Otuwarikpo to Traditional Rulers: Our Primary Responsibility Is to Maintain Peace
His Royal Majesty Ny’údū Felix Enene Otuwarikpo, of Upata Kingdom, Rivers State, has called on traditional rulers across Nigeria to take primary responsibility for maintaining peace and order in their communities. Speaking during a town hall dialogue in Uyo on Monday with members of the Akwa Ibom State Council of Traditional Rulers and other visiting […]
Service Commanders in Rivers Take Stakeholders Engagement To Khana LGA
In furtherance of the meeting with stakeholders on the directive of the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ette Ibas (rtd), the Service Commanders in Rivers State paid a visit to Khana Local Government Area. The State Commissioner of Police, heads of Nigeria Army 6 Division garrison, 115 special operations Nigeria Airforce, Nigeria Navy Ship Pathfinder, […]
Rivers: Tax Advocates Call for Gender-Sensitive Policies in Informal Sector
Tax justice advocates have urged the government to develop and enforce gender-sensitive policies that support individuals operating in the business informal sector. The call was made during the screening of the Window Tax documentary and a policy dialogue held in Port Harcourt. The event, organised by the Community Conciliation and Development Initiative in collaboration with […]
TCN begins community engagement to reduce power lines vandalism in Rivers State
The Port Harcourt Regional Office of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has commenced community sensitization for the youths of communities hosting TCN power lines in Rivers State. At one of the meetings held at Igbu Ehuda community for communities in Ahoada East and West LGA, participants at the meeting called on TCN management to […]
Police Officer Allegedly Shot Dead In Rivers
A police officer, identified as Prince Egbe, said to be from Ula-Upata community in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State, has been allegedly shot dead. Though, the Rivers State Police command is yet to respond to enquiry on the incident by our correspondent, but as at press time, the suspect was alleged to […]
Court Rejects General Hydrocarbons’ Bid to Serve Navy in Oil Cargo Dispute
A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has rejected a request by General Hydrocarbons to serve court orders on the Nigerian Navy and other authorities involved in the seizure of its oil cargo. The energy firm, owned by THISDAY chairman Nduka Obaigbena, had asked the court to serve rulings made on March 25 and April […]
Rivers State Government Calls for Collaboration to Protect Assets in Ahoada East
The Rivers State Government, represented by the Sole Administrator, His Excellency Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd), has urged residents of Ahoada East Local Government Area (LGA) to work with the LGA Administrator, Mr. Goodluck Iheanacho, to protect vital government assets. This call was made during a Town Hall Security and Stakeholders meeting held at […]
HOMEF Visits Oil Spill Site in Rivers, Seeks Remedy
The Executive Director of Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) Dr. Nnimmo Bassey, has expressed disappointment over the level of neglect oil spills impacted communities are suffering in Rivers State. Bassey stated this on Thursday, May 15, 2025, after a visit by HOMEF team along with other CSOs to the spill site as the Trans […]
Fatal Crash in Port Harcourt Kills Six, Driver Flees
A high-speed car crash in the Eliozu area of Port Harcourt killed six pedestrians late Monday night, according to a social media post and local accounts, though police have yet to confirm the incident. The accident occurred near Unity Filling Station, a gas station on an unnamed road in Rumodome, when a grey Toyota sedan […]
Rivers Statesman Lauds Fubara’s Visit To Wike
Chieftain of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe, has reacted to the visit the suspended Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, paid to his predecessor, Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike. Sara-Igbe who is also a member of the Rivers State Elders and Leaders Council described the suspended governor’s action as a sacrifice made in the interest […]
Rivers State Women Protest Sea Piracy, Urge Government to Act
Women from Bille community in Degema local government area of Rivers State today took to the streets of Port Harcourt to protest the incessant sea pirates’ attacks on their waterways and communities. The protesters went through the streets of Port Harcourt, stormed the Rivers State Government house enjoining the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, […]
My Spirit Has Left The Government, Says Fubara
The suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, stated that he is not eager to regain his position, he further warned that certain actions taken by some of his supporters have only aggravated his situation. Fubara advised his followers to refrain from making remarks and taking actions that contradict his personal values and principles of […]