Crime & Justice
Police suspend Rivers DPO over station renovation by suspected cultists
The Rivers State Police Command has suspended the DPO of Abuloma Division following the renovation of a police outpost by suspected cultists.
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Health & Wellness
Rivers State Shuts Down Eight Quack Health Facilities, Arrests Four
In a bid to curb quackery in the health sector, the Rivers State Ministry of Health has sealed eight health facilities and arrested four individuals.
Crime & Justice
Rivers University Expels Final-Year Student Over Social Media Content
The management of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education has expelled a final-year student over controversial social media posts.
Crime & Justice
Rivers Government Cracks Down on Alleged Baby Trafficking at 21 Health Facilities
The Rivers State Government has sealed 21 health facilities in connection with alleged baby trafficking and regulatory violations. Three individuals have been arrested for prosecution.
Crime & Justice
Police Rescue Kidnapped Victim in Rivers State After ₦10.3 Million Ransom Payment
Rivers State Police have arrested two suspects after collecting a ransom of ₦10.3 million for the kidnapping of a victim in Port Harcourt.
Local News
NEMA Provides Relief Materials to Victims of Port Harcourt Flood
Following the flood incident in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, NEMA has delivered relief materials to assist affected individuals.
Federal Politics
2027 Presidential Race: Wike Rallies Rivers Support for Tinubu
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has called on political stakeholders in Rivers State to support President Bola Tinubu's presidential bid in 2027.
State Politics
Rivers Voters Ready to Resist Imposed Governor in 2027 – Pidomson
The Rivers State ADC governorship candidate, Dr. Gabriel Pidomson, predicts a decisive 2027 election as voters vow to resist any attempt at imposition.
Federal Politics
Minister Nyesom Wike Vows Resignation if Tinubu Loses FCT and Rivers in 2027
Nigeria's Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has vowed to resign from office if President Bola Tinubu fails to win the 2027 presidential election in FCT…
State Politics
Rivers Assembly Endorses Bill for Establishment of State Police
The Rivers State House of Assembly has endorsed a bill seeking to provide a constitutional framework for the establishment of State Police Services in Nigeria.
State Politics
Rivers Labour Party Distances Itself from Rainbow Coalition: Ex-Zonal Chairman, Favour Reuben
A former Labour Party zonal chairman in Rivers State, Favour Reuben, has stated that the party was not consulted and is not part of the Rainbow Coalition.
Business
APAMS Expands Footprint with New Port-Harcourt Office
Leading funeral services provider APAMS has announced the opening of a new office in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. According to THISDAYLIVE, this marks the company's 19th operational base in…
Elections
Rivers State Election Results: Wike Disputes Claims of Obi, Atiku’s Victory
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims by the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, and the 'Obidient' movement that…
Crime & Justice
Naval Operation Uncovers Stolen Crude Oil in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy has discovered over 119,850 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Rivers State.