Health

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has intercepted 25 women in Abuja who were allegedly being prepared for illegal travel to Saudi Arabia for domestic work. The women, aged between 17 and 43, were stopped in front of a hotel in Wuse II, where they had gathered on the instruction […]

The Rivers State Police Command says it arrested a 41 years old man, Ifediorah Onyeibor Joseph, who was seen in a viral video trending online dehumanizing children in a supposed church premises at Eneka Community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. Public Relations Officer of the Command, Superintendent Grace Iringe-Koko said this on […]

In a bid to assure safety and security on roads within in his area of operation, the Zonal Commanding Officer of the Federal Roads Safety Corps Zone 6 (South-South), Assistant Corps Marshal Henry Benamaisia visited Bonny Island in Rivers State where he engaged with stakeholders. Assistant Corps Marshal Benamaisia, who is in-charge of Akwa Ibom, […]

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has charged road users, especially, those in Bonny Island, Rivers State to imbibe the spirit of road safety consciousness in order to safeguard their lives and those of other commuters. The Acting Unit Commander of Bonny Unit Command, Chief Route Commander Comfort Mc-Orjinta gave this charge on Thursday, July […]

Healthcare delivery in various hospitals within the Federal Capital Territory was severely disrupted on Wednesday, July 30 as nurses affiliated with the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), under the Federal Health Institutions arm, commenced a week-long warning strike. The industrial action, which kicked off early in the day, left many government-run hospitals […]

A former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has died in a hospital in London, United Kingdom, according to his family. This was disclosed on Sunday, July 13, 2025 via a terse statement by his spokesman, Garba Shehu on his X (formerly Twitter) handle. “The family has announced the passing of the former President, Muhammadu Buhari, […]

The Bonny Fire Station, which the Nyesom Wike led administration could not deliver to the people of Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State, may likely be fully operational soon as the Bonny Local Government and Bonny Chiefs Council (BCC) met recently. According to a statement on Saturday, July 12, 2025 signed by the Press […]

Tragedy struck on Saturday, July 12, 2025 when a trailer crushed to death a tricycle driver and one of his passengers along the East-West Road at Alode Community in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State. Eyewitnesses told Kristina Reports at the scene of the accident on Saturday, July 12, 2025 that the trailer allegedly […]

The Amanyanabo-in-Council, alongside members of the Bonny Chiefs Council (BCC) have engaged the Administrator of Bonny Local Government Area, Kingsley Banigo to fashion out ways to ameliorate the sufferings of victims of the recent fire outbreak at Ayambo Community.   A statement by the Press Secretary to the King Perekule Royal Palace, Adolf Ransom Pepple, […]

PORT HARCOURT, June 24, 2025 — Outrage is spreading across Rivers State as the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has sounded a thunderous call for justice following the shocking torture of a 14-year-old schoolgirl allegedly brutalized by teachers and pastors over an unconfirmed case of stolen money. The horrifying incident occurred at Christ Ambassador […]

A pall of mourning has fallen over Oyorokoto, West Africa’s largest fishing settlement in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State as a man allegedly murdered his wife following a domestic dispute. Sources in the area told Kristina Reports that the incident occurred on Monday, June 23, 2025. The altercation began when Mr. Oron had […]

The Amanyanabo and Natural Ruler of Bonny Kingdom, His Majesty, King Edward Asimini William Dappa Pepple III has donated the sum of N18 million to the Zonal Hospital, Bonny in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State to facilitate the purchase of critical medical equipment. King Pepple, accompanied by his wife, Queen Paula Pepple, made […]

Activities at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), Port Harcourt, was grounded on Wednesday, June 4, following a power cut by the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC) over a ₦10 million electricity tariff dispute. The decision of the PHEDC to disconnect the institution was so sudden and unexpected, as the hospital management had […]

Tragedy has struck Okrika Local Government Area in Rivers State as a high-tension cable sparked a massive fire that destroyed several houses and properties, claimed two lives, and left dozens homeless. The incident occurred around midnight breaking Monday, June 2, 2025 affecting multiple locations including the Local Government quarters, Ogan Bridge axis, and the Pipeline […]