RIVCHPP Strategic to Achieving Universal Health Coverage in Rivers — Agala
The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP), Dr. Vetty Agala, has described the state’s social health insurance scheme as a strategic initiative of Governor Siminalayi Fubara aimed at ensuring financial protection and access to healthcare for residents. Agala stated this on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, in Port Harcourt, […]
Fubara not at loggerheads with Rivers Assembly Over 2026 Budget – RVSG
The Rivers State Government has dismissed reports of a disagreement between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the State House of Assembly over the 2026 Appropriation Bill. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Onwuka Nzeshi, the government said His Excellency was not at loggerheads with the lawmakers […]
Fubara Not at War With Assembly Over 2026 Budget – Rivers Govt
The Rivers State Government has dismissed reports of a disagreement between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the State House of Assembly over the 2026 Appropriation Bill. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Onwuka Nzechi, said in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Wednesday that Fubara was working closely with the lawmakers to advance […]
ADC Vows to Resist Threats Over Gatherings in Ikwerre LGA
The Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress has put security agencies on notice after a viral video allegedly showed Mr. Samuel Wanosike issuing threats against ADC members and warning against political meetings in Ikwerre Local Government Area. In a statement by the Rivers State Publicity Secretary of the ADC on Wednesday August 12, […]
Fubara, Rivers Lawmakers at Odds Over ₦1.854tn 2026 Budget
Fresh tension has emerged in Rivers State over the delay in passing Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s proposed N1.854 trillion 2026 budget, weeks after the governor and the Martin Amaewhule-led House of Assembly reconciled following years of political crisis. Fubara presented the “Budget of Resilience for Growth and Development” on July 10, with N413.1 billion earmarked for […]
Fubara Meets Magnus Abe-Led Rainbow Coalition Reconciliation Team
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Sunday received members of the Senator Magnus Abe-led Reconciliation Committee of the Rainbow Coalition at the Government House in Port Harcourt. Abe, Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), led the delegation in a closed-door meeting with the governor. Details of the discussions were […]
UNICAL Denies Links to Unauthorized Off-Site Learning Hub in Port Harcourt
The Leadership of the University of Calabar has distanced itself from an unlawful off-site educational facility conducting business in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, while deceitfully employing the school’s title and emblem to mislead the public. In an official statement released by the Registrar, Dr. (Mrs.) Chukwuka I. Icha, Leadership revealed that the unauthorized establishment, functioning […]
Rivers United and Enugu Rangers get tough CAF Champions League draws
Enugu Rangers and Rivers United have been handed challenging paths in the preliminary rounds of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League following the draw conducted in Cairo, Egypt.The draw paired reigning Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Enugu Rangers with Benin Republic’s SOBEMAP in the opening preliminary round, while runners-up Rivers United will take on FC […]
Tension Mounts as Ogoni Leader Accuses Environment Minister of Delaying Cleanup
The President of Ogoni Liberation Initiative (OLI), a civil society group, Dr. Douglas Fabeke, has accused the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, of allegedly frustrating the ongoing Ogoni environmental cleanup through delays in the payment of contractors and the alleged mismanagement of funds. Fabeke made the accusation known to our correspondent on Thursday and claimed […]
Coalition Urge FG to Suspend Yorla South Oil Project Pending Ogoni Restoration
A coalition of more than 50 national and international civil society and environmental organisations has called on the Federal Government to halt any plan to resume oil production at the Yorla South oil field in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, insisting that Ogoniland should be cleaned up before any new petroleum activities are […]
RIVCHPP Boss Advocates Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life
The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP), Dr. Vetty Agala, has described breastfeeding as essential to giving every child a healthy and sustainable start in life. Dr. Agala remarked as the world marks the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week, celebrated annually from August 1 to 7. As […]
Rivers PHC Board to Upgrade Ogu, Bolo Health Centres, Equip New Ele Facility
The Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board (RSPHCMB) has announced plans to rehabilitate the Ogu and Bolo Primary Health Centres and furnish the new Primary Health Centre under construction in Ele, Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area, upon its completion. Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr. Chituru Adele, disclosed this during the state flag-off of the […]