Notorious Kidnappers Arrested In Ikwerre LGA
Ikwerre Local Government Area has achieved a significant milestone in its fight against crime, particularly kidnapping, through the combined efforts of residents, the OSPAC vigilante group, and the Anti-Cultism Police Unit. Chief Hon. Amb. Israel Abosi, the Executive Chairman of Ikwerre LGA and traditional leader Eze Omekwa Ali 1 of Ipo, highlighted this achievement during […]
Port Harcourt Onunu Festival Shakes City With Cultural Fun
Port Harcourt came alive on December 8th with the vibrant celebration of the Onunu Festival, tagged HEROES, a cultural event organized by Belema Nelson Onikio, popularly known as Onunuboy. The festival infused the city with an unforgettable blend of culture, music, and joy, drawing notable figures and residents together in a shared spirit of unity […]
Rivers Commissioner Issues Seven-Day Notice to Clear Port Harcourt of Slums
Rivers State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr. Evans Bipi, has announced a seven-day ultimatum to address the presence of slums and illegal waste dumpsites in Port Harcourt City. Expressing concerns over the activities of scavengers in the Trans-Amadi area, Bipi highlighted that vast areas of private land have been converted into sites […]
Olympus Marino Deck of NAS, Holds Health Care Campaign in Rivers State
Olympus Marino Deck of the Association of Seadogs (NAS), also known as the Pyrates Confraternity, has sensitized residents of Rivers State on the importance of prioritizing their health despite their busy schedules. During the event, Prof. MacClean Akpan, one of the panelists, discussed managing high blood pressure (HBP). This was achieved through their humanitarian program, […]
Port Harcourt Based Chef Set To Serve Free Meals at NTA Road
Port Harcourt-based chef, Tico, is bringing a heartwarming initiative to the city this Friday, December 6, 2024. At Ohakwe Street, NTA Road, she plans to serve free meals to hundreds of residents, aiming to feed between 1,000 and 1,500 people—or even more, with a touch of divine intervention. The inspiration for this generous act stems […]
43rd FEPSGA Games Concludes in Port Harcourt
The 43rd edition of the Federation of Public Service Games (FEPSGA), hosted by Rivers State under the banner of “FEPSGA Rivers 2024,” has successfully drawn to a close. The week-long event concluded with a colorful and grand ceremony at the Sharks Stadium, Port Harcourt, on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. The closing ceremony, which began at […]
Dr. Chinyere Nwoga Elected First Female President of PHCCIMA
In a historic move, Dr. Chinyere Nwoga has been elected as the first female president of the Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (PHCCIMA). This milestone comes 67 years after the chamber’s establishment. Dr. Nwoga was elected during the 2024 Elective Annual General Meeting, which took place in Port Harcourt. Her election […]
Rivers Assembly Repeals 1999 Commission of Inquiry Law, Passes New Bill
The Rivers State House of Assembly, under the leadership of Speaker Martins Amaewhule, has passed a bill to repeal the 1999 Commission of Inquiry Law. This development was confirmed in a statement by Martins Wachukwu, Amaewhule’s Special Assistant on Media. According to the statement, the new legislation represents the Assembly’s efforts to modernize the state’s […]
Rivers Workers Celebrate N85,000 Minimum Wage Payment
Rivers State workers have received their N85,000 minimum wage for November, fulfilling Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s promise to increase salaries. Public school teachers and civil servants expressed excitement as they confirmed their alerts reflecting the new wage structure. Governor Fubara introduced the N85,000 minimum wage to ease the financial challenges workers face, exceeding the national benchmark […]
“Port Harcourt Residents Face Rogue Task Force Harassment”
Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State, is grappling with a growing menace: rogue task force operatives who prey on unsuspecting residents. The victims, including Oyenka, Stanley, and Martins, share harrowing tales of assault, extortion, and humiliation. Oyenka’s nightmare began when a group of men, claiming to be task force members, surrounded his car. “They […]
Rivers State Government Disbands Taskforces Amid Widespread Harassment and Extortion Claims
The Rivers State Ministry of Transport has taken a bold step in disbanding all task forces operating in the state, following a barrage of complaints from residents about harassment and extortion. This decision, announced by the Commissioner for Transport, Collins Onunwo, is a direct response to the growing concerns about the activities of these task […]
Lady Stripped Naked Over Plantains In Rivers Community
A disturbing incident has been reported in the Emoh community, Kreden Abua, Abua/Odual Local Government Area, where a pregnant woman, Queen Umeka, was allegedly subjected to physical abuse, harassment, and humiliation. The incident, which occurred on November 24, 2024, involved members of the community taking the law into their own hands and meting out a […]