Lulu-Briggs Foundation Rings in 2025 with Annual Celebration for Elderly in Rivers State
The O. B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation marked the beginning of 2025 with its highly anticipated annual New Year Party for the elderly. The event, held at the Biokpo Recreational Centre in Abonnema, gathered beneficiaries of the Foundation’s flagship Care for Life program alongside dignitaries, partners, and supporters. Among the distinguished guests was the Foundation’s Chairman, Dr. […]
Mercy Chinwo and Husband Spread Joy in Rivers State with New Year Food Outreach
Residents of Rivers State, Nigeria, were filled with joy and gratitude as popular gospel artist Mercy Chinwo and her husband extended a generous hand of support to celebrate the New Year. The couple, through their charity organization, the Mercy Is Blessed Foundation, organized a heartwarming outreach, visiting the Rumuodara community in Port Harcourt. The outreach […]
Green Energy, Lekoil Award Scholarships to Over 600 Students in Rivers State
Green Energy International and Lekoil and Gas Investment Limited Joint Venture have granted undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships to 611 students from Ugama Ekede and Asukama communities in Andoni Local Government Area, Rivers State. The scholarships and bursaries, part of the inaugural edition of the initiative, were implemented by the Ugama Ekede, Ayama Ekede, Asukama, and […]
Governor Fubara Mourns Former Military Governor, Major-General Godwin Abbe
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has mourned the death of Major-General Godwin Abbe (retd.), a former military governor of Rivers State, describing his passing as a profound loss to the state and the nation. Major-General Abbe, originally from Edo State, served as the military governor of Rivers State between August 1990 and January 1992. His […]
Rivers Varsity Swears-in New SUG President
Rivers State University has welcomed a new set of Student Union Government (SUG) Executives, led by the dynamic and visionary leader, Rizi Wisdom Owabie. The inauguration ceremony, which took place at the Faculty of Law auditorium, marked the beginning of a new era in student governance at the university. Recall that the Rivers Varsity has […]
N4.4B Worth of Opioids Recovered In Rivers State by NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully confiscated 636,600 bottles of codeine-based syrup, estimated to be worth N4.4 billion on the streets, at the Port Harcourt Port Complex in Onne, Rivers State. This significant recovery was announced by Femi Babafemi, the Director of Media and Advocacy for NDLEA, during a statement released on […]
3MTT Summit Empowers Over 5,000 Tech Enthusiasts in Rivers State
Over 5,000 technology enthusiasts in Rivers State have successfully completed training designed to strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy. The initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s commitment to youth development through technology, a key strategy for advancing the nation’s growing tech ecosystem. This dedication was reaffirmed during the ‘Three Million Technical Talent (3MTT) Community Impact Summit and […]
NYSC Director General Appeals for Support in Search for Missing Corps Member in Rivers State
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General YD Ahmed, has called for collective efforts to locate missing Corps Member Yahaya Farouk. During a visit to Ikuru Town in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, where the missing Corps Member was last seen, General Ahmed appealed to the community’s youths […]
Rivers Police Warn Against Night Travel on Key Roads Amid Rising Kidnappings
As the festive season draws near, the Rivers State Police Command has issued a strong advisory against traveling at night along the Elele-Omerelu and Isiokpo-Elele Roads in Ikwerre Local Government Area. This warning comes in response to the increasing incidences of kidnappings and other criminal activities on these routes. The State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed […]
Notorious Kidnappers Arrested In Ikwerre LGA
Ikwerre Local Government Area has achieved a significant milestone in its fight against crime, particularly kidnapping, through the combined efforts of residents, the OSPAC vigilante group, and the Anti-Cultism Police Unit. Chief Hon. Amb. Israel Abosi, the Executive Chairman of Ikwerre LGA and traditional leader Eze Omekwa Ali 1 of Ipo, highlighted this achievement during […]
Port Harcourt Onunu Festival Shakes City With Cultural Fun
Port Harcourt came alive on December 8th with the vibrant celebration of the Onunu Festival, tagged HEROES, a cultural event organized by Belema Nelson Onikio, popularly known as Onunuboy. The festival infused the city with an unforgettable blend of culture, music, and joy, drawing notable figures and residents together in a shared spirit of unity […]
Rivers Commissioner Issues Seven-Day Notice to Clear Port Harcourt of Slums
Rivers State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr. Evans Bipi, has announced a seven-day ultimatum to address the presence of slums and illegal waste dumpsites in Port Harcourt City. Expressing concerns over the activities of scavengers in the Trans-Amadi area, Bipi highlighted that vast areas of private land have been converted into sites […]