RSMOH Shuts 21 Health Facilities, Arrests 3 Over Quackery
The Rivers State Ministry of Health (RSMOH) has shut down 21 health facilities and arrested three persons over alleged quackery and other regulatory violations across four local government areas of the state. The Chairman of the Anti-Quackery Committee and Permanent Secretary of the Rivers State Ministry of Health, Dr Vincent Wachukwu, disclosed this during the […]
MATAN Food Bank to Begin National Food Security Pilot in Six States
The MATAN Food Bank Foundation is set to commence the pilot phase of its national food security programme in six states, the organisation’s Group National President, Dr. Olakunle Johnson, has announced. Johnson disclosed this in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, during the inauguration of the Rivers State Executive Council of the MATAN Food Bank Professional Association […]
NDDC Empowers Persons With Disabilities in Rivers
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has commemorated this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities with an empowerment outreach for women and youths living with disabilities in Rivers State. The programme, held in Port Harcourt, brought together stakeholders, government representatives and beneficiaries to promote inclusion, strengthen economic participation and address challenges confronting persons with […]
Navy Discovers 40,000-Litre Illegal Refinery in Bonny, Three Suspects Arrested
The Nigerian Navy and the Federal Government’s Special Prosecution Team of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Petroleum Theft have uncovered a 40,000-litre-capacity illegal crude oil refinery in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State. The facility was discovered on Friday during a joint operation involving personnel of the Nigerian Navy and the Inter-Agency Task Force […]
NMA Raises Doctors’ Welfare Concerns
The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Rivers State Branch, has called for improved welfare and safety for doctors and other health workers in the state. The association also raised concerns over workplace assaults and the provision of accommodation for medical personnel serving in rural areas. The NMA Chairman, Dr. Ureh Annabel Oparaodu, led the delegation during […]
Bori State: Only Condition for Oil Resumption in Ogoni — Fabeke
The President and Chief Executive Officer of the Ogoni Liberation Initiative, Dr Fabeke Douglas, has declared that the creation of Bori State remains the only condition for the resumption of oil exploration and production in Ogoni. Fabeke made the declaration on Thursday at Bori, Khana local government area of Rivers State, while outlining what he […]
Peak Milk brings Breakfast Café campaign to Port Harcourt
Residents of Port Harcourt are experiencing the Peak Milk “Peak Breakfast, Peak Love” campaign as the dairy brand takes its Breakfast Café experience to the city. The activation is part of a larger campaign across cities in Nigeria, bringing together breakfast, consumer engagement, entertainment, and rewards as Peak seeks to connect directly with consumers. The […]
Three Traditional Rulers Suspended in Oyigbo Over Alleged Customary Breaches
Three traditional rulers in Umuiheuze 1 Clan, Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State, have been suspended over alleged breaches of chieftaincy rules, customs, and traditions. The Umuiheuze 1 Clan Council of Traditional Rulers and Chiefs announced the sanctions as part of measures to enforce its customary laws and to deter further violations by members […]
Fire Guts Creek Road Market, Destroys Goods Worth Millions
A fire outbreak has destroyed goods and other property reportedly worth millions of naira at a section of the Creek Road Market relocated to Number Three Field in Old Port Harcourt Township, Rivers State. The incident occurred at the market section currently being used by traders while redevelopment work continues at the main Creek Road […]
Floods in Rivers Disrupt Businesses, Government Launches Emergency Response
Flooding has hit parts of Rivers State, disrupting business and daily activities, with residents in affected communities reporting blocked access, suspended businesses and growing sanitation concerns as the state government launches an emergency response. The Rivers State Government on Thursday visited some flood ravaged communities in Port Harcourt and promised immediate succor to victims as […]
66 Years After Independence: How Freedom Birthed Rivers State
Sixty-six years ago today, Nigeria stepped into a new era. On October 1, 1960, after years of political agitation, constitutional negotiations and growing demands for self-government, Nigeria finally gained independence from British colonial rule. It was not an overnight process. Different constitutional reforms gradually gave Nigerians greater control over their affairs, while nationalist leaders continued […]
Bonny Takes the Spotlight as Rivers Film Festival Set To Take Place
Bonny Island is set to become the centre of attention for filmmakers and cinema lovers as the Rivers International Film Festival (RIFF) takes its 2026 edition to the historic island from October 29 to November 1. This year’s festival is built around the theme “Film Tourism: A Pathway to Economic Development,” putting the spotlight not […]