Rivers Among 21 States Yet to Seize Electricity Market Control
Rivers State remains among 21 states that have not assumed regulatory control of their electricity markets, nearly three years after the Electricity Act 2023 took effect. While 15 other states now manage their own power sectors, Rivers and its peers continue to rely on federal oversight. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) stated that the […]
2027: Fubara Backs Tinubu’s Re-election Bid
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Thursday expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 presidential election, saying it would help sustain ongoing reforms and development efforts. Fubara made the remarks while declaring open the meeting of the Southern Traditional Rulers Council in Port Harcourt, where he noted that continuity in […]
Rivers Govt, Motor Dealers Agree on Uniform Fence Colours
The Rivers State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development has reached an agreement with the Association of Motor Dealers of Nigeria (AMDON) to adopt a standard fence colour across approved auto dealership areas. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Amairigha Edward Hart, disclosed this during a meeting with the association at his […]
Multiple Award-Winning Rivers Film Set for Nationwide Cinema Release
The Rivers State based produced film The Boy Who Gave is set for nationwide cinema release on May 15, 2026, following its recognition on the international film festival circuit. The drama, written, directed and produced by Allison Precious Emmanuel, was shot in Bonny Island, Rivers State, and has been widely regarded as one of the […]
ONELGA Chairman Signs 2026 “Budget of Revival” into Law
Shedrack Chukwu Ogbogu, Chairman of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA), has signed the council’s 2026 appropriation bill into law. In a statement released on the state government’s website on Tuesday night, the budget was described as the “Budget of Revival.” Earlier in March, the Port City News (TCPN) reported that Ogbogu presented the proposal to […]
Panic Over Alleged Juju Invocation In Khana Community
Some natives of Sii Community in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, are calling for the urgent intervention of the state government over alleged invocation of charms, popularly known as juju, against members of the community. A former youth leader of Sii community, Mr Barigbon Kenneth Wintor, and others accused some community leaders of […]
Rivers Police Rescue Hostage, Arrest Suspected Kidnappers
In its efforts to combat crimes within the state, the Rivers State Police command has arrested three suspects in connection with the kidnap of one Mr Chukwudekwu Emmanuel. This was revealed in a statement on Saturday, April 18, 2026, by the State Police Public Relations Officer, Agabe Kaborlo Blessing. According to the statement, those arrested […]
Rivers Rail System Needs Upgrade – Policy Expert
A policy analyst in Rivers State, Dr. Fyneface Dumnamene Fyneface, Executive Director of the Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria) has called on the State and federal governments to urgently improve the train service in the State to a modern standard. Speaking in an interview with our correspondent, Fyneface said there is a huge gap […]
Kebetkache, African Women Set to Launch Inaugural Climate Justice Day
Kebetkache Women Development Centre, led by Emem Okon, is set to join other African women environmental rights activists to launch the inaugural African Women’s Climate Justice Day. The event, scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2026, will see hundreds of women environmental defenders, community organisations and their allies mobilise across the continent and beyond under the […]
Refuse Overruns Port Harcourt, Residents Voice Health Concerns
Mountains of garbage have overwhelmed major roads and neighborhoods in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, raising serious concerns about public health and environmental safety. Report reveal that waste now fills road medians and streets in various areas, including Rumuolumeni, Egbelu, Eneka, Rukpokwu, Igwuruta, and Eleme. The growing piles of debris have become an eyesore and prompted […]
Rivers State ADC Pledges to Comply with National Directives
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Rivers State has reaffirmed its loyalty to the National Executive Council of the party that is united, and firmly aligned with the former Minister of Transportation His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi. In a statement by the Rivers State State Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, Chief Amb. […]
Akuku-Toru Chairman Flags off Lulu-Briggs ICT Centre in Obonoma
In a major push towards technological advancement and youth empowerment in the O.B. Lulu-Briggs ICT Centre for Digital Innovation has been commissioned on Wednesday 8 April, 2926 in Obonoma community in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State. Speaking at the ceremony, the Executive Chairman of Akuku-Toru LGA, Hon. Aboiya-a Bob-Fubara, who was the special […]