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Opobo Kingdom Sat To Crown New Monarch, September 26
The Opobo Council of Alapu (Chiefs) has announced that Opobo Kingdom will officially crown His Majesty, King Charles Douglas MacPepple Jaja, Jeki VI, as the Amanyanabo and Treaty King of Opobo Kingdom on September 26, 2026, marking the beginning of a new era in the historic riverine kingdom.
Bonny Demands Probe Over Fresh Death At NLNG Plant
The Ogbobiri Asawo of the Jumbo Major House in Grand Bonny Kingdom has condemned the death of Mr. Ernest Jabez Oko Jumbo at the Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) plant in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State, demanding an immediate and transparent investigation into the incident. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Comrade Eric Rogas Jumbo, and Media and Communications Officer, Comrade Godswill Lawson Jumbo, the group described the incident as shocking and deeply painful.
CIFAL Global Network, UNITAR Webinar Series Holds At RSU … As Nigeria’s Energy Future Takes Centre Stage
A coalition of international scholars and policy experts will shift global attention to Nigeria’s energy future as the second edition of a three-part webinar series examines the country’s struggle to balance economic growth, energy security and the global transition away from fossil fuels.
NDDC Pushes For Public-Private Partnerships … Eyes Aviation-Led Growth In Niger Delta
Bayelsa State traditional rulers within the operational corridors of an oil and gas surveillance firm, Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), have lauded the company for standing up to its responsibilities of ensuring that its host communities were carried along in its scheme of things.
IWD: AIRC Distributes Sanitary Pads To 600 Schoolgirls
The Paramount Ruler of Elele Alimini, HRH, Eze CP Peter Wagbara (rtd), has called on the Rivers State Government to support the community, citing neglect in critical areas such as healthcare and development. He made the appeal during the 2026 Commonwealth Day celebration organised by the Young Youth Network for Good Leadership in Nigeria (YYNGLN), in partnership with the Palace of the Nye Nwe Ali of Elele Alimini.
Don, Stakeholders Urge Environmental Laws In N’Delta
A lecturer at the University of Port Harcourt, Prof. Ibibia Worika, has called for stronger implementation of legal and policy frameworks to address the conflicts and environmental challenges facing the Niger Delta region.
Embrace Digital Transformation, Entrepreneurial Approach, Group Urges Journalists
The Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM) has strengthened its regional footprint with the inauguration of the executive members of its South-South Zonal Chapter, tasking them with championing the pivotal role of microbiologists in national development. At a virtual inaugural meeting held recently, the National President of NSM, Prof. S. A.
RSU VC Swears-in 11 Newly Elected Deans … Harps On Unity, Transparent Leadership
The Vice-Chancellor of Rivers State University (RSU), Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, has inaugurated and sworn-in eleven newly elected Deans of Faculties, charging them to provide inclusive, transparent and people-oriented leadership across the University. The ceremony, held at the Vice-Chancellor’s Conference Room, marked the formal assumption of office by the new Deans following a university-wide election process. Those inaugurated are Prof. John Ohaka (Faculty of Administration and Management), Prof.
Fubara Restates Continued Support For NYSC In Rivers
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme in the state. He gave the assurance during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2026 Batch A Stream I corps members on Friday at the Permanent Orientation Camp, Nonwa-Gbam, Tai Local Government Area of the state.
Police Recover Remains Of Missing Man, Arrest 2 Suspects In Rivers … 12 More Suspects Over Mbodo-Aluu Attack
The Police Command in Rivers State has recovered the remains of the late Sampson Worianime, who was declared missing on November 11, and arrested two suspects linked to the case. The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this to newsmen in Port Harcourt, stating that the suspects were arrested following investigations into the crime.
Group Urges LGA Chairmen To Prioritise Accountability, People-Centred Governance
The Rivers Peace Initiative, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has urged chairmen of the 23 Local Government Areas (LGA) to prioritise accountability and people-oriented governance at the local level. The Convener of the group, Mr. Obinna Ebogidi, made the remark during the launch of the 5th edition of “The Rivers We Want Town Hall Series” in Port Harcourt.
RSG Urges Rotary To Deepen Partnership
Rivers State Government has urged the Rotary Club of Nigeria to deepen its partnership with the State. The Government said Rotary should do so by investing in youth mentorship initiatives aimed at redirecting young people from social vices toward productive and value-driven pursuits. The State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, made the appeal during the 2025 All-Nigeria Rotary Conference held at the Dr. Obi Wali International Conference Centre, Port Harcourt, on Saturday.
MCDI Inducts 150 Professionals In PH
The Mentoring and Career Development Institute of Nigeria (MCDI) has inducted about 150 new members into various categories of membership during a special induction ceremony and dinner in Port Harcourt. Aimed at expanding the institute’s membership base, the event offered new inductees an opportunity to engage with senior members and integrate fully into the organisation’s professional network. The induction ceremony was part of the 2025 national conference of the institute.
New Year Festival: Dokubo Urges Citizens’ Reorientation In Cultural Values
The Paramount Ruler of Torusaramapiri, Kalabari ethnic group in Rivers, Alhaji Asari Dokubo, has called for citizens’ reorientation in cultural values and heritage. He made the call at the second edition of the Kalabari New Year festival, organised by the Kalabari Renaissance Foundation at Elem, Kalabari, in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers. Speaking on the significance of the event, Dokubo said it represented a return to the traditional values of the Kalabari people.
RSG Vows To Eradicate Sexual, Gender-based Violence
The Rivers Government has reiterated its commitment to eradicating all forms of sexual and gender-based violence against women, girls, and other vulnerable persons. Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Benibo Anabraba, made this known during an advocacy programme held to mark the 16 Days of Activism on the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls. The event was organised by the Centre for Gender, Conflict and Development Studies at the University of Port Harcourt on Wednesday.
Renaissance Energy Spends $3m To Upgrade GTC
Renaissance Africa Energy Company has invested over 3 million US dollars in the ongoing upgrade of facilities at the Government Technical College (GTC), Okujagu, Port Harcourt. The General Manager, Nigerian Content Development at Renaissance, Mr. Olanrewaju Olawuyi, disclosed this during a stakeholder meeting on the project in Port Harcourt on Friday.
NLNG, NCDMB Launch ICT Hub To Boost Tech Skills In Nigeria
A former supervisory councillor for Health in Etche local government of Rivers state, Eld Chimezie Ogbu has been honoured with an excellent service Award by the Adventist men Organisation (AMO), Port Harcourt west mission. Eld Chimezie Ogbu, received the award for alongside fifteen others for his contributions and support to the association and uplifting humanity.
NLNG, NCDMB Launch ICT Hub To Boost Tech Skills In Nigeria
Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) have inaugurated an ultra-modern, specialised Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centre in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, for youth empowerment in innovations. The fully equipped ICT centre, located at Baptist High School, was inaugurated as part of the close-out ceremony for the Human Capital Development Basic Training Programme.
Embrace Digital Tech For National Growth, NDDC Urges Youths
A civil society organisation, known as the Connected Development (CODE), has called for the domestication of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act in Rivers. The State Support Officer for the group, Charles Uffort, made the call at a one-day training workshop for the Oil Host Communities in Rivers, organised by CODE in Port Harcourt.
Group Urges Domestication Of FOI Act In Rivers
A civil society organisation, known as the Connected Development (CODE), has called for the domestication of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act in Rivers. The State Support Officer for the group, Charles Uffort, made the call at a one-day training workshop for the Oil Host Communities in Rivers, organised by CODE in Port Harcourt.
Renaissance Energy Inaugurates EMR System For Maternal, Child Health In Rivers
Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited and its Joint Venture partners (JV) have inaugurated a multi-million-naira, state-of-the-art Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system at Obio Cottage Hospital in Port Harcourt. The EMR system is a digital version of a patient’s paper chart, designed to assist healthcare providers in storing, managing, and accessing patient health information.
Rivers Seals Firms Over Non-Compliance With Physical Planning Law
The Rivers State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development has sealed some oil and gas service Companies and training firms at the Trans-Amadi Industrial Layout of Port Harcourt over non-compliance with the Physical Planning Law and Regulations of the State. The Commissioner, Rt. Hon.
Traditional Leaders Felicitates With Caretaker Chairman On Birthday
The Rotary Club of Port Harcourt, Trans Amadi District, Rotary International District 9141, has marked its 40th anniversary amidst pomp and pageantry, donating essential birthing kits to expectant mothers. The birthing kits, which include essential items such as clothing, cotton wool and gloves, reflected the club’s longstanding commitment to maternal and child health.
Council Boss Hosts Media Parley
Chairman of Asari-Toru Local Government Council, Hon. Onengiyeofori George, last week hosted a media parley at his office in Buguma, headquarters of the local government area, where he unveiled his two-year scorecard as chairman. At the parley, Hon.
LG Boss Warns Oil Companies Against Selective Judgement
The Chairman of Andoni Local Government Area, Rivers State, Hon. Erastus Awortu, has warned oil companies operating in Andoni to desist from employing selective judgement approach in their relationship with their Host Communities, saying that such is capable of causing crisis and instability. Hon.
Commissioner Lauds LG Boss On Development Strides
The Rivers State Commissioner for Youth Development, Hon. Chisom Kenneth Gbali, has lauded the Chairman of Degema Local Government Council, Hon. Michael John Williams, for his administraton’s development strides in the local government. He noted that the numerous projects of the council chairman also create employment opportunities for the teeming youths, and meet the developmental yearnings of the people of the local government.
LG Boss Tasks Communities On Peace
The Chairman of Asari-Toru Local Government Council, Hon. Onengiyeofori George, has urged Krakrama and Minama communities embroiled in boundary disputes to embrace peace to pave way for harmonious resolution of the matter. Speaking yesterday at the site of the boundaries of both Krakrama and Minama communities, George stated that no land was worth the life of any individual.
ASALGA Boss Inaugurates Environmental Sanitation Committee
The Chairman of Asari-toru Local Government Council, Hon. Onengiyeofori George, has inaugurated the Asari-Toru Environmental Sanitation Committee at the Council’s Hall of Fame in Buguma City. The 100-man committee was charged to be diligent in its work of keeping ASALGA clean, adding that all apparatus necessary for the smooth and safe sanitation exercise in the LGA have been provided. Speaking during the inauguration of the committee, Hon. George, represented by the Secretary to the Council, Bro.
Andoni LG Boss Empowers PWDs With POS Business
In a bid to reduce the rising unemployment and economic hardship among the community of persons living with disabilities in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, the Council Chairman, Barrister Erastus Awortu, has empowered over 50 physically challenged persons with Point of Sale (POS) business.
LG Boss Set To Complete Ubimini Road Project Within One Term
The Emohua Local Government Vigilante Services ( EMOLVIS), has commended the Chairman of the local government council, Dr Chidi Lloyd for the massive logistics support his administration has been giving the security outfit to combat criminality in the area within the past one year. The security outfit marked its one year anniversary last Friday.
LG Boss Assigns Portfolios To Supervisory Councillors
In response to the need to enhance the professionalism of women journalists in Nigeria through the improvement of skills, the Institute for Media and Society, IMS, has trained another group of broadcast women journalists in digital multimedia storytelling with the funding support of the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Project II.
Wike Lauds LG Chairman’s Development Strides
The Saint Cyprian’s Anglican Church, Port Harcourt, has been described as a pace setter in executing Bible Society of Nigeria’s programmes and activities. Chairman, Bible Society of Nigeria, Rivers/Bayelsa Area, Elder Omoni Ayo-Tamuno, made this assertion, Sunday, during the celebration of the Bible Sunday in the Church in Port Harcourt.
LG Boss Unveils Plan To Reconstruct Bori Motor Park
Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has lauded the development strides of the Chairman of Emohua Local Government Council, Dr. Chidi Lloyd. Wike, who expressed happiness over the infrastructural achievements of the LG boss in two years as Chairman, said his happiness is borne from the fact that Dr Lloyd has not disappointed his people who elected him to oversee their affairs.
LG Boss Drags PHED To Court Over Breach Of Contract
The Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area, Dr. Chidi Lloyd has dragged the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) to court for breach of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) reached between Emohua Local Government Council and the PHED for the restoration of electricity in Emohua LGA.
NULGE Lauds LG Chairman’s Workers-Friendliness
The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) Andoni Chapter has lauded the Chairman of Andoni Local Government Council Erastus Awortu for being labour-friendly and sensitive to the wellbeing of workers of the Council. Chairman of NULGE in Andoni, Idante John Ishmael, made the remark during the handover of a parcel of land to the union at Ngo by the Council Chairman for the construction of convinience for workers of the Council and visitors alike.
NYSC Coordinator Lauds LG Boss Over Sustained Support ...Says Rivers Tops NYSC-Friendly States
The Rivers State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mr. George Mfongang, has lauded the Chairman of Degema Local Government Area (LGA), Hon. Michael John Williams, over his sustained goodwill and support towards the scheme in the LGA. Mr. Mfongang gave the commendation when he paid a courtesy call on the Council Chairman in Degema.
Council Boss Awards State School I, Bakana
The Chairman of Degema Local Government Area, Hon. Michael John Williams has awarded the reconstruction and remodelling of State School 1, Bakana. The Chairman, in a working visit to the dilapidated primary school, saw the need to immediately renovate and develop the school. The Tide gathered that the school had produced a good number of notable community individuals and stakeholders.
Infrastructural Projects Execution Impresses LG Boss
Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area, Dr. Chidi Lloyd, has expressed satisfaction over the execution of critical infrastructural projects embarked upon by his administration in the LGA. He made this known, last Friday, during a routine inspection of the projects situated within the local government headquarters in Emohua.
IOCs, Security Personnel Aiding Oil Theft In Emuoha - LG Boss
By: Theresa Fredrick & Charity Amiso The Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area (LGA) Dr. Chidi Lloyd, has accused International Oil Companies (IOCs) and Security Agencies of aiding oil theft and illegal oil bunkering activities in the area. He described the alledged collaboration between the officials of IOCs and security operatives as a delibrate attempt to sabotage the fight against illegal oil bunkering activities, otherwise refered to as “Kpofire” in the area.
Ngozi Odu Holds Interactive Session With Egi Women
The Deputy Guber Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Rivers State, Professor (Mrs) Ngozi Nma Odu, held an interactive session with Egi women at her country home in Akabuka town, Ogba/Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area. Women of Egi clan from the four zones (Ahia-Ahu, Etiti, Umu-Obor and Usozimin) came out massively to welcome Prof. Ngozi Odu in a grand reception.
PDP Takes Campaign To Elele-Alimini ...Emohua Campaign Train Visits Ward 9
In continuation of the ongoing Ward to Ward campaigns across the 14 political wards in Emohua Local Government Area (LGA), Chairman of Emohua LGA, and Director General (DG) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Council in the LGA, Dr. Chidi Lloyd, last Wednesday led the LGA campaign train to Elele-Alimini community (Ward 9) to sensitization and mobilize voters in the ward ahead of the 2023 general election.
Usokun, An Integral Part Of My Administration - DELGA Chairman
The Chairman of Degema Local Government Area, Hon. Michael John Williams, has assured the people of Usokun, in Degema Local Government Area, that their community is an integral part of his administration, and would be carried along in all programmes and activities of the Government. The Council Boss gave the assurance, when he played host to the Usokun Council of Chiefs, who paid him a courtesy call at the Council’s Secretariat, recently.
Emohua No Longer Safe Haven For Criminals -LG Boss
Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area, Dr. Chidi Lloyd, has declared that the area is no longer a safe place for crime and criminality to thrive. He said there is no hiding place for criminal elements in the area as his administration has declared war on all activities that threaten peace and security in the area.
Egi Clan: PVC, Only Means To Ensure Your Victory -Odu
The Deputy Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democrstic Party (PDP), Rivers State, Professor Ngozi Odu, has urged the people of Egi clan, in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State to get their Permanent Voters’Cards (PVC) to enable them vote PDP into power next month. Professor Odu, who made the call during a new year vist to her people, said she knows that the Egi clan “loves me, and are solidly behind me and my principal.
DELGA PDP Releases Campaign Timetable
In readiness for the forthcoming general elections slated for February and March 2023, the Degema Local Government Area (DELGA) Chapter of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) has released a timetable for the party’s campaigns. According to the timetable, the Ward-to-Ward campaigns are scheduled to last for five days. It will commence on Tuesday, 17th January, with the campaign team going to Degema Consulate (Ward 11) and Degema Town, Atala (Ward 12).
Emohua LG Boss Inspects Proposed Police Headquarters Project
Emohua Local Government has commenced the construction of a Divisional Police Headquarters opposite the Emohua campus of the Rivers State University, along the Emohua-Kalabari road. Chairman of the Local Government Area, Dr. Chidi Lloyd who visited the project site to ascertain the progress of work, said his administration had already made complete payment of the contractual obligation.
RSUBEBE Boss Gets National Merit Award
The Executive Chairman of the Rivers Universal Basic Education Board (RSUBEB) Ven. Fyneface Akah, has been honoured with a National Merit Award by Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA). Presenting the award, Monday, when the group paid an advocacy/award visit to the Board, the State Secretary of CSACEFA, Ambassador Arinze Akupue, said the award was given to the Chairman “for his outstanding contributions to the educational sector in Nigeria”.
Emohua PDP Concludes Ward-To-Ward Christmas Gift Distribution
The leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Emohua Local Government Area (LGA) said it has concluded its ward-to-ward Christmas gift distribution with visits to Wards 9, 10, 11 and 12, comprising Elele-Alimini, Egbeda, Ubimini, Omudioga, Akpabu and Itu communities.
We’re Not Betrayers, LG Boss Declares
Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area (LGA), Dr. Chidi Lloyd, has stated that he and his people are not betrayers but rather persons conscious of time and reality. He said a lot of people did not understand the difference between betrayal and understanding time and reality in life.
Delga Chairman Graces Bakana Blue Jean Carnival
The Ogu Youth Congress has threatened to paralyse operations at Onne Port if Chevron Nigeria Limited proceeds with plans to move its logistics base out of the Onne Oil & Gas Free Zone. The group, in a statement signed by its president, Taripakaye Gbobbo, said that the planned relocation of the Chevron Logistics base from the Onne Oil & Gas Free Zone would lead to severe economic hardship for people in the host community who have been supporting the operations of the oil company.
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