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Rivers State Government Inaugurates Task Force on Food Safety
The Rivers State Government has initiated a Task Force on Food Safety to enhance public health and safety.
The inauguration ceremony, held at the Ministry of Agriculture, saw the State Commissioner for Agriculture, Engr. Victor Kii, emphasizes the critical … Continue Reading
Dangote Oil Refinery Commences Product Lifting, Marks Milestone for Nigeria’s Energy Sector
Petroleum product marketers have initiated the lifting of products from the Dangote oil refinery. The refinery, hailed as Africa’s largest, is situated in Lagos and represents a monumental investment by Africa’s wealthiest individual, Aliko Dangote. After enduring several years … Continue Reading
Court Rules Omehia Not Entitled to Former Rivers Gov Benefits
The Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has made a decisive ruling on the contentious issue of Celestine Omehia’s entitlement to pension benefits from the state government.
The court has ruled against the demand by the Rivers State Government … Continue Reading
Rivers Assembly Overrides Fubara, Enacts New Law
The Rivers State House of Assembly has ruled against Governor Siminalayi Fubara to enact the state’s Service Commission Law on Friday during an impromptu sitting.
This instance makes it the second time the Rivers State House of Assembly will override … Continue Reading
Rivers State Governor Agrees to Partnership with Austrian Government
Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara has accepted a partnership offer from the Austrian government in a move geared towards the development of Rivers State.
The agreement, which covers healthcare, agriculture, and education, was confirmed after a closed-door meeting between Governor Fubara … Continue Reading
7 Markets to Buy Affordable Food Items in Port Harcourt
In the face of biting hardship and spiking cost of living across Nigeria, knowing where to buy affordable food items in your city is a necessity for most Nigerians, especially those from large families.
Here are a list of markets … Continue Reading
Killer of Rivers DPO, Bako Angbashim, Gift Okpara aka 2Baba Killed in Police Raid, Body Exhumed (PHOTOS)
The police in Rivers has killed one Gift Okpara, also known as 2Baba, a serial kidnapper and alleged killer of DPO Bako Angbashim after a raid at his hideout in Ahoada East Local Government Area of the state.
Gift Okpara … Continue Reading
Supreme Court Affirms Sim Fubara as authentic Rivers Governor
The Supreme Court has validated the victory of governor Siminilayi Fubara as Rivers State governor in a case brought to it by Mr. Tonye Cole of the All Progressive Congress (APC).
The court dismissed the appeal brought before it by … Continue Reading
“Foolish Governor” – Ikwerre LGA Chairman and Loyalist to Wike, Samuel Nwanosike Insults Governor Fubara (VIDEO)
A viral video shows the chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers state, Samuel Nwanosike openly raining insults on Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
The video which was posted on Nwanosike’s official handle on the microblogging platform X, shows him accusing … Continue Reading
High Court in Rivers State Sentences Three Kidnappers to Death by Hanging
A High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has handed down death sentences by hanging to three men convicted on charges of kidnapping.
The case involved the abduction of late Chief Abbot Ogbobula in June 2017.
Four suspects were originally … Continue Reading