5 Kidnapped Rivers University Students Rescued Unhurt
Five Rivers State University students kidnapped from Emohua have been rescued unharmed. Police and community leaders collaborated in a successful operation. Read the full story.
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Rivers Assembly Endorses Tinubu for 2027 Re-election
The Rivers State House of Assembly has formally endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027, citing federal projects and crisis resolution. Read the full details and reactions.
Rivers Assembly Attacks Fubara Over Poor School Conditions
Fresh political tension erupts in Rivers State as lawmakers accuse Governor Siminalayi Fubara of neglecting public schools. Get the full details on the latest clash.
Fubara Recalls 1,000 Teachers After Assembly Pressure
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has approved the recall of 1,000 teachers employed in 2023 following pressure from the Rivers State Assembly over poor school conditions. Read the full story.
5 Rivers Varsity Students Kidnapped by Suspected Cultists
Suspected cultists kidnapped five Rivers State University students in Emohua. Police have launched a rescue operation. Get the latest details on the security crisis.
Four RSU Students Abducted, Police in Pursuit
Gunmen suspected to be cultists have abducted four Rivers State University students in Emohua. Police vow to rescue victims and arrest perpetrators. Students protest, demand safety.
RSU Decries Attacks on Emuoha Campus Students
Rivers State University management condemns robbery attacks on students at its Emuoha campus. VC Prof. Isaac Zeb-Opibi plans a town hall meeting with community leaders and security to address safety concerns ahead of the 37th & 38th convocation.
Rivers 2026 Budget: Education Gets Top Priority
Governor Siminalayi Fubara vows to tackle the state's poor school infrastructure, allocating the biggest portion of the 2026 budget to education. Read his full plan for reform.
Ifon youth protest 5-year delay in monarch installation
Youths in Ifon community protest the 5-year delay in installing a new monarch after Oba Israel Adewusi's death. They demand Governor Aiyedatiwa's urgent intervention to fill the leadership vacuum hindering development.
UNIPORT Student Gets Death for Girlfriend's Murder
Rivers State High Court sentences Damian Okoligwe to death for murdering his UNIPORT girlfriend, Justina Otuene. Full details of the gruesome case and court judgment.
UNIPORT Student Gets Death for Killing Girlfriend
Rivers State High Court sentences Damian Okoligwe to death by hanging for murdering and dismembering girlfriend Justina Otuene. Justice served as warning against dangerous shortcuts.
UNIPORT Student Gets Death Sentence for Murder
Rivers State High Court sentences Damian Okoligwe to death by hanging for murdering his girlfriend, Justina Otuene. Justice served after brutal 2023 killing.
UNIPORT Student Gets Death Sentence for Killing
A University of Port Harcourt student has been sentenced to death for the murder and dismemberment of his girlfriend. Justice delivered in Rivers State High Court.
NMFAC Protests at NASS Over 253 Abducted Pupils
Nigerian Movement for Actionable Change storms National Assembly, demands immediate release of 253 abducted pupils and declaration of state of emergency on insecurity.
Rivers Police Deny False Herdsmen Attack Claims
Rivers State Police Command refutes viral social media claims of Fulani herdsmen attacks, labeling them as misinformation designed to incite public panic and disrupt state peace.
Police Declare Viral Herdsmen Attack Video Fake
Rivers State Police confirm viral herdsmen attack video is fabricated. Authorities warn against spreading unverified content that threatens public peace in Nigeria.
Rivers Police Deny Fulani Herdsmen Attack Rumors
Rivers State Police dismiss viral social media claims of Fulani herdsmen attacks as false. Authorities urge public to disregard unverified content and maintain peace.
Economic Triangle Proposed for S/South, S/East States
My-ACE China urges Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Abia governors to create an economic corridor that could rival Lagos. The proposed triangle would leverage ports, fabrication capacity, and blue economy potential.
Ogun Govt Commits to Fixing Ota Roads After Protest
Ogun State Government has reaffirmed commitment to rehabilitating major roads in Ota following NBA protest. Government warns against political blackmailers while revealing HIV/AIDS progress.
Rivers remains key oil investment hub - Fubara
Governor Siminalayi Fubara assures investors Rivers State is secure and open for oil and gas business. Discover opportunities in Nigeria's hydrocarbon heartland.
Rivers revokes land for waste disposal facility
Rivers State Government acquires 65,757.74m² land in Igwuruta for REWAMA waste disposal project under public interest. Read details on the Land Use Act invocation.
Rivers Revokes Land for Waste Disposal Project
Rivers State Government acquires 65,758 sq metres in Igwuruta for a new waste disposal and recycling facility to boost public health and environmental management.
Kebbi Police Warn Against Protest for Abducted Schoolgirls
Kebbi State Police warn against planned protests for abducted Maga schoolgirls, citing fragile security and ongoing rescue efforts. Urge public cooperation.
Imo Community Demands Road Rehabilitation
Residents of Amaimo Umukabia in Ehime Mbano protest deplorable roads, pleading with government for immediate intervention to save their community from isolation and economic ruin.
1,100 Free Surgeries in Port Harcourt Crusade
CCRW's 2025 crusade in Port Harcourt offers 1,100 free surgeries, food for 70,000 people, and massive evangelism. Governor Fubara supports the humanitarian event running November 24-29.
Fubara: 'No Political Party in Rivers, Only Movement'
Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara reacts to PDP crisis, declares state now operates as movement rather than political party following Wike's expulsion.
Fubara: Rivers State Fully Peaceful for Business
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara condemns misinformation, confirms state is safe for tourism and investment. Read the full story.
Owo Community Protests Army Land Takeover Bid
Residents of Governor Mbah's ancestral community protest Nigerian Army's alleged plot to dispossess them of their land despite court injunction. Calls for presidential intervention grow.
Two siblings perish in Rivers fire tragedy
Two young siblings died in a devastating fire that destroyed makeshift buildings in Rivers State, leaving 27 families homeless. Police investigation underway.
Kalabari Communities Unite in Historic Festival
Kalabari ethnic groups in Rivers State unite for New Year festival at ancestral home Elem-Kalabari, marking historic reconciliation after centuries of separation. Join the celebration!
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