Ibas Urges Forgiveness and Unity for 58th Anniversary Celebration
Rivers State Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has called on Rivers people, particularly political leaders, to embrace forgiveness, reconciliation, and trust to foster enduring peace and development in the state.The Sole Administrator who made this appeal during a Special Public Lecture held to commemorate the 58th Anniversary of the State in Government House […]
Give Us Grants, Market Women Beg Rivers Govt Over Increase In Commodities
Market women in Rivers State are begging the state government to save them and their families from hunger and poverty by giving them grants to support their businesses. They made this plea following their inability to restock their shops with goods because of the incessant increase in the cost of food items. Traders in Eliozu […]
19 Kidnapped Passengers Freed Along Bille-Bonny Waterways
A daring rescue operation was carried out by the Royal Fouche Security Services, also known as the Amama Soldiers, along the Bille-Bonny waterways in Rivers State, Nigeria. The security outfit, owned by the Amanyanabo of the Source, Elem Kalabari, His Royal Majesty Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari (Dabaye Amakiri I), successfully rescued 19 passengers who had been […]
YEAC Conducts Community Assessment for Expansion of Solar Mini-Grid Project in Rivers
As part of ongoing efforts to expand access to clean energy in underserved communities, the Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria) has embarked on a community assessment exercise in Rivers State to identify new locations for its Solar Mini-Grid Electricity Project. Over the weekend, YEAC-Nigeria’s Executive Director, Dr. Fyneface Dumnamene Fyneface, accompanied by team member […]
Suspected Car Thief Apprehended in Port Harcourt
A dramatic turn of events unfolded at the Civic Center in Old Port Harcourt Township, Rivers State, as a suspected car thief was apprehended by local security personnel. The suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, is believed to be a key member of a notorious car theft syndicate responsible for stealing a Hilux truck […]
NELFUND Raises Alarm Over Low Student Loan Applications in Rivers State
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has raised concern over the low number of student loan applications from Rivers State, especially Rivers State University (RSU). According to NELFUND, only about 1,500 students from RSU have applied for the loan, compared to over 3,000 applicants from the University of Port Harcourt. This gap is even more […]
NOA South South Zone Director Charges Staff to Excellence
Staff of the Rivers State Directorate of the National Orientation Agency, NOA, have been enjoined to remain steadfast to the ideals of the agency and be committed to the performance of their duty. South South Zonal Director of NOA, Mr. Ibor Otu, who gave the charge during an interactive session with the agency staff in […]
Let the Governor Govern: Dokubo Blasts Shadow Rule in Rivers
The Chairperson of the Labour Party in Rivers State, Hilda Dokubo, has asserted that the state cannot operate effectively with fractured leadership. She criticized what she sees as FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s ongoing influence over Rivers’ political matters, despite his departure from the governorship. Speaking at a Town Hall Meeting in Rivers State that was […]
Otuwarikpo to Traditional Rulers: Our Primary Responsibility Is to Maintain Peace
His Royal Majesty Ny’údū Felix Enene Otuwarikpo, of Upata Kingdom, Rivers State, has called on traditional rulers across Nigeria to take primary responsibility for maintaining peace and order in their communities. Speaking during a town hall dialogue in Uyo on Monday with members of the Akwa Ibom State Council of Traditional Rulers and other visiting […]
Service Commanders in Rivers Take Stakeholders Engagement To Khana LGA
In furtherance of the meeting with stakeholders on the directive of the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ette Ibas (rtd), the Service Commanders in Rivers State paid a visit to Khana Local Government Area. The State Commissioner of Police, heads of Nigeria Army 6 Division garrison, 115 special operations Nigeria Airforce, Nigeria Navy Ship Pathfinder, […]
Rivers: Tax Advocates Call for Gender-Sensitive Policies in Informal Sector
Tax justice advocates have urged the government to develop and enforce gender-sensitive policies that support individuals operating in the business informal sector. The call was made during the screening of the Window Tax documentary and a policy dialogue held in Port Harcourt. The event, organised by the Community Conciliation and Development Initiative in collaboration with […]
TCN begins community engagement to reduce power lines vandalism in Rivers State
The Port Harcourt Regional Office of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has commenced community sensitization for the youths of communities hosting TCN power lines in Rivers State. At one of the meetings held at Igbu Ehuda community for communities in Ahoada East and West LGA, participants at the meeting called on TCN management to […]