University of the Nation in Rivers State Seek Protection Against Land-Grabbing Threats
The University of the Nation, located in Abara-Etche, Rivers State, has voiced serious concerns over ongoing land-grabbing activities in the area. According to the institution, these encroachments pose a direct threat to the university’s integrity and future. In a press briefing held at the university, Project Manager Moses Salvation revealed that certain members of the […]
Despite Allocated Funds, Students, Staff Lament Dilapidation, Neglect in two River schools
Abstract: ‘’What was intended to be a modern educational facility has become a haunting symbol of broken promises and neglect, as UDEME witnessed firsthand.’’ On a dreary Thursday, June 6, 2023, at about 3.35 pm, Government Secondary School (GSS), Abua, students were trudging home beneath gloomy, rain-laden clouds. That is aside the cold, damp air […]
Obio/Akpor Boss Vows To Deal With ‘One Chance’ Criminal Gang, Disbans OSPAC
The Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Mr. Chijioke Ihunwo, has announced the immediate disbandment of the local vigilance group known as OSPAC. Ihunwo stated this in a release by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Ofonime Okon, on Monday, November 11, 2024. He explained that the immediate disbandment was to check what […]
GOD Allowed Political Crisis To Perfect His Purpose For Rivers, Says Fubara
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said that God has allowed the antagonizing political crisis in order to perfect His purpose in taking the State in a new direction of political emancipation, economic growth and development. The Governor emphasised that it is because God is wholesomely involved, what people thought would have overwhelmed him […]
Rivers Speaker Says 2025 Budget To Be Presented Soon By Governor Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is set to again ignore the lawmakers who remain loyal to his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, in the upcoming 2025 budget presentation. This move comes despite a recent ruling from the Federal High Court, which declared the 2024 budget presentation by a three-member faction of the state House of Assembly as […]
NEMA Delivers Relief Supplies to Flood Victims in Rivers State, Assures Immediate Distribution
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has provided essential relief items to flood victims in Ahoada West Local Government Area, Rivers State. Adebiyi Razak, the agency’s South-South zonal coordinator, presented the relief supplies to the Rivers State government during a handover ceremony held in Akanima, Ahoada West. Razak explained that the items were part of […]
FGGC Abuloma Wins Inaugural Educational Quiz in Rivers State, Bags N10 Million
Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Abuloma, Port Harcourt, claimed victory in the first-ever Education Champions League (ECL) quiz competition, hosted by August Meeting, a dedicated group aiming to revive the reading culture among youth in Rivers State. This maiden competition saw four secondary schools in Rivers State sharing a substantial prize pool of N19 million. […]
Rivers Council Chairman to Commence Construction of Corps Lodge in a Week Time
The Chairman of Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers State, Mr. Ishmael Oforibika has pledged his administration’s readiness to begin the construction of a brand new Corpers’ lodge in Bolo community next week. He stated that the development will serve as a part of his welfare packages for Corps Members serving in the LGA. He […]
Eneka Residents Beg Rivers Govt, OBALGA Chair As Flood Wreaks Havoc In Communities
Natives and residents of Rumuowha Community in Eneka clan of the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, are begging the state governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara and the LGA chairman, Mr. Chijioke Ihunwo, to intervene in the flood situation that has ravaged the community. According to them, the flood caused by the torrential rain fall […]
Gunmen Kidnap Businessman, Kill One in Rivers
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed one Mr. Samuel Okere, a father of four children, who resided at an estate in Army Range axis of Igbo-Etche, in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State. Okere was killed when the unknown gunmen invaded the area, shot sporadically to scare residents and abducted one Mr. Sunny […]
Community in Andoni LGA of Rivers State Signs N500 Million Water Project
Ikuru community in Andoni Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State has signed a contract worth N500 million. This agreement, facilitated by the Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) Board of Trustees (BoT), involves two local contractors and is aimed at providing reliable water access while exploring commercial bottled water production to support economic growth. The […]
Rivers Govt Signs $300M MOU With Investors On Waste-To-Wealth Project
The Rivers State government has said that it will promote, strengthen, and implement the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in waste management to maximize its economic potential for the benefit of Rivers people. The State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, said this shortly after the official signing ceremony of two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for the […]