Rivers State Government Hosts NCCS Meeting on Data for Sustainable Development
Rivers State Government has played host to the 2nd Bi-Annual Meeting of the National Consultative Committee on Statistics (NCCS) in Port Harcourt, with the theme “Harnessing the Power of Statistics for Nigeria’s Sustainable Development and Economic Transformation.” Governor Siminalayi Fubara who declared the meeting open was represented by the Head of the Rivers State Civil […]
Andoni To Host Rivers Beach Festival 2026
Rivers State is set to usher in the new year with a refreshing blend of culture, leisure, and coastal adventure as the Rivers Beach Festival & Tourism takes centre stage from January 2 to 4, 2026, in Andoni Local Government Area. Billed as a celebration of culture, tourism, and the emerging Blue Economy, the festival […]
Rivers Treasury Hits N600 Billion Under Fubara Administration
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has officially disclosed that Rivers State currently maintains a cash reserve of approximately ₦600 billion in its treasury. The Governor made this definitive fiscal revelation on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, during the commissioning of the 14.2 km Obodhi-Ozochi road in the Ahoada East and West Local Government Areas. This disclosure marks a […]
Eleme Council Boss Renews Commitment to Corps Members
Chairman of Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, Hon. Ollormate Ollor has reaffirmed his commitment to the welfare of corps members posted to the LGA, with the renovation of dilapidated Nigerian Christian Corpers Fellowship, NCCF transit corps lodge. The renovation included repairs and replacement of dilapidated toilet facilities, doors, locks, windows, nets, as well […]
Tax Advocacy Groups Reaffirm Commitment to Gender-Sensitive Tax System
Tax advocacy groups in Rivers State have reaffirmed their commitment to promoting an inclusive, transparent, accountable and gender-sensitive tax system, alongside the protection of an open civic space. The groups made this known during the public unveiling of the report on the Power of Voices Partnerships – Fair for All Project (2021–2025), held in Port […]
INEC Begins Display of Preliminary Voters’ Register in Rivers State
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the display of the preliminary register of voters across registration centres in the 23 local government areas of Rivers State, paving the way for claims and objections. Speaking to journalists in Port Harcourt on Monday 15 December 2025, the State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Professor Gabriel Yomere, represented […]
Rivers Women Celebrate Successful 2025 Converge with Thanksgiving
Women across Rivers State, under the auspices of Rivers Women Unite for SIM, on Sunday, December 14, 2025, held a thanksgiving service to celebrate the successful hosting of the 2025 Converge, a landmark gathering that brought together women from across the state for spiritual renewal and unity. The thanksgiving service took place at Hilltop Church, […]
2025 Dmoma Awards Honours Excellence In Port Harcourt
2025 Dmoma Awards Honours Excellence In Port Harcourt On Monday, the full list of winners of Dmoma Awards was released via the organization’s official page. The event took place on Sarurday, at the Hilltop Event Center on Woji Road, GRA, Port Harcourt, played host to the distinguished Dmoma Awards ceremony. The event celebrated the remarkable […]
Court Adjourns PENGASSAN-Oando Leadership Dispute to February 23, 2026
The National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja has adjourned to February 23, 2026, for further mention in the case instituted by Collins Dike against the Incorporated Trustees of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Comrade Sasi Dundas Alfred, Comrade Felix-Otaluka Ugochukwu (for themselves and on behalf of members of the […]
Police Arrest 5 More Suspects Over Robbi At Obi-Wali Cultural, Filling Station
The Rivers State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its investigation into the robbery incidents at the Dr. Obi Wali International Cultural Centre and Tottinno Filling Station, with the arrest of five additional suspects and the recovery of key exhibits. In a press statement issued on Monday by the Command Public Relations Officer, […]
Stakeholders Advocate 35% Women Participation In Public Procurement In Rivers
Stakeholders have called for a minimum of 35 per cent participation of women in public procurement and policy reforms that support gender-responsive procurement in Rivers State. The call was made at the Scaling Women’s Economic Empowerment through Affirmative Procurement (SWEEAP) programme, themed “Strengthening Public and Private Sector Collaboration for Gender-Responsive Procurement in Rivers State,” organised […]
RIVCHPP Reaffirms Commitment to Affordable, Quality Healthcare
The Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that residents of the state have access to affordable and quality healthcare without suffering financial hardship. The assurance was given during an advocacy visit to Ogu, where the Executive Secretary of RIVCHPP, Dr Vetty Agala, represented by the Director of Quality […]