Politics General

Cultists Kill Community Chief in Rivers State, Police Confirm

The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a community chief by suspected cultists in Obelle, Emohua Local Government Area of the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the incident on Sunday, identifying the victim as Ferdinand Dabiri, Vice Chairman of the Obelle Council of Chiefs. Contrary to initial

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Foreign General

Israeli Military Kills 67 Civilians Waiting for UN Aid in Northern Gaza

At least 67 people have been killed by Israeli military fire while waiting for United Nations aid trucks in northern Gaza, according to humanitarian and local sources. The UN World Food Programme reported that its 25-truck convoy, carrying essential supplies, encountered large crowds of starving civilians shortly after crossing from Israel and passing through security

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Economy General

New Bori Market Chairman Promises Upgrade, Job Creation

The newly appointed Chairman of Bori Market, Government Tigidam, has pledged to transform the market into a thriving commercial hub, in line with the vision of the Administrator of Khana Local Government Area, Professor Barinedum Nwibere. In a statement, Tigidam said the market, which is currently in a dilapidated state, will be upgraded to attract

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Oil and Gas General

Funding Challenges Stall Port Harcourt Refinery Resumption – PETROAN

The National Public Relations Officer of the Petroleum Products Retail Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), Dr. Joseph Obele, has attributed the continued delay in the resumption of operations at the Port Harcourt Refinery to funding challenges. Dr. Obele revealed that due to lack of funds, several contractors have pulled out of the project site, hindering

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General

Rivers Govt, UNICEF, UNFPA Launch Joint Campaign to Eradicate Female Genital Mutilation

The Rivers State Ministry of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, in collaboration with UNICEF and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has launched a renewed campaign to eradicate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) across the state. At the launch of a sensitization programme, the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Professor Justina Jumbo, described FGM as a harmful tradition based

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General

Rivers Chief Judge Frees Inmates Detained for Years Without Trial

Several inmates held at the Nigerian Correctional Centre in Rivers State for periods ranging from six to fourteen years without prosecution or trace of their case files have regained their freedom. The release followed a goal delivery exercise carried out on Thursday by the Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi, who urged the

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General

Pyagbara Urges Rivers Government to Act Ahead of Impending Floods

A former President of the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP), Legborsi Pyagbara, has urged the Rivers State Government to urgently initiate proactive measures to mitigate the impact of the anticipated flooding in the state. Speaking in Port Harcourt during a one-day workshop on climate change loss and damage, Pyagbara expressed concern over

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General

Rivers Pensioners Deny Protest Plans, Commend Sole Administrator

Pensioners in Rivers State have dismissed reports suggesting they are planning to stage a protest over unpaid gratuities. Describing the claims as false and misleading, the pensioners said no such protest has been scheduled or discussed within their ranks. Speaking on behalf of the group, the Secretary of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners in Rivers

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General

Legal Experts Applaud Court Ruling on NBA Conference Relocation

A former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Port Harcourt branch, Prince Nyekwere, has praised the High Court’s decision to strike out a suit challenging the relocation of the 2025 NBA Annual Conference to Enugu State. Nyekwere described the suit filed by Chris Akarolo as baseless and unnecessary, accusing the claimant of being a

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Environment General

Port Harcourt Floods Again as Government Arrives Late, and the People Are Left to Cope Alone

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

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