News in rivers state nigeria today

Here are some news updates from Rivers State, Nigeria, for today:

Breaking News

  1. Rivers State Government to Reopen Schools: The Rivers State Government has announced that schools in the state will reopen on Monday, March 27, after a prolonged closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. Police Arrest Suspects in Port Harcourt Robbery: The Rivers State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with a robbery incident that occurred in Port Harcourt, the state capital. (Source: The Nation)

Politics

  1. Rivers APC Crisis Deepens: The crisis in the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with the party's National Working Committee (NWC) suspending the state chairman, Ojukaye Flag-Amadi. (Source: ThisDay Live)
  2. PDP Chieftain Urges Rivers Governor to Focus on Development: A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Chief Ferdinand Alabraba, has urged Governor Nyesom Wike to focus on developing the state rather than engaging in politics. (Source: The Guardian)

Economy

  1. Rivers State Government to Revamp Airstrip: The Rivers State Government has announced plans to revamp the Omagwa Airstrip in Ikwerre Local Government Area to boost economic activities in the state. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
  2. Farmers in Rivers State Cry Out Over Insecurity: Farmers in Rivers State have cried out over the insecurity in the state, which they say is affecting their farming activities. (Source: Daily Trust)

Sports

  1. Rivers United FC to Play in CAF Confederation Cup: Rivers United FC has qualified to play in the CAF Confederation Cup after finishing as runners-up in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL). (Source: Goal.com)
  2. Rivers State Government to Support Sports Development: The Rivers State Government has announced plans to support sports development in the state, with a focus on grassroots football. (Source: The Punch)

Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be exhaustive.