Developing story: Rivers records first coronavirus case
It is now known that the first case of the coronavirus has been recorded in Rivers State. The Port Harcourt Telegraph had Thursday evening reported online that someone whose identity it did not disclose may have tested positive. But the outbreak of the virus in…
Developing story: Rivers may have first case of the coronavirus
There are indications that despite the efforts of the Rivers State Government to prevent the outbreak of the Cironavirus, someone may have ended up with the disease. The identity of the infected individual, if the story is true, is not yet known, but the Port…
Atiku hits back at Covid 19 as Osinbajo tests negative
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has donated the sum of N50 million naira towards the fight against the spread of the coronavirus. Atiku’s donation is coming against the backdrop of efforts by corporate Nigeria to join efforts with the Federal Government to fight the rampaging…
Wike bans worship, weddings, burials…
The Rivers State Government has banned open air worship. weddings and burials as the fight against the spread of the Coronavirus intensifies. Also shutdown are cinemas, public parks and nightclubs. Governor Nyesom Wike who handed down the order on Monday said the move was consistent…
Oshiomhole: My party has forgiven me
Adams Oshiomhole, National Chairman of the APC who was recently embroiled in conflict says he has received the forgiveness of his fellow party men. Oshiomhole who addressed the press said Monday that his party was ready to move on as an indivisible and united whole….
Rivers workers down tools following the expiration of ultimatum
Workers in Rivers State on Tuesday stayed away from work , following the expiration of an ultimatum that they issued to the Rivers State Government. The order to withdraw their services and shutdown the system is coming in the wake of an earlier directive issued…
Wike warns Akawor, says I will fight if…
The Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, has urged the newly elected State Chairman of the PDP, Chief Desmond Akawor to stay in line or risk a fight with him. Wike who spoke during the State Congress attended by delegates drawn from the 23 local government areas…
Port Harcourt water project to cost $238m by Chimex Ndubuisi
The Rivers State Government has put the cost of the proposed Port Harcourt Water and Sanitation Project at $328 million (which is approximately N127.2billion at the current exchange rate). The state Commissioner for Water Resources and Rural Development, Dr. Tamunosisi Gogo-Jaja, who disclosed this at…
Mixed feelings trail govt’s restriction on Christian gatherings by Chimex Ndubuisi
Some Christian faithful in Port Harcourt on Sunday said the restriction on all religious and social gatherings of over 50 people within the Lagos and other states of the federation was commendable. While some residents applauded the move based on the effect of the fast-spreading…
Rumuekpe community recognises her own by Elyger Agwu
It was a special day for the Vice Chancellor of Rivers State University, Professor Nlerum Sunday Okogbule as the people of Rumuekpe poured out in their number to pay him a courtesy visit at the university campus. The date was Friday, March 20, 2020 and…
