The Rivers State Police Command has launched an investigation into the deaths of a man and a young girl, whose bodies were discovered inside a Toyota Corolla car in Mgboushimini community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state. The Command’s spokesperson, ASP Blessing Agabe, confirmed the incident to our correspondent on Monday, October 26, saying…
The Rivers State Government, in collaboration with the Dr. Peter Odili Cancer and Cardiovascular Hospital (POCCH) and Health Invest Africa, has initiated a free breast cancer screening programme targeting 10,000 women across the state to promote early detection and reduce cancer-related deaths. The Permanent Secretary of the Rivers State Ministry of Health, Dr. Vincent Wachukwu,…
The United States Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is set to partner with the Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP) to enrol people living with HIV and other vulnerable persons in the state’s health insurance scheme. The proposed partnership is aimed at promoting sustainable health financing, expanding health insurance coverage and improving…
The Rivers State Ministry of Education has condemned reports of alleged forced virginity testing of female students at Government Comprehensive High School (Senior Secondary), Taabaa, in Khana Local Government Area of the state. The alleged incident reportedly involved individuals claiming to represent a traditional institution in the community. The ministry disclosed this in a statement…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has commenced the training of 10,000 officers nationwide on election security management ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, warning personnel against partisanship and unprofessional conduct. The five-day training programme, organised in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF), was declared open…
A coalition of civil society organisations in Rivers State has appealed to Governor Siminalayi Fubara to implement a Court of Appeal judgment ordering the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances owed to staff of the demonstration schools of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, since February 2016. The coalition, which expressed concern over the…
The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria) has called for an investigation into a boat capsize in Kula Kingdom, Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, following a reported clash over the blockade of an offshore crude oil vessel. The organisation said at least 10 persons were feared dead in the incident, which reportedly occurred…
The Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), Port Harcourt, has unveiled three specialised ophthalmic equipment to strengthen eye care services, improve diagnosis and treatment, and reduce avoidable blindness in Rivers State. The equipment, unveiled during the maiden edition of the hospital’s Ophthalmology Day, include an Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) machine, a phacoemulsification machine for cataract…
The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria) has called for an independent investigation into allegations of virginity testing of female students, threats against school staff and destruction of crops at Government Comprehensive High School, Taabaa, in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State. The organisation also urged the state government to protect the students, secure…
Environmental activist and Executive Director of the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Nnimmo Bassey, has urged graduands of leadership school to prioritise environmental justice, demand accountability from oil companies and ensure the restoration of communities devastated by pollution. Bassey, made the call on Saturday while delivering a guest lecture titled “Leadership for Environmental Justice…
