Egi Monarch Summons DPO Over Alleged Police Extortion
The traditional ruler of Egi Kingdom in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, HRM Eze Victor Egbo Elenwa, has summoned the Divisional Police Officer of the area, CSP Appah A. Timmy, following growing allegations of police extortion and harassment of residents. The monarch, through the Chairman of the Egi Council of Chiefs, Eze Dr. […]
Group Demands Probe of Fubara, Wike Led-Admininstration
In the midst of ongoing political unrest in Rivers State, a lobbying group known as Rivers First Movement (RFM) has requested a thorough investigation into the state’s financial records from May 29, 2015, to January 31, 2026, covering the tenures of both former governor Nyesom Wike and the current Governor Siminalayi Fubara. This call comes […]
How Governor Fubara Is Steering Rivers State Toward Stability
In a period marked by political turbulence and public uncertainty, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has emerged as a leader who prioritizes peace, resilience, and unity. Rather than engage in political confrontation, the governor has chosen calm dialogue and strategic restraint. He says this choice is not weakness, but a deliberate effort to ensure long-term stability and […]
Residents Barricade PHED Office in SARS Road Over Power Failure
Aggrieved residents of Rumuodumaya in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, stormed the office of the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company PHED, along SARS road on a protest over epileptic power supply. The protesters who went traditional demanded immediate restoration of power, accusing PHED of subjecting them to complete darkness since June, 2025, […]
Group Warns Against Complacency on Security in Rivers State
Security concerns have again come into focus in Rivers State following renewed calls for stronger action to safeguard lives and property amid reports of rising criminal activity. The Executive Director of the Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria), Dr. Fyneface Dumnamene Fyneface, commended government and security agencies for ongoing efforts to improve safety but stressed […]
Police Launch Manhunt as Man Hacks Sibling to Death
The Rivers State Police command has launched manhunt for Mr Nwalozie Chiwendu, for allegedly killing his elder brother, Mr Chidiebere Isaiah over witchcraft allegation. Also, youths of Ofeh Community in Omuma Local Government Area, declared search for Nwalozie who was said to have fled the community after the incident that happened on Thursday evening, February […]
Rivers State Government Launches Emergency Marine Ambulance Service
The Rivers State government has launched a marine ambulance system to cater for emergency healthcare needs of people living in riverine and hard-to-reach communities in the state. The State Commissioner for Health,Dr Adaeze Oreh who spoke during the launch in Port Harcourt, explained that the deployment of the boat ambulances was to bridge the gap […]
Fubara Appoints Five New Permanent Secretaries
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara appointed five new permanent secretaries on Tuesday. The announcement was made by Inyingi Brown, the Head of Service, in a statement on behalf of the state government. The new appointees are Dr Wachukwu Vincent Worgu, Eke Cordelia Uwuma Ogboma, Ifeanyi Anthony, Dr Jim-Jaja Mina Gogo, and Uzor Henry. Fubara is […]
Fubara Approves Recruitment of 12 Fire Service Truck Drivers
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the recruitment of 12 truck drivers for the Rivers State Fire Service as part of efforts to strengthen emergency response and firefighting operations across the state. The approval, according to government officials, is aimed at improving the operational capacity of the Fire Service, particularly in the deployment […]
Activist Criticises Senate, Calls for Mandatory Electronic Transmission of Results
A Rivers State-based human rights activist and Coordinator of the PILEX Centre for Civic Education Initiative, Courage Nsirimovu, has criticised the Nigerian Senate over its reported refusal to amend provisions of the Electoral Act to make electronic transmission of election results from polling units mandatory. Speaking with our correspondent in Port Harcourt, Nsirimovu alleged that […]
Rivers Philanthropist Marks Birthday With Free Jamb Forms
Rivers State businessman and philanthropist Igbanam Silas Eneyo is celebrating his birthday birthday, but the real gift goes far beyond personal celebration. Known for his impactful philanthropy, Eneyo continues to make waves across communities, transforming lives and inspiring countless others with his acts of kindness. In a heartfelt message shared on his social media page, […]
Tinubu Meets Wike, Fubara, Rivers Leaders in Aso Villa
In an effort to reduce the ongoing political tensions in Rivers State, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu convened a late-night consultative meeting with key stakeholders at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The closed-door meeting included the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, alongside Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. News: https://theportcitynews.com/2026/02/09/apc-explains-delay-in-officially-welcoming-fubara/ The President’s high-level intervention […]