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The five-day flood simulation exercise organised by the Rivers State Central Working Committee on Flood Management and Control will conclude today in Mbiama, Ahoada West Local Government Area. The exercise, conducted in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), was designed to prepare flood-prone communities across the state for possible emergencies. According to the
The Chairman of the Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA), Dr. Samuel Nwanosike, has come under criticism following his announcement that movement would be restricted during the monthly sanitation exercise held on the last Saturday of each month. Residents of Port Harcourt expressed fears that the directive, if implemented, could expose innocent citizens to harassment
The Rivers State Central Working Committee on Flood Management and Control has announced the commencement of a Simulation Exercise scheduled to run from today through Tuesday, August 26. According to a statement from the committee, the exercise is being conducted in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and will take place in Mbiama,
By Paul Chimodo The flood came quietly at first, with slow rain that drizzled through the night. By morning, water was pouring into homes in Nkpolu, soaking floors, mattresses, and memories. It wasn’t the first time for many residents—and it likely won’t be the last. “It started entering from the kitchen,” said Chinyere Okeke, a
The debate surrounding the farmers-herders conflict in Tai Local Government Area continues to intensify. During an appearance on Rhythm’s News and Current Affairs Programme, View Point, Nnaa Erekpana, a former youth president of Ueken community in Tai, described the situation as a form of colonization by Fulani herders. Erekpana accused that the crisis worsened after
Professor Hyacinth Nkwankwoala, a groundwater specialist at Rivers State University, has expressed concern over the high number of boreholes drilled in Port Harcourt, warning of potential environmental impacts. Delivering the 113th inaugural lecture titled “Groundwater, the Hidden Wealth for a Sustainable Future,” Professor Nkwankwoala disclosed that over two hundred thousand boreholes have been drilled in
Renowned musician Baba Sempe, a household name with over three decades of musical excellence, is gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated new album, titled “CONTROVERSIAL.” Hailing from Kolokuma Opokuma Local Government Area in Bayelsa State, the legendary artist has dedicated considerable time in the studio to craft a project he believes will
By Paul Chimodo In a concerted effort to address the escalating crisis of plastic pollution, the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), under the leadership of Project Coordinator Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, has unveiled several strategic interventions aimed at fostering environmental sustainability through nature-based solutions and enhanced citizen participation. Marking the 2025 World Environment Day, which bears
The Federal Government has identified heavy rainfall driven by climate change, unregulated building and construction activities, and inadequate drainage infrastructure as the primary causes of the recent flood in Mokwa town, Niger State. Reacting to the flashfloods that affected Mokwa, a key market town in Nigeria’s north-central Niger State, the Minister of Water Resources and
At least 153 people have lost their lives in the recent devastating floods that ravaged Mokwa Local Government Area a few days ago. The floods caused widespread destruction of homes and displaced thousands of residents. The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) confirmed the rising death toll, which increased sharply from an initial figure of
