Politics

PRP Warns Members Against Anti-Party Activities Ahead of 2027

The Rivers State Acting Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party, Orinate Bethany, has warned party members against anti-party activities and internal sabotage ahead of the 2027 general election. Bethany gave the warning while presenting Certificates of Return to candidates who emerged from the party’s primaries in Port Harcourt. He urged candidates to discourage violence and

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Community Politics

Khana Leaders Reject Existence of Mene Bua Bori Stool

Stakeholders in Khana Local Government have declared that there is no recognised traditional stool known as the Mene Bua Bori. The position was contained in a communiqué read by former Deputy Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Leyii Kwanee, after a stakeholders’ meeting convened by the Chairman of Khana Local Government, Dr. Thomas

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Politics

Ikwerre Council Commends BUA Transport for Security Support

The Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area, Charles Wobodo, has commended BUA Transport Company for donating raincoats and rechargeable torches to support security operations in the area. Speaking during the presentation in Omagwa, Wobodo said the donation would strengthen security personnel, particularly during the rainy season. He recalled that the company donated a Toyota Sienna

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Politics

Rivers Ready to Host National Council on Establishments Meeting

The Rivers State Government says it is fully prepared to host the 48th National Council on Establishments meeting in Port Harcourt from July 20 to 24. Head of Service, Dr. Inyingi Brown, said the event will bring together the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Heads of Service from all states and the

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Politics

Senate Proposes ₦50,000 Fine for Preaching, Hawking in Commercial Vehicles

The Senate has passed the Federal Road Safety Corps (Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposing a ₦50,000 fine for anyone convicted of hawking, trading or preaching inside commercial vehicles. The bill, which is awaiting presidential assent, also prescribes a ₦50,000 fine, six months imprisonment or both for motorists who refuse to cooperate with Federal Road Safety Corps

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Education Politics

Rivers Education Ministry Lifts Suspension on Wisdom Gate International School

The Rivers State Ministry of Education has lifted the suspension imposed on Wisdom Gate International School, Campus One, Eligbolo, in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Peters Nwagor, the ministry said the decision followed a thorough investigation and confirmation that the school had met the required safety

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Politics

Okpebholo Promises Improved Power Supply for Edo Welders

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has assured members of the Edo State Welders Association of his administration’s commitment to creating a business-friendly environment by addressing the challenge of unreliable power supply. The governor gave the assurance while receiving the President of the Edo State Chapter of the Welders Association, Peter Osagie, and other members during

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Environment Politics

HYPREP Begins Mud Logging Training for 300 Ogoni Youths

The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project has commenced a specialised mud logging training programme for 300 Ogoni youths. Speaking during the orientation at Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori, Project Coordinator, Professor Nenibarini Zabbey, urged the beneficiaries to make good use of the opportunity, noting that more than 17,000 people applied for the programme. The six-month training combines

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Politics

Court Fixes Trial Dates for Men Accused of Attempted Murder of Gani Topba

A Rivers State High Court has fixed November 10, November 24 and December 8, 2026, for the trial of four men charged with the attempted murder of the leader of the Conscience of the Ogoni People, Gani Topba. The defendants are facing charges bordering on conspiracy, attempted murder, cultism and unlawful possession of firearms. The

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Politics

Rivers Assembly Investigates Victory Estate Land Dispute

The Rivers State House of Assembly has launched an investigation into a land dispute involving more than 6,000 plots at Victory Estate in Rumuosi, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. Chairman of the House Committee on Public Petitions, Enemi George, said the dispute is one of 14 petitions currently before the committee. He noted that several property

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