FGGC Abuloma Wins Inaugural Educational Quiz in Rivers State, Bags N10 Million
Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Abuloma, Port Harcourt, claimed victory in the first-ever Education Champions League (ECL) quiz competition, hosted by August Meeting, a dedicated group aiming to revive the reading culture among youth in Rivers State. This maiden competition saw four secondary schools in Rivers State sharing a substantial prize pool of N19 million. […]
Rivers Council Chairman to Commence Construction of Corps Lodge in a Week Time
The Chairman of Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers State, Mr. Ishmael Oforibika has pledged his administration’s readiness to begin the construction of a brand new Corpers’ lodge in Bolo community next week. He stated that the development will serve as a part of his welfare packages for Corps Members serving in the LGA. He […]
Eneka Residents Beg Rivers Govt, OBALGA Chair As Flood Wreaks Havoc In Communities
Natives and residents of Rumuowha Community in Eneka clan of the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, are begging the state governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara and the LGA chairman, Mr. Chijioke Ihunwo, to intervene in the flood situation that has ravaged the community. According to them, the flood caused by the torrential rain fall […]
Gunmen Kidnap Businessman, Kill One in Rivers
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed one Mr. Samuel Okere, a father of four children, who resided at an estate in Army Range axis of Igbo-Etche, in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State. Okere was killed when the unknown gunmen invaded the area, shot sporadically to scare residents and abducted one Mr. Sunny […]
Community in Andoni LGA of Rivers State Signs N500 Million Water Project
Ikuru community in Andoni Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State has signed a contract worth N500 million. This agreement, facilitated by the Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) Board of Trustees (BoT), involves two local contractors and is aimed at providing reliable water access while exploring commercial bottled water production to support economic growth. The […]
Rivers Govt Signs $300M MOU With Investors On Waste-To-Wealth Project
The Rivers State government has said that it will promote, strengthen, and implement the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in waste management to maximize its economic potential for the benefit of Rivers people. The State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, said this shortly after the official signing ceremony of two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for the […]
RIWAMA Warns Rivers Residents Against Indiscriminate disposal of Waste
The Director, Administration and Human Resources of the Rivers State Waste Management Agency RIWAMA, Mr. Marvin S. Abbey, has warned residents of the state against indiscriminate disposal of waste. Abbey also warned against littering public places including flyovers and adjourning spaces within Port Harcourt and Obio Akpor Local Government Area. He noted that defaulters would […]
Family of Victim Demands Justice As Man Pours Hot Water On Young Lady’s Breast In Rivers
Aggrieved over the health condition of his sister, Mr. Goodluck E.O Nwankwo, has called the Rivers State Police command to arrest a certain Mr. Ejike. Nwankwo made this call in an interview with newsmen on Thursday, October 24, 2024, while narrating that Ejike poured hot water on his sister’s breast. He told ThePortCityNews that his […]
NYSC Hails Corps Member For Registering 26 Out of School Children, Distributing Books, Bags to Students In Rivers
The Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps NYSC, Rivers State, Mr. Moses Oleghe has commended Corps Member Rabiu Quadri Mayokun, RV/23C/4208 serving at Afmuc International Missionary School, Port Harcourt for his giant strides in impacting positively on the lives of school children. The coordinator gave the commendation when he inaugurated the corps member’s personal […]
NGO, WRAPA Train Volunteers to Combat Gender-Based Violence in Rivers State
In response to the alarming increase in gender-based violence (GBV) in Rivers State, Kebetkache, a local NGO, has launched a volunteer training program to address these crucial issues. Kebetkache, in collaboration with the Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA), launched twenty volunteers on Wednesday at a ceremony at their Port Harcourt offices. […]
RIFF to Host Another Edition with Various Social Impact Initiatives
In preparation to host the second edition of social impact in the filmmaker industry, the Rivers International Film Festival (RIFF): Desgol Entertainment Worldwide plans to execute key initiatives in the state. The second edition aims to foster creativity, diversity, and cultural exchange within the film industry. In a press briefing held today at the Presidential […]
RIVCHPP Partner with RSUTH to Enhance Health Delivery in Rivers State
To improve the healthcare delivery system in the state, the acting Executive Secretary of the Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP), Dr. Vetty Agala, partners with a state-owned hospital. This collaboration aims to achieve the vision of Governor Siminalayi Fubara in accessing quality healthcare services among Rivers people at an affordable rate. […]