…knew and chanted about Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, was that he had been a two-time governor of Rivers State, a one-time Minister of State for Education and a two-term chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State between 1999 and 2007 before being appointed as the Chief of Staff to the Rivers State Governor. For…

The police said the suspension followed reports circulating on social media alleging that the officer collected N500,000 from a suspect to secure his release from detention.

…cell warned people not to try to cool off in unsupervised water areas such as lakes and rivers, after 13 people died by drowning at the weekend. In Germany, police said five people had died in fatal swimming accidents over the weekend. Britain’s Met Office issued a rare red warning for extreme heat — the national weath…

…powering the University of Port Harcourt and its University Teaching Hospital (Rivers State), a 2.9MW facility at the Federal University of Uyo (Akwa Ibom State), and a 4.5MW solar hybrid grid at the Federal University of Technology Akure (Ondo State). Beyond bridging an electricity supply gap in this institutions, the…

…these dots and mutually reinforcing. What we did was to look at what are those key drivers, what are those things that are part and parcel of the cross-breeding, part of the biggest element of growth as the security challenges for anyone who had a sick at home, people were told days of the week they have to sit at home…

…and five of the six bye-elections held in Ondo, Enugu, Nasarawa, Kano, Kebbi and Rivers states. This was as winner of the governorship election in Ekiti State, Governor Biodun Oyebanji ofa APC promised to "work harder and smarter" to serve the people after his landslide victory. Oyebanji polled 319,224 votes to defeat…

The drivers of insecurity in Nigeria are multi-dimensional and include poverty, unemployment, illiteracy, weak governance, corruption, ethnicity, religious extremism and marginalisation

…two clubs have three players each in the selection. Abia Angels have two players, while Rivers Angels, FC Robo Queens, and Bayelsa Queens have one player each. Moses Aduku of Edo Queens was named Manager of the Season. Edo Queens won the title for the second time in their history. The Benin City club will compete in th…

Isaiah Ejeh is reported to be attracting interest from Rivers United ahead of the 2026-27 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season. Ejeh is currently a free agent after his stint with Bangladeshi powerhouse Bashundhara Kings. He previously featured for Kwara United in the NPFL before moving abroad. Rivers United a…

The returning officer said Wogu Olaka Johnson polled 47,961 votes to defeat three other candidates in the keenly contested election.

…study involving more than 1,000 samples, including shift workers, women, and frequent drivers, to further validate the model. While still in its early stages, the research suggests saliva-based screening could one day provide a practical tool for identifying sleep-deprived individuals before accidents occur.

…an enabling environment where culture, innovation and entrepreneurship can thrive as drivers of national development. He noted that through policy reforms and strategic investments, Nigeria is positioning itself as a leading cultural and creative hub on the African continent. He urged participants to use the conference…

Olaka Nwogu, Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, has been declared the winner of the Rivers South-East bye-election held on

Two oil majors, Aradel Holdings Plc and Seplat Energy Plc, are the key drivers of the outsized performance, while Geregu Power emerged as the lone drag. The NGX Industrial Goods Index at +95.79% is the second-strongest performer, nearly doubling investor wealth in under six months. Cement majors and manufacturing stock…

…in Ondo, Nasarawa, Kano and Kebbi, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) retained the Rivers South-East Senatorial District seat. Results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday showed the APC consolidating its electoral strength ahead of the 2027 general elections, with decisive…

...Experts warn against offering certain concessions Gov Sim Fubara has said that enabling is what businesses and investors need to

…in good condition before travelling during periods of heavy rainfall. He also cautioned drivers against excessive speeding during rainfall, noting that wet road surfaces increase braking distances and reduce tyre grip, thereby raising the risk of collisions, skidding and loss of control. Bakare-Oki further warned motor…

…of the Rainbow Coalition, Senator Olaka Nwogu was on Saturday declared winner of the Rivers southeast senatorial bye-election held weekend. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, declared Nwogu of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as the winner of the election. Out of more than 20, only four political pa…

On father's days today, Gov Sim Fubara of Rivers State has described fathers as unsung heroes and foundation of society.

…driver was operating the 4:40 p.m. Corby-to-London service, according to the train drivers’ union, ASLEF. ASLEF General Secretary, Dave Calfe, said the tragedy had deeply affected railway workers across the country. “The whole railway network will be feeling the sadness and sorrow of his death,” he said. A spokesperson…

…by an aspirant, Dr Yakubu Kingsley, challenging the emergence of former Governor of Rivers, Donald Duke, as the presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in the 2027 general elections. The case, which is coming up for hearing for the first time on Monday, was fixed by Justice Mohammed Umar. Hearing n…

…Olaka Johnson of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, winner of the bye-election for the Rivers South-East Senatorial District held on Saturday. The announcement of result took place at the INEC collation centre in Bori, Khana Local Government Area by the returning officer, Professor Rosemary Ogu of the University of Por…

…feature in discussions about potential successors is Nyesom Wike, the former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). "Whether admired or criticized, Wike remains one of the most influential, outspoken, and result-oriented political figures in contemporary Nigeria. His suppo…

Rivers Angels head coach, Tosan Blankson has taken full responsibility for his team's underwhelming campaign. The Port Harcourt-based club failed to lift the 2025-26 Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, title. Rivers Angels also missed out on a chance to defend the President Federation Cup title. They were eliminated f…

By Glory Wobo Since the Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt judgement that upheld the Rivers State High Court ruling that nullified the APC Ward, local government, and state congresses, there have been comments by political pundits and stakeholders suggesting that APC party primaries conducted in the state by the National…