Niger Delta Sports Festival Will Harness Youths’ Potential, Promote Unity, Says Tinubu As NDDC Holds Opening Ceremony
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, for organising the Niger Delta Sports Festival. The president described it as the first of its kind, stating that it would harness the youth’s potential, promote unity and community development in the Niger Delta region. Tinubu, who was represented by the Chairman of […]
Wife of Rivers ex-HoS Cries Out for Help, Sends SOS Over Husband’s Safety
The political crisis in Rivers State took a distressing turn as Florence Nwaeke, wife of former Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, made an emotional plea for help, expressing grave concern over her husband’s safety following his sudden disappearance. Mrs. Nwaeke, visibly shaken, recounted the last conversation she had with her husband, who had informed […]
UNIPORT Promotes 46 Senior Academics to Professorial Ranks
The University of Port Harcourt has announced the promotion of 46 senior lecturers to the prestigious ranks of professor and associate professor, marking a significant milestone in the academic growth of the institution. In a statement released on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Owunari Georgewill, revealed that 30 academic staff were promoted […]
Bille Kingdom Youths Halt Rig Operations Over Unmet Corporate Obligations
In a decisive move to demand accountability, the Concerned Youths of Bille Kingdom have shut down ongoing drilling operations at the Awoba North/West oil wells C, D, and E, located within the Oil Mining Lease (OML) 24. The action, led by Barrister Dappa Dakoru Daniel, comes in response to Newcross Exploration and Production Limited’s alleged […]
Igbos Blame Nigeria’s Problems On 1999 Constitution, Proposes Nat’l Confab
The apex Igbo Socio-cultural Organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, says the road to a just and equitable Nigeria requires the immediate convocation of an independent Sovereign National Conference. According to the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr Jackson Omenazu, the gathering must encompass representatives from the over 350 unique ethnic nations that were criminally amalgamated by the […]
Rivers Sole Administrator Meets with HLGA, Pledges Timely Salary Payment
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has assured prompt payment of workers’ salaries following the release of withheld local government allocations. During a meeting with Heads of Local Government Administrators (HLGA) in Port Harcourt, Ibas described the gathering as a crucial step toward restoring stability. He expressed concern over the persistent hardship in […]
Sole Administrator Meets With Traditional Rulers, Promises To De-escalate Tension, Foster Unity In Rivers
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd), has reiterated his commitment to fostering unity and building trust among the people of the state. Ibas gave this assurance when he met with traditional rulers at the Banquet Hall of Government House in Port Harcourt on Friday, March 21, 2025. He […]
Stop This Assault On Democracy
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have demanded the immediate reversal of the state of emergency in Rivers State in the interest of democracy, economic stability, and the welfare of Nigerian workers. This contained a statement jointly issued by the President of NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero, and the […]
Rivers Women Rise in Prayer Against Emergency Rule
Hundreds of women in Rivers State gathered at Isaac Boro Park in Port Harcourt to protest President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency, calling it a threat to democracy and local governance. Under the banner of Women Unite for Sim, the women, drawn from all 23 local government areas, prayed for divine intervention […]
No Need for Security Parade, Rivers State is Peaceful – Ibinabo Fiberesima
Ex-beauty queen Ibinabo Fiberesima says there is no need for a heavy security presence, declaring that Rivers State is peaceful. She made this statement on Wednesday while speaking to News Central at a social gathering held at Isaac Boro Park in the state capital. TCPN earlier reported that Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Prof. Ngozi […]
Popular Nigerian Celebrities Condemn State Of Emergency In Rivers State
The recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sparked strong reactions from prominent Nigerian figures, including rapper and lawyer Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, veteran Nollywood actress Hilda Dokubo, among others. In a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, President Tinubu announced the suspension of Governor Siminalayi […]
Rivers United’s Missing Player Found
Rivers United youngster, Seiyefa Jackson, has safely arrived in Italy, following a period of uncertainty after being declared missing by his parent club. The young footballer’s disappearance had raised concerns, but his arrival in Italy suggests that he may be pursuing new opportunities or training prospects abroad. In a swift response, the parents and guardians […]