CSOs Push for Effective Implementation of New Tax Laws to End Road, Haulage taxes in Akwa Ibom, Cross Rivers, Rivers States
A coalition of Civil society organisations and stakeholders has called for a harmonised, simplified, and digitalised tax system to address multiple taxation and illegal levies affecting businesses in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Rivers States. They also urged a review of the 2025 National Tax Act to ensure fair taxation at subnational and informal sector […]
Rivers Govt Reaffirms Commitment to NYSC Ideals at Employers’ Workshop
The Secretary to the Government of Rivers State and Chairman of the NYSC State Governing Board, Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika, has reiterated the state government’s unwavering commitment to the principles and goals of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Scheme. Speaking at the 2025 NYSC/Corps Employers’ Workshop held on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the […]
Police Reacts to Death of Varsity Student in Rivers as Cult Clash Escalates
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the death of a university student following a suspected cult-related attack in Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, as tensions rise amid ongoing clashes between rival cult groups. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, 20th July 2025, around 11:30 a.m., claimed the life of Julius Okpor, a 300-level student of Ignatius […]
NGO, Rivers, Others Launches Insect Farming Centre, Targets to Train 23,000 Youths
A major agricultural boost is underway in Rivers State as ASEF International, in partnership with the Rivers State Cooperative Federation (RCF) and Everand Business Support Services (EBS), has launched the Nonachi Insect Farming Training Centre in Port Harcourt. The centre is the first phase of Project Waste4Meal, an initiative backed by Dutch partner New Generation […]
2027: Wike, Amaechi Rift will Tear Rivers Apart, if…
The rift between the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike and the former Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi is likely to tear Rivers State apart than it did in 2015. This is because in 2015, the governorship ambition of Wike was a NO! NO! to Amaechi who was at the time rounding off his second term as governor. […]
Wike Keeps Mute on Rivers Peace Accord Details, Cites Return of Stability
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declined to reveal the specifics of the recent peace agreement brokered between him and the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking to journalists at his Abuja residence on Thursday, Wike emphasised that the paramount outcome is the restoration of peace to the […]
Tenant Demands N10 Million Compensation Over Alleged Unlawful Deroofing in Rumuosi
Following the alleged deroofing of a residential apartment occupied by Mr. Ikechukwu on John Egwutu Farm Road, Rumuosi in Obio/Akpor LGA, the tenant has demanded ₦10 million in compensation from his landlord, Mr. Ndudim Kenneth, for damages and losses. This demand was outlined in a formal letter from C.C. Onyeka Esq. of Gray Edge Attorneys, […]
Port Harcourt Students, Activists Demand Shift to Renewables
As part of the International Week of Action Against Oil Expansion, students, security personnel, and climate activists in Port Harcourt have called on leaders and multinational corporations to move beyond oil and invest in renewable energy. The campaign was organised by the West for Growth and Development Foundation, a non-governmental organisation focused on sustainable development. […]
Be of Good Conduct, Ibas Tells NYSC Members During POP
The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ibas, has charged corps members in the just-concluded 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream II National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to be of good conduct. Out of 2,302 corps members, about 1,371 were females and 931 were males. Ibas, who was represented by the Secretary to the State […]
Rivers Senate Approves N1.48 Trillion 2025 State Budget
The Senate on Wednesday approved the 2025 Rivers State budget, authorizing an expenditure of N1.48 trillion under the state’s emergency administration. The budget was passed during plenary after lawmakers deliberated on its general principles at the Committee of Supply. Senate President Godswill Akpabio confirmed the budget’s passage following overwhelming support from senators through a voice […]
South South Democratic Movement to Hold Elected Officials Accountable
The National Chairman of a non-governmental organization, the South South Democratic Movement SSDM, Prince Favour Reuben says, in spite of threats by some politicians, the group will not relent in ensuring that elected officials are accountable to their constituents, especially in the South South region. Speaking with our correspondent in Port Harcourt, Prince Reuben said […]
Rivers Firm to Revamp Nigeria’s Fishing Sector
In a step toward enhancing Nigeria’s industrial fishing sector, BGAM Services Nigeria Limited, a local company based in Rivers State, has secured a contract to transform the Federal Coastal Fisheries Terminal (FCFT). This ambitious project, driven by a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with the federal government, aims to modernise the terminal into a cutting-edge hub for […]