Security Agencies Intensify Stakeholder Engagement In Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command, alongside all security agencies in Rivers State, in line with the directive of the Sole Administrator of the State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), has intensified its stakeholder engagements across more Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state. Commissioner of Police, CP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, led the multi-agency delegation that […]
Creative Industry Stakeholders Urged to Join Anti-Piracy Campaign
Stakeholders in the creative industry have been urged to support the fight against anti-piracy fights and the unauthorized use of original ideas in books form or arts. The director of Nigeria Copyright Commission, Rivers State, Mr Abdusalami Babatude, made the call at the World Intellectual Property Day event organized by the Commission in Port Harcourt. […]
Group Tells FG to Legalise Artisanal Refineries in Niger Delta After Five Die in Rivers
The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria) has urged the Federal Government (FG) to legalise artisanal refineries in the Niger Delta region after five people died in an explosion that occurred in Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA) of Rivers State. A fire was said to have occurred at 11 a.m. on Saturday from a house […]
Rivers State Achieves Significant Drop in Malaria Prevalence
The Rivers State Ministry of Health has announced a notable reduction in malaria prevalence within the state, recording an 11% rate compared to the national average of 23%. This achievement places Rivers among the top five states in Nigeria in terms of malaria control and reduction. This was disclosed by the Permanent Secretary of the […]
Lawyer Applauds NASS Bill Requiring Social Media Firms to Establish Nigerian Offices
Following the bill for an act to amend the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, to mandate the establishment of physical offices within the territorial boundaries of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by Social media platforms and for related matters, a Port Harcourt based legal practitioner described the move as a bold step in the right […]
Rivers Police Confirm Arrest of Suspect in Killing of Reverend Sister
The Rivers State Police Command spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, has confirmed the arrest of the alleged killer of Reverend Sister Miss Maureen Wecheonwu. The suspect, Kelvin Okoro, is said to have perpetrated the heinous crime on March 26 after luring the victim to a secluded area in Aluu, Ikwerre Local Government Area (LGA). Reports indicate that […]
Rivers Angels Set to Defend WPFC Title In Aba
Excitement is building in the Rivers State capital as the spotlight is firmly on defending champions, Rivers Angels. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) today announced the venues and dates for the Round of 16 fixtures of the Women’s President’s Federation Cup. The Jewels of Rivers will continue their quest to retain the coveted title when […]
NOA: “Clean Up Port Harcourt”
Worried by the filthiness of Port Harcourt and its environs, the State Director of the National Orientation Agency NOA in Rivers State, Dr. Edward Banigo, has called for the reintroduction of the monthly sanitation exercise in the state to raise people’s consciousness about their environment. Speaking with our correspondent, Dr. Banigo, lamented that Port Harcourt […]
NDDC Empowers 120 Persons With Disabilities in Rivers State
In a bid to improve the lives of Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWDs), the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has empowered 120 individuals across Rivers State with mobility aids and assistive tools, urging them to rise above limitations by cultivating a winning mindset. The empowerment program was held in Port Harcourt as part of activities […]
PDP Crisis: Fubara Might Consider Cross-Carpeting
He might consider cross-carpeting as State Governors and their predecessors are defecting from their parent party to another party despite not having serious challenges in their State, the rope on which some thread might become slimmer than it is, especially that of suspended Governor of Rivers State, His excellently, Similanaye Fubara who has not enjoyed […]
Ibas Seeks CAN’s Support in Fostering Peace and Stability
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has appealed to the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN Rivers State Chapter, to play a pivotal role in fostering peace, reconciliation, and stability in the state amid ongoing political and security challenges. Speaking during an engagement with CAN leaders at the Government House in […]
Relief as Geometric Power Plant Returns to Operation in Rivers
A gas leak and technical fault at an oil facility in Rivers State recently plunged parts of Aba and surrounding communities into darkness, halting operations at the 188MW Geometric Power Plant and disrupting electricity supply to thousands of residents. The incident, described by engineers as a “process upset” at the Associated Gas Gathering (AGG) system […]