Fubara Urges Voters to Back APC Candidates in Bye-Election
Siminalayi Fubara, Rivers State Governor, has urged voters to support candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday’s bye-elections in Ahoada East and Khana Local Government Areas. Earlier, The Port City (TCPN) reported that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that elections would be held in Ahoada East Constituency II and Khana Constituency […]
Tanker Accident at Ngbogu Junction Causes Early Morning Panic in PH
Drivers and commuters have commended the Rivers State Fire service Commission and the Federal Fire Service for their swift intervention to avert what would have been a disaster at Elekahia Road, by Nkpogu junction in Port Harcourt. The accident happened in the early hours of Friday, February 20, 2026, when a fully loaded tanker conveying […]
Rivers Police Tightens Security As Rivers Holds Bye-Election Saturday
As part of efforts to ensure a hitch-free bye election for Ahoada East 11 and Khana 11 constituencies, holding Saturday, February 21, 2026, the Rivers State Police command has imposed a ban on human and vehicular movement. In a statement on Friday, February 20, the Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Irinke-Koko, revealed that the movement […]
Nigerian Army Seeks Community Support to Strengthen Civil-Military Cooperation in Rivers
The Nigerian Army has called for stronger communal support and intelligence sharing from communities across Rivers State as part of efforts to enhance civil-military cooperation and improve national security. The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, made the call during the 7th Edition of the Nigerian Army Key Stakeholders Engagement Forum held in […]
HYPREP Trains Additional 500 Youths in Civil Security Training
In a major push to strengthen community security and create employment opportunities in Ogoniland, the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has engaged an additional 500 Ogoni youths as Civil Security personnel. The new recruits who commenced intensive training at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Nonwa, Tai Local Government Area of Rivers […]
Nigerian Army Advocates Ethical Social Media Use for National Security
The Nigerian Army has called for the ethical and responsible use of social media, urging journalists, influencers and the public to avoid the negative deployment of digital platforms and AI tools that could undermine national security. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General. Waidi Shaibu, made the call at the Nigerian Army Social Media Seminar […]
Rivers Egi Monarch Summons DPO Over Alleged Police Extortion
The traditional ruler of Egi Kingdom in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, HRM Eze Victor Egbo Elenwa, has summoned the Divisional Police Officer of the area, CSP Appah A. Timmy, following growing allegations of police extortion and harassment of residents. The monarch, through the Chairman of the Egi Council of Chiefs, Eze Dr. […]
Group Demands Probe of Fubara, Wike Led-Admininstration
In the midst of ongoing political unrest in Rivers State, a lobbying group known as Rivers First Movement (RFM) has requested a thorough investigation into the state’s financial records from May 29, 2015, to January 31, 2026, covering the tenures of both former governor Nyesom Wike and the current Governor Siminalayi Fubara. This call comes […]
How Governor Fubara Is Steering Rivers State Toward Stability
In a period marked by political turbulence and public uncertainty, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has emerged as a leader who prioritizes peace, resilience, and unity. Rather than engage in political confrontation, the governor has chosen calm dialogue and strategic restraint. He says this choice is not weakness, but a deliberate effort to ensure long-term stability and […]
Residents Barricade PHED Office in SARS Road Over Power Failure
Aggrieved residents of Rumuodumaya in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, stormed the office of the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company PHED, along SARS road on a protest over epileptic power supply. The protesters who went traditional demanded immediate restoration of power, accusing PHED of subjecting them to complete darkness since June, 2025, […]
Group Warns Against Complacency on Security in Rivers State
Security concerns have again come into focus in Rivers State following renewed calls for stronger action to safeguard lives and property amid reports of rising criminal activity. The Executive Director of the Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria), Dr. Fyneface Dumnamene Fyneface, commended government and security agencies for ongoing efforts to improve safety but stressed […]
Police Launch Manhunt as Man Hacks Sibling to Death
The Rivers State Police command has launched manhunt for Mr Nwalozie Chiwendu, for allegedly killing his elder brother, Mr Chidiebere Isaiah over witchcraft allegation. Also, youths of Ofeh Community in Omuma Local Government Area, declared search for Nwalozie who was said to have fled the community after the incident that happened on Thursday evening, February […]