Rivers State Archives

Data Shortfall Leaves Rivers, Akwa Ibom Out of BudgIT Fiscal Review

Akwa Ibom and Rivers were excluded from BudgIT’s post-subsidy fiscal review because incomplete budget implementation data prevented their inclusion.

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Niger Delta
Oil Theft
September 4, 2026

Rivers Oil Incident Leaves 37 Dead as Toxic Fumes Hit Okrika Jetty

At least 37 people died after toxic fumes overwhelmed people at Okrika’s Okari Jetty, but police and local officials have given different accounts of what the victims were doing at the site.

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Anthony Obodo
Court
September 4, 2026

Rivers Court Orders Remand of Two Cops Linked to UNIPORT Graduate’s Death

A Rivers State court has remanded two dismissed police officers over the alleged killing of 22-year-old UNIPORT graduate Anthony Obodo in Port Harcourt.

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2027 Election
APC
September 1, 2026

2027 Rivers Election: Wike Throws Weight Behind APC’s Kingsley Chinda

Nyesom Wike has declared APC governorship candidate Kingsley Chinda the “next governor” of Rivers State ahead of the 2027 election.

Accepting Transport Money From Men You Don’t Plan to Meet Could Land You in Jail — Rivers Police

Rivers State police have warned the public to be cautious when accepting money from strangers, particularly where the individuals involved have never met physically.

Data Shortfall Leaves Rivers, Akwa Ibom Out of BudgIT Fiscal Review

Rivers Oil Incident Leaves 37 Dead as Toxic Fumes Hit Okrika Jetty

Rivers Court Orders Remand of Two Cops Linked to UNIPORT Graduate’s Death

2027 Rivers Election: Wike Throws Weight Behind APC’s Kingsley Chinda

Accepting Transport Money From Men You Don’t Plan to Meet Could Land You in Jail — Rivers Police

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Harassment, Intimidation, Prosecution: NGE Warns of Mounting Pressure on Journalists