Tag: Rivers State

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Engine failure forces Rivers-bound Arik flight to Edo

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has revealed that an engine anomaly caused the emergency diversion of an Arik Air Boeing 737-700 aircraft on February 11, 2026. The incident involved the aircraft bearing nationality and registration marks 5N-MJF, which is operated by Arik Air Limited. A statement signed by Funke Arowojobe, Director of Public Affairs and […]

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Navy dismantles illegal refineries, recovers stolen crude in Rivers

The Nigerian Navy said it dismantled illegal crude oil refining activities and recovered suspected stolen crude oil in the Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni area of Rivers State. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday via its verified X handle. The Navy said the operation was carried out under its flagship maritime security initiative, Operation Delta Sentinel. […]

Court dismisses MAN’s lawsuit against electricity tariff hike
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Aba power lights up Rivers community after decade-long blackout

History has been made in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, as several communities in the council now receive electricity supply from Aba Power, Nigeria’s newest power distribution company based in Aba, Abia State. According to Vanguard, chairman of Etche Local Government Area, Hon. Chima Njoku, expressed excitement over the development. He described it […]

Policy and Regulations

NMDPRA seals 11 petrol stations in Rivers for under-dispensing violations

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority on Friday sealed 11 petrol filling stations in Rivers State for engaging in sharp practices, including under-dispensing products to the public, using failed pumps, and other regulatory infractions. The affected petrol stations are located in Obio-Akpor and Port Harcourt City Local Government Areas of the state. The […]

Rivers assures Germany of secure business environment presentation
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Rivers approves N1.8tn budget for 2026

The Rivers State Executive Council has approved a budget proposal of N1.8tn for the 2026 fiscal year. The approval was granted during a meeting of the State Executive Council held on Friday evening. Speaking with journalists after the meeting, the newly sworn-in Special Adviser to the Governor on Economic Matters and Social Development, Professor Peter […]

Oil and Gas

Rivers assembly probes firm over oil spillage damaging community farmlands

The Rivers State House of Assembly has initiated a probe into serious allegations that Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited failed to address an oil spill that severely ravaged the B-Dere community in the Gokana Local Government Area. This legislative action follows a petition submitted by the community through its Estate Surveyors and Valuers, Hamilton Odom […]

Electricity

Power outage hits Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa, Cross River

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has confirmed a forced power outage on the Aba/Itu 132 kilovolt transmission line, which occurred on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at approximately 1:03 am due to a line trip. According to TCN’s spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, the incident interrupted bulk power supply to the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company and Akwa […]

Trans-Niger pipeline resumes operations after blast
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Trans-Niger pipeline resumes operations after blast

Operations on the Trans-Niger Pipeline in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area, have resumed following repairs after a recent explosion. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited also dismissed reports of an explosion at the Port Harcourt Refining Company, clarifying that the incident was a controlled flare that posed no danger. Meanwhile, security operatives have arrested a […]

Second explosion hits Oil facility in Rivers State
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Second explosion hits Oil facility in Rivers State

Less than 12 hours after an explosion rocked the Tran Niger Pipeline in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, another blast has occurred at an oil facility in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of the state. The incident, which happened Tuesday morning, took place at a manifold connecting the federal pipeline in the Okwawriwa […]

Massive explosion hits Trans-Niger pipeline in Rivers
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Massive explosion hits Trans-Niger pipeline in Rivers

A powerful explosion has struck a section of the Trans Niger Pipeline in Bodo Community, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State. The blast occurred late Monday night near the Bodo-Bonny Road, which is currently under construction. Thick black smoke and flames rapidly spread into the surrounding mangrove forest, as seen in videos circulating on […]

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Rivers Monarch calls for implementation of Ogoni bill of rights

The traditional ruler of Barako Ancient Community in Rivers State, Kadilo Kabari, has reiterated the call for the implementation of the Ogoni Bill of Rights, emphasizing the necessity for justice and development in Ogoniland. This appeal was made in a statement on Sunday during the Uula-Mii Giaa/Lol-Giaa Tor Festival, an annual event that signifies the […]