BOOT Party Withdraws from Rivers LG Elections
The BOOT Party has announced its decision to withdraw from the upcoming Rivers State Local Government Elections scheduled for August 30, 2025. The party cited three key reasons for its withdrawal: insufficient notice period, a pending legal challenge, and adherence to Supreme Court authority. According to the party, the notice period of 34 days, following […]
Nigeria’s Stock Market Hits N88 Trillion, Lifts Rivers State Investors
The Nigerian stock market reached a record high Wednesday, with market capitalization climbing to 88 trillion naira ($55 billion) as robust corporate earnings fueled investor enthusiasm. The Nigerian Exchange Limited’s All-Share Index rose 1,365.80 points, a 0.99% gain, closing at 139,278.67 points, reflecting a surge driven by positive financial reports and attractive dividend prospects. Notably, […]
New PROHAN Commandant Promises to Hunt Down Criminals in Rivers
The newly elected Rivers State Commandant of the Professional Hunters Association of Nigeria (PROHAN), Retired Army Sergeant, Davies Benibo has promised both Rivers State and Nigeria at large of his determination to hunt down criminals and keep the state and country secure. The army veteran was unanimously elected in July 2025 by a overwhelming majority […]
Rivers Pensioners Knock NUP Sec over Unguarded Comments
Pensioners in Rivers State under the state civil service retirees have taken a swipe at the state secretary of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Dr. Joseph Agbo over his comments on pensioners’ payments. A press release signed by the Coordinator of the state civil service petirees, Comrade Isaac’ J. Urang described Agbo’s comments as ignorance, […]
Rivers Govt Establishes Farmer-Herder Peace Committee to Curb Conflicts
The Rivers State Government has launched a new committee dedicated to resolving persistent conflicts between farmers and herders throughout the state. This initiative aims to foster peaceful coexistence and prevent violence that has plagued agricultural communities. During the committee’s inauguration in Port Harcourt, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ibibia Worika, emphasised agriculture’s vital […]
Rivers State to Implement Tree Planting in all LGAs
Rivers State Government says it will start implementing tree planting in all local government areas in the state, as contained in the education curricular of the state. Director of Academic Service in the Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board, Mrs. Joy Ambakederemo, made this known at a tree planting campaign exercise organized by a non-government […]
Rotimi Amaechi Returns to Port Harcourt To A Hero’s Welcome
The political landscape of Rivers State witnessed a seismic shift as former Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, made a grand re-entry into state politics under the banner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a scene reminiscent of a Nollywood blockbuster, thousands of devoted supporters braced the early morning downpour, transforming the […]
Court Adjourns Suit Challenging Legality Of President’s Action In Rivers State
A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has adjourned to October 13, 2025, a suit filed by the civil society organisation, Initiative for Freedom, Conflict Prevention and Social Integration, challenging the legality of President Bola Tinubu’s actions in Rivers State, including the appointment of a Sole Administrator. The adjournment is to allow President Tinubu, […]
Catch Killers of Rivers Council Chief, Emohua Administrator Tasks Security Agencies
The Administrator of Emohua Local Government Area, Franklin Ajinwo, has issued a stern directive to security agencies, urging them to apprehend the killers of Chief Ferdinand Dabiri, the Vice Chairman of the Obelle Council of Chiefs, who was recently assassinated. Ajinwo made the call during a visit to the crime scene, where he also extended […]
Eze Woji Marks 10th Coronation Anniversary with Thanksgiving Service, Reaffirms Commitment To More Impactful Projects
In a heartfelt show of gratitude to God for a decade of peace, unity, and progress, the Paramount Ruler of Woji Community, His Royal Highness Dr. Emeka G. Ihunwo (Eze Woji), has hosted a thanksgiving service at St. Nicholas Anglican Church in Woji, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The event marked the 10th […]
Planned Staff and Pensioneers Verification Exercise Not Necessary
A former National Vice President of the Radio Television Theatre and Arts Workers Union of Nigeria-Rattawu in the South South zone, Rt. Comrade Christian Saro Ganale says the proposed Staff / Pensioners verification Exercise by the Sole Administrator of Rivers State is another round of wasting the funds of Rivers State Government and inflicting hard […]
Gunmen Kill Vice Chairman of Obelle Council of Chiefs in Rivers State
Gunmen suspected to be members of the Iceland cult group have killed Chief Ferdinand Dabiri, the Vice Chairman of the Obelle Council of Chiefs in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident occurred on the evening of Saturday, July 19, 2025, during a meeting of community chiefs at Omuwoka village in Obelle. Eyewitnesses […]