Latest news in rivers state

Here are some of the latest news updates from Rivers State, Nigeria:

Politics

  1. Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, Suspends Commissioner for Information: The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has suspended the Commissioner for Information, Paulinus Nsirim, over alleged misconduct. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Rivers APC Crisis Deepens as Factional Chairman, Ojukaye Flag-Amadi, Emerges: The crisis in the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened as a factional chairman, Ojukaye Flag-Amadi, has emerged. (Source: ThisDay)

Security

  1. Rivers State Police Command Arrests 15 Suspects over Cultism: The Rivers State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with cultism and other crimes in the state. (Source: The Nation)
  2. Gunmen Attack Police Station in Rivers State, Kill One Officer: Gunmen have attacked a police station in Rivers State, killing one officer and injuring several others. (Source: Premium Times)

Economy

  1. Rivers State Government to Establish Rice Mill in Ahoada: The Rivers State Government has announced plans to establish a rice mill in Ahoada, with a capacity to produce 20,000 metric tons of rice per annum. (Source: Leadership)
  2. Rivers State to Benefit from N1.5 Billion World Bank Grant: The Rivers State Government is set to benefit from a N1.5 billion grant from the World Bank to improve the state's water supply and sanitation system. (Source: The Guardian)

Health

  1. Rivers State Government to Establish Cancer Treatment Centre: The Rivers State Government has announced plans to establish a cancer treatment centre in the state, with the aim of providing quality healthcare services to cancer patients. (Source: Daily Trust)
  2. Rivers State Government to Vaccinate 1 Million Children against Measles: The Rivers State Government has launched a measles vaccination campaign, aimed at vaccinating over 1 million children in the state against the disease. (Source: Punch)

Education

  1. Rivers State Government to Establish New University in Etche: The Rivers State Government has announced plans to establish a new university in Etche, with the aim of providing quality education to the people of the state. (Source: The Nation)
  2. Rivers State Government to Upgrade Secondary Schools in the State: The Rivers State Government has announced plans to upgrade secondary schools in the state, with the aim of improving the quality of education in the state. (Source: Leadership)

Please note that these are just some of the latest news updates from Rivers State, and the information may not be exhaustive or up-to-date.