Rivers State Launches 10-Day Infrastructure Drive
Rivers State is set to embark on an ambitious 10-day infrastructure drive aimed at revitalizing critical public services and boosting development across the region. The initiative, commencing on Monday, March 3, 2025, underscores the administration’s unwavering commitment to sustainable progress even amid recent political setbacks. The announcement comes shortly after the Supreme Court barred the […]
Rivers State Launches Institute for Infectious Disease Research, Mpox App
As part of efforts to strengthen health security, the Rivers State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Oreh, has inaugurated the Institute of Infectious Disease, Research and Development (IIDRD). Also, the launch featured the unveiling of the institute’s handbook and the launch of the Mpox App. Related Post Boosting Healthcare: Rivers State Strengthens Commitment to Excellence […]
Rivers Rights Group Petitions Defence Chief Over Ahoada East Crime
The Rivers Coalition for Human Rights (RCHR) has petitioned the Chief of Defence Staff, Maj. Gen. Chris Musa, over rising criminal activities in Ahoada East Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State. In the petition titled “Persistent, targeted attacks on Nigerian soldiers by cultists and oil bunkers in Ahoada East LG of Rivers State,” the […]
NDDC Holds ‘Help the Girl Child’ Event In Rivers, Urges Niger Delta Girls to Embrace Digital Education
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has charged young girls in the Niger Delta region to embrace Digital Education and Artificial Intelligence to provide solutions to societal challenges. Speaking during the Niger Delta “Help the Girl Child” programme organised by the NDDC at the Justice Mary Odili Judicial Institute in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the […]
Fubara Blames Growing Hunger On Insecurity, Charges Church Leaders To Intensify Peace-Building Efforts
The governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said that the growing hunger across Nigeria has persisted because of the activities of herdsmen and terrorists who continue to attack farmers and make it difficult for them to engage in productive farm work. To curb this menace, the governor challenged the church, as a critical […]
Governor Fubara Seeks Partnership With New GOC To Curb Crude Oil Theft, Pipeline Vandalism In Rivers
The governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has called for a partnership between the State Government and the new General Officer Commanding 6 Division of the Nigerian Army to curb crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism, and all forms of maritime crimes in the State. The Governor emphasized that Rivers State, as the economic strength […]
Fly State Flags At Half Mast To Honour Clark, MOSIEND Begs Niger Delta Governors
The Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta MOSIEND, has urged all Niger Delta governors to fly their state flags at half mast to honour the late Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, who passed on at the age of 97. The foremost Niger Delta mass mobilization organisation made this appeal […]
Fubara Declares Open Anglican Archbishops’ SCM, Insists God is Supreme
The governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said that Rivers people are enjoying an era of peace and freedom to undertake their endeavours without molestation or anxiety to trigger hypertension. The Governor also said there is an increased level of openness to governance that makes his administration well-disposed to suggestions that help in […]
Fubara Reaffirms Commitment To Workers Welfare In Rivers State
The Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has reiterated his administration’s committement to improving the welfare of Rivers workers. Fubara explained how this has well-motivated the workforce to achieve the goals of the Rivers First mantra. He also stated that the resultant industrial harmony has now become unprecedented as workers feel more valued, supported, and […]
Fubara Expresses Grief, Commiserates With Family As Clark Dies
The governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has extended condolences to the Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town in Delta State over the passing of their father, Chief Edwin Clark at 97 years. Fubara said the tragic news of the death of Chief Edwin Clark, made public on behalf of the family by Prof […]
OSPAC Declares Obio/Akpor Safe Haven, Arrest Illegal Drug Merchants, Manhole Thief
The Obio/Akpor Security Planning Advisory Committee (OSPAC), has arrested suspected manhole thief and illegal drug merchants in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. Also, the vigilante recovered some exhibits from the suspect and declared the LGA a safe haven for residents and visitors. The explained that, in a bid to enhance security measures […]
Be Innovative In Waste Management, Fubara Tasks RIWAMA
The governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said that the open dumping of wastes has to be replaced with a more innovative and efficient disposal method so that wastes can be taken off the streets and turned into income-yielding ventures. Fubara made the assertion while giving charge to the newly constituted Board of […]