Health

Some beneficiaries of the Free Surgical Outreach organized by the Diriwari Tobin Foundation have praised the Foundation for embarking on the initiative, saying it is a noble gesture. In separate interview with Kristina Reports, the beneficiaries spoke glowingly of the intervention they have received through the outreach, noting that they feel better now after the […]

A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Joseph Enyinnaya, has been arrested in Imo State for allegedly shooting a teenage boy d3ad after he threw knockouts inside the in church. The incident happened during the New Year Mass held on January 1, 2025, at St. Columbus Catholic Church in Amaimo, Ikeduru Local Government Area of the state. […]

Glimmers of hope seems in the horizon for residents with ailments that require surgeries as the Diriwari Tobin Foundation (DTF) holds a two-day Free Surgical Outreach in Bonny, Rivers State. The outreach, which venue is the Zonal Hospital opposite the Bonny Integrated Recruitment Centre (BIRC) along the Hospital Road in Bonny will hold Friday to […]

Tragedy struck in Okija, a community within the Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Saturday, December 21, 2024 as a devastating stampede left scores feared dead. The chaos unfolded at the residence of billionaire entrepreneur, Ernest Obiejesi, popularly known as Obijackson, where a crowd had gathered in anticipation of the distribution of bags […]

In exercise of its earlier promise to increase patrols along the Bonny-Port Harcourt sea route, 146 Battalion Nigerian Army Bonny on Thursday, December 19, 2024 rescued about 20 passengers from a commercial speedboat that capsized about 2 nautical miles off Dawes Island in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State. In a chat with Kristina […]

The alarming rate at which young people pass away today is unsettling. It’s a harsh reality that casts a shadow of fear over many hearts, leaving countless individuals restless, anxious, and hyper-conscious of their every step. Personally, I’ve been overwhelmed by this fear. Just last night, I found myself overcome with emotions as I battled […]

The Ebonyi Government announced on Thursday that it has recorded 394 suspected cases of Lassa Fever from January to December this year. Of these, 48 cases were confirmed, resulting in 23 fatalities and 25 recoveries. Governor Francis Nwifuru made this announcement in Abakaliki during the official sign-off and handover ceremony of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), […]

The Chairman of Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State, Achese Igwe has admonished students to study hard to better the society. The Chairman made this call to students on Monday, December 2, 2024 during a one-day seminar at the Council Multi-Purpose Hall, to commemorate the 2024 World AIDS DAY organised by the Vice Chairman, […]

Oil pollution can have a devastating effect on the water environment, it spreads over the surface in a thin layer that stops oxygen getting to the plants and animals that live in the water. Oil pollution harms animals and insects, prevents photosynthesis in plants, disrupts the food chain and takes a long time to recover. […]

The Rivers State Government has commended the F-Duos Group for its unwavering commitment to advancing healthcare and supporting community welfare through innovative initiatives and partnerships. The recognition came during the Maiden Group Loyalty Award Dinner, held in Port Harcourt Rivers State on Friday, November 29, 2024, the event celebrated the organization’s dedication to universal healthcare […]

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says the public enlightenment programmes it held to sensitize various categories of road users on good road safety attitudes is a demonstration of the premium it places on the safety of the commuting public in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State. FRSC’s Head of Operations in Bonny Unit […]

A herbalist, identified as Ismail Usman, suffered a critical injury after attempting to test a homemade “bulletproof” charm. The incident took place on November 23 in Kuchibuyi village, located within the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Usman reportedly armed himself with a locally crafted firearm after applying the charm he had created, confident in its ability […]

The Resident Pastor of Rhema Voice of the Cross Ministry in Daka-Ama, Mainland in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State, Richard Ogan was shot and confirmed dead on Sunday, November 16, 2024 beside Mainland Clinic on his way to church. Kristina Reports gathered that from sources that the deceased was allegedly involved in scandals […]

Stakeholders and experts at a workshop held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, are calling on Niger Delta governments to intensify efforts to curb human-induced methane emissions, warning that these emissions are increasingly threatening the region’s environment and public health. Hosted by the African Initiative for Transparency, Accountability, and Responsible Leadership (AfriTAL) and funded by TrustAfrica, […]