Fire Destroys Homes in Residential Blaze Sparked by Engine Oil and Kerosene in Port Harcourt
A devastating fire broke out in Okaaki Lane, a residential area of Port Harcourt, on 11 April 2025. Local witnesses say that cans of engine oil under a kerosene stove caught fire. This blaze destroyed two homes. The fire sent thick smoke into the sky. Now, a family and their neighbour must face the loss […]
NBA Moves Conference to Enugu Over Rivers Emergency Rule
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has officially announced that the location for its 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC) has been changed from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to Enugu, the capital of Enugu State. This alteration was made as a result of what the association terms an unconstitutional governance structure present in Rivers State. In a […]
Political Crisis Threatens Investment Confidence in Rivers State
Rivers State, long regarded as an economic powerhouse in Nigeria’s Niger Delta, now faces growing investment uncertainty due to political instability. Known for its oil wealth and strategic location, the state once attracted major players in oil, real estate, construction, and banking. However, the ongoing feud between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, […]
Rivers Government Rallies Youths to Join Nigerian Army, Vows to Bridge Enlistment Gaps
In a renewed push to boost military enlistment, the Rivers State Government has urged youths across the state to take advantage of the ongoing Nigerian Army recruitment exercise. The state government assured full support to the visiting recruitment team from Army Headquarters and pledging to address the state’s historically low participation rate. The call was […]
Rivers Diaspora Students Seek Tinubu’s Intervention Over Oando’s Alleged Neglect of Omoku Community
A group of Rivers State students studying abroad has raised alarm over what they described as Oando Plc’s continued neglect of the oil-rich Omoku community in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area.Operating under the umbrella of Omoku Students in Diaspora (OSID), the scholars called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene and ensure that Oando fulfills its […]
Niger Delta Sports Festival Will Harness Youths’ Potential, Promote Unity, Says Tinubu As NDDC Holds Opening Ceremony
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, for organising the Niger Delta Sports Festival. The president described it as the first of its kind, stating that it would harness the youth’s potential, promote unity and community development in the Niger Delta region. Tinubu, who was represented by the Chairman of […]
Wife of Rivers ex-HoS Cries Out for Help, Sends SOS Over Husband’s Safety
The political crisis in Rivers State took a distressing turn as Florence Nwaeke, wife of former Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, made an emotional plea for help, expressing grave concern over her husband’s safety following his sudden disappearance. Mrs. Nwaeke, visibly shaken, recounted the last conversation she had with her husband, who had informed […]
UNIPORT Promotes 46 Senior Academics to Professorial Ranks
The University of Port Harcourt has announced the promotion of 46 senior lecturers to the prestigious ranks of professor and associate professor, marking a significant milestone in the academic growth of the institution. In a statement released on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Owunari Georgewill, revealed that 30 academic staff were promoted […]
Bille Kingdom Youths Halt Rig Operations Over Unmet Corporate Obligations
In a decisive move to demand accountability, the Concerned Youths of Bille Kingdom have shut down ongoing drilling operations at the Awoba North/West oil wells C, D, and E, located within the Oil Mining Lease (OML) 24. The action, led by Barrister Dappa Dakoru Daniel, comes in response to Newcross Exploration and Production Limited’s alleged […]
Igbos Blame Nigeria’s Problems On 1999 Constitution, Proposes Nat’l Confab
The apex Igbo Socio-cultural Organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, says the road to a just and equitable Nigeria requires the immediate convocation of an independent Sovereign National Conference. According to the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr Jackson Omenazu, the gathering must encompass representatives from the over 350 unique ethnic nations that were criminally amalgamated by the […]
Rivers Sole Administrator Meets with HLGA, Pledges Timely Salary Payment
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has assured prompt payment of workers’ salaries following the release of withheld local government allocations. During a meeting with Heads of Local Government Administrators (HLGA) in Port Harcourt, Ibas described the gathering as a crucial step toward restoring stability. He expressed concern over the persistent hardship in […]
Sole Administrator Meets With Traditional Rulers, Promises To De-escalate Tension, Foster Unity In Rivers
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd), has reiterated his commitment to fostering unity and building trust among the people of the state. Ibas gave this assurance when he met with traditional rulers at the Banquet Hall of Government House in Port Harcourt on Friday, March 21, 2025. He […]