Latest news in rivers state now

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

Breaking News

  1. Rivers State Government Suspends Commissioner for Information: The Rivers State Government has suspended the Commissioner for Information, Paulinus Nsirim, over alleged misconduct. The suspension takes effect from March 10, 2023. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. Gunmen Attack Rivers Community, Kill 2: Gunmen have attacked a community in Rivers State, killing two people and injuring several others. The attack occurred in the early hours of March 10, 2023. (Source: The Nation)

Politics

  1. Rivers APC Crisis Deepens as Factional Chairman 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. The development has sparked controversy within the party. (Source: ThisDay Live)
  2. Rivers PDP Chieftain, Boma Jack, Defects to APC: A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Boma Jack, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Jack, a former member of the Rivers State House of Assembly, cited the PDP's alleged lack of internal democracy as the reason for his defection. (Source: Daily Trust)

Economy

  1. Rivers State Government to Establish New Rice Mill: The Rivers State Government has announced plans to establish a new rice mill in the state. The project is expected to create jobs and boost the state's economy. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
  2. Rivers State Government to Revamp Aba Road: The Rivers State Government has announced plans to revamp the Aba Road in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The project is expected to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion on the road. (Source: The Guardian)

Crime

  1. Police Arrest 10 Suspects over Cultism in Rivers State: The Rivers State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects over alleged cultism in the state. The suspects were arrested during a raid on a cult hideout in the state. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
  2. Rivers State Government to Establish Anti-Cultism Task Force: The Rivers State Government has announced plans to establish an anti-cultism task force to tackle cultism in the state. The task force is expected to work with the police and other security agencies to combat cultism. (Source: Daily Post)

Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be up-to-date. For the latest news, I recommend checking reputable news sources or official government websites.