Rivers State Gears up for 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebrations
Rivers State Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the welfare of military veterans, widows of fallen heroes, and serving officers, as preparations intensify for the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Benibo Anabraba, made this declaration on Thursday 8 January during the Central Planning Committee meeting for the event […]
Media Veterans Condemn Attack on ARISE TV Crew
Media veterans, publishers and media managers under the banner of Port Harcourt Press have condemned the attack on an ARISE Television crew in Port Harcourt, describing the incident as an assault on press freedom and a dangerous sign of rising political intolerance in Rivers State. At a world press conference held on Thursday, January 8, […]
Pastor arrested over Alleged Plot to Assassinate FCT Minister
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a Port Harcourt-based pastor over an alleged plot to assassinate the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The suspect, identified as Dr. Tombari Joseph Gbeneol, is a medical doctor and the founder of Life Forte Chapel Church, based in Port Harcourt. The […]
Port Harcourt to Host Afrik International Film Festival 2026
Port Harcourt is set to shine on the global film stage as it prepares to host the Afrik International Film Festival (AIFF) 2026. The festival, scheduled for later this year, will bring together filmmakers, actors, and movie lovers from across Africa and beyond to celebrate creativity and storytelling. AIFF aims to showcase African cinema, promote […]
Police Arrest 12 Suspects Over Violent Attack on Unity Estate Aluu
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested 12 suspects following a brazen attack on Unity Estate in Mbodo-Aluu, along Airport Road, Port Harcourt, allegedly carried out by members of the local vigilante group, OSPAC, and hired thugs. The incident occurred on January 5, 2025, around 1:15 pm, when the armed assailants, wielding pump-action guns, cutlasses, […]
NDYC Demands Protection for Opposition Voices, Others
The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has called for the protection of opposition voices and stronger safeguards for Nigeria’s multiparty democratic system, warning against actions that could undermine political pluralism and institutional stability. Speaking at the group’s secretariat in Warri, Delta State, NDYC National Coordinator, Comrade Israel Uwejeyan, said recent political developments highlighted growing threats […]
Rivers State Government Boosts Digital Literacy in Schools
In a proactive move to equip its younger generation for the demands of the 21st-century economy, the Rivers State Government has launched an ambitious digital literacy initiative across public primary and secondary schools. This landmark program aims to bridge the digital divide, ensuring that students, irrespective of their socio-economic background or location within the state, […]
ATCAN Condemns Attack on ARISE Television Cameraman in Rivers
The Association of Television Cameramen of Nigeria (ATCAN), Rivers State chapter, has condemned in strong terms the unwarranted and unprovoked attack on one of its members, Mr. Promise Ibuchim of ARISE Television, Rivers State Bureau. According to the association, the incident occurred when unidentified persons, allegedly armed with dangerous weapons, invaded the venue of a […]
Police Arrest Two Suspects, Recover Remains in Rivers Murder Case
Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of Sampson Worianime, a youth from Ogbogbo Community in Okrika Local Government Area, whose disappearance sparked widespread concern. Worianime was reported missing on November 11, 2025, after he accompanied community youths to measure land at their old settlement. Following […]
Lady Fubara Visits RSUTH to Welcome 2026 New Year Babies
The Wife of the Governor of Rivers State, Lady Valerie Siminalayi Fubara, has visited the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), Port Harcourt, to welcome babies born at the dawn of the 2026 New Year. Lady Fubara was represented during the visit by the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs Roseline Uranta, who explained that the […]
Niger Delta Students Lead Peace Initiatives, Promote Academic Excellence
The newly elected leadership of the Niger Delta Students Union Government (NIDSUG) has pledged to champion youth-led peace initiatives across the region while promoting academic excellence among students. The commitment was made by the National President, Comrade Chika Precious Uchechukwu, during his acceptance speech in Port Harcourt, following his victory in the tightly contested NIDSUG […]
Family Accuses Waste Management Contractors of Negligence
A family in Rivers State has blamed the alleged indiscriminate parking of a waste collector truck for the death of three of its members in a fatal accident that occurred on New Year’s Day at the Obiri-Ikwerre flyover in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. The deceased were identified as Ahmed, his five-year-old daughter, Sheila, and his […]