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Port Harcourt

September 18, 2025

Ibas bows out, says Rivers saved from slipping into paralysis

“These milestones reflect the resilience of a people determined never to let their state slip into paralysis,” said Mr Ibas.

Ibok-Ete Ekwe
September 18, 2025

Wike hails Tinubu for ending Rivers’ emergency rule

Mr Wike said that the president’s intervention had further restored the confidence of the people of Rivers in his leadership.

FUBARA SPEAKING WITH WIKE (credit: leadership)
September 18, 2025

Fubara Vs Wike: Rivers elders urge peace as Tinubu ends emergency rule

The Rivers State Elders Council has urged political stakeholders to embrace peace and unity as democratic governance returns to the state.

Tinubu, Fubara, Wike
September 17, 2025

Divergent views trail Rivers’ six-month emergency rule

President Bola Tinubu, on March 18, declared a state of emergency in Rivers due to a heightened political crisis.

Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas and Governor Siminalayi Fubara
September 15, 2025

Rivers police arrest man for allegedly defiling minor in tricycle

Ms Iringe-Koko said the police recovered the tricycle, a bundle of rope, and a wrap of fufu from the suspect.

Police
September 10, 2025

Petrol stations in Port Harcourt reopen as NUPENG suspends strike

A survey conducted around the Port Harcourt metropolis on Wednesday showed that many petrol stations were open for business.

A filling station
September 8, 2025

Port Harcourt-Aba train service to resume Tuesday: NRC

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says normal train operations on the Port Harcourt-Aba corridor will resume on Tuesday.

Train
September 7, 2025

N1.1 billion codeine consignment intercepted in Rivers: NDLEA

NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi said 160,200 bottles of codeine-based syrup were discovered in a 40ft container on Thursday, September 4.

NDLEA operatives
September 5, 2025

NRC suspends Port Harcourt-Aba train services for maintenance

Mr Opeifa noted that the regular train services would resume on September 9.

TRAIN
September 4, 2025

10 killed, 10 injured in accidents on Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway

Mr Ndukwe described the incidents as unfortunate and consoled with individuals and families who lost their loved ones in the accidents.

Truck accident used to illustrate the story