Category: Rivers State

The Nigerian Custom Service (NCS) has handed over a total of 11 containers which were intercepted at Onne Port in Rivers State to the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The containers contained illicit and unregistered pharmaceutical products, which include harmful drugs and had aggregate duty value of N20,545,999,200. The substances were […]

…Declares Unflinching Support Towards Peace Process The immediate past Executive Chairman of Degema Local Government Area, Hon. Dr. Agiriye Agba Harry, has hailed the Rivers State Governor, His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, over his sustained commitment towards peace and harmony in the State, describing it as a rare virtue, possessed by the governor. He […]

The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared that there is no sacrifice too big for the peace, stability, and progress of the state. Addressing his supporters in Port Harcourt on Saturday, Governor Fubara reassured them that every step he has taken, including the recent reconciliation with his predecessor and Federal Capital Territory Minister, […]

Navy operatives have dismantled five illegal refineries in Rivers State, recovering over 150,000 litres of oil products. It was disclosed that the sites used for illegal bunkering activities in the area had 62 ovens, 21 reservoirs and 55 dugout pits containing approximately 50,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil, 83,000 litres of illegally refined Automotive […]

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has restated his strong commitment to upholding the rule of law, protecting fundamental human rights, and ensuring that all citizens, regardless of political affiliation, can actively participate in the democratic process. In his Democracy Day message delivered in Port Harcourt on Thursday, Governor Fubara also emphasized his administration’s dedication […]

The University of Port Harcourt (Uniport) has called for a thorough investigation into the killing of one of its students, Godwin Akpakpan, a 300-level Computer Science undergraduate, who was allegedly shot dead by a security operative in an off-campus incident. In an official statement released on Sunday, the institution through its Head, Information, Publications and […]

A wave of public concern has followed a recent press statement suggesting that newly distributed ambulances to riverine communities in Degema Local Government Area were provided by the current Sole Administrator. However, credible sources and community leaders have refuted this claim, clarifying that the ambulances were, in fact, procured by former LGA Chairman, Dr. Agiriye […]

••• As Amanyanabo Of The Source Vows To Eradicate Sea Piracy On Rivers Waterways The Royal Fouche Security Services Ltd., popularly known as the Amama Soldiers, has successfully rescued 19 passengers abducted while traveling to Bille along the Isaka River three weeks ago. The passengers were taken by sea pirates to an undisclosed location, where […]

Sole administrator Ibok-Ete Ibas has stated that the strength of Rivers lies in its diversity, unity, shared identity, and common purpose. Mr Ibas said this during a special interdenominational thanksgiving service at the Ecumenical Centre organised by his administration to mark the state’s 58th anniversary in Port Harcourt on Sunday. He urged the residents to […]

Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu writes the national assembly to approve N1.481 trillion as the 2025 budget for Rivers state. The President’s request was read by Tajudeen Abbas, the speaker of the house of representatives, during plenary on Thursday, 22 May 2025. At the Senate, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio also read the letter on the […]