RSG Flags Off Free Community-Based Medical Outreach for Rivers People
The Rivers State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by providing free, quality healthcare services to all residents, starting with a targeted community-based medical outreach for security personnel. The initiative, flagged off at the Mile One Police Station in Port Harcourt, was organized by the Rivers State Hospital Management Board […]
Rivers United FC Appoints Yemi Daniel Olanrewaju as New Chief Coach
Rivers United Football Club has announced the appointment of Yemi Daniel Olanrewaju as its new Chief Coach, effective immediately. Coach Yemi replaces Evans Ogenyi, whose contract expired. Yemi Daniel Olanrewaju is a 33-year-old (born May 2, 1992) seasoned coach with a proven track record. He previously served as the head coach of Enyimba FC, where […]
Tinubu Hosts Reconciliation Talks to Calm Rivers State Tensions
In a significant effort to resolve the ongoing political turmoil in Rivers State, President Bola Tinubu hosted a high-level, closed-door meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on June 26, 2025. The gathering brought together key figures involved in the crisis, including the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, the Minister of the Federal […]
Fubara and Amaewhule Meet in Abuja to Resolve Rivers State Political Crisis
In a significant step toward resolving the ongoing political turmoil in Rivers State, suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara held a reconciliatory meeting with suspended House of Assembly Speaker Martins Amaewhule and other disgruntled lawmakers in Abuja. Sources reported a positive atmosphere, with Fubara and Amaewhule seen sharing jokes and laughter, signalling a potential breakthrough. The closed-door […]
Miss Niger Delta Beauty Pageant Concludes Auditions in Rivers, Two Other States
Auditions for the 25th Anniversary edition of the Miss Niger Delta Beauty Pageant have ended in Rivers, Edo, and Imo States, with impressive turnout across the centres. Prince Sodin Akiagba, Coordinator of the exercise, confirmed in Port Harcourt that over 100 contestants participated at the Rivers centre alone. He said the pageant celebrates the region’s […]
Fubara May Resign Soon as Governor
Some credible sources close to suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara have told our correspondent that Fubara is contemplating resigning, adding that the governor is allegedly waiting for his reinstatement first. The sources who refused to be mentioned in print because they do not have the governor’s authorization to reveal such to the public strongly informed our […]
Rivers Health Ministry Seeks Public Support to Combat Drug Abuse
Rivers State government has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the multifaceted challenge posed by drug abuse in society. In a broadcast message by the Ministry of Health on the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Igwe Mekele, said that more women are getting involved […]
Epidemic Looms As Refuse Heap Takes Over Parts Of PH
As of 10 am on Thursday, June 26, 2025, refuse heaps had taken over some parts of the roads in Port Harcourt, the capital city of Rivers State. For instance, at the First Market Junction in Eneka Clan of the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state, the refuse had taken over more than 80 […]
N5.74bn Contract: High Court to Rule Judgment on July 16 on Macobarb vs NLNG Suit
A Port Harcourt High Court presided over by Justice Chinwendu Nwogu has fixed July 16, 2025, for judgment in the high-profile breach of contract case between indigenous contractor Macobarb International Limited and Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited. The suit, marked PHC/2013/CS/2022, stems from a N5.74 billion claim by Macobarb, which alleges that NLNG unlawfully […]
PETROAN Public Relations Officer Decry Rise in Prices of Petroleum Products in Nigeria
The National Public Relations Officer of Petroleum Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria, PETROAN, Dr. Joseph Obele, has described the gradual increment in the cost of Petroleum products as worrisome and disturbing.Reacting to the increase in the pump price of Petroleum Products, Dr. Obele, while noting that the Federal Government’s Crude for Naira Policy was […]
TAP FC hosts MOBILE FC of Lagos in Port Harcourt
Trans Amadi Professionals (TAP) FC of Port Harcourt will square up against MOBILE FC of Lagos State this Saturday, June 28th, at their home ground, First Aluminium Field, also known as Stadium of Victory, at 8 am. The players and management of MOBILE FC are expected to arrive in Port Harcourt on Thursday, June 26th, […]
Group Dismisses Rumoured Resignation of Gov. Fubara
The Enforcers of Good Governance (EGG), a prominent socio-political grassroots movement, has described as “a lie from the pit of hell” the circulating rumours that Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State is considering resignation. Reacting on the issue in Port Harcourt, on Wednesday, 25 June, 2025, the group’s spokesman, Comrade Igwe Jefferson, dismissed the claims […]