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 […]
SOLAD Defends Rivers N1.48tn 2025 Budget, Focuses On Infrastructure
On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ekwe Ibas (rtd), defended the proposed 1.48 trillion naira state budget before the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight. While defending the proposed 2025 budget in Abuja, Ibas revealed that the budget anticipates the return of the suspended governor, […]
June 12 Election: A Watershed Moment in Nigeria’s Democratic Journey
The June 12 election has been described as a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s struggle for democracy, with Abiola’s victory symbolising the people’s desire for true representation and leadership. An ex-Camp Commandant Amnesty Program, Rivers State, Mr. Derefaka Ajubo, made this in an interview with our correspondent while highlighting the significance of June 12th in Nigeria’s […]
Rivers Community Cries Out Over Rising Insecurity
Residents and traders in Rumuwoji, Mile One Diobu, Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, have expressed concern and cries over rising insecurity in the area. Recall that Mile One Diobu has long been associated with cultism and criminal activities, but residents say the situation is getting worse. In an interview with our correspondent, Chairman of […]
Rivers Women Unite in Faith, Call for State Unity and Progress
In a powerful display of unity and faith, Rivers Women Unite for SIM organised a gathering that combined physical fitness with spiritual rejuvenation, seeking divine strength and healing for Rivers State. The event, which began with a symbolic walkout, aimed to promote physical and spiritual well-being while calling for genuine reconciliation and unity among the […]
HYPREP Launches Biodegradable Bag Initiative for Mangrove Restoration
As the world commemorates the 2025 World Environment Day, the Hydrocarbon Remediation Project, HYPREP, has called for citizen-backed action to tackle plastic waste pollution, which has become a bane to the environment.Speaking during a sensitization tour of secondary school students and fisherfolks at Bomu Waterfront, Gokana Local Government Area in Rivers State, the Project Coordinator, […]