PHCCIMA President Pushes for Safer Chemical Handling, Industry-Academia Tie-Up
Dr. Chinyere Nwoga, President of the Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (PHCCIMA), has called for zero tolerance on chemical safety lapses and stronger ties between industry, academia, and regulators to foster sustainable growth. The charge came during a well-attended one-day symposium organized by the PHCCIMA Chemical and Allied Services Trade Group […]
TUC Rivers Issues 21-Day Ultimatum to Trailer, Tanker Operators on Indiscriminate Parking
The Trade Union Congress (TUC), Rivers State Council, has issued a 21-day ultimatum to owners, unions, and drivers of tankers, trailers and other long vehicles to vacate unauthorized parking spots and move their vehicles to designated parks. State Chairman of the TUC, Dr. Josiah Ugochukwu, gave the directive while briefing journalists in Port Harcourt on […]
Rivers Govt Urges NIS to Enforce Expatriate Attaché Policy for Skill Transfer
The Secretary to the Rivers State Government (SSG), Benibo Anabrabra, has called on the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) to ensure the rigorous and effective implementation of the recently updated Expatriate Administration System (EAS) policy, which includes the Expatriate Quota (EQ) programme within the state. The SSG made the appeal on Wednesday, during a courtesy visit […]
FRSC Urges Motorists to Take Responsibility for Road Safety
Citizens has been urged to collaborate with the Corps in creating a safer motoring environment, noting that it is a collective responsibility to reduce road crashes and save lives. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Rivers State Sector Commander, Corps commander Inyang Umoh made this known on Monday, October 20, during a Press briefing at […]
Rivers State Ministry of Education to Partner NSCDC on Safe School Initiative
Rivers State Ministry of Education is set to partner with the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) on Safe School initiatives and security tips on self defense strategies. Speaking at a meeting on Friday October 3 with the commander of the Special Female Strike Force of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps, Rivers […]
Navy Reassures Rivers Residents of Safety Amid Intensified Patrols
The Nigerian Navy has given fresh assurance to residents of Rivers State of its resolve to secure the state’s waterways through intensified gunboat patrols and strategic deployments in creeks. The pledge came on Saturday in Port Harcourt during the Third Quarter Route March of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder, an event aimed at promoting […]
Ghana Accepts Nigerians, Others Deported from U.S.
Ghana has begun receiving West African migrants deported from the United States, including Nigerians, even as Abuja insists it will not accept such arrangements.President John Dramani Mahama confirmed on Wednesday that a first batch of 14 returnees had arrived in Accra under a new understanding with Washington. The group comprised mostly Nigerians, alongside a Gambian […]
Beware of CMTrading, SEC Tells Nigerian Investors
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cautioned Nigerians against engaging with the cryptocurrency and commodities trading platform, CMTrading. In a statement issued on Saturday, the SEC clarified that CMTrading is not registered to solicit investments from the public or to operate in any capacity within the Nigerian capital market. The Commission further stated that […]
Unidentified Body Found on Azikiwe Road, Port Harcourt
An unidentified dead body was discovered this morning at approximately 8:00 AM on Azikiwe Road, directly across from Silver Bird Port Harcourt Cinemas, according to a local resident who witnessed the scene alongside other road users. The witness, who requested anonymity, provided no further details about the deceased or the circumstances surrounding the incident. As […]
Foundation Partners with Rivers State Ministry of Health to Educate Youths on Drug Abuse
Parents, Caregivers and other relevant stakeholders have been urged to create time for regular interaction with their children as the fight against illicit drugs intensifies in the country.This was the position of speakers at a one day workshop on Youths, Drugs and the Society which held at the Rivers State Secretariat Complex in Port Harcourt.Declaring […]
Obio/Akpor Council Administrator Procures Fire Extinguishers to Boost Safety, Prevent Fire Outbreaks
In a bid to enhance fire safety and prevent potential outbreaks, the Sole Administrator of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Dr. Ndu Walter, has procured a range of fire extinguishers for deployment across the Local Government Area.Speaking shortly after procuring the firefighting equipment, Dr. Walter noted that upon assuming office, he identified a critical gap in […]
Rivers Commissioner of Police Calls for Peaceful Eid Celebration
The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, extends warm greetings to the Muslim faithful in Rivers State as they join Muslims worldwide to celebrate this year’s Eid al-Kabir. In a goodwill message released on Friday, CP Adepoju urged Muslims to use the period to pray for peace, unity, and progress in Rivers […]