Rivers State is a diverse state that is home to many ethnic groups including: Ikwerre, Degema, Ijaw, Ogoni, Ogba, Ekpeye, and Kalabari. The state is particularly noted for its linguistic diversity, with 30 …

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Feb 22, 2026 · Rivers State, sometimes known as the Venice of Nigeria, is a God-given state in the southeast of Nigeria that is surrounded by rivers and the sea.

What is Rivers State? Rivers State is a metropolis that is considered to be the commercial center of the Nigerian oil industry.

Rivers state was part of the Oil Rivers Protectorate from 1885 till 1893, when it became part of the Niger Coast Protectorate. In 1900 the region was merged with the chartered territories of the Royal Niger …

Latest news on Rivers State, Nigeria, covering Port Harcourt, politics, oil industry, Niger Delta developments, and comprehensive updates from the Garden City

Rivers State is located in the Niger Delta region of southern Nigeria. It is bordered by Imo to the north, Abia and Akwa Ibom to the east, and Bayelsa and Delta to the west. The state was formed in 1967 …

Sep 17, 2025 · Nigeria’s president has lifted emergency rule in Rivers State and reinstated the local governor and lawmakers.

Rivers State is a state in South South Nigeria. Rivers State is dominated by the numerous rivers that flow through it, including the Bonny River. Its capital and largest city, Port Harcourt, is economically …

Stakeholders warn the Fubara-Wike rift is causing a governance collapse in Rivers State, citing state capture and the paralysis of democratic institutions.