Lady Pharmacists Urge Girls to Support One Another, Reject Child Marriage
The Association of Lady Pharmacists, Rivers State, has urged girls to show love, empathy, and support for one another to prevent bullying, depression, and vulnerability that could expose them to early marriage. The association’s Chairperson, Lady Chinyere Ajoku, made the call in Port Harcourt on October 15 during an event marking the 2026 International Day […]
Engineers Seek Partnerships to Boost Nigeria’s Energy Transition
The Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, known as NIEEE, has asked for partnerships between government, industry and engineers to improve electricity supply and speed up Nigeria’s energy transition. This call came at the institute’s 22nd International Conference and Exhibition on Power and Telecommunications held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The Minister of State […]
Content Creators You Never Knew Are Based In Port Harcourt
Some of the comedy skits, lifestyle videos and entertaining content Nigerians watch on social media come from creators connected to Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Yet, many viewers may be familiar with their videos without knowing where the people behind them are based. From TikTok and Facebook to Instagram and YouTube, Port Harcourt has a growing […]
Rivers Transport Ministry Inspects Major Marine Facilities Across State
The Permanent Secretary of the Rivers State Ministry of Transport, Dr. Vera Ndidi Sam-Dike, has led Heads of Departments (HODs) in the ministry on an inspection tour of major marine facilities across the state as part of efforts to improve water transportation services. The facilities inspected include Nembe, Bonny/Bille, Marine Base, and Witt and Buche […]
TEDxPortHarcourt Blends Music, Ideas in ‘Common Grounds’
Port Harcourt is set to host another edition of TEDxPortHarcourt as the organisers bring together conversations, creative experiences and networking under the theme “Common Grounds.” The three-day programme, scheduled for October 15 to 17, 2026, combines discussions on technology and environmental responsibility with community activities designed to connect professionals, creatives, innovators and other participants. The […]
Rivers Gives Flood Relief Materials to Khana, Gokana
The Rivers State Government has distributed food and non-food items to residents affected by flooding in Khana and Gokana Local Government Areas to ease their hardship. The items were presented to representatives of the two councils at the Nigerian Navy Ship Pathfinder base in Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, on Wednesday. The Deputy Governor and Chairman of […]
Police Arrest Suspect Over Kidnapped Children in Bonny
Security agencies in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State have arrested a suspect following the reported abduction of two children from their family residence along Abalamabie Road. The incident reportedly occurred at about 10 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2026, when unidentified individuals allegedly took the children away. The Bonny Local Government Council disclosed […]
Eastern Gas Pipeline Communities Give PINL, NNPCL Two Weeks to Pay Arrears
Traditional rulers and community leaders along the Eastern Gas Pipeline Network have given Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) a two-week ultimatum to settle three months of outstanding surveillance payments. The position was made known by His Royal Highness, Eze Peter Wagbara, a retired Commissioner of Police and […]
YEAC-Nigeria Decries Patients’ Plight at UPTH, Calls for Urgent Health Reforms
The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria) has expressed concern over reports of patients waiting for hours, and sometimes days, to receive medical attention at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), calling for urgent reforms in the public health sector. The organisation said the situation highlighted broader challenges facing Nigeria’s public healthcare system […]
RIRS Seals Oyichiri Gas Plant Over Alleged Tax Arrears
The Rivers State Internal Revenue Service (RIRS) on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, sealed the premises of Oyichiri Gas Plant at Mobile Junction, along the East-West Road, beside Rumuapara Secondary School in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, over alleged outstanding tax obligations. The facility, leased by Request Oil and Gas, was shut down following the revenue service’s […]
Rivers ALGON Hails Fubara Over Biometric Staff Verification
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Rivers State Chapter, has commended Governor Siminalayi Fubara for approving the report of the biometric staff verification exercise conducted across the state’s 23 local government areas. The association gave the commendation at the end of its meeting held on Monday at the Mayor’s Lodge in Port Harcourt. […]
Rivers Govt Activates 60 Health Facilities for Adolescent-Friendly Services
The Rivers State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving adolescent health and ensuring equitable access to healthcare, education, protection and skills development for young people across the state. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Vincent Wachukwu, gave the assurance in Port Harcourt during activities marking the 2026 International Adolescent Health Week. […]