Rivers Governor Tasks New Surveyor-General On Professionalism
The governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has urged the Surveyor-General of the State to work differently with professionalism, diligence and integrity, and ensure that every tenable, pragmatic module is deplored to enhance effective delivery of his duties and responsibilities. Fubara gave the charge shortly after swearing in Surveyor Peter Ogolo as the Surveyor-General […]
We’re Opening Up Kalabari Land For Development, Economic Growth, Says Fubara
The Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said that his administration is courageously executing strategic projects that are opening up Kalabari land for unprecedented development and economic growth. Fubara made the explanation when he received on solidarity visit, a delegation of monarchs, political leaders, elders, women and youths of Kalabari Ethnic Nationality, led by […]
Rivers Traditional Ruler Condemns Shooting of Soldiers, Warns Against Compromising Kingdom’s Security
The traditional ruler ofIgbu Orlukwor Clan which consist of Odiabidi,Okporowo and other communities, in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State, has vehemently condemned the alleged shooting of soldiers on legitimate duties by those he described as miscreants at Okporowo Community. Eze Igbu Orlukwor II, Eze Prince Ike Ehie JP, (Eze Ehie II), described […]
Concern Citizen Begs Fubara As Residents Flee Rivers Community Over Insecurity
A concerned Rivers State citizen, Mr. Bestman Amadi, has called on the state governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, to come to the aide of natives of Obele in the Emohua Local Government Area of the state. Amadi made this call while expressing worry that some natives of Obele who fled their homes were homeless and unwilling […]
NYSC Holds Inter-Platoon Cultural Festival Competition In Rivers
As part of activities for the 21 days orientation camp, the National Youth Service Corps, Rivers State, has held its Inter-Platoon Cultural Festival Competition. The colourful event was attended by the chairman of the Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state, Hon. Israel Aposi and other dignitaries. Related Post Gunmen kidnap NYSC members in Rivers […]
Anthrax Vaccination Campaign Flag-Off in Rivers State
Preventing the outbreak of anthrax in the state has led the Rivers State Ministry of Agriculture to flag off the Anthrax Vaccination Campaign at the Livestock Demonstration Farms located in the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT). This flag-off exercise came shortly after Zamfara State witnessed an outbreak of the zoonotic disease. The 7-day free vaccination […]
Protest Rocks Alode Over Destruction Of Farms …Women Demand Compensation From Rivers Govt
Women of Alode Community in the Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, went on a peaceful protest on Monday, February 10, 2025, to express their dismay over the destruction of their farms. They are demanding that the state government should compensation for their losses on the lands. The women who comprised widows, elderly, mothers […]
Two pedallers excrete 125 wraps of heroin in PH, Lagos
Tightening and closing up on drug peddlers in Nigeria has led to the apprehension of a suspected drug trafficker with dual identities by authorities in Port Harcourt (PH) International Airport. The suspected drug lord, whose original name appears as Onyekwonike Sylvanus, age 30 on his Nigeria passport, was arrested with a Sierra Leone passport, bearing […]
You’re Doing Well, Deputy Governor Commends Rivers NYSC Cord
The Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Prof. Ngozi Odu, has commended the state coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps NYSC, Mr. Moses Oleghe, for his impact on the scheme. Odu thanked the NYSC cord for attracting stakeholders’ support to the programs and activities of the NYSC, especially the building of corner lodges and other […]
Help Me! I Don’t Want To Lose My Wife, Man Cries After Losing Two Children In Rivers Fire Outbreak
Mr. Saviour Moses, father of the two children who died in a fire outbreak at Rumuworlu Street in Eneka Clan of the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, is in urgent need of financial assistance to save his wife. Recall, that while his six-month-old baby died at the spot of the incident, his 2-year-old […]
Take Skill Acquisition Training Seriously, Okrika Council Boss Urges Corps Members In Rivers
The Chairman of Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State, Dr. Igwe Achese, has charged corps members posted to the state to take the skill acquisition training very seriously. Achese explained that the skill acquisition trainings, both in-camp and post-camp are the new gateway to economic and financial freedom. The chairman stated this on Friday, […]
Another Public School Rots In Rivers
Some Rivers State government owned primary and secondary schools in some local government areas of the state, are in a shameful, sad and pathetic state. One of such schools in dire need of government urgent intervention is Community Secondary School Kaani (CSS Kaani), the only state government owned school in Khana Local Government Area of […]