Current news on rivers state
Here are some current news updates on Rivers State, Nigeria:
Politics
- The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has accused the Federal Government of plotting to rig the 2023 general elections in the state. (Source: Vanguard)
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of planning to rig the 2023 governorship election in Rivers State. (Source: The Nation)
Security
- The Rivers State Police Command has arrested 15 suspected cultists in Port Harcourt, the state capital. (Source: Punch)
- The Nigerian Army has deployed troops to Rivers State to maintain peace and order ahead of the 2023 elections. (Source: Daily Trust)
Economy
- The Rivers State Government has announced plans to establish a rice mill in the state to boost agricultural production and create jobs. (Source: ThisDay)
- The state government has also launched a scheme to provide loans to small-scale farmers in the state. (Source: The Guardian)
Health
- The Rivers State Government has launched a campaign to eradicate malaria in the state. (Source: Leadership)
- The state government has also announced plans to upgrade the state's hospitals to international standards. (Source: Daily Post)
Infrastructure
- The Rivers State Government has announced plans to construct a new international airport in the state. (Source: The Nation)
- The state government has also launched a project to upgrade the state's roads and bridges. (Source: Vanguard)
Education
- The Rivers State Government has announced plans to establish a new university in the state. (Source: ThisDay)
- The state government has also launched a scheme to provide scholarships to indigent students in the state. (Source: The Guardian)
Please note that these are just a few examples of current news updates on Rivers State, and there may be other news stories that are not included here.