Police in Rivers State arrested 13 suspects, reportedly after a PUNCH report on an assault on journalists, and also foiled a cult initiation during their operation.

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State have purchased nomination forms for Fubara, signaling his potential candidacy for the 2027 elections.

The Nigerian Federal Government has announced a new initiative for smart, durable infrastructure, including CCTV and solar lights. This comes with the approval of a N150 billion extension for the Bodo-Bonny Road project in Rivers State.

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara inspected the ongoing Creek Road Market project and announced a January 2027 completion date for the new facility.

Rivers State Police have successfully dismantled a notorious four-man car theft ring, arresting suspects and recovering several stolen vehicles.

A local council chairman in Rivers State has disbanded a vigilance group following reports that a youth was murdered due to a rivalry between the security group and other youths in Ikuru Town.

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has publicly endorsed President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid for 2027, urging unity and southern solidarity to support the 'Renewed Hope Agenda'. He highlighted the administration's achievements over the past three years.

Nigeria's NDLEA has achieved an interim forfeiture of 17 containers of illicit opioids valued at over N33.6 billion in Rivers State, dealing a significant blow to drug trafficking networks.

The Rivers State Police Command successfully arrested three high-profile kidnappers who used social media to lure victims, leading to the rescue of two hostages.

Governor Fubara of Rivers State has reaffirmed his commitment to housing development, pledging to partner with stakeholders to address housing deficits and boost the state's economy.

Police in Rivers State, Nigeria, have arrested a suspect following a complaint by a young woman regarding alleged kidnapping and rape. The arrest was confirmed by the police spokesperson.

Following the death of King Dandeson Douglas Jaja, the Amanyanabo of Opobo, Rivers State Governor Fubara has urged his children to avoid conflicts over the late monarch's assets.

Victoria Agori, a woman from Rivers State, Nigeria, is seeking justice for her 21-year-old son, Daniel Agori, who was allegedly killed by Nigerian police, and is demanding the dismissal of the officers involved.

The Rivers State Police Command has appointed ASP Agabe Blessing Kaborlo as its new Police Public Relations Officer, with the approval of the Inspector-General.

A group in Rivers State has endorsed President Tinubu and Governor Fubara for a second term in the upcoming 2027 elections.

The Rivers State Investment Promotion Agency (RSIPA) has called upon the BRACED Commission to recommit to economic integration among its member states. The agency highlights renewed cohesion among the states, now governed under the same political platform, as an opportunity for integration.

Nigerian authorities, including the Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, have launched an investigation into a persistent underwater gas bubbling incident in Rivers State, following calls from civil society organizations and local communities for a solution.

The Rivers State Accountant-General and Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning have informed the High Court of Rivers State that former sole administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd) allegedly spent over ₦302 billion in six months.

The Nigerian Navy announced on Thursday that its personnel recovered over 20,000 liters of crude oil from an illegal refining site in Bonny, Rivers State, as part of an operation by the Forward Operating Base Bonny.

The Nigerian Navy has apprehended eight suspected oil thieves and confiscated 44,000 litres of illegal diesel in Rivers State, subsequently handing them over to the EFCC.

The Nigerian Navy has reported the interception of 44,000 litres of illegally refined petroleum products and the arrest of eight suspects in Rivers State as part of Operation DELTA SENTINEL.

The Rivers State Internal Revenue Service (RIRS) has prohibited unauthorized tax collection across the state and ordered all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to immediately stop direct collection of taxes and government levies.

Rivers State Governor Fubara announced that the 33.5km Elele-Omoku Road is 90% complete and scheduled for inauguration in May, expected to boost economic activity and security in the region.

Police in Rivers State have arrested a murder suspect, Robinson Uche, who confessed to killing Shedrack Chukwem and subsequently led operatives to the victim’s buried body.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Rivers State, Nigeria, has arrested 39 suspected drug peddlers, including three women, and seized 14.83kg of illicit drugs during a recent operation.

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An article discusses the Rivers State Judicial Commission of Inquiry investigating police brutality in Nigeria.

By Evelyn Usman The Nigerian Navy has destroyed an illegal crude oil storage site uncovered within the operational area of its Forward Operating Base, Bonny, in Rivers State, as part of ongoing operations against crude oil theft and illegal bunkering in the Niger Delta region.  Four dug-out pits containing a cumulative 17,500 litres of products […] The post Rivers: Navy destroys illegal crude oil storage site appeared first on Vanguard News.

Police in Rivers State, Nigeria, have announced a crackdown on unregistered vehicles and those with covered number plates, cautioning against the use of tinted glasses on commercial vehicles, which are often linked to criminal activities.

Tension has escalated in Etche, Rivers State, following the death of an NSCDC operative in a retaliatory attack after an accidental discharge killed a local resident.

The Rivers State House of Assembly has defended its decision to reject four of Governor Fubara’s commissioner nominees, citing poor screening performance and tax issues.

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested four suspected kidnappers linked to multiple abductions for ransom in the Ikwerre and Etche areas, recovering arms in the process.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the burning of the ADC office in Rivers State, calling it a dangerous threat to democracy and demanding a full investigation into the incident.

Gunmen attacked the convoy of former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi after burning down an ADC office in the state, prompting a professional response from police and DSS.

An unidentified man tragically collapsed and died while jogging in the Agbonchia community of Rivers State, causing panic. The cause of the death is unknow Read More: https://punchng.com/man-collapses-dies-while-jogging-in-rivers/

Rivers State Governor Fubara has sent a list of commissioner-nominees to the state assembly, following a peace deal and the dissolution of the state executive council amidst a protracted political crisis.

Rivers State Governor Fubara has issued a stern warning to his newly appointed Secretary to the State Government and Chief of Staff, threatening dismissal for engaging in secret meetings or disloyalty.

The political crisis in Rivers State, Nigeria, has eased after the State House of Assembly withdrew its impeachment motion against Governor Fubara and his deputy, following a peace deal brokered by President Tinubu.

Recent elections held in Nigeria's FCT, Kano, and Rivers states are being viewed as a crucial test for the Electoral Act, 2026, signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Three people, including two brothers, have died while desilting an old water well in Aminigboko community, Abua/Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident occurred on Sunday. The post Three die while desilting well in Rivers, police launch investigation appeared first on Vanguard News.

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the Khana II State Constituency bye-election in Rivers State, with a reported 7,834 accredited voters participating.

The NLC chairman in Rivers State has raised concerns over alleged lack of transparency and government's failure to fund the contributory pension scheme, seeking its termination.

Rivers State Governor Fubara has commended the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) for fostering industrial harmony in the state through dialogue, assuring workers of continued welfare support.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has redeployed Dr. Johnson Sinikiem as the new Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Rivers State, while also commencing the update of the voters’ register in preparation for the 2027 general elections.

Joint security forces in Rivers State have intensified operations in a forest that criss-crosses two local government areas, Ikwerre and Etche LGs, dismissing claims of suspected herdsmen settlement…

Police in Rivers State, Nigeria, have dismantled a major car theft syndicate, arresting four suspects and recovering several stolen vehicles.

A local government chairman in Rivers State has imposed a curfew and banned all local vigilance groups in the area following the killing of a vigilance group member, expressing commitment to security.

A community leader in Ikwerre, Rivers State, Nigeria, reports that heavily armed bandits have overrun forest areas, abducting and killing residents while authorities remain silent.

A school in Rivers State has appealed to the government to allow its reopening after it was shut down following the death of a toddler. The proprietress is reportedly begging authorities to lift the closure.

A two-year-old pupil was tragically killed by a falling bookshelf in a school in Rivers State, Nigeria. The state government has shut down the school and launched an investigation into the incident.

Police in Rivers State recovered an AK-47 rifle and other weapons during raids on criminal camps in Ipo and Igwuruta-Ali, with the recovered arms linked to an abducted vigilante leader. One suspect was arrested.

A vigilante leader was abducted by suspected bandits during a gun battle in the Ipo community of Rivers State, Nigeria, causing panic among residents.

A lawyer has confirmed the arrest of a pastor's killer in Abia State, 12 days after the brutal machete attack in Rivers State, following an extensive manhunt.

The Rivers State Police Command has appointed a new spokesperson. She previously served as the second-in-command at the Police Public Relations Office in the same command.

Youths from the Ijaw and Ogoni ethnic nationalities in Rivers State, Nigeria, have disowned claims by the National Assembly regarding their involvement in a recent roundtable on crude oil theft and pipeline surveillance. They are demanding the decentralization of pipeline surveillance contracts.

A coalition of concerned youth bodies in Rivers State, Nigeria, has called on President Bola Tinubu to decentralize pipeline security contracts in the Niger Delta region to ensure stability and peace.

The Nigerian Navy successfully rescued kidnap victim Mr. Benedict Eze in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State, following sustained security operations.

Nigerian politician Wike stated that he has not yet endorsed any candidates for Rivers State in the 2027 elections, addressing concerns about unity within his political group.

The Nigerian Navy has deactivated an illegal refinery in the Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State, recovering over 20,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil.

A woman has been killed by gunmen in Rivers State, Nigeria, amidst a recent surge in attacks by armed groups across the country.

Rivers State Police have arrested a suspected tricycle robbery syndicate operating in Port Harcourt, recovering stolen items and a locally made pistol.

The Nigerian Navy successfully intercepted 44,000 litres of illegally refined fuel and arrested eight suspects in Rivers State, marking a significant achievement in its fight against crude oil theft.

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara extended warm greetings to Muslim faithful on Eid al-Fitr, calling for unity, peace, and tolerance in Nigeria.

The NSCDC has uncovered a warehouse in Rivers State used for storing illegal crude oil stolen from vandalised pipelines. Investigations are ongoing to arre Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-busts-illegal-crude-oil-dump-site-in-rivers/

Community Development Committees (CDC) of oil and gas producing areas in the Niger Delta have called on political parties in Rivers State to zone their 2027 governorship tickets to candidates of Ogoni extraction. This move aims to ensure representation for the Ogoni people in the state's leadership.

The Obio/Akpor Local Government Chairman in Rivers State, Nigeria, has called upon leaders to prioritize building systems for economic growth and empowering citizens, rather than fostering hatred.

Dr. Fabeke Douglas, leader of the Ogoni Liberation Initiative (LOLI) and the Liberation Movement for Good Governance (LMGG), has officially announced his intention to run for the Rivers State Governorship in the 2027 election.

A court in Rivers State sentenced three individuals to death by hanging for the 2019 kidnapping and murder of a pharmacist, while a fourth person received a life sentence for cultism.

Special Boat operatives of the Nigerian Navy under Operation Delta Sentinel have destroyed an illegal crude oil storage site within the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny Area of Operations in Rivers State. The post Navy destroys illegal crude oil storage site in Bonny appeared first on Vanguard News.

Stakeholders in Rivers State have criticized recent protests by beneficiaries of the 'Farm to Future' youth initiative, defending the agro-based training project against allegations of unpaid allowances and fund mismanagement.

Police in Rivers State, Nigeria, have arrested four suspected kidnappers and recovered firearms during an operation.

Police in Rivers State have arrested four suspected kidnappers terrorizing Ikwerre and Etche, with the suspects confessing to multiple abductions and ransom demands.

Pastor David Ibiyeomie shared details of his intervention in Rivers State politics, including a phone call with Governor Nyesom Wike where he offered spiritual reassurance during a challenging time.

Former Minister of Transportation and presidential hopeful, Rotimi Amaechi, on Friday urged supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to register massively in Rivers State despite attacks…

The Rivers State House of Assembly in Nigeria is preparing to screen commissioner-nominees, a step towards forming the state executive council.

A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has ordered three local government chairmen, their vice-chairmen, and counselors to appear before it to defend the legitimacy of their elections held on August 30th.

Rivers State Governor Fubara has set strict governance rules for his new appointees, warning the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Chief of Staff (CoS) against disloyalty and emphasizing public service.

Rivers State Governor Fubara has removed allies from his government as part of a new peace agreement with former governor Wike, following President Tinubu's intervention in their protracted political crisis.

Rivers State Governor Fubara expressed his eagerness to collaborate with members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for the progress of the state.

A chieftain of Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Darlington Nwauju, condemned recent protests against Interior Minister Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, calling them a ploy to sabotage President Tinubu’s re-election.

An APC chieftain in Rivers State has condemned recent protests against Interior Minister Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, calling them a calculated ploy to undermine President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid.

President Tinubu has urged residents of FCT, Kano, and Rivers State to maintain orderliness during Saturday's elections, expressing confidence in the electoral process.

The Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area in Rivers State, Mr. Charles Wobodo, ordered the sealing of a hotel in his area following allegations that it was housing bandits.

Rivers State Governor Fubara inspected new commissioners’ quarters, a project slated for November 2026 completion, aimed at cost savings and enhanced security.

Stakeholders in Nigeria's Rivers State are voicing increasing concerns and pressuring Governor Fubara regarding a noticeable slowdown in governance. They highlight multiple stalled projects and a general lull in administrative activities.

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have condemned recent attacks on journalists working for various media outlets in Rivers State, Nigeria, and called for their protection.

The cousin of Nyesom Wike, who previously served as a special adviser on lands and survey to the Rivers State Government under Wike, has assumed office as an INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Akwa Ibom.

Rivers State Governor Fubara has urged traditional monarchs to support President Tinubu’s re-election, citing the need to continue his economic reforms and infrastructural development across the country.

The Rivers State Police Command has dissolved its existing tactical teams. This move is accompanied by the establishment of a new unit focused on combating violent crime.

Nigeria LNG Limited has announced its Post-Primary Scholarship Scheme for Basic Six pupils in Rivers State public schools, detailing eligibility and application procedures.

The Rivers State government has suspended activities at a school following the death of a two-year-old pupil. This decision was made as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the child's passing.

Police in Rivers State have destroyed several kidnapping camps in a joint security operation, arresting one suspect and recovering an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, and other items.

Police in Rivers State have arrested a 24-year-old man for the alleged kidnapping and rape of a job seeker he met online.

A widow in Rivers State, Nigeria, shared the harrowing account of how her husband, a pastor, was brutally hacked to death with a cutlass by his own kinsman in the Ofeh community.

Police authorities and a school in Rivers State have denied allegations of a cover-up in the ongoing investigation into the tragic death of a two-year-old girl.

Displaced Ogoni communities in Rivers State, Nigeria, are raising alarms over renewed land grabbing on their ancestral lands, decades after a military invasion.

One person has been confirmed dead following a cult clash that occurred on Easter Sunday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

The Rivers State Internal Revenue Service (RIRS) has announced an extension for filing annual personal income tax returns, setting the new deadline for April 17, 2026, citing compliance reasons.

Boma Iyaye, a strong political ally of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and executive director of finance at NDDC, has reiterated his denial of nursing a governorship ambition for Rivers State in 2027.

Groups in Rivers State, Nigeria, are appealing to stakeholders to ensure that power remains with the Riverine Ijaw people for the 2027 general elections, advocating for them to complete two terms like their upland counterparts.

Police are investigating the murder of a female usher who was reportedly trailed and shot by unknown gunmen during a Bolt ride in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Princewill Dike, has called on President Bola Tinubu to appoint the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as the Director-General for his 2027 presidential campaign, stating Wike is the most qualified.

Police in Rivers State, Nigeria, have arrested a murder suspect who confessed to a killing in 2025 and led operatives to the victim's shallow grave for exhumation.

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of Shedrack Ogadinma Chukwem in Umuemeshie Community, Chokota, Igbo-Etche, Etche Local Government Area.

Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has paid glowing tribute to late gospel preacher, Rev. (Dr) Uma Ukpai, describing his contributions to global evangelism and the Christian faith as unparalleled. The post Fubara pays tribute to Uma Ukpai, describes late cleric’s impact as unmatched appeared first on Vanguard News.

The federal government of Nigeria has launched an investigation into unusual gas bubbling reported in a community in Rivers State, with preliminary findings indicating no connection to existing oil infrastructure.

The Nigerian Navy has dismantled an illegal refinery site in Rivers State and seized stolen petroleum products in Calabar, Cross River State, as part of its efforts to combat crude oil theft and economic sabotage.

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said that its leading presidential hopefuls; Peter Obi, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Rivers State governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi are…

A new assessment report has highlighted significant governance gaps, weak environmental action, and poor energy-transition planning among Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs) in Rivers State, despite the provisions of Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Act.

Amnesty International has called on the Nigerian government to investigate a gas leak in Bille, Rivers State, citing concerns over contaminated water and severe health risks for local residents.

Governor Fubara of Rivers State has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to empowering women and promoting gender equality, detailing initiatives such as grants, appointments, and support for women farmers.

Rivers State Police are probing Ahoada West LG Chairman, Eugene Epelle, for allegedly assaulting a woman who filmed a dilapidated community school.

Gunmen attacked the convoy of former minister Rotimi Amaechi in Rivers State, setting an ADC office ablaze. Amaechi called for calm and urged security forces to act.

The Rivers State House of Assembly has extended invitations to nine commissioner nominees, put forward by Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, for screening to join his cabinet.

The Rivers State House of Assembly has invited nine commissioner-nominees put forward by Governor Siminalayi Fubara for screening and confirmation.

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike led a Rivers State delegation to London for a condolence visit to the family of the late Senator Barinada Mpigi, pledging support.

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has appointed Dr. Dagogo Wokoma as the new Secretary to the State Government and Sunny Ewule as his Chief of Staff.

The World Health Organization has launched a comprehensive health study in Ogoniland, Rivers State, to investigate the prevalence of ailments linked to long-term hydrocarbon exposure.

The Rivers State assembly has halted impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara, following President Bola Tinubu's fourth intervention in the ongoing political crisis in the state.

Aba Power, Nigeria's newest power distribution company, has extended electricity supply to several communities in the Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, marking a significant development in the region's power infrastructure.

Northern leaders have embarked on a peace mission to Rivers State following an inter-ethnic clash at a market, which reportedly began with a stabbing incident.