Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminialayi Fubara has launched 17 brand new luxury buses for free transportation of residents as part of his administration’s plans to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal. The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, unveiled the buses Tuesday in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The vehicles were procured to convey commuters …

The Rivers State House of Assembly on Friday screened and confirmed the immediate-past Chief of Staff, Government House, Mr Emeka Woke, alongside four others as commissioners-designate. This was a sequel to a letter forwarding the names to the 32-member legislature by Governor Siminalayi Fubara for screening and confirmation. Others given a clean bill of health by the lawmakers are the …

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 108 suspected internet fraudsters in Ogun and Rivers State. In a statement issued in Abuja yesterday, the spokesman of the anti-graft agency, Wilson Uwujaren,  disclosed that 56 of the suspects were arrested in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, while 52 others were arrested in another operation in Ogun State. According …

Operatives of the Nigeria police in Rivers State said they busted a suspected baby-making factory and rescued six pregnant girls. At his maiden media briefing in Port Harcourt, the state capital, yesterday, new state Commissioner of Police, Polycarp Emeka said the arrest was made around the Choba community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state. He said the success …

Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped some National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State. The victims were said to be on their way back from the recent orientation camping exercise in Ondo State. They were abducted around 9 pm., Tuesday, on their way to Port Harcourt. The incident was confirmed by a witness, who called …

The commencement of the demolition of two buildings belonging to the Bayelsa State Government by the Rivers State Government in Akassa Street, Old GRA, Port Harcourt on Friday increased tension between the two states. The buildings occupying an expanse of land were being used as residential quarters for workers of the Bayelsa State Government Liaison Office in Port Harcourt before …

Rivers State Governor-elect, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has assured civil servants of a cordial relationship and due benefits in the task of moving the state forward. In his 2023 Workers Day message on Sunday, Fubara said as a civil servant himself before running for governor, he understands the feelings of the state workers and would be committed to their needs and …

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC ) has arrested 11 suspects for allegedly dealing illegally in oil bunkering in different parts of Rivers State. While parading the suspects before journalists in Port Harcourt, the state capital, spokesman of the state Commandant of the agency, Michael Ogar said the arrest was made by the command’s anti-vandal land patrol and …

Two police officers in Rivers State have been caught in a video assaulting motorists along a major road in the state. One of the officers, armed with an AK-47 rifle, could be seen slapping the motorist – a man dressed in white. The officer was heard speaking in pidgin English, dishing commands to the man. “Waka de go”, he shouted. …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has alleged that its lawyer invited by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to pick up the requested Certified True Copies of documents used in the conduct of the 18th March elections has been kidnapped and the election materials carted away. In a statement in Port Harcourt jointly signed by state Publicity …