Obio/Akpor LGA Chairman Revamps Fish Farm In Rivers Community
The Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Amb Ihunwo Chijioke, has entered into an agreement with a private company for the management of the Obio/Akpor Fish Farm located in Rumuekini. The partnership is to enable the company oversee the day to day running of the fish farm and also grow the facility […]
Fubara Meets South-South Governors in Bayelsa, Elect Diri As Chairman
The governors of Nigeria’s South-South geopolitical zone met on Tuesday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, to deliberate on regional challenges and future collaboration. At the meeting held at the Government House, the governors unanimously elected Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, as the new Chairman of the South-South Governors’ Forum. His Cross River State counterpart, Bassey Otu, […]
Police Arrest Child Trafficking Suspects, Rescue Victims In Rivers
In their effort to combat the menace of child trafficking in the state, the Rivers State Police Command has arrested child trafficking suspects and rescued their victims. This was revealed in a statement on Wednesday, by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko. She explained that “on January 24, 2025, operatives of the command […]
Rivers State to Revive Fire Stations After 12 Years of Neglect
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced that fire stations across the state, which have been inactive for over a decade, will be fully operational within the next two months. During an inspection of ongoing renovation work at the Rumuodomaya, Borokiri, and Diobu fire stations, Governor Fubara reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring these critical […]
RIVCHPP CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR FUBARA ON HIS BIRTHDAY.
….. CARRIES OUT FREE SURGERIES AND EXPANDS QUALITY HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR RIVERS RESIDENTS IN HONOUR OF THE GOLDEN JUBILEE BIRTHDAY OF THE GOVERNOR. Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP), through the State Ministry of Health, has congratulated the Governor of Rivers State, Amaopusenibo (Dr.) Siminialayi Fubara, GSSRS, on the occasion of his golden […]
A Bright Future for Rivers: Electric Cars
Port Harcourt, Rivers State – Rivers State isn’t just buying new cars; they’re making a statement. Their plan to bring electric vehicles into public transport shows they’re serious about a better way to get around – one that’s cleaner, cheaper, and good for everyone. Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s team deserves credit for this forward-thinking project. It […]
Fubara @50: Rivers State’s Guiding Light
Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s 50th birthday marks a significant milestone, not only in his personal life but also in his service to the people of Rivers State. This occasion provides an opportunity to reflect on his leadership, his administration’s initiatives, and the hopes he inspires for the future of the state. Since assuming office, Governor Fubara […]
PDP Governors Rally Behind Fubara’s Control of Rivers State Structure
In a show of unity, Governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have offered their full support for the leadership of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, reaffirming his control over the party’s structure in the state. The endorsement came during a solemn visit by Governor Fubara to Bauchi State, where he expressed his condolences to […]
Mob Apprehends Driver Allegedly Working with Armed Robbers in Port Harcourt
Tina Amanda A suspected member of a robbery syndicate, Kelechi, who reportedly uses his minibus, popularly known as “Keke Bus,” to arrange robberies of his passengers, was apprehended by a mob at Artillery Junction along Aba Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Sunday, January 26, 2025. The incident occurred around 11 PM when two female […]
Police Raid Criminal Hideouts in Rivers State, Arrest Suspects Recover Exhibits
Tina Amanda The Rivers State Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police (CP) Olugbenga Adepoju, has intensified its crackdown on criminal activities in the state. Two separate operations conducted on January 25, 2025, led to significant arrests and recovery of stolen items and other incriminating materials. At around 1:00 AM, officers of the […]
Nyesom Wike Faces Backlash Over Son’s Foreign Graduation
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has sparked widespread criticism following his public celebration of his son’s graduation from a foreign university. Wike, who shared the joyous occasion on his X (formerly Twitter) account, has drawn the ire of many, particularly Rivers State indigenes, who accuse him […]
Governor Fubara Celebrates Senator John Azuta Mbata in Rivers State on His 65th Birthday
Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers State has extolled Senator John Azuta Mbata as a “rare pride” of the state, commending his humility and modesty despite his remarkable accomplishments in wealth, leadership, and social standing. The governor delivered this praise during a celebratory gathering at Senator Mbata’s residence in Port Harcourt to mark his 65th birthday […]