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Port Harcourt

May 2, 2025

Rivers women walk out of Remi Tinubu’s empowerment programme, protest presence of Iba’s wife

On March 18, President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers. 

Remi Tinubu
May 1, 2025

Bayo Ojulari sacks heads of Port Harcourt, Kaduna, Warri refineries

Officials said Mr Ojulari took the decision to halt “continued value erosion in Nigeria’s refining sector.”

Bayo Ojulari and NNPC composite
May 1, 2025

Labour unions in Rivers seek improved workers’ welfare

Mr Agwanwor stressed the importance of democratic governance and a good working relationship with elected representatives.

Nigerian Workers
April 30, 2025

Expert urges full PIA implementation for Niger Delta oil communities

He urged host communities to familiarise themselves with the provisions and regulations of the PIA. 

Petroleum Industry Act
April 21, 2025

Youth council inaugurates new executives

The National Youth Council of Nigeria says it has inaugurated its newly elected executives in Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Osun, Kano and Kaduna.

National Youth Council of Nigeria
April 14, 2025

Army uncovers oil bunkering facilities in Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Rivers

Mr Danjuma said the suspects had been handed over to the appropriate security agencies for further investigation.

An-illegal-bunkering-site-in-Ikarama-Bayelsa-used-by-oil-thieves-to-store-adulterated-diesel-seized-by-troops-of-the-Nigerian-Army-6-Division-during-ongoing-raids-in-the-Niger-Delta
April 13, 2025

Institute urges FG to unlock blue economy with strategic policies

He said there is need for a comprehensive overhaul of moribund assets to stimulate economic activity.

President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Presidency)
April 7, 2025

Take It Back Movement defies police warning as protesters call for Cybercrime Act repeal

In Abuja and Port Harcourt, the police later fired tear gas to disperse protesters, forcing them to scamper for safety.

March 31, 2025

Uromi Killings: Gov. Yusuf begs Okpebholo to ensure public parade of perpetrators

Mr Yusuf commended Mr Okpebholo for his immediate visit to the crime scene and his efforts to ensure the victims were buried.

Governor Abba Yusuf, Monday Okpebholo
March 31, 2025

NSCDC seizes truck with 70,000 litres of stolen crude in Rivers

Mr Babawale quoted the squad commander, AS Dandaura, who revealed that his team was quickly deployed to the crime scene.

NSCDC officials on duty used to illustrate the story