PDP Governors Rally Behind Fubara’s Control of Rivers State Structure
In a show of unity, Governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have offered their full support for the leadership of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, reaffirming his control over the party’s structure in the state. The endorsement came during a solemn visit by Governor Fubara to Bauchi State, where he expressed his condolences to […]
Mob Apprehends Driver Allegedly Working with Armed Robbers in Port Harcourt
Tina Amanda A suspected member of a robbery syndicate, Kelechi, who reportedly uses his minibus, popularly known as “Keke Bus,” to arrange robberies of his passengers, was apprehended by a mob at Artillery Junction along Aba Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Sunday, January 26, 2025. The incident occurred around 11 PM when two female […]
Police Raid Criminal Hideouts in Rivers State, Arrest Suspects Recover Exhibits
Tina Amanda The Rivers State Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police (CP) Olugbenga Adepoju, has intensified its crackdown on criminal activities in the state. Two separate operations conducted on January 25, 2025, led to significant arrests and recovery of stolen items and other incriminating materials. At around 1:00 AM, officers of the […]
Nyesom Wike Faces Backlash Over Son’s Foreign Graduation
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has sparked widespread criticism following his public celebration of his son’s graduation from a foreign university. Wike, who shared the joyous occasion on his X (formerly Twitter) account, has drawn the ire of many, particularly Rivers State indigenes, who accuse him […]
Governor Fubara Celebrates Senator John Azuta Mbata in Rivers State on His 65th Birthday
Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers State has extolled Senator John Azuta Mbata as a “rare pride” of the state, commending his humility and modesty despite his remarkable accomplishments in wealth, leadership, and social standing. The governor delivered this praise during a celebratory gathering at Senator Mbata’s residence in Port Harcourt to mark his 65th birthday […]
Lulu-Briggs Foundation Rings in 2025 with Annual Celebration for Elderly in Rivers State
The O. B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation marked the beginning of 2025 with its highly anticipated annual New Year Party for the elderly. The event, held at the Biokpo Recreational Centre in Abonnema, gathered beneficiaries of the Foundation’s flagship Care for Life program alongside dignitaries, partners, and supporters. Among the distinguished guests was the Foundation’s Chairman, Dr. […]
Mercy Chinwo and Husband Spread Joy in Rivers State with New Year Food Outreach
Residents of Rivers State, Nigeria, were filled with joy and gratitude as popular gospel artist Mercy Chinwo and her husband extended a generous hand of support to celebrate the New Year. The couple, through their charity organization, the Mercy Is Blessed Foundation, organized a heartwarming outreach, visiting the Rumuodara community in Port Harcourt. The outreach […]
Green Energy, Lekoil Award Scholarships to Over 600 Students in Rivers State
Green Energy International and Lekoil and Gas Investment Limited Joint Venture have granted undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships to 611 students from Ugama Ekede and Asukama communities in Andoni Local Government Area, Rivers State. The scholarships and bursaries, part of the inaugural edition of the initiative, were implemented by the Ugama Ekede, Ayama Ekede, Asukama, and […]
Governor Fubara Mourns Former Military Governor, Major-General Godwin Abbe
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has mourned the death of Major-General Godwin Abbe (retd.), a former military governor of Rivers State, describing his passing as a profound loss to the state and the nation. Major-General Abbe, originally from Edo State, served as the military governor of Rivers State between August 1990 and January 1992. His […]
Rivers Varsity Swears-in New SUG President
Rivers State University has welcomed a new set of Student Union Government (SUG) Executives, led by the dynamic and visionary leader, Rizi Wisdom Owabie. The inauguration ceremony, which took place at the Faculty of Law auditorium, marked the beginning of a new era in student governance at the university. Recall that the Rivers Varsity has […]
N4.4B Worth of Opioids Recovered In Rivers State by NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully confiscated 636,600 bottles of codeine-based syrup, estimated to be worth N4.4 billion on the streets, at the Port Harcourt Port Complex in Onne, Rivers State. This significant recovery was announced by Femi Babafemi, the Director of Media and Advocacy for NDLEA, during a statement released on […]
3MTT Summit Empowers Over 5,000 Tech Enthusiasts in Rivers State
Over 5,000 technology enthusiasts in Rivers State have successfully completed training designed to strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy. The initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s commitment to youth development through technology, a key strategy for advancing the nation’s growing tech ecosystem. This dedication was reaffirmed during the ‘Three Million Technical Talent (3MTT) Community Impact Summit and […]