Eleme Council Boss Renews Commitment to Corps Members
Chairman of Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, Hon. Ollormate Ollor has reaffirmed his commitment to the welfare of corps members posted to the LGA, with the renovation of dilapidated Nigerian Christian Corpers Fellowship, NCCF transit corps lodge. The renovation included repairs and replacement of dilapidated toilet facilities, doors, locks, windows, nets, as well […]
Tax Advocacy Groups Reaffirm Commitment to Gender-Sensitive Tax System
Tax advocacy groups in Rivers State have reaffirmed their commitment to promoting an inclusive, transparent, accountable and gender-sensitive tax system, alongside the protection of an open civic space. The groups made this known during the public unveiling of the report on the Power of Voices Partnerships – Fair for All Project (2021–2025), held in Port […]
INEC Begins Display of Preliminary Voters’ Register in Rivers State
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the display of the preliminary register of voters across registration centres in the 23 local government areas of Rivers State, paving the way for claims and objections. Speaking to journalists in Port Harcourt on Monday 15 December 2025, the State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Professor Gabriel Yomere, represented […]
Rivers Women Celebrate Successful 2025 Converge with Thanksgiving
Women across Rivers State, under the auspices of Rivers Women Unite for SIM, on Sunday, December 14, 2025, held a thanksgiving service to celebrate the successful hosting of the 2025 Converge, a landmark gathering that brought together women from across the state for spiritual renewal and unity. The thanksgiving service took place at Hilltop Church, […]
2025 Dmoma Awards Honours Excellence In Port Harcourt
2025 Dmoma Awards Honours Excellence In Port Harcourt On Monday, the full list of winners of Dmoma Awards was released via the organization’s official page. The event took place on Sarurday, at the Hilltop Event Center on Woji Road, GRA, Port Harcourt, played host to the distinguished Dmoma Awards ceremony. The event celebrated the remarkable […]
Court Adjourns PENGASSAN-Oando Leadership Dispute to February 23, 2026
The National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja has adjourned to February 23, 2026, for further mention in the case instituted by Collins Dike against the Incorporated Trustees of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Comrade Sasi Dundas Alfred, Comrade Felix-Otaluka Ugochukwu (for themselves and on behalf of members of the […]
Police Arrest 5 More Suspects Over Robbi At Obi-Wali Cultural, Filling Station
The Rivers State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its investigation into the robbery incidents at the Dr. Obi Wali International Cultural Centre and Tottinno Filling Station, with the arrest of five additional suspects and the recovery of key exhibits. In a press statement issued on Monday by the Command Public Relations Officer, […]
Stakeholders Advocate 35% Women Participation In Public Procurement In Rivers
Stakeholders have called for a minimum of 35 per cent participation of women in public procurement and policy reforms that support gender-responsive procurement in Rivers State. The call was made at the Scaling Women’s Economic Empowerment through Affirmative Procurement (SWEEAP) programme, themed “Strengthening Public and Private Sector Collaboration for Gender-Responsive Procurement in Rivers State,” organised […]
RIVCHPP Reaffirms Commitment to Affordable, Quality Healthcare
The Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that residents of the state have access to affordable and quality healthcare without suffering financial hardship. The assurance was given during an advocacy visit to Ogu, where the Executive Secretary of RIVCHPP, Dr Vetty Agala, represented by the Director of Quality […]
Omerelu Community Raises Alarm Over Alleged Herdsmen Takeover of Govt Secondary School
A silent emergency is unfolding in Omerelu, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, where Government Secondary School, Omerelu, has become a stark symbol of neglect, insecurity and lost educational opportunities. Once a thriving centre of learning, the public school has reportedly been taken over by suspected herdsmen, forcing academic activities to a halt and […]
Rivers State Flags Off 2025 Christmas Discount Market
The Rivers State Government has officially flagged off the 2025 Christmas Discount Market, an initiative designed to provide residents with access to essential goods and services at significantly reduced prices throughout the festive season. The event, held at the Elekahia (Yakubu Gowon) Stadium in Port Harcourt, marks the commencement of this year’s edition of the […]
Fubara Restates Health Priorities, Wins UNICEF Commendation
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery in Rivers State, particularly for women, children and other vulnerable groups. The governor made the pledge during a courtesy visit by UNICEF Country Director, Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef, and her delegation at Government House, Port Harcourt. Read also: Fubara Orders Reinstatement of 1,000 Teachers […]