Bille Gas Spill Poisons Underground Water, NUPRC Confirms
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has disclosed that preliminary investigations into the Bille gas spill have confirmed the contamination of the community’s underground water sources. The revelation came during a high-level visit to the affected community by top officials of the commission. Speaking on behalf of the NUPRC Chief Executive, Mr Gbenga Komolafe, […]
PCRC Reaffirms Commitment to Joint Security Efforts with NSCDC in Rivers
In a renewed commitment, a security agency in River State, the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), has resolved to cooperate with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in order to improve security situation and combat crime in the state. This renewed resolve was made at its Rivers State Command Headquarters in Port Harcourt […]
Family Blames Faulty Boat for Death of Two Siblings in Rivers
Family members of the two siblings who perished in the boat mishap in the Ahoada East Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State have blamed the state of the boat as well as the lack of safety precautions for their deaths while returning home from work. The two deceased, whose names have been reported as […]
Police Arrest Suspected Armed Robber, Recover Guns in Rivers
In another anti-crime exercise recently conducted by the Rivers State Police Command, the police have seized some number of firearms and live ammunition in addition to arresting a man believed to be an armed robber, as part of efforts to curb violence in the state. During the exercise, which was executed by operatives of the […]
Rivers POCACOV Warns Drug Abuse Threatens Safety
The Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Social Vices (POCACOV) Rivers State Volunteer Club has called on the general public, especially the youth, to abstain from hard drugs and other dangerous substances because drug abuse is a grave danger to societal security. This caution is part of a press statement made available to newsmen by […]
RSU Bans Student Driving After Fatal Campus Accident
Security and Traffic Regulations at Rivers State University (RSU) have been tightened in view of the death of one of the institution’s female students due to a road accident. The police, who are investigating the matter, have arrested two students in connection with the accident which has led to the unfortunate death of a female […]
OSPAC Accused of Torturing Coach Over Missing Manhood Claim
Human rights activist, Prince Wiro, has criticized the torture and degradation of a football coach, Mr. Daso Ogan, by OSPAC vigilantes in Igwuruta in the Ikwerre local government area of Rivers State, and has called for justice to be served to the victim. Wiro, a National Coordinator of the Centre for Basic Rights Protection and […]
Rivers Police Arrest Officers Over Extortion Allegations
There is an ongoing fight against corruption at the Rivers State Police Command, as the force has arrested and started investigating police officers over charges that they are extorting citizens. This is according to a statement issued on Tuesday by the spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, following allegations made through the internet via […]
INEC Issues Certificates Of Return To By-Election Winners
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday June 23, 2026 formally presented Certificates of Return to the winners of the June 20 bye-elections conducted across five states. The certificates were handed over to victorious candidates from Rivers, Enugu, Nasarawa, Ondo, and Kano states on behalf of INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, by the […]
Ikwerre Council Moves to Strengthen Security Through Stakeholder Engagement
In a bid to deal with insecurity issues by collaborating with various stakeholders, the Ikwerre Local Government Area Council in Rivers State has called on corporate organisations and business owners to team up with the government to enhance security throughout the region. Ikwerre Local Government Area Council in Rivers State has been working towards enhancing […]
GOC Emekah Pledges Continued Army Support for Health Initiatives
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division Nigerian Army and Land Component Commander, Joint Task Force (South-South) Operation Delta Safe, Major General Emmanuel Emekah, has reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian Army to help with healthcare interventions and humanitarian efforts in order to enhance the health status of Nigerians. Emekah gave the commitment while addressing […]
Two-Week-Old Baby Saved After Being Dumped in a Shrine
An infant male child who is two weeks old has been saved from alleged abandonment at a nearby shrine in Abua, located in Abua/Odual Local Government Area, Rivers State. The child was reportedly saved by the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Rivers State Branch, along with the police, says Revelation report disclosure on Wednesday. […]