Port Harcourt Hits $1 Billion Real Estate Boom
Port Harcourt is quietly becoming one of Nigeria’s hottest money zones, and this time, it’s not just about oil or nightlife. The Garden City is now turning heads in the real estate world. In a major development, Port Harcourt has emerged as the third largest real estate market in Nigeria, with over $1 billion reportedly […]
Rivers Egi Monarch Summons DPO Over Alleged Police Extortion
The traditional ruler of Egi Kingdom in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, HRM Eze Victor Egbo Elenwa, has summoned the Divisional Police Officer of the area, CSP Appah A. Timmy, following growing allegations of police extortion and harassment of residents. The monarch, through the Chairman of the Egi Council of Chiefs, Eze Dr. […]
Ogoni Youths Question Benefits of Oil Production Amid Cleanup Delays
Residents of Ogoniland have expressed growing frustration over what they describe as slow progress in addressing long-standing environmental damage caused by oil spills, raising fresh concerns about the planned resumption of oil production in the area. Youth leaders from affected communities say expectations were raised following a recent visit by a Federal Government delegation led […]
Rivers Philanthropist Marks Birthday With Free Jamb Forms
Rivers State businessman and philanthropist Igbanam Silas Eneyo is celebrating his birthday birthday, but the real gift goes far beyond personal celebration. Known for his impactful philanthropy, Eneyo continues to make waves across communities, transforming lives and inspiring countless others with his acts of kindness. In a heartfelt message shared on his social media page, […]
Youth Task Force, Soldiers Intercept Suspects Dumping Alleged Torture Victim in Rivers
The Youth and Joint Task Force, with the support of soldiers guarding critical facilities, on Sunday intercepted three suspects allegedly attempting to dump the corpse of a man believed to have been tortured to death in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State. Those arrested include the Vigilante Vice Chairman of Okogbe community, Joshua, […]
Traditional Rulers, Communities Pledge Support for Maternal Health Initiative in Bonny
Traditional rulers, community leaders and residents of Bonny Local Government Area have pledged strong grassroots support for the Maternal and Newborn Mortality Reduction Initiative (MAMII), as Rivers State deepens efforts to curb preventable deaths among pregnant women and newborns. The commitment was made during the MAMII engagement in Bonny, according to a Facebook post shared […]
85-Year Old Woman Sues Son In Port Harcourt
An 85-year-old woman in Rivers State has dragged her son before a High Court over a dispute involving property documents, in a case that has attracted attention because of its sensitive family nature and the age of the claimant. The elderly woman approached the Rivers State High Court seeking legal protection over properties she said […]
PHCCIMA To Lead Major Networking Event in Rivers With CareFest
CareerFest 2026 is set to bring a fresh wave of opportunity and excitement to Port Harcourt as the Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (PHCCIMA) partners with Fasthire Services and the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), Rivers State Chapter, to host one of the city’s most anticipated career-focused events of the […]
NDDC Delivers Ogu Community Road Network, Royal Hall
Ogu in Ogu-Bolo Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State has received a major infrastructure boost with the commissioning of a 9.4-kilometre community road network and a 1,500-seater Royal Hall by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The projects were inaugurated during a ceremony attended by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, […]
Rivers Hails Stakeholders Despite Notable Neonatal Mortality
The Rivers State Government has commended health stakeholders for their sustained efforts to reduce maternal and neonatal deaths, even as six local government areas in the state have been identified among those with the highest mortality burden in Nigeria. The government disclosed that six local government areas in Rivers State, Etche, Akuku-Toru, Andoni, Ahoada West, […]
Wike’s Son Bags Foreign Degree
The son of the minister of the federal capital territory(FCT) and former Rivers State governor, Joaquin has just acquired an MSc degree in Management and Technology Change from King’s College London. The Senior Special Assistant to the Minister on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, posted the pictures from the graduation on his X […]
The Ruins Called Rumudomaya Streets
Residents of Akwaka in Rumudomaya have raised serious concerns over the worsening sanitary condition of their streets, describing an environment now dominated by plastic waste, piles of gutter sand, and an unbearable stench that has made daily life difficult. According to residents, recent gutter clearing activities have left large heaps of sand and debris dumped […]