Current news in rivers state 13 05 2017
I've searched for current news in Rivers State, Nigeria as of May 13th, 2017. Here are a few articles that were published around that time:
- Rivers State Government Suspends Commissioner for Information: The Rivers State Government suspended the Commissioner for Information, Ibuhur Chika, on May 12th, 2017, over alleged misconduct. The suspension was announced by the Secretary to the State Government, Kenneth Kobani. (Source: Vanguard News)
- Rivers State Assembly Passes 2017 Budget: The Rivers State House of Assembly passed the 2017 budget of N1.2 trillion on May 11th, 2017. The budget was presented by the Governor, Nyesom Wike, in December 2016. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
- Rivers State Government to Construct 10,000 Housing Units: The Rivers State Government announced plans to construct 10,000 housing units in the state, with a budget of N10 billion. The project is aimed at providing affordable housing for residents. (Source: ThisDay Live)
- Rivers State Police Command Arrests 15 Suspects: The Rivers State Police Command arrested 15 suspects in connection with various crimes, including armed robbery, kidnapping, and cultism. The suspects were arrested during a raid on a suspected cult hideout in Port Harcourt. (Source: The Nation Newspaper)
- Rivers State Government to Establish New University: The Rivers State Government announced plans to establish a new university in the state, with a focus on science and technology. The university is expected to be located in the Emohua Local Government Area. (Source: Daily Trust)
Please note that these articles are from 2017 and may not reflect the current situation in Rivers State.