Rivers State

Capital: Port Harcourt

7.8M
Population
11,077 km²
Land Area
Port Harcourt
Capital
Oil & Gas
Major Sector

About Rivers State

Rivers is one of the 36 states in Nigeria, known for oil & gas. With a population of approximately 7.8M, the state plays a significant role in Nigeria's oil & gas sector and continues to witness rapid development in infrastructure and education.

Latest News from Rivers

Comedian Gilmore Sparks Outrage with Flood Taunt on Lekki Residents

Popular comedian Gilmore has drawn sharp criticism after posting a video that mocked residents of Lekki as heavy rains continue to...

01 Jul 2026

Bandits Kill 20 in Kebbi Village as Officials Pledge Security Reinforcements

Deputy Governor Umar Tafida visits affected Arewa community after deadly raid; local leaders Sani Tela and Nuradeen Kangiwa decry ...

14 Jun 2026

Peller Intervenes After Friend’s Multi-Car Crash in Lagos, Pledges ₦5 Million Compensation

Content creator Peller rushes to Ojogbori accident scene involving influencer Smart BM, offers financial support to victims and ca...

11 Jun 2026

Port Harcourt Protesters Chant ‘Tinubu Must Go’ as Economic Strain Fuels Discontent

Small but vocal demonstration in Port Harcourt highlights rising frustration over cost of living, with President Bola Tinubu, Nyes...

02 Jun 2026

Atiku, Amaechi Meet in Abuja, Raise Alarm Over Nigeria’s Economic Hardship and Insecurity

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Rivers governor Rotimi Amaechi hold closed-door talks on national challenges, calling ...

28 May 2026

Nigeria Customs’ Onne Command Hits Record ₦77.3bn Revenue in April

Maritime expert Chidera Oganuzo praises Comptroller Aliyu Mohammed Alkali and the Nigeria Customs Service for unprecedented revenu...

28 May 2026

Amaechi Rejects ADC Presidential Primary Results

Former Transportation Minister and ex-Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi has rejected the outcome of the African Democratic Cong...

27 May 2026