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30/03/2026

Protests break out in South-Africa Over the Coronation Of Nigerian, Mr. Solomon Ogbonna Eziko As “Eze Ndi Igbo” in Eastern Cape.

Cars and businesses of foreigners set ablaze.

13/03/2026

HISTORY

Chief Toby (also known as Toby the Hero or Atuwokiki) was one of the prominent founding figures and chiefs who accompanied King Jaja during this migration in 1869.

Born into the war canoe house system (likely in the Bonny/Ibani context), he was a key ally and warrior in Jaja's group. He played a crucial role in organizing the new settlement, defending it, and engaging in trade and political affairs during the late 19th century.

Chief Toby headed or founded what became known as the Toby House (sometimes linked to or associated with the Owujie/Owujighe Dynasty in some accounts).

This house was one of the war canoe houses integrated into Opobo's structure under the broader Jaja group or Opuwari (main royal house established by King Jaja).

Toby House traders notably controlled key trade routes (e.g., Owerrinta, Abayi, Umuakpara Aro Ngwa), contributing to Opobo's economic dominance in palm oil trade.

The Toby lineage/dynasty thus originated as part of the post-1869 settlement houses in Opobo:It emerged from the Bonny-derived Ibani-Ijo traditions and war canoe system.

Chief Toby himself is celebrated as a "founding father" and hero for his bravery (including legendary acts like single-handedly killing an elephant in some oral traditions) and contributions to Opobo's establishment and defense.

Descendants of Toby House continued to hold influence in Opobo's chieftaincy, land holdings (e.g., areas like Iwokiri, Iwoma Atuokiki).

10/03/2026

GOVERNMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, the Governor of Rivers State, will on Wednesday, 11 March, 2026, swear-in the Commissioners-designate already screened and cleared by the State House of Assembly, at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt by 1:00pm.

They are:

1. MR TONYE BELLGAM
2. PROFESSOR TEMPLE NWOFOR
3. DR PETERS NWAGOR
4. MR LEKUE KENNETH
5. SIR AMAIRIGHA EDWARD HART.

The Commissioner-designate along with one (1) guest each are expected to be seated by 12:30 pm.

Signed

Dr. Dagogo S. A. Wokoma,
Secretary to the State Government.

Tuesday, 10 March, 2026.

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day to all the beautiful, hardworking, industrious, loving, caring, kind and virtuous women of Port-Harcourt.

Congratulations 🎉

05/03/2026

TRAFFIC REPORT

Accident has occurred between a tanker and Acura ZDX at Rumuokoro junction by Old Airport Road Axis blocking one lane.

04/03/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

The popular places in Port-Harcourt called 1st & 2nd Artillery are originally known as Rumuogba & Rumuibekwe Junctions.

During the Nigeria-Biafra Civil War, the Nigerian Military stationed two Artilleries, one at Rumuogba and the other one at Rumuibekwe.

After the Nigeria-Biafra Civil War, both junctions became known as Artillery junction.

The interesting part about it is, when you are going to any of the junctions today, 1st or 2nd Artillery depends on which side you are coming from.

If you are coming from Rumuola, 1st Artillery is the Rumuogba junction and 2nd Artillery is the Rumuibekwe junction.

If you are coming from Rumuokwurusi (Eleme junction), 1st Artillery is the Rumuibekwe junction and 2nd Artillery is the Rumuogba junction.

03/03/2026

GOVERNMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

The Rivers State House of Assembly hereby invites nominees for appointment as commissioners and members of the Rivers State Executive Council to submit forty (40) sets of their Curriculum vitae
(CV), photocopies of credentials and evidence of compliance with tax obligations. The nominees are:

1. Professor Datonye Alasia
2. Mr. Tonye Bellgam
3. Professor Temple Nwofor
4. Dr. Peters Nwagor
5. Mrs Charity Deemua
6. Tamuno Williams, Esq.
7. Mr. Lekue Kenneth
8. Otonye TKD Amachree, Esq.
9. Sir Amairigha Edward Hart

All documents should be forwarded to the office of the Clerk of the House at the Rivers State House of Assembly Quarters.

Signed:
Emeka Amadi PhD
Clerk
Tuesday 3ª March 2026

27/02/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

The name given to the City, “Port-Harcourt”, abbreviated as “PH City”, is the first and only name the City has had since it was founded in the year 1912.

The City has never had a change of name and it has no former name.

The official nickname is “Pitakwa.”

26/02/2026

BREAKING NEWS

Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has appointed Dr. Dagogo S.A. Wokoma as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Barr. Sonny Ewule as the Chief of Staff (COS). Both appointments are with immediate effect.

The new appointees will be sworn in at 2:00 pm today, Thursday February 26, 2026.

The swearing- in ceremony will take place at the Exco Chamber, Government House, Port Harcourt.

Signed:

Onwuka Nzeshi,
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Rivers State.

February 26, 2026

25/02/2026

TONTO W. C. DIKEH is sponsoring 1,000 free JAMB forms to eligible students.

500 for Port-Harcourt
250 for Lagos
250 for Abuja

For Port-Harcourt Students, call this number: 08145086169

24/02/2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appoints former Rivers Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, as the Acting Inspector General of Police.

20/02/2026

TRAFFIC REPORT

Heavy traffic at Rumuosi junction caused by the fallen trailer under the Rumuosi Flyover.

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