Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper After Hot Chase in Port Harcourt
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with a kidnapping case that occurred in Port Harcourt after a chase in the Eliozu-Rumuokoro axis of the city, where the police rescued the abducted victim and an AK-47 rifle. The incident, which happened on September 24, 2026, at around 10:15 p.m., was initiated […]
Rivers Health Board Mobilises Communities Against Flood, Cholera Risks
To stop flood and cholera and other public health emergencies, the Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board (RSPHCMB) has stepped up efforts to mobilise and prepare communities. The Board, in a statement on Friday, said it joined health and emergency-management stakeholders and Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) from 10 states, including Rivers, in a […]
RSUTH Pledges Readiness for International Clinical Trials
The Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) has pledged readiness to host international clinical trials, saying it has the infrastructure, research facilities, and huge patient traffic to meet the expectations of global pharmaceutical firms. This was contained in the statement shared on Friday via the hospital’s verified social media page. The hospital group was addressed […]
Can 1,000 Teachers Change the Story of Education in Ogoniland?
Ogoniland is about to see an unusual kind of mobilisation, and this time, the focus is not oil, politics or environmental pollution. It is the classroom. The apex Ogoni socio-cultural organisation, KAGOTE, has deployed 1,000 volunteer teachers to public primary schools across Khana, Gokana, Tai and Eleme Local Government Areas in an effort to address […]
Rivers Police Sets October 31 Deadline for Tinted Glass Compliance
The Rivers State Police Command has set the October 31, 2026, deadline for commercial vehicle operators in the state to adhere to the prohibition of unauthorized tinted glasses. The command, in a statement by its spokesperson, Assistant Spokesperson, ASP Agabe Blessing Kaborlo, announced the extension of the deadline as the appeal by transport union leaders […]
Two Suspects Arrested Over Killing of Young Lady in Ahoada West
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the death of a young lady whose body was retrieved from a stream in Ogoda Community, Ahoada West Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The suspects were arrested following the recovery of the body of the victim found in a stream near the rural community after […]
Rivers Malaria Incidence Drops From 13% to 8.8% —Health Ministry
The malaria incidence rate in Rivers State has decreased from 13% to 8.8%, the State Ministry of Health has announced. The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr. Vincent Wachukwu, attributed the drop in malaria incidence rate to the increased distribution of insecticide-treated mosquito nets and public awareness on their appropriate use. Ednah Alete who is […]
Rivers Strengthens HIV Response With Pharmacy-Based Service Initiative
The Rivers State Government has improved efforts in the fight against HIV with the launch of a Pharmacy-Based HIV Service Delivery Initiative which seeks to increase access to treatment and preventive services across the state. This was highlighted in a statement released by Ednah Alete the Public Relations Officer to the Rivers State Ministry of […]
Police Nab Alleged One-Chance Gang Leader, 13 Others in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested an alleged leader of a one-chance robbery gang and 13 others in connection with terrorizing some parts of Port Harcourt and the surrounding localities. Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, announced this while presenting the suspects at the press briefing in the Police Command, Port Harcourt, says Gist report. […]
Obio/Akpor, Rivers PHC Board Partner to Revitalise Ogbogoro Health Centre
The Obio/Akpor Local Government Area (LGA) and the Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board (RSPHCMB) are collaborating to revamp the Primary Health Care Centre in Ogbogoro as part of efforts to provide quality healthcare services in the Local Government Area. The Chairman of the council, Hon. Gift Worlu, said so recently while inspecting the […]
Rivers CP Warns Officers Against Extortion, Brutality During Operation Velvet
In a warning issued to police officers involved in the upcoming Operation Velvet in the state, the Police Commissioner of the Rivers State (CP)Olugbenga Adepoju, has warned against any form of extortion, brutality, harassment, and abuse of office. The enforcement operation, which is expected to begin from August 17, 2026, is to ensure that violators […]
Quality Healthcare Is a Right, Not Privilege, Says RIVCHPP Boss
Dr. Vetty Agala, the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP), has said that healthcare should be a right and not a privilege, particularly for the poor, vulnerable, and underserved. Dr. Agala made this statement at the official flag-off of a health outreach by Moncordel Hospital, Rumuomasi, Port Harcourt, […]