Flooding: Rivers Monarch Calls for Drainage Clearance
The Paramount King of Akpor Kingdom in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, His Royal Majesty, King Levi Ozonwhonwu Oriebe, has asked citizens to clear clogged drains and stop dumping of garbage in drainages to avoid flooding during the rainy season. In an address to the citizenry recently, the king stressed that improper waste […]
Rivers Builds Modern Abattoir to Improve Meat Safety
A positive move by the Rivers State government in enhancing meat hygiene and modernization of livestock production is the commissioning of a modern abattoir owned by private individuals whose purpose is to ensure that the meat produced is done hygienically as well as to increase investment in the livestock industry. This abattoir, which has been […]
RIVCHPP Chief Charges Staff to Bridge Gaps in Healthcare Delivery
Dr. Vetty Agala, the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP), has called on staff members of the agency to collaborate in plugging existing loopholes and delivering quality, affordable healthcare services to residents of Rivers State. Agala made the call Thursday during the third day of the agency’s leadership […]
EFCC Accuses Former Port Harcourt Refinery MD of Laundering N1.32bn
Former Managing Director of the Port Harcourt Refining Company Ltd (PHRC), Ahmed Dikko, appeared in court this Wednesday in Abuja for a money laundering case involving N1.32 billion in relation to the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt refinery. Ahmed Adamu Dikko, who was accompanied by Masterpiece Projects & Investment Limited, appeared in court on 12 […]
Police Reassure Residents Ahead of Planned Explosions in Kporghor
Approval for the safe destruction of expired explosive materials in the possession of Halliburton Energy Services Nigeria Limited at Kporghor Community in Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State has been given by the Rivers State Police Command. This is in accordance with the command, which stated that the destruction exercise would take place between […]
Police Hunt Gunmen Behind Rivers Community Assault
The Rivers State Police Command has commenced investigations into the assault on Olua Rumuodogo 2 Community, Emohua Local Government Area, following efforts to prevent more attacks and restore peace among the conflicting communities. The assault that happened on Sunday night has left the residents counting their losses because, according to reports, the community was invaded […]
Asari-Toru Chairman Advocates Collaboration to Improve Healthcare Delivery
Asari-Toru Local Government Area (LGAs) Executive Chairman, Hon. George Onengiyeofori, DSSRS, PhD, has called for unity and collaboration among the Asari-Toru Primary Health Care Management Board (PHCMB) staff. During a recent meeting with key members of PHCMB staff, the executive chairman stressed his administration’s willingness to make concerted efforts to develop the local health system […]
Two Die as Armed Men Invade Rivers Community
Two individuals are reported to have lost their lives after a deadly communal fight suspected to be caused by a dispute over land in the Rumuodogo community located in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State. In the raid that was carried out last night at the Olua Rumuodogo 2 community, more than 20 armed […]
Ogoni Medical Community Backs KAGOTE Healthcare Initiative
The Ogoni Medical Doctors have welcomed a healthcare venture launched by Khana-Gokana-Tai-Eleme (KAGOTE), saying that it is a great initiative towards the provision of quality health care and cooperation between doctors and leaders in Ogoniland. The welcome was issued after a dinner between the President of KAGOTE, Chief Lesi Maol, and medical doctors in Ogoniland […]
OPM Offers Lifeline to South Africa Returnees with Housing, Schools
Omega Power Ministries (OPM) has assisted in the accommodation of Nigerians who have returned from South Africa by offering free lodging and education services. This was done as part of a resettlement program which was carried out in Port Harcourt. Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, who is the Founder and General Overseer of OPM, welcomed the second […]
Obagi-HCDT Commissions Modern Health Centre to Boost Primary Healthcare
A modern Health Centre has been constructed by Obagi Oil Fields Host Communities Development Trust (Obagi-HCDT) in Obagi Community, located in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. This initiative aimed at providing enhanced primary health care facilities and better access to quality healthcare services to the residents. The health center was unveiled along with […]
FIDA Takes On Widowhood Violence, Empowers Ahoada Widows
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Rivers State Branch, has called on women in Ahoada West Local Government Area to unite against violence, discrimination and harmful traditional practices targeting widows. The Chairperson of FIDA Rivers, Tamunoibuemi Life-George, made the call during the 2026 International Widows’ Day celebration held in Akinima, Ahoada West, where widows […]