Just Energy Transition advocates have called on the Rivers State Government, local government councils and other state governments across Nigeria to formulate and implement policies that will promote access to affordable and clean energy in communities. The advocates said state governments must take greater responsibility for addressing energy poverty and ensuring that communities are not…
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to strengthening its counter-terrorism capacity through specialised training for personnel of the Force Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU). The commitment followed the successful completion of a two-week training programme for 55 CTU personnel, organised in partnership with the British…
The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria) has called for stronger protection of journalists, particularly environmental and investigative reporters working in high-risk areas such as the Niger Delta. The organisation also urged the Federal Government and security agencies to investigate unresolved cases of attacks and threats against journalists and prosecute those responsible. The Executive Director…
The Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP) says its activities are aligned with Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s Health4AllRivers mandate aimed at ensuring access to affordable healthcare for residents of the state. The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of RIVCHPP, Dr Vetty Agala, stated this on 29 Thursday, when she received members of the Obuama…
Governorship candidates in the 2027 Rivers State election have outlined their proposed policies and commitments in response to a Citizens’ Charter of Demands presented by residents during a governorship dialogue in Port Harcourt. The charter seeks four years of measurable progress, economic fairness, social justice, transparent leadership and accountable governance, insisting that the people must…
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has advanced efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s internal security through a proposed trilateral partnership involving Nigeria, the United States and Italy, with plans to provide specialised training for up to 5,000 police personnel. The initiative is aimed at improving the operational capacity of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF)…
The Rivers Women Unite Organization (RWUS) and the Central Planning Committee of the Women Converge have congratulated candidates unveiled by the Rainbow Coalition, while commending political leaders in Rivers State for their efforts towards peace and reconciliation. The organisations made this known during their monthly prayer session in Port Harcourt on Thursday, October 29, 2026….
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has inaugurated a mental health awareness and coaching workshop for officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in Abuja to strengthen their emotional resilience, professional judgement and operational effectiveness. The workshop, which commenced on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, is coordinated by the Department of Training and Development in…
The Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP) has urged healthcare providers under its scheme to maintain high standards of service delivery and ensure that all enrollees receive quality care irrespective of their social or economic status. The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of RIVCHPP, Dr. Vetty Agala, gave the charge on Wednesday, October…
The Rivers South-East Senatorial candidate of the Action Alliance (AA), Dr. Fabeke Douglas, has rejected the party’s reported decision to join the Rainbow Coalition, accusing the state chairman, Dumbari Nwigbarato, of taking the decision without consulting party members. Douglas stated his position in a letter addressed to Nwigbarato on Tuesday, October 27, in which he…
