Armed Robbers Attack Rivers State University
Rivers State University (RSU) was thrown into chaos in the early hours of this morning after a shocking armed attack on students reading overnight in one of the faculty’s classrooms. What should have been a quiet night of academic preparation turned into a scene of terror when three armed men stormed the building through a […]
HACEY’s Malaria Drive Reaches 2,000 in Niger Delta
About 2,000 women and children across Rivers and Delta States have already benefited from a malaria eradication campaign launched by HACEY Health Initiative, a development-focused non-governmental organization committed to improving public health in vulnerable communities. The outreach, held at Rumueme Community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, provided free malaria testing, chemical prophylaxis […]
Rivers Police Debunk Viral Claims of Fulani Herdsmen Attack as False
The Rivers State Police Command has debunked a viral social media video alleging that Fulani herdsmen launched an attack in the State and were repelled by Ijaw youths, describing the claim as entirely false, misleading, and aimed at inciting unnecessary panic. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Police Command said no such incident had […]
Man Dies After Being Taken to Cult “Barracks” Over Alleged Plan to Sell His Child
A man identified as Matthew has died after he was allegedly taken by suspected leaders of a Deygbam cult faction to their makeshift “barracks” in Diobu, Port Harcourt, where he was reportedly beaten as punishment over claims he planned to sell his three-year-old daughter. Dependable sources told Revelation Agent that Matthew’s pregnant lover, with whom […]
Amaechi Blasts FG Over Fresh Killings, Kidnappings
Former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, on Wednesday 19th November launched a blistering attack on President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of demonstrating “no political will” to end the wave of terrorist attacks, killings and mass abductions ravaging the country. In a strongly worded statement personally signed […]
NAFDAC Boosts Drug Safety Awareness on Medicine in Rivers State
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has called on the Rivers State Government to intensify efforts toward full implementation of the National Policy on Pharmacovigilance in all public and private health facilities, particularly through increased awareness in schools and community institutions. Speaking at a grassroots sensitisation programme in Port Harcourt, […]
FIDA Calls for Increased Vigilance to Protect Children from Abuse
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Rivers State Branch, has urged individuals and institutions to be more vigilant and proactive in safeguarding children, particularly those who are most vulnerable. Vice-Chairperson of FIDA Rivers, Dr. Vivian Akunesiobike, made the call on 18 November during an event in Port Harcourt to mark the World Day for […]
Rivers State Open for Business, Peaceful Investor-Friendly
Local and international investors have been assured that Rivers State remains one of the most peaceful and business-friendly states in Nigeria, with a government fully committed to creating an enabling environment for commerce and industry. The Honourable Commissioner for Commerce, Rivers State, Warisenibo Joe Johnson gave the assurance at an event organized by a federal […]
Onunu Festival 2025: Where Food, Culture, And Entertainment Meet
The Onunu Festival in Port Harcourt has quickly grown into one of the city’s most beloved cultural gatherings, a celebration that brings together food, music, dance, and the vibrant spirit of the Rivers people. What began as a dedicated effort to spotlight the iconic Onunu delicacy—made from yam, ripe plantain, and palm oil—has blossomed into […]
Ndigbo Business Festival 2025 Set to Spotlight Igbo Enterprise in Rivers State
The Palace of Eze Ndigbo has announced the upcoming Ndigbo Business Festival 2025. Shared on their official Facebook page, the palace revealed that the three-day festival will take place from 28th to 30th November 2025 at Bishop Crowder Memorial Secondary School, Rumuobiakani, Port Harcourt. The festival is shaping up to be a meeting point for […]
Rivers State Opens Investment Gateway
The Rivers State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Warisenibo Joe Johnson, has renewed calls for more foreign investors to tap into the fast-emerging opportunities in the state’s tourism, power plants, and livestock sectors, describing them as “sleeping giants now awakening under Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s administration”. Speaking with newsmen in Port-Harcourt on the need for more […]
Rivers State Still Bleeding Poverty Despite Social Grants
Rivers State residents know hardship up close. Fishermen in Opobo rise before dawn to cast their nets into the murky waters, hoping for a catch that will feed their large households. Market women in Port Harcourt stretch every naira to buy garri and fish for children who share one room in waterfront slums. Teachers in […]