Nigerian Army Commissions Over 250 Projects Nationwide
The Nigerian Army has commissioned more than 250 Special Intervention Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) projects across the country’s six geopolitical zones as part of activities marking the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2026, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening civil-military relations and supporting national development. Speaking at the inauguration of a renovated Community Secondary School in Lussue, […]
Nigerian Army Reaffirms Commitment to Community Development
The Nigerian Army has reiterated its commitment to fostering public support, enhancing Civil-military cooperation, and promoting community development. The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, made the assertion at the commissioning of Community Primary and Secondary School Rumumasi in ObioAkpo local government area of Rivers State in Commemoration of Nigerian Army Day […]
NUJ Rivers Names Chief Lesi Maol Zonal Patron, Seeks Stronger Partnership
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Rivers State Council, has nominated the President of KAGOTE and Chief Executive Officer of Giolee Global Resources Limited, Chief Lesi Maol, as its South-South Zonal Patron. The Chairman of the Council, Comrade Paul Bazia-Nsaneh, presented the letter of nomination during a courtesy visit by members of the State Executive […]
Ogoni Leaders Support Fresh Peace Talks
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has endorsed the ongoing dialogue process between the federal government and the Ogoni people, which aims at ending the long-standing issue of oil exploration in Ogoniland. This stance was adopted during the Ogoni National Congress held at the Peace and Freedom Centre of the MOSOP […]
Navy Uncovers Illegal Fuel Depot in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy has found an illegal storage depot in Rivers State, where it has seized around 11,800 litres of suspected Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) that had been illegally refined, in its latest attempt to stop the theft of crude oil in the Niger Delta. This was found through Operation DELTA SENTINEL, which is a […]
NNPC Accelerates Refinery Partnership Review
The evaluation for the potential partnership between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) for the operation of Port Harcourt and Warri refineries has begun despite public opposition to the idea. NNPC Group CEO Bayo Ojulari revealed that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the intended technical partners has reached a crucial stage of […]
Defence Minister Pushes Stronger Security for Oil Facilities
Following the rising incidences of pipeline vandalism, kidnapping, illegal refining and other security challenges in the Niger delta region, the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.) has stressed the importance of working collectively to protect the oil and gas infrastructures of the country. Delivering his speech at a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Headquarters […]
Governor Fubara Receives Chief of Army Staff, Applauds War Against Oil Theft
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has attributed the increase in the nation’s oil revenue to the Nigerian Army’s intensified campaign against crude oil theft and other criminal activities in the Niger Delta. Governor Fubara gave this commendation on Friday July 3, 2026 when he received the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, who […]
Nigeria Needs God-Fearing Leaders – Gov Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said Nigeria needs leaders who fear God to move the nation in the right direction and achieve lasting progress. According to the governor, many of the country’s current challenges stem from the absence of God-fearing individuals in leadership positions. He said leaders who truly fear God would recognize moral […]
Rivers, FG Vow Swift Action on Bille Gas Leak
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has assured residents of Bille Community in Degema Local Government Area that more decisive measures will be taken within the next few weeks to contain the gas leak plaguing the area. Governor Fubara gave the assurance on Wednesday July 1, 2026 after a closed-door meeting at the Government House in […]
Pilex Centre, RDI To Assess Nigerian Communities’ Access to Environmental Justice
The Pilex Centre for Civic Education Initiative (People’s Advocates), Rivers State and the Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) will conduct a participatory assessment of the implementation of environmental rights in Nigeria, with a focus on how local communities access environmental information and seek justice when their rights are violated. The assessment is part of a 20-country […]
No One Can Steal Your Manhood, Experts Tell Rivers Residents
Legal and medical professionals in Rivers State have debunked the idea that one’s sex organ and other parts of his/her body could be stolen either physically or spiritually. This refute was said as they called for justice for a football coach who was beaten up for the same allegations in Igwuruta Community, Ikwerre Local Government […]