Repeated Assassination Attempts on Bangha Monarch Raise Security Concerns in Rivers
His Royal Majesty, King (Dr.) Suanu Baridam, JP, the Kasimene VII of the Ancient Bangha Kingdom, has survived yet another assassination attempt, intensifying concerns over rising insecurity and violence in parts of Rivers State. The latest incident occurred on Sunday, January 25, 2026, as the monarch was returning from a peace mission in Okwale community. […]
Residents Flee Oyorokoto After Cultists Warnings
Residents of Oyorokoto, a major fishing settlement in Rivers State, are living in extreme fear. Suspected cultists have issued a chilling three-day ultimatum, demanding that inhabitants abandon their homes or face death. This threat has triggered a wave of Oyorokoto cult violence, forcing many families to flee for their lives. Oyorokoto is located within the […]
RIWAMA Cracks Down on Indiscriminate Waste Dumping in Rumuolumeni
The Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA) has intensified efforts to eradicate road median dumping and indiscriminate waste disposal in Rumuolumeni community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, engaging traditional rulers, stakeholders, and security agencies in a collaborative push for cleaner environs. Led by Managing Director Dr. Ibimina Wokoma, a RIWAMA delegation paid a courtesy visit to […]
RIRS To Strengthen MDA Synergy Under New Tax Reform
The Rivers State Internal Revenue Service (RIRS) has intensified efforts to increase the State’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) by strengthening collaboration with Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in line with the provisions of the new tax law. This was disclosed on Monday, January 20, 2026, when the Executive Chairman of RIRS, Sir Israel Egbunefu, led […]
The Ruins Called Rumudomaya Streets
Residents of Akwaka in Rumudomaya have raised serious concerns over the worsening sanitary condition of their streets, describing an environment now dominated by plastic waste, piles of gutter sand, and an unbearable stench that has made daily life difficult. According to residents, recent gutter clearing activities have left large heaps of sand and debris dumped […]
Obi Cubana, Peter Obi, Mercy Chinwo Storm Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt witnessed an outpouring of sympathy and high-profile attendance as prominent Nigerians gathered for the burial of the late Mrs. Nimi Obata Grant-Offor, wife of Chief (Engr.) Grant Offor. The solemn event, held in Omagwa, Rivers State, drew notable figures from the worlds of business, politics, entertainment, and faith, showing the deep respect the […]
One Feared Dead, Eight Wounded in Omoku Clash Involving Security Operatives
The Rivers State Police Command has launched an investigation into a shooting incident that occurred in the early hours of Monday, January 19, 2026, along Sambo Street, Omoku, which claimed one life and left eight others injured. According to the Police, a report was received at the Omoku Police Division at about 7:00 a.m. indicating […]
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 […]