FIDA Inaugurates Degema Branch, Charges Members to Uphold Justice, Integrity
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria has inaugurated its Degema Branch in Rivers State, with the Country Vice President, CVP Martins Eliana, charging members to uphold the organisation’s constitution and mandate while serving with empathy, passion and integrity. Eliana gave the charge on Thursday, August 20, 2026, during the inauguration of the 47th […]
Stronger Partnerships Will Improve Healthcare Outcomes in Rivers — RIVCHPP
The Executive Secretary of the Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP), Dr. Vetty Agala, has called for stronger collaboration between government and community stakeholders to support healthcare interventions and improve access to quality healthcare services across Rivers State. Agala made the call recently at the grand opening ceremony of Garden City Clinic in Port […]
Dalung Tackles Wike Over Osun Election Claim, Says Nigerians’ Votes Not in His Pocket
Former Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, has criticised Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over his claim that he would have secured victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Osun State governorship election “at all costs” if he had been engaged. Dalung said Wike should understand that political power ultimately […]
NAPTIP Seals Port Harcourt Maternity Over Alleged Baby Trafficking
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has sealed a suspected illegal maternity facility in the Elelenwo area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, over alleged baby selling and trafficking. The operation was carried out jointly by NAPTIP and the Rivers State Ministry of Health following intelligence about a suspected child-trafficking network […]
FG Approves N1.02tn for Roads, Health Infrastructure
The Federal Executive Council, FEC, has approved about N1.02 trillion for major road projects and healthcare infrastructure across the country. The approvals include N74.51 billion for the rehabilitation of the East-West Road section linking Port Harcourt’s Eleme Junction to the Onne Port Junction in Rivers State, as well as N302.30 billion for a new National […]
NDDC Trains Niger Delta Youths in AI, Urges Them to Create Jobs
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has urged young people in the region to embrace artificial intelligence and other digital skills as a pathway to entrepreneurship, innovation and job creation. The NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, gave the charge during an Artificial Intelligence training programme held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Ogbuku said the […]
PENGASSAN Donates 750KVA Transformer, Materials to Rivers Community
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has donated a 750KVA transformer to Okerewa Community in Aleto, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, as part of efforts to support community development. The transformer was presented by PENGASSAN National Treasurer, David Owan, who led members of the association’s board and other […]
Gov Fubara Promises New Hospital for Etche Before Exit
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has promised to build a fully equipped hospital in Etche Local Government Area before the end of his administration. The governor made the commitment while commissioning the reconstructed 12.1-kilometre Egwi-Afara-Mba Road in Etche. Fubara said the proposed hospital would address the healthcare needs of residents in Etche and neighbouring Omuma […]
Stick to Issues, Ditch Violence as Campaigns Kick Off – Dr. Banigo
As Campaigns for the 2027 general elections officially begin, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Rivers State has called on political parties, candidates and other stakeholders to keep the process peaceful, issue based and avoid conducts capable of undermining the electoral process. In a statement by Assistant Director of the Media and Communication Unit, Mr. […]
NDDC Staff Urged to Choose Pension Managers Carefully
Staff of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) have been advised to pay closer attention to the choice of Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) managing their retirement savings. The Director of Administration and Human Resources at the commission, Sir Kelechi Nwelue, advised at a pension sensitisation programme held at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt, Rivers […]
Fubara Rolls Out 11 Development Projects to Boost Infrastructure Across Rivers
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, will commission 11 major infrastructure projects across the state between August 17 and August 28 as part of efforts to deepen development and improve public service delivery. The projects, which span several local government areas, include roads, bridges, healthcare facilities, educational institutions and other critical infrastructure aimed at stimulating […]
Bonny Council to Give Women N500,000 Each
The Bonny Local Government Council in Rivers State is set to distribute empowerment cheques to women selected under its N200 million Women Empowerment Scheme. The cheque presentation, approved by the Council Chairman, Hon. Abinye Blessing Pepple, will take place on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Government Lodge in Bonny, beginning at 9:00 a.m. According […]