Five Die in Rivers’ Explosion at Illegal Petroleum Storage Facility
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the death of five individuals following a fire outbreak at a storage facility for illegally refined petroleum products in Omoku, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA) of Rivers State. The Command’s spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, who confirmed the incident, said investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing. According […]
Police Cover-Up Alleged Killing of University Student in Port Harcourt
The Rivers State Police have been accused of fatally shooting a 300-level student from the University of Port Harcourt and attempting to hide the circumstances of the incident. In an interview, the bereaved family of the deceased claimed that the police were accountable for the death of twenty-three-year-old Godwin Akpakpan, who had been missing since […]
PREG Slams Suits Against Ibas, Demands Monthly Accountability
A civil society organisation, Professionals for Responsive and Efficient Governance (PREG), has filed four separate lawsuits against the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, accusing him of engaging in actions they described as unconstitutional and undemocratic. Speaking at a press conference in Port Harcourt, the group’s spokesperson, Barrister Soseipiriye LongWilliams, stated that the legal […]
Leaders Urged to Imbibe Pope Francis Virtues
Leaders have been called to emulate Pope Francis’s exhibition of inclusivity in engaging the people to satisfy their needs. The Parish Priest of St. Clemence Catholic Church, Ozuoba, Reverend Father Nnamdi Ugorji, said this in an interview with journalists while he was speaking on the life and time of Late Pope Francis. Reverend Father Ugorji […]
Andoni Leaders Unite for Peace, Pave Way for Monarch’s Return
In a significant move toward restoring peace and unity in the Andoni community, the Andoni Sole Administrator, Atajit Francis, recently convened a reconciliatory meeting with local stakeholders in Ikuru Town. The gathering, aimed at resolving long-standing disputes, was attended by traditional rulers, youths, women, security personnel, and community leaders, all of whom are committed to […]
Demanding concession from Fubara means intimidation, Rivers Prof tells Presidency
Reactions have continued to trail the alleged demand on suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara to make some concessions if he wants his suspension to be lifted. Report has it that Fubara had privately met with President Bola Tinubu during the latter’s overseas’ trip. Though details of the meeting between Tinubu and Fubara were not made public […]
Troops Recover Over 67,000 Litres of Stolen Oil Products
The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has apprehended 23 individuals suspected of oil theft, dismantled 16 illicit refineries, and seized 67,000 liters of pilfered crude oil and unlawfully refined Automotive Gasoline Oil (AGO) in the Niger Delta area. On Sunday, Lt Col Danjuma Jonah, the Acting Deputy Director of 6 Division Army Public Relations, […]
Will Joining APC, Earn Fubara Forgiveness
Speculation about Governor Fubara’s possible defection to the APC has heightened tensions in Rivers State, and if the recent comment credited to the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, is to be relied on, then the political crisis in Rivers State is far from over. A few days ago, Wike told journalists at a media […]
Rivers Govt Warns Residents against False Information
The government of Rivers State has called on the public to verify information before dissemination and to rely exclusively on official government channels for accurate updates. This appeal was made as the state government firmly refuted false information spreading on social media, which was incorrectly attributed to the Office of the Secretary to the State […]
Police Declares UPTH Staff Missing In Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command has declared a 38-year-old Mr. Elochukwu Humphrey missing. Elochukwu, a staff member of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, UPTH, was declared missing on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-koko. The police spokesperson revealed that “Mr. Elochukwu Humphery hails from […]
Heavy Rainfall Stirs Panic in Rivers
Natives and residents of Rumuewhara Community in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State have expressed dismay over the devastating effects of the incessant heavy rainfall in the state. They are urging the state government to come to their aid by ensuring that the water is channeled properly into the drainage to avoid flood. […]
Suspected 2Baba Ally Kills Former Youth Leader in Rivers Community
The residents of the Odhiaje community in the Ahoada East Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State have witnessed another tragedy following the murder of ex-youth leader, Godspower Uwhetu. It was gathered that an Iceland cultist, Sam, who is reportedly an ally of the late notorious kingpin, David Gift, known as 2Baba, led a group […]