LG Election: Rivers PDP Debunks Claim of Sale of Forms
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Rivers State, has in strong terms debunked the claims that the party has commenced the sale of forms for chairmanship and councillorship elections across the 23 local government areas of the state. The party described the publication making the rounds on social media as baseless and untrue. In a statement […]
Rivers State Ministry of Health Holds 4-Day Capacity Building Workshop to Improve 2026 Health Plans
The Rivers State Ministry of Health, with support from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has organized a 4-day capacity building workshop aimed at developing realistic and effective operational health plans for 2026 that will shape the state’s health budget and improve public health outcomes. Themed “Realistic and Effective 2026 Annual Operational Plan […]
Relief International Africa Demands Urgent Action Against VIO Harassment in Rivers
Relief International Africa has called on the Rivers State Government, the Ministry of Transportation, and the Nigeria Police Force to urgently investigate and curb the alleged unlawful activities of Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) operating in Rivers State. Reacting on the issue, the organization Executive Director, Green Isaac, raised alarm over what it described as the […]
Foreign Influence: A Threat to Nigeria’s Sovereignty
Nigeria stands at a crossroads. As a nation rich in resources, culture, and potential, it has long been a target for external influence. Recent revelations about foreign organizations, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and NGOs allegedly linked to MI6 and the CIA, drafting Nigeria’s security, health, food, and tax laws, demand urgent attention. […]
Alleged Assault Of Ahoada Administrator: Rivers Police Interrogates Wanted CSO, Chief Of Staff, Hands Over To SCID
The Chief Security Officer of Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State, Mr. Hector Ekakita, and the Chief of Staff, Mr. Aloni Olodi, who were declared wanted, have presented themselves to the State Police command. They were declared wanted by the Police on July 6, 2025, in connection with the alleged criminal conspiracy, stealing, […]
NOA Hosts Discussion on Youth Restiveness in Port Harcourt
Some youths in Rivers State have identified the engagement of young persons by the government in decision making, creation of jobs, and the legalization of artisanal oil refinery as a panacea to youth restiveness, illegal oil bunkering, and cultism in the state.The youths who made this known at a Roundtable on Pathway to National Cohesion, […]
Obio/Akpor Administrator Begins Desilting Operation to Combat Flooding
As part of measures geared towards flood control across Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, the Administrator, Dr. Ndu Walter, has flagged off desilting operations along SARS Road, a critical location known for frequent flooding and blocked drainage.The exercise, which is aimed at restoring the free flow of stormwater and preventing the accumulation of floodwater following recent […]
Rivers State Government Urges Residents to Prepare for Flood Risks
Following recent advisory from the Federal Government identifying States in the Federation as high-risk areas for potential flooding this year, Rivers State Government has warned residents, especially those in flood-prone communities, to take necessary precautions to safeguard lives and property.In a statement by the Senior Special Adviser on Media to Rivers State Government, Hector Igbikiowubo […]
PCRC, Drivers’ Association Accuse VIO of Overstepping Mandate in Rivers
The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Rivers State Command, has raised concerns over the activities of Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) in the state, accusing them of operating beyond their legal mandate. Chairman of the PCRC in Rivers State, Voke Emore, voiced his frustration in an interview, saying the actions of VIOs have triggered widespread complaints […]
NBA Demands Urgent Justice for Lawyer Murdered in Port Harcourt
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has issued a strong condemnation following the reported murder of one of its esteemed members, Barrister Bright Nda Owhor, in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital on July 5. The association is demanding immediate action and accountability for the tragic incident. Mazi Afam Osigwe, the President of the NBA, conveyed […]
Rivers State Among Top Borrowers as 10 States Amass N417.7 Billion Debt Despite FAAC Windfall
Rivers State has emerged as a focal point in Nigeria’s escalating sub-national debt crisis, with the state contributing significantly to the N417.7 billion borrowed by 10 states in the first half of 2024, despite a 40% surge in Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) revenues, according to data from the Debt Management Office (DMO). The borrowing […]
UNIPORT Student Sets Lover on Fire
In a heartbreaking and shocking incident that has left the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) community reeling, a 300-level female undergraduate, Cynthia Chukwundah, is alleged to have set her boyfriend, Sunny Amadi, on fire, resulting in his tragic death. This devastating event, reported on July 6, 2025, has sent shockwaves through Rivers State and beyond, […]