Rivers Champions Indigenous Language with School Competition
Rivers State has intensified efforts to preserve its cultural heritage through an indigenous language quiz competition aimed at reviving the Ibani tongue among schoolchildren. Stakeholders have lauded the initiative facilitated by the Senator representing Rivers West Senatorial District, Ipalibo Banigo, describing it as a significant step toward safeguarding local identity. The “Reviving Our Heritage Through […]
Rivers Health Commissioner Begins Field Visits, Inspects Healthcare Projects
Rivers State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Oreh, has resumed field engagements with an inspection tour of key healthcare projects in Degema Local Government Area, reaffirming the ministry’s commitment to improved healthcare access and service delivery across the state. Dr. Oreh began the visit with an unscheduled assessment of the ongoing construction and upgrade works […]
Reps Committee Commends Rivers for Advancing Healthcare Delivery
The House of Representatives Committee on Healthcare Services has lauded the Rivers State government for its remarkable strides in strengthening healthcare delivery, particularly at the primary healthcare level. Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Amos Magaji, led members on an oversight recent visit to assess the utilization of the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF). Read Also: […]
Rivers State Launches Emergency Flood Cleanup in Port Harcourt, Obio-Akpor
The Rivers State Government has rolled out a three-day emergency flood mitigation campaign, targeting high-risk areas in Port Harcourt and Obio-Akpor Local Government Areas. Led by Deputy Governor Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, who also chairs the 2025 Flood Management Committee, the initiative kicked off on Friday, October 17, with desilting operations starting at the Eliozu-Egbolo […]
Police Arrest Man Over Alleged Assault
A disturbing video that went viral on social media on June 20, 2025, showing a woman tearfully alleging she was assaulted by a man who subsequently fled the scene, has sparked a comprehensive investigation by the Rivers State Police Command. This was made known to The Port City News (TPCN) in a statement by the […]
Army Arrests Gunrunner, Seizes Weapons Cache in Rivers
Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have arrested a suspected arms trafficker and recovered a cache of firearms in a sting operation in Rivers State. The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, disclosed this on Monday while parading the suspect, identified as 36-year-old Peter Onyeali Chibueze, from Mbaitoli Local […]
FG Executes 536 Niger Delta Projects, Community Fund Reaches ₦373bn — NUPRC
The Federal Government has commenced the execution of 536 community development projects across the Niger Delta region through the Host Community Development Trust (HCDT), in line with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) disclosed this in a statement on Monday, noting that the projects are being implemented simultaneously […]
On Fubara’s Cabinet Reconstitution in Rivers State
Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s move to reconstitute his cabinet, retaining eight commissioners while preparing a new nominees’ list, signals a strategic approach to governance in Rivers State following the expiration of the six-month emergency rule. This development, reported on October 13, 2025, warrants a balanced critique, weighing its merits and potential pitfalls. On the positive side, […]
NPA Targets 48-Month Completion for $1bn Ports Reconstruction
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has announced that the $1 billion total reconstruction of the Apapa, Tincan Island, Calabar, Warri, and Port Harcourt ports will be completed within 48 months. Speaking at the World Ports Conference of the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) today in Kobe, […]
Rivers Monarch Honoured with Peace and Community Development Award
The National Youth Council of Ogoni People (NYCOP) has honoured His Royal Majesty, King Solomon Ndigbara, the Gbenemene BuaBori, with an award for distinguished service in peacebuilding, crime prevention, and community development. The honour, presented during a courtesy visit late Wednesday to the Gbenemene’s palace in Kpite, Tai Local Government Area, recognised King Ndigbara’s leadership […]
Rivers State’s IGR: Oil Wealth Fuels Growth, Yet Demands Diversification
Rivers State generated ₦317.3 billion in internally generated revenue during 2024, a figure that positions it as Nigeria’s second-largest contributor after Lagos. This achievement reflects the state’s strategic role in the nation’s economy, driven primarily by its oil and gas sector. As someone who has watched Rivers navigate the complexities of resource-dependent development, I view […]
Corrupt Civil Servants Suspected in Rivers Secretariat Fire
Some corrupt civil servants have been accused of masterminding the fire that gutted parts of the Rivers State Secretariat in Port Harcourt. The incident, which destroyed a section of the complex housing a crèche for civil servants’ children, is now being described as an attempt to cover up evidence of corruption. Activist and convener of […]