Egberu-Ndoki Monarch Urges Gov. Fubara to Look into Ogoni-Oyigbo Land Crisis
The Paramount Ruler of Egberu-Ndoki Kingdom, His Royal Highness Eze (Amb.) Boniface Ejikeme-Akawor, has warned that the lingering Ogoni–Oyigbo land ownership dispute could degenerate into a wider crisis if urgent steps are not taken to resolve it. The monarch raised the alarm amid growing tensions between Koroma Community in Tai Local Government Area and Egberu-Ndoki […]
Rumueme Kingdom Crowns HRM King Dr. Larry Azunda Nsirim
Rumueme Kingdom in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State has ushered in a new era of leadership with the coronation of His Royal Majesty, King Dr. Larry Azunda Nsirim, as the Nyenwe-Eli and Paramount Ruler of the kingdom. The coronation ceremony, which attracted a large turnout of traditional rulers, government officials, community leaders, cultural […]
Fubara Revamps Amadi-Ama Centre, Boosts Rural Healthcare
The Rivers State Government has commissioned a fully revitalised Amadi-Ama Primary Health Care Centre, reinforcing Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s commitment to improving access to quality healthcare in rural communities across the state. The upgraded facility was officially handed over to the Amadi-Ama community during a commissioning ceremony led by the Executive Secretary of the Rivers State […]
Gov. Fubara Dismisses Security Fears, Says Rivers Is Investor-Ready
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed the safety and investment potential of the state, dismissing negative narratives on social media over alleged security concerns. The Governor made the declaration on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the grand finale of the 2026 Port Harcourt International Polo Tournament, describing the successful, incident-free hosting of the […]
Rivers State Government Steps In to Resolve Border Tensions
Authorities in Rivers State have stepped forward to address a persistent territorial conflict between the Okoloma community in Oyigbo Local Government Area and the Ban-Ogoi community in Tai Local Government Area. The initiative culminated in a key stakeholders’ session held at the Government House in Port Harcourt on January 16, 2026, aimed at fostering lasting […]
HYPREP Flags off Phase Two Mangrove Restoration in Gokana, Trains Community Vanguards
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has launched the second phase of its mangrove restoration initiative in Ogoniland with the training of community vanguards in Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State. The exercise, which commenced recently, aims to equip local participants with modern techniques in mangrove nursery development, planting, and management to ensure high-quality […]
Ogoni Activist Challenges NNPCL Boss Statement on Oil Resumption
President of the Ogoni Liberation Initiative, Dr. Douglas Fabeke, has challenged a recent statement by the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bashir Bayo Ojulari, on the proposed resumption of oil production in Ogoniland. Fabeke described the statement as terrible and warned that oil resumption in Ogoni must follow due […]
Police Arrest Suspected Kidnap Kingpin, Recover AK-47 in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a suspected notorious kidnapper and recovered a prohibited firearm and ammunition during an intelligence-led operation in the state. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Grace Iringe-Koko, said operatives attached to the Anti-Cultism Unit (ACU), Emohua Annex, apprehended the suspect, Mohammed Ibrahim, on […]
ASCSN Rejects Samuel Ogan as Rivers TUC Chairman
The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has declared that it does not recognize Comrade Samuel Ogan or his associates as Chairman or officers of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Rivers State. The association also advised Ogan to refrain from involving himself, directly or indirectly, in matters affecting civil servants in […]
Upcoming Port Harcourt Artists You Need to Know in 2026
For years, Port Harcourt has quietly shaped Nigeria’s soundscape. Long before the mainstream caught on, the Garden City was nurturing voices that would later dominate playlists nationwide. In 2026, a new generation of artists are rising from the city—bold, experimental, and deeply rooted in their environment. These are the names pushing the culture forward. Port […]
Rivers Govt Orders Probe Into Alleged Extortion at College of Nursing Sciences
The Rivers State Government has dissociated itself from alleged extortion practices at the Rivers State College of Nursing Sciences and ordered a full-scale investigation into the matter. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Chidinma Oreh, disclosed this during a press briefing in Port Harcourt, where she addressed allegations of extortion involving a department of the […]
Port Harcourt Celebrity Calls Out Men On Gender Bias
Nigerian reality TV star and Port Harcourt native, Tacha — born Anita Natacha Akide and raised in the bustling city of Port Harcourt in Rivers State — has sparked conversation after claiming that most industries are structured to favor men over women. The former BBNaija star, who hails from the Ijaw (Kalabari) ethnic group, shared […]