FG Launches Solar Mini-Grids in Rivers
The Federal Government has launched the construction of four solar hybrid mini-grid power plants in Rivers State that will supply electricity to more than 13,000 homes, commercial organizations, and government establishments. This project, whose capacity is 11.9 megawatts, is being executed by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) as part of the Distributed Access through Renewable […]
Rivers Govt Flags Off Solar Mini-Grid Project in Bolo Town
The Rivers State Government on Friday July 10, 2026 commenced the construction and installation of an 11.9 megawatt peak (MWp) solar mini-grid project in Bolo Town, Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area. Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who was represented by the Deputy Governor Professor Ngozi Odu at the flag-off ceremony, described the project as a significant step towards […]
AA Candidate Seeks Nullification of Rivers South-East Senate Election
The candidate of the Action Alliance (AA) in the June 20, 2026, Rivers South-East Senatorial District bye-election, Dr. Fabeke Douglas Deeka, has formally filed a petition before the Election Petition Tribunal challenging the outcome of the poll. The petition, filed on July 9, 2026, is registered as EPT/RV/SEN/1/2026. The petitioners are Dr. Fabeke Douglas Deeka […]
RIVCHPP Trains Staff to Eliminate Fraud, Waste and Abuse
The Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP) has commenced a capacity-building programme for its staff and team members aimed at eliminating fraud, waste and abuse in the management of the agency’s resources. Declaring the training open in Port Harcourt on Friday, Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of RIVCHPP, Dr. Vetty Agala, said the […]
Gov Fubara Unveils ₦1.854tn 2026 Budget
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has presented a ₦1.854 trillion 2026 budget to the Rivers State House of Assembly, with a strong focus on infrastructure, education, healthcare, and economic growth. Tagged the “Budget of Resilience for Growth and Development,” the proposed Rivers State 2026 Budget seeks to strengthen the state’s economy, improve public services, and […]
RSPHCMB Moves to Curb Maternal Mortality in Rivers, Engages More Midwives
The Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board (RSPHCMB) has commenced strategic measures aimed at reducing maternal mortality in the state through the engagement of additional midwives to strengthen healthcare delivery at the primary care level. The Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr. Chituru Adele, disclosed this during an orientation programme organised for newly engaged […]
RIVCHPP Urges Better Service Delivery in Health Facilities
The Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP) has expressed concern over lapses in service delivery at some healthcare facilities and urged health workers to be more committed to providing quality care to enrollees. The Executive Secretary of RIVCHPP, Dr. Vetty Agala, said the attitude of some healthcare workers remains one of the challenges affecting […]
Rivers Peace Initiative Hails Fubara’s 2026 Budget as Major Step Towards Reconciliation
The Rivers Peace Initiative has welcomed the presentation of the 2026 Appropriation Bill by Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara before the Rivers State House of Assembly, describing it as a significant return to constitutional governance after years of political tension in the state. In a statement by its convener, Mr. Obinna Ebogidi stated that the development […]
Fubara Presents N1.854tn 2026 Budget, Prioritises Infrastructure, Education
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has submitted an estimated appropriation bill budgeted at N1.854 trillion for 2026 to the Rivers State House of Assembly in his effort to boost the economy and enhance service delivery within the state. The 2026 budget named “Budget of Resilience for Growth and Development” has been estimated at N1,854,248,734,475.76 which is 24.49 […]
Flood Threat: Rivers Assembly Pushes for Ogbogoro Road Repairs
Following the consistent flow of water causing havoc along the Rumuokwuta-Ogbogoro Link Road in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, the Rivers State House of Assembly has called for immediate government action in view of the flooding and dysfunctional drainage system. This request was made after an on-site inspection carried out by the House Committee on Works, […]
Rivers Govt Rewards Indigent NYSC Presidential Awardees with ₦20 Million
The Rivers State Government has announced a cumulative cash reward of ₦20 million for ten indigenes of the state who recently received the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Presidential Honours Award. The reward was made public on Wednesday, by the Secretary to the State Government, Dagogo Wokoma, who represented the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, […]
Emohua Council Chairman Calls for Restraint Following Deadly Rivers Communal Clash
Chidi Lloyd, the Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area in Rivers State, has called for peace and coexistence after a border clash involving violence between the Olua-Rumuodogo community in Emohua and the adjacent Bukuma community in Degema Local Government Area. This plea was made during the on-the-spot assessment of Olua-Rumuodogo by the council chairman amid […]