Ag. Director of Audit Warns NYSC Members in Rivers Against Cutting Corners
The Acting Director, Internal Audit of the National Youth Service Corps NYSC National Directorate Headquarters, Abuja, Dr. Levi Okechukwu Agim, has enjoined corps members posted to Rivers State to avoid cutting corners. Agim charged them to participate actively in the four cardinal programmes of the scheme, noting that they must be seen to be persons […]
National Assembly Opposes Rivers Emergency Rule Lawsuit by PDP Governors, Seeks N1bn
The National Assembly has filed a preliminary objection at the Supreme Court, urging it to dismiss a lawsuit brought by 11 People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governors. The governors of Adamawa, Enugu, Osun, Oyo, Bauchi, Akwa Ibom, Plateau, Delta, Taraba, Zamfara, and Bayelsa states had earlier filed a case SC/CV/329/2025, questioning the legality of President Bola […]
Rivers Crisis: Upholding Democracy Amidst Political Turmoil and Emergency Rule
Since December 2023, the rift between suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has taken a drastic turn, resulting in the suspension of Fubara, his deputy, and lawmakers. Ever since the two became politically estranged, Rivers State has witnessed significant tensions, ranging from the burning of the Rivers State House of […]
Suspended Rivers Health Commissioner Denies Involvement in Disruption of First Lady’s Programme
The suspended Rivers State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Oreh, has denied allegations linking her to the disruption of an empowerment program organized by the office of the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in Port Harcourt on Friday, May 2, 2025. Reports had surfaced claiming that Dr. Oreh was involved in a protest staged by […]
Ibas Has Not Paid Gratuities and Death Benefits, Retirees Insist
As retirees of the Rivers State Civil Service starts receiving their monthly pensions, the body of retirees in the state has insisted that the state Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas has not released funds for the payment of gratuities and death benefits. The retirees gave the clarification following comment made by the media […]
Andoni’s Sole Administrator Pledges to Address Challenges in LGA
The Sole Administrator of the Andoni Local Government Area (LGA), Surveyor Atajit Francis, has pledged to address critical challenges faced in the LGA. Francis said this during a meeting with the Andoni Area Traditional Rulers Council in Port Harcourt, requesting the collaboration of the traditional rulers in maintaining peace and development in Andoni LGA. The […]
Vice Admiral Retrieves Vehicles from Suspended Deputy Governor
The Rivers State government has clarified that retrieving official vehicles from suspended Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu’s residence is a lawful administrative action aimed at securing government property. Three vehicles, including two Toyota Hilux vans and one Hiace bus, were recovered from Odu’s official residence. The retrieval followed a routine directive to secure government assets.The administration […]
On May Day, Fubara Urges Continuous Protection Of Workers’ Rights
In commemoration of Workers’ Day, marked annually on May 1, the suspended governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has encouraged the people of the state to stay hopeful and united, assuring them that the forces of justice, peace, and progress will prevail in the end. Fubara gave this assurance on Thursday, May 1, 2025, […]
Security Agencies Intensify Stakeholder Engagement In Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command, alongside all security agencies in Rivers State, in line with the directive of the Sole Administrator of the State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), has intensified its stakeholder engagements across more Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state. Commissioner of Police, CP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, led the multi-agency delegation that […]
Creative Industry Stakeholders Urged to Join Anti-Piracy Campaign
Stakeholders in the creative industry have been urged to support the fight against anti-piracy fights and the unauthorized use of original ideas in books form or arts. The director of Nigeria Copyright Commission, Rivers State, Mr Abdusalami Babatude, made the call at the World Intellectual Property Day event organized by the Commission in Port Harcourt. […]
Group Tells FG to Legalise Artisanal Refineries in Niger Delta After Five Die in Rivers
The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria) has urged the Federal Government (FG) to legalise artisanal refineries in the Niger Delta region after five people died in an explosion that occurred in Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA) of Rivers State. A fire was said to have occurred at 11 a.m. on Saturday from a house […]
Rivers State Achieves Significant Drop in Malaria Prevalence
The Rivers State Ministry of Health has announced a notable reduction in malaria prevalence within the state, recording an 11% rate compared to the national average of 23%. This achievement places Rivers among the top five states in Nigeria in terms of malaria control and reduction. This was disclosed by the Permanent Secretary of the […]