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 […]
COAS Urges Soldiers to Protect Critical National Infrastructures
Officers and Men of the Nigerian Army have been advised to continue to be combat ready towards the protection of critical national infrastructures in their areas of operations. The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu gave the advice during his visit to the Headquarters 6 Division, Nigerian Army in Port-Harcourt. Lieutenant General Shaibu […]
Impeachment of Gov. Fubara Not in Rivers People’s Interest — PILEX Center
The PILEX Center for Civic Education Initiative has condemned the recent move by the Rivers State House of Assembly to commence impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, describing it as politically motivated and against the interest of the people. The Coordinator of the Centre, Courage Nsirimovu, disclosed this in an interview with our correspondent in […]
Port Harcourt To Host Elite Riders In 2026 International Polo Tournament
Port Harcourt is once again in the global spotlight as the 2026 Port Harcourt International Polo Tournament rides into the city, drawing elite polo players, dignitaries, sports lovers, and socialites from across Nigeria and beyond. The prestigious tournament, hosted at the Port Harcourt Polo Club, has become one of the city’s most anticipated annual sporting […]
Rivers Waste Agency Pledges Clean Environment Despite Challenges
The Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA) has reassured residents of Port Harcourt that it is taking decisive steps to maintain cleanliness across the city despite challenges posed by underperforming contractors. Managing Director of RIWAMA, Dr. Ibimina Wokoma, said the agency has put alternative arrangements in place to ensure designated locations remain clean and hygienic. […]