Igwuruta Peace Carnival Crowns New Miss
A radiant new queen has been crowned in Rivers State. The vibrant Igwuruta Peace Carnival Beauty Pageant has officially named Opurum Goodnews Nkiruka as its 2025 royal ambassador, capping off a dazzling display of culture and community spirit. The affair was a full-fledged cultural showcase that brought the community together. Opurum Goodnews Nkiruka, who entered […]
Boy Escapes Death In Near Accident
A young boy narrowly escaped death when a motorcycle lost control and crashed into a wall just inches away from where he stood. The incident unfolded when a motorcycle attempted to overtake a vehicle from the right in order to continue straight ahead. Unknownly to the rider, the vehicle was already without indicating, preparing to […]
Top Officials Meet in Rivers to Strengthen Ogoni Peace Process
National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu yesterday led a presidential delegation to Ogoni, Rivers State, to consolidate peace talks aimed at resuming oil production in the region. The delegation, which met Governor Siminalayi Fubara in Port Harcourt, included Works Minister Dave Umahi, Environment Minister Balarabe Lawal, and NNPCL Group Managing Director Bayo Ojulari. Oil exploration […]
Company Donates Police Outpost to Enhance Security in Rivers
An energy firm, Solewant Group, has donated a modern police outpost to the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) in Alode community, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, as part of efforts to strengthen security and promote peace in the area. The newly constructed outpost, located close to the company’s industrial park and a residential settlement, […]
FG Orders Security Beef-Up at Dormant Oil Wells in Ogoniland
The Federal Government has ordered an immediate reinforcement of security at all dormant oil wells in Ogoniland, Rivers State, to prevent interference and acts of sabotage. The move follows a massive oil spill at the Yorla Oil Field in Kpean, Khana Local Government Area, which devastated farmlands and vegetation in September. National Security Adviser (NSA) […]
Rivers NDDC Project Contractors Assures Speedy Completion
Contractors handling two key Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC projects in Rivers State have reaffirmed their commitment towards speedy completion of the projects. The site supervisor, Mr. Abel Abraham while speaking to Newsmen during a media tour of one of the projects,two Kilometres double lane Kaa-Ataba Road with two bridges linking kaa Community in Khana […]
380 Rivers Residents Get Free Medical Care
No fewer than 380 residents of Rivers State have benefited from a free medical outreach organised by Pamo University Teaching Hospital as part of activities marking the 2025 convocation ceremony of Pamo University of Medical Sciences. Read also: Rivers State Government equips teaching hospital with equipment worth $6.5 million The two-day outreach, provided a wide […]
Fubara Commissions 9.7km Emohua–Ogbakiri–Egbelu Road, Calls for Asset Protection
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has commissioned the 9.7-kilometre Emohua–Ogbakiri Roundabout–Egbelu Road in Emohua Local Government Area, urging host communities to protect public assets to ensure sustained development. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held at the Ogbakiri Waterfront, Governor Fubara described the project as a significant intervention, executed despite what he said were severe […]
Women Protest Water, Power Shortages in Rivers Community
A peaceful protest was staged by varieties of women from Kula, a coastal community in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State over the prolonged lack of potable water and electricity in the area. The women, who marched to the community jetty and security checkpoints carrying placards with various inscriptions, said Kula has been without […]
Opobo/Nkoro LGA Boosts Power Supply with New 33kV Line, Central Metering Panel
In a move to enhance electricity management and reliability, the administration of Hon. James A. James, Executive Chairman of Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area in Rivers State, has kicked off the installation of a 33kV power line and a Central Metering Panel. The project, aimed at strengthening power accountability and service efficiency across the LGA, introduces […]
President Tinubu Nominates Successors to the Senate for Approval
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve the nominations of two new chief executives for the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President(Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga the requests followed the resignation of […]
Insecurity: Rivers NLC Joins Nationwide Protest
Workers under the auspices of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Rivers State Council, on Wednesday 17 December joined the nationwide protest against escalating insecurity, marching from their secretariat in D-Line, Port Harcourt, to the Government House to submit a letter of grievance to Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Led by the state Chairman, Comrade Alex Agwanwor, the protesters […]