Bonny Boat Festival Goes National, Crowns Wilcox House
In a display of maritime prowess and cultural heritage, the Wilcox Chieftaincy House emerged as the undisputed champions of the 2025 Bonny Kingdom Boat Regatta. The historic victory, sealed on December 26th, was accompanied by a grand announcement that shot the festival onto Nigeria’s national stage. The winning team, powered by the stirring traditional rhythms […]
Igwuruta Peace Carnival Crowns New Miss
A radiant new queen has been crowned in Rivers State. The vibrant Igwuruta Peace Carnival Beauty Pageant has officially named Opurum Goodnews Nkiruka as its 2025 royal ambassador, capping off a dazzling display of culture and community spirit. The affair was a full-fledged cultural showcase that brought the community together. Opurum Goodnews Nkiruka, who entered […]
Boy Escapes Death In Near Accident
A young boy narrowly escaped death when a motorcycle lost control and crashed into a wall just inches away from where he stood. The incident unfolded when a motorcycle attempted to overtake a vehicle from the right in order to continue straight ahead. Unknownly to the rider, the vehicle was already without indicating, preparing to […]
Andoni To Host Rivers Beach Festival 2026
Rivers State is set to usher in the new year with a refreshing blend of culture, leisure, and coastal adventure as the Rivers Beach Festival & Tourism takes centre stage from January 2 to 4, 2026, in Andoni Local Government Area. Billed as a celebration of culture, tourism, and the emerging Blue Economy, the festival […]
2025 Dmoma Awards Honours Excellence In Port Harcourt
2025 Dmoma Awards Honours Excellence In Port Harcourt On Monday, the full list of winners of Dmoma Awards was released via the organization’s official page. The event took place on Sarurday, at the Hilltop Event Center on Woji Road, GRA, Port Harcourt, played host to the distinguished Dmoma Awards ceremony. The event celebrated the remarkable […]
You Cannot Judge Chairmen’s Performance In 100 Days- Worlu
The Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Dr. Gift Worlu, has declared that 100 days in office is insufficient to fairly assess the performance of elected council chairmen in Rivers State. Dr. Worlu made the remark yesterday in Port Harcourt during an interactive session organised by the Rivers Peace Initiative to review the activities of […]
Popular Rivers Activist Feeds 1,000 Widows, Elderly in Okrika
Celebrated activist, philanthropist, and public personality Tamuno-Omie Daye marked another year not with fanfare, but with profound community impact. In a gesture embodying his reputation for compassion, Daye distributed bags of rice to one thousand widows and elderly citizens in Okrika this past Sunday. The event, held at the Konuji Chiefs Assembly Hall in Aungubiri […]
Veteran Actress Hilda Dokubo Re-elected As Chairperson LP in Rivers State
The Rivers State chapter of the Labour Party has successfully concluded a series of democratic congresses, culminating in the unanimous re-election of Dr. Hilda Dokubo as its State Chairman. The party’s structured electoral process, adhering to its national timetable, saw coordinated congresses at the Ward, Local Government, and State levels. The final state congress in […]
Onunu Festival 2025 Successfully Celebrates Culture
Port Harcourt came alive on the 7th of December as the much-anticipated Onunu Festival 2025 unfolded in grand cultural splendour. The event, held in the heart of the city, became a vibrant celebration of heritage, food, rhythm, and unity — leaving attendees with memories that will linger for a long time. The festival grounds transformed […]
Port Harcourt Entertainment Anticipates Funtime Festival
As December’s rhythm begins to pulse through Port Harcourt, something vibrant is taking shape in the heart of the city. It’s that time of year again—the Funtime Festival is returning, and with it, a particular kind of magic that seems to turn the everyday into something colorful and connected. More than just an event, it […]
Meet The Ijaw ‘Virgin Mary’
The cultural heartbeat of the Ijaw nation pulsed strongly in Ogu Kingdom, Rivers State, as Miss Laura Iyama emerged as the winner of the 2025 Ancient Iria Ceremony. In a vibrant and highly celebrated display of tradition, the event, held on Monday, December 8, 2025, successfully completed the revered rite of passage for maiden daughters, […]
Umahi to Inspect Bonny–Bodo Road for Festive Opening
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, will on Monday, 8 December 2025, conduct a final joint inspection of the Bonny–Bodo Road project as preparations intensify for its temporary opening to the public this festive season. This was confirmed during a meeting in Abuja between the Minister and the Chairman of Bonny Local Government Area, Hon. […]