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RSU Walk for Life Promotes Preventive Healthcare, Healthy Living and Collaboration. Rivers State University has reiterated its commitment to promoting healthy living and preventive healthcare among members of the University community at the latest edition of the Walk for Life, hosted by Goldash United Football Club on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, expressed appreciation to Goldash United Football Club for hosting the edition and commended the initiative for providing members of the University community and other participants with an opportunity to engage in physical exercise while strengthening relationships, networking and partnerships. The…

RSU Breaks Ground for Advanced Law Research Centre as University, NCDMB Commit to Quality and Timely Completion Rivers State University has commenced construction of the Centre for Advanced Law Research, marking a significant step towards strengthening advanced legal research, scholarship and intellectual development in the university, Rivers State and Nigeria. The groundbreaking ceremony which was held on Tuesday 11th August, 2026, brought together the university management, members of the Faculty of Law, Physical Planning Directorate, project contractors and other stakeholders. The two-storey facility is designed to provide a specialised environment for advanced legal studies and high-level research. Speaking at the…

Dear fellow Youths of Okrika. I bring us greetings. As we join millions of fellow Youths all over the Globe celebrate this year’s episode with the theme: Different Contexts, Common Aspirations, let’s reflect on the theme and corroborate with our Aspirations to build a society worthy of our true Aspirations. This years theme as well thought out by World Youths leaders is in tandem with the period we finds ourselves in our dear country Nigeria. As we step into the political arena, let the theme resonate in our beings and purposes. Let’s not be the tools of disunity, thuggery, ballot…

Gov. Fubara swears in 12 New Permanent Secretaries, charges them on Excellence, Selfless Service to the State See full list. Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has charged the 12 newly sworn-in Permanent Secretaries to regard their appointments as a call to selfless service, urging them to provide purposeful leadership and reposition the state civil service for greater efficiency and improved service delivery. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony at Government House, Port Harcourt, on Wednesday, the governor said the appointments was intended to strengthen the administrative machinery of government and enhance the implementation of policies and programmes that will accelerate…

Vice-Chancellor Commends Seamless Conduct of RSU 2026/2027 Post-UTME Screening Exercise The Vice-Chancellor of Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Professor Isaac Zeb-Obipi, has expressed satisfaction with the smooth and efficient conduct of the ongoing Post-UTME screening exercise for candidates seeking admission into the University for the 2026/2027 Academic Session. Speaking after monitoring the exercise on Monday 27 July 2026, Professor Zeb-Obipi noted that the fully automated screening process has significantly enhanced the University’s operational efficiency and capacity. According to him, the digital examination system enables the University to accommodate more batches of candidates each day while ensuring a seamless and…

The Deputy Governorship Candidate of ADC, Rivers State. Hon. David Amapakaye Okumgba graced the funeral ceremony of Late Ma. Iyaye Ego Iniworikabo, mother of former councillor, ward 11, Hon. Kelvin Tams Awengs with a warm reception. Photo News.

GOV. FUBARA PRESE TS RIVERS STATE 2026 BUDGET STATEMENT: PRESENTED TO THE RIVERS STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY. (JULY 10, 2026). Protocols Mr Speaker, it is my pleasure to present the 2026 Rivers State Appropriation Bill to the Honourable members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for your consideration and passage into law. 2.​ As we all know, despite the challenges, the machinery of governance has continued to function in our dear State, and we have made significant progress in our priority areas of road infrastructure, human capital development, as well as in the security of lives and property. 3.​…

‎IN THE HIGH COURT OF RIVERS STATE OF NIGERIA IN THE PORT HARCOURT JUDICIAL DIVISION HELD AT PORT HARCOURT BEFORE HIS LORDSHIP, JUSTICE E. N. THOMPSON SITTING ON TUESDAY, THE 7 DAY OF JULY, 2026 SUIT NO. PHC/712/2018 ‎ ‎BETWEEN ‎ ‎1. HRM, KING FRED I.T. TIENE-PEREFI, ELE VII ‎2. CHIEF EDWARD 0. I. ADOKIYE-OBOM ‎3. CHIEF TUBODUBO F. O. ELENI-DAPPA ‎4. CHIEF CHEAMINA B. GBOBO ‎5. CHIEF IDAFIERECHI IBISIKI PEREFI ‎6. CHIEF-ELECT ADULPHUS FURO ORUCHIN (Sulng for themselves and as representing the Ele Kingdom In Ogu/olo LGA., Rlvers State) CLAIMANTS. ‎ ‎AND ‎ ‎1. MR. FELIX OKURU ‎2. THE…

Our Peace, our unity and harmonious living. Dear Good People of Okrika Nation. It is with a heart of commitment to our collective well-being I bring you this message of hope, purpose and firm believe in our unity, peace and cordiality. As a people of strength, wisdom and respect for good neighbourliness, we have lived a life well respected and honoured by those who have close relationships. Let’s continue in that might. What happened last night between us and our dear neighbours is regrettable and sincerely avoidable, whatever that may have caused us this unholy situation, be rest assured that…

RSU 15th Governing Council Organises Faculty Away Day The 15th Governing Council of the Rivers State University organised a Faculty Away Day, held from Tuesday 30th June to Wednesday 1st July, 2026, at the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) CBN Centre of Excellence Hall. The theme of the retreat was “A New Strategic Direction to Inspire and Reposition Rivers State University for Excellence and Creativity.” Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, The Hon. Okey Wali, SAN, described the University’s Strategic Plan as the guiding framework for the retreat. He explained that the Governing…