RIWAMA Warns Rivers Residents Against Indiscriminate disposal of Waste
The Director, Administration and Human Resources of the Rivers State Waste Management Agency RIWAMA, Mr. Marvin S. Abbey, has warned residents of the state against indiscriminate disposal of waste. Abbey also warned against littering public places including flyovers and adjourning spaces within Port Harcourt and Obio Akpor Local Government Area. He noted that defaulters would […]
Family of Victim Demands Justice As Man Pours Hot Water On Young Lady’s Breast In Rivers
Aggrieved over the health condition of his sister, Mr. Goodluck E.O Nwankwo, has called the Rivers State Police command to arrest a certain Mr. Ejike. Nwankwo made this call in an interview with newsmen on Thursday, October 24, 2024, while narrating that Ejike poured hot water on his sister’s breast. He told ThePortCityNews that his […]
NYSC Hails Corps Member For Registering 26 Out of School Children, Distributing Books, Bags to Students In Rivers
The Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps NYSC, Rivers State, Mr. Moses Oleghe has commended Corps Member Rabiu Quadri Mayokun, RV/23C/4208 serving at Afmuc International Missionary School, Port Harcourt for his giant strides in impacting positively on the lives of school children. The coordinator gave the commendation when he inaugurated the corps member’s personal […]
NGO, WRAPA Train Volunteers to Combat Gender-Based Violence in Rivers State
In response to the alarming increase in gender-based violence (GBV) in Rivers State, Kebetkache, a local NGO, has launched a volunteer training program to address these crucial issues. Kebetkache, in collaboration with the Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA), launched twenty volunteers on Wednesday at a ceremony at their Port Harcourt offices. […]
RIFF to Host Another Edition with Various Social Impact Initiatives
In preparation to host the second edition of social impact in the filmmaker industry, the Rivers International Film Festival (RIFF): Desgol Entertainment Worldwide plans to execute key initiatives in the state. The second edition aims to foster creativity, diversity, and cultural exchange within the film industry. In a press briefing held today at the Presidential […]
RIVCHPP Partner with RSUTH to Enhance Health Delivery in Rivers State
To improve the healthcare delivery system in the state, the acting Executive Secretary of the Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP), Dr. Vetty Agala, partners with a state-owned hospital. This collaboration aims to achieve the vision of Governor Siminalayi Fubara in accessing quality healthcare services among Rivers people at an affordable rate. […]
RSHA Confirms 4 Commissioners, Urges IGP to Arrest Perpatrators of LG’s Saga
The Rivers State House of Assembly (RSHA) has confirmed four nominees as commissioners following a screening exercise conducted on Monday. The exercise took place at the Hallowed Chambers of the Government House in Port Harcourt. Related Post Post-Election Violence Erupts in Rivers State: […]
Fubara Should Be Allowed To Recalibrate State,” Ex Rivers Commissioner Urges
Austin Tam-George, the former Commissioner for Information in Rivers State, has accused Nyesom Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), of attempting to destabilize Rivers State. This claim comes amid growing tensions between Wike and the state’s governor, Sim Fubara, which have thrust Rivers into the national spotlight, particularly in the buildup […]
Rivers Police Unseal Local Government Secretariats Following IGP Egbetokun’s Directives
Bala Mustapha, the Rivers State Police Commissioner, has ordered the immediate reopening of all 23 local government secretariats in the state. This action was taken after a directive from the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun was given The decision was announced on Monday by Grace Iringe-Koko, spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command. […]
“We Don’t Need Your Security; Election Must Hold,” Fubara Tells NPF
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has issued a strong warning to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) ahead of the upcoming local government elections, stating that the election must proceed without police involvement. Recall that on October 5, the local government election was scheduled to hold across the 23 LGA’s. […]
RSHA Speaker Urges Citizens to Vote, Endorse RSG 2025/3027 MTEF
Ensuring a successful election be conducted, the Rivers State House of Assembly (RSHA) speaker, Hon. Victor Oko-Jumbo, has urged voters to participate massively during the election process. Recall that October 5 has been set aside for the selection of qualified representatives at the Local Government (LG) level. Yesterday, Hon. Oko-Jumbo obliged citizens during the plenary […]
Late Obasi family Seeks Justice, Calls for Apprehension of Killers in Port Harcourt
After one year, the late Henry Obasi family, who was allegedly murdered by a yet-to-be-identified gang member in Port Harcourt, seeks the apprehension and prosecution of his killers. The alleged crime was said to have occurred on September 20, 2023, at Iwofe Road, near Saint John’s Catholic Church, at approximately 9:20. Related Post Uniport Cracks […]