Navy Rescues 11 Passengers from Sinking Boat on Bonny River
The Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny has rescued 11 passengers from a sinking speedboat along the Bonny River in Rivers State. The rescue, which occurred on Tuesday, around 1:00 p.m., was carried out by armed personnel of FOB Bonny during routine patrols near the Federal Ocean Terminal, Onne. Base Operations Officer, Lieutenant Commander […]
Rivers Records 95% HIV Testing Coverage for Pregnant Women — Institute
The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has announced that Rivers State has achieved over 95 per cent HIV testing coverage among pregnant women, marking a major stride in preventing mother-to-child transmission of the virus. Project Director of the Rivers ASPIRE Project at IHVN, Dr. Stanley Idakwo, disclosed this during a briefing in Abuja on […]
AIUCC Announces Dates for Rivers Cultural Carnival & Trade Fair 2025
The All Ijaw Unity Cultural Congress has officially announced the dates for the highly anticipated Rivers Cultural Carnival & Trade Fair 2025, sparking excitement across the entertainment and cultural communities in Rivers State. The announcement was made on the organization’s verified social media platform, where they expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming celebration of heritage, creativity, […]
Port Harcourt Fashionista Clothes American Superstar
American singer and global style icon, Ciara, recently stepped into the spotlight wearing a culturally rich ensemble crafted by internationally acclaimed fashion designer Tubo Bereni, who hails from Abuloma in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The outfit draws its inspiration from the traditional Ijaw Iria ceremony — a historic celebration marking a young girl’s passage into […]
Pipeline Surveillance, Energy Firms Donate to Boost Army Operations in Rivers, Bayelsa
Army operations in Rivers and Bayelsa states have received a boost following donations from Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) and MaCaw Energy Services Limited, aimed at supporting security personnel safeguarding national assets. The two firms, operating within the Niger Delta’s energy corridor, presented livelihood support items to several military formations as part of their Corporate […]
Police to Establish Gender Lab in Rivers State
In a major step toward strengthening the investigation and prosecution of gender-based violence (GBV) cases in Nigeria, the Nigeria Police Force, under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, has selected Rivers State as the location for the establishment of a Gender Laboratory for the South-South geopolitical zone. This was disclosed on […]
One Dead, As Monarch’s Palace Torched in Rivers
Tension has enveloped the Rumuji community in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State following a violent clash over youth leadership that claimed one life and led to the burning of the community monarch’s palace. The crisis reportedly erupted during a recent meeting organized by a company operating in the area to discuss the activation […]
FG Pledges Transparent Implementation of UNEP Recommendations on Ogoniland
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the full and transparent implementation of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) recommendations on the environmental restoration of Ogoniland in Rivers State. Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, restated this pledge during the commissioning of two new water facilities in Bane and Gwara communities in Khana Local […]
Organisation Unveils Port Harcourt’s First Free Ambulance Service
CareOne Digital Hospitals has launched Port Harcourt’s first-ever free emergency ambulance service to provide life-saving medical assistance to patients without the barriers of cost or delay. In a report shared recently, the Project Director, Dr. Segun Ebitanmi, announced the initiative as part of the organisation’s commitment to making healthcare more accessible and responsive in emergency […]
Baby Miracle Reunites with Family
Thirteen-month-old Baby Miracle has finally been reunited with his father, Mr. Ugochukwu Onyenehigo, and grandmother after the Rivers State Ministry of Health intervened to resolve a hospital dispute that led to a case of juvenile abandonment. According to a statement issued by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze C. Oreh, the reunion followed an amicable […]
NMA Introduces Monthly Mental Health Checks for Inmates
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has announced plans to begin monthly psychiatric evaluations for prison inmates across the country, starting in November 2025. The Vice President of the NMA, Dr. Benjamin Olowojebutu, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Mr. Sylvester Nwakuche, in Abuja. The visit also […]
Fubara Pledges Full Support for NDE Job Creation and Empowerment Programmes
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has committed his administration to a comprehensive partnership with the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) to boost job creation and enhance empowerment opportunities for women and youth across the state. Governor Fubara made the pledge on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the NDE Director-General, Silas Agara, and his […]