The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communications, Dr Honour Sirawoo, said the bonus is disbursed across board to all workers, including pensioners, captured on the Rivers State Government payroll system. Dr Sirawoo made the clarification in a statement issued in response to the commendation by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over the recent payment […]

The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle in the State Executive Council.  Under the new disposition, Christopher Green, who until now served as Commissioner for Sports, has been redeployed to the Ministry of Justice as the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice. This is contained in an official statement […]

In a whirlwind of celebrations, Professor Isaac Zeb-Obipi, the Vice-Chancellor of Rivers State University (RSU), has been feted with not one, but two prestigious honors in a single day. The trailblazing academic was conferred with a chieftaincy title in Ahoada, as the “Eze Obutor I of Ancient Ahoada Kingdom,” bestowed by the Paramount Ruler of […]

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has hosted the 3 victorious Super Falcons of Abia Origin who were part of the winners of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations hosted by Morocco, defeating the host nation in Rabat to lift the trophy for a record 10 times.. Those hosted include Miracle Useni Ofem, who plays […]

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Evomec Global Services Limited (EGSL), High Chief Peter Esievo says he identifies with the vision of the Amanyanabo of Bonny Kingdom of deploying Sports as a platform for youth development. High Chief Esievo said this on Sunday, December 16, 2025 during the finals of the 2025 edition of the […]

Defending champions of the Amanyanabo Football Tournament, Ibani United FC snatched a 1-0 victory from relentless opponents, Young Talents FC to assert their dominance in the annual competition. A defensive error in Young Talents’ 18-yard area earned the champions a penalty kick which top scorer, Benedict Pepple converted into a goal. The team, which again […]

In a whirlwind of celebrations, Professor Isaac Zeb-Obipi, the Vice-Chancellor of Rivers State University (RSU), has been feted with not one, but two prestigious honors in a single day. The trailblazing academic was conferred with a chieftaincy title in Ahoada, as the “Eze Obutor I of Ancient Ahoada Kingdom,” bestowed by the Paramount Ruler of […]

The Bonny Kingdom Boat Regatta has received a major national recognition with its confirmed inclusion in Naija Season 2026. The confirmation was announced by the National Council for Arts and Culture, NCAC. The development places the Bonny Boat Regatta on Nigeria’s national cultural platform scheduled to launch next year. The announcement was made at the […]

Wilcox Chieftaincy House has emerged winner of the 2025 Bonny Kingdom Boat Regatta held on Thursday, December 26, 2025, in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State. The annual cultural and sporting event attracted a large turnout as chieftaincy houses competed on the waterways in celebration of the rich maritime heritage of the Bonny Kingdom. […]