RIVCHPP Urges Residents to Embrace Health Insurance
The Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP) has urged residents to enrol in its health insurance scheme, saying it is designed to protect families from the high cost of medical treatment and prevent them from falling into poverty because of healthcare expenses. The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of RIVCHPP, Dr. Vetty Agala, […]
Customs Hands Over Siezed Expired Drugs Worth ₦59m to NAFDAC
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port Harcourt Area I Command, has handed over a consignment of expired pharmaceutical products with a Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) value of over N59 million to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for regulatory action. Speaking during the handover ceremony in Port Harcourt on […]
Navy Recovers 13,000 Litres of Suspected Illegal Diesel in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy has dismantled an illegal fuel storage and distribution facility in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State, recovering about 13,000 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), also known as diesel. The operation was carried out by personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny under Operation Delta Sentinel. The […]
“Management Have Not Abandoned the Eastern Ports” – Rivers Port Manager
The Port Manager of the Rivers Port Complex, Mrs Kenechi Okezie, has assured stakeholders that the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has not abandoned the Eastern Ports, contrary to concerns raised by some industry players. Okezie gave the assurance while responding to questions from participants during an interactive session with members of the […]
RIVCHPP Seeks Partnership with ALGON to Expand Health Insurance Coverage
The Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP) has sought a partnership with the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Rivers State chapter, to expand access to health insurance for local government workers, their dependents, and rural communities across the state. The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of RIVCHPP, Dr. Vetty Agala, made […]
Gov Fubara Charges New Permanent Secretaries to Drive Civil Service Reforms
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has sworn in 12 new Permanent Secretaries, charging them to regard their appointments as a call to selfless service and provide purposeful leadership that will strengthen the state’s civil service. The swearing-in ceremony was held on Wednesday at the Government House in Port Harcourt, where the governor said the […]
Rivers Government Rolls Out Free Hepatitis Testing And Treatment
The Rivers State Government announced an ongoing and expanded public health intervention, launching free viral hepatitis screening and medical treatment across designated public health facilities to mark World Hepatitis Day. Speaking during an official state broadcast in Port Harcourt, the Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Vincent Wachukwu, stated that the administration […]
Court Hears Suit Seeking Security Protection for Peter Obi
The Federal High Court in Abuja has accepted the hearing of a lawsuit seeking to order President Bola Tinubu and security agencies to ensure maximum protection for Peter Obi, the NDC’s presidential candidate, before the 2027 general election. The suit filed under the FHC/ABJ and CSS code is seeking a series of constitutional declarations to […]
RSUTH Launches Advanced Cardiac Imaging Services, Unveils Cardiology Department
The Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) has launched advanced cardiac imaging services, including Speckle Tracking Echocardiography and CT Coronary Angiography, as part of efforts to strengthen cardiovascular care and improve patient outcomes in Rivers State and beyond. The unveiling took place during the RSUTH Cardiology Day 2026, themed “Strengthening Systems for Better Heart Health,” […]
Wike Welcomes Fubara Back to Political Fold
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara committed no offence by reconciling with his political alignment, maintaining that political missteps are not sins when acknowledged and corrected. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday following an inspection of ongoing road projects across the Federal Capital Territory, […]
2027: Appeal Court Reinstates ADC, Three Others as Parties to Contest
The Abuja Court of Appeal has overturned the judgment of the Federal High Court, which earlier deregistered the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Accord Party, Action Alliance (AA), and Action Peoples Party (APP), ahead of the 2027 general and off-cycle elections. In a unanimous decision on Tuesday, a three-man panel headed by […]
Bonny Council Seeks Seplat Partnership for New Fire Station
The Chairman of Bonny Local Government Area, Hon. Abinye Blessing Pepple, has proposed a partnership with Seplat Energy Plc to build a new fire station in Finima Community to improve emergency response and safeguard lives and property on Bonny Island. Pepple made the proposal on Monday while hosting a delegation from Seplat Energy, led by […]