Good News As Fubara Revamps, Inaugurates Rivers Fire Service Headquarters Station
The governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has declared that the modernised fire-fighting units with new buildings, necessary machinery, materials and equipment will strengthen the emergency response capability of personnel to fire incidences in the State. The governor pointed out how the provision would drastically reduce, if not eliminate, the vulnerability of the Rivers […]
2025 LG polls: I will contest again to rescue Asalgans – Aspirant
By Mark Lenu An aspirant for the 2025 local government poll in Rivers State, Hon. Seineri Onengiyeofori George says he will contest the forthcoming election in order to rescue his people from the oppressors who he described as incompetent representatives. Seineri was a candidate of the Accord Party who contested the Asari-Toru Ward One Councillorship […]
Etche Law Students Association Awards Rivers Chieftain
The Etche Law Students Association of Nigeria, Rivers State University Chapter, has honored His Royal Highness Eze, Dr. Ken Nwala, The Ugo 1 of Etche and Onye Ishi Agwuru Ulakwo/Umuselem clan, with an Award of Excellence. This prestigious recognition is a testament to Dr. Nwala’s unwavering support for Etche students and his remarkable contributions to the […]
We’ll Triumph, Fubara Assures Rivers People
The governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has assured the people of the state of victory amidst the political unrest in the state. The governor declared that despite the unceasing antagonism against his administration, that the course of governance was irreversible. Fubara, who noted how the news of the judgment of the Supreme Court […]
Present 2025 Budget Within 48 Hours, Amaewhule-Led Assembly Orders Fubara
The Martins Amaewhule led Rivers State House of Assembly, has ordered the governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to present the 2025 appropriation bill. The assembly also gave Fubara 48 hours ultimatum to comply. This was revealed in a letter to the governor by the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, following the resolution reached at its 130 legislative day of […]
Remain Peaceful, Fubara Urges Rivers People, Orders Takeover Of 23 LGAs By HLGAs
In compliance to the Supreme Court judgement, the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has ordered the Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs) to immediately take over the administration of the 23 local government councils pending the conduct of fresh elections by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). Fubara gave this order in a […]
Rivers residents score sacked LG chairmen, councillors low
By Mark Lenu Some residents of Rivers State have scored the performance of the recently sacked Local Government Chairmen and Councillors low, saying that no meaningful governance was brought to the LGAs of the state. All the chairmen and councillors who were elected on October 5, 2024, were on Friday kicked out of office by […]
Rivers State Integrates Peacebuilding in LGAs
The Rivers State Government is embedding peacebuilding strategies into its local governance framework to drive sustainable development across the state. Speaking at a State Peace Architecture meeting organized by Search for Common Ground (SFCG) in Port Harcourt, Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Prince Charles Beke, stressed that true progress depends on peace and security at […]
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 […]