NNPC Accelerates Refinery Partnership Review
The evaluation for the potential partnership between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) for the operation of Port Harcourt and Warri refineries has begun despite public opposition to the idea. NNPC Group CEO Bayo Ojulari revealed that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the intended technical partners has reached a crucial stage of […]
Defence Minister Pushes Stronger Security for Oil Facilities
Following the rising incidences of pipeline vandalism, kidnapping, illegal refining and other security challenges in the Niger delta region, the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.) has stressed the importance of working collectively to protect the oil and gas infrastructures of the country. Delivering his speech at a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Headquarters […]
Governor Fubara Receives Chief of Army Staff, Applauds War Against Oil Theft
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has attributed the increase in the nation’s oil revenue to the Nigerian Army’s intensified campaign against crude oil theft and other criminal activities in the Niger Delta. Governor Fubara gave this commendation on Friday July 3, 2026 when he received the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, who […]
Nigeria Needs God-Fearing Leaders – Gov Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said Nigeria needs leaders who fear God to move the nation in the right direction and achieve lasting progress. According to the governor, many of the country’s current challenges stem from the absence of God-fearing individuals in leadership positions. He said leaders who truly fear God would recognize moral […]
Rivers, FG Vow Swift Action on Bille Gas Leak
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has assured residents of Bille Community in Degema Local Government Area that more decisive measures will be taken within the next few weeks to contain the gas leak plaguing the area. Governor Fubara gave the assurance on Wednesday July 1, 2026 after a closed-door meeting at the Government House in […]
Pilex Centre, RDI To Assess Nigerian Communities’ Access to Environmental Justice
The Pilex Centre for Civic Education Initiative (People’s Advocates), Rivers State and the Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) will conduct a participatory assessment of the implementation of environmental rights in Nigeria, with a focus on how local communities access environmental information and seek justice when their rights are violated. The assessment is part of a 20-country […]
No One Can Steal Your Manhood, Experts Tell Rivers Residents
Legal and medical professionals in Rivers State have debunked the idea that one’s sex organ and other parts of his/her body could be stolen either physically or spiritually. This refute was said as they called for justice for a football coach who was beaten up for the same allegations in Igwuruta Community, Ikwerre Local Government […]
Rivers Police Chief Orders Removal of Illegal Roadblocks
The Rivers State Police Command has once again stated its stand against any form of extortion or illegal road blocks noting that officers involved in such acts will be dealt with severely. CP Olugbenga Adepoju, made his stand known during his tour of some police checkpoints to inspect the compliance of officers at these checkpoints […]
Senator Nwogu of PDP Wins Rivers South-East Senatorial By-Election
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Senator Olaka Nwogu, has been declared the winner of the Rivers South-East senatorial by-election held on Saturday 20 June. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) returning Officer for the election, Rosemary Ogu, said Nwogu polled 47,961 votes to win the election contested by four political parties. Ogu said Douglas […]
Peaceful Turnout Recorded in Rivers South-East Bye-Election Despite Heavy Rain
The South-East Senatorial District bye-election in Rivers State was largely peaceful, with voters in Gokana and Khana Local Government Areas defying heavy rainfall to exercise their civic rights. Electorates who spoke to our correspondent, who monitored the exercise, described the process as calm and orderly, noting that many voters patiently waited under the rain to […]
Rivers State to Prioritise Predictable Policies Under Fubara’s Leadership
The Rivers State Government has once again emphasized their dedication towards setting up a very competitive, inclusive and predictable environment of doing business aimed at tapping the economic potential of the region and drawing investments from abroad. As part of his pledge, Governor Siminalayi Fubara pledged on Friday during a Technical Workshop on Business-Enabling Reforms […]
Gas Leak from Trans-Niger Pipeline Displaces Rivers Community
A gas leak from the Trans-Niger pipeline have forced the people of Odu community in Abua/Odual local government area of Rivers State to flee their homes, as a result of the gas suffocating smell. The incident is reportedly caused by series of attacks by suspected militants on oil facilities belonging to Shell and Nigeria Agip […]