Education, Sensitization Key to Proper Waste Management – RIWAMA MD
The Managing Director of the Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA), Dr. Ibimina Wokoma, has stressed that education and sensitization are critical to achieving effective waste management in the state. Dr. Wokoma stated this during a follow-up inspection of the Rumuosi dump site and other refuse disposal points within the Port Harcourt metropolis on August […]
Rivers Police Investigate Assault on Inspector in Obio/Akpor
The Rivers State Police Command says it is investigating the alleged assault of a police officer by community youths in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area (LGA) who were allegedly tagged to be consuming hard drugs. Police spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, in a report shared to the press on Sunday, explained that Inspector Joshua Nyian, attached to […]
Bille, Andoni Are Buying Guns To Attack Me, King Asari Reveals
The revered Natural Ruler of Elem Kalabari, King Dokubo Asari, has revealed the purchase of firearms to attack him by the people of Bille Community and some persons from the Andoni ethnic nationality in Rivers State. The revelation, according to King Asari, was made known to him via credible intelligence as he assured the plotters […]
PCRC Dismisses Claims of Indiscipline, Rights Abuse in Rivers Police Command
The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) in Rivers State has dismissed insinuations and claims by some individuals and groups that indiscipline, brutality, and human rights abuses are thriving under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju. Chairman of the Rivers State PCRC, Voke Emore, in an interview over the weekend, described the […]
Hon. Samuel Nwanosike Bans Dumping of Refuse on Road Median
The newly inaugurated Chairman of Rivers State Waste Management Agency Board, Honourable Samuel Nwanosike has called for public support to ensure Rivers State is clean from indiscriminate waste dumping. Speaking shortly after his Inauguration on Friday, August 22, Honourable Nwanosike said that the available resources and laws in Rivers State are enough to ensure that […]
Fresh Oil Spill Hits Renaissance Pipeline in Rivers
The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria) has confirmed a fresh crude oil spill from a pipeline operated by Renaissance Africa Energy Ltd in Ikata community, Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State. According to YEAC-Nigeria, the spill, which occurred on Friday, August 22, was first reported by members of its One Million Youth […]
Alesa Community Backs King Apollos Chu as Nchia Traditional Ruler, Calls for Development in Eleme
The people of Alesa community in Eleme Local Government Area have pledged their loyalty to the traditional ruler of Nchia, His Royal Highness, King Apollos Chu, expressing confidence in his ability to lead with fairness and restore dignity to the traditional institution. In the Newsobai report shared on Friday August 22, the Paramount Ruler of […]
FIDA Condemns Child Abuse, Calls for Prosecution of Pastor
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Rivers State Branch, has condemned the alleged dehumanisation and abuse of children by one Pastor Ifediorah Joseph in Eneka, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, under the guise of “spiritual cleansing.” In a statement on Wednesday, FIDA Rivers described the acts as child abuse, exploitation, and a […]
Rivers Police Arrest 23-Year Old Alleged Murder Suspect
The Rivers State Police Command has made a major breakthrough in its fight against violent crime with the arrest of a murder suspectzÀ linked to the brutal killing of 44-year-old Miss Confidence Konebari Sunny. This was revealed on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in a statement made available to TPCN, by the Police Public Relations Officer, […]
Rivers LG Poll : IPAC Boycott, Stakeholders’ Declare Process Flawed
The planned Saturday, August 30, 2025, Local Government elections in Rivers State has continued to trigger concerns as political experts, and other civic groups reject the process, describing it as illegal and lacking integrity. The respondents who spoke exclusively on the planned elections, cautioned that democracy is more than voting, stressing that it is an […]
Rivers Police Rescue Victims, Arrest Pastor Over Minors’ Dehumanization
The Rivers State Police Command has acted swiftly following the circulation of a disturbing video on social media, showing minors being dehumanized during a Church program. The incident reportedly took place under the supervision of Pastor Ifediorah Onyeibor Joseph, a 41-year-old cleric who has since been arrested. Preliminary investigations indicate that Ifediorah organized a three-day […]
Nutrition Over Oil: A Step in What Direction for Rivers State
In a region where oil has long dictated the rhythm of life, Vice President Kashim Shettima’s inauguration of Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas as Chairman of the Rivers State Council on Nutrition on August 11, 2025, signals a potential shift in priorities. Rivers State, the heartbeat of Nigeria’s oil economy, is no stranger to […]