News in rivers state now
Rivers State! Here are some recent news updates from Rivers State:
Politics
- Governor Wike's Re-Election Bid: Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has been re-elected for a second term, defeating his closest rival, Dakuku Peterside of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
- PDP Wins Rivers State Assembly Elections: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won a majority of seats in the Rivers State House of Assembly, with the APC winning only a few seats.
Security
- Police Foil Robbery Attempt: The Rivers State Police Command has foiled a robbery attempt by a group of armed men at a bank in Port Harcourt, the state capital.
- Security Beefed Up for Christmas: The Rivers State Government has increased security measures across the state to ensure a peaceful Christmas celebration.
Economy
- Rivers State to Host International Trade Fair: The Rivers State Government has announced plans to host an international trade fair in Port Harcourt, aimed at promoting trade and investment in the state.
- State Government to Revamp Airstrip: The Rivers State Government has announced plans to revamp the Omagwa Airstrip, which is expected to boost economic activities in the state.
Health
- Rivers State to Launch Malaria Eradication Programme: The Rivers State Government has launched a malaria eradication programme aimed at reducing the incidence of malaria in the state.
- State Government to Upgrade Hospitals: The Rivers State Government has announced plans to upgrade several hospitals across the state to improve healthcare services.
Education
- Rivers State to Establish New University: The Rivers State Government has announced plans to establish a new university in the state, aimed at increasing access to higher education.
- State Government to Improve Education Infrastructure: The Rivers State Government has announced plans to improve education infrastructure in the state, including the construction of new schools and renovation of existing ones.
These are just a few of the recent news updates from Rivers State. If you're looking for more information or specific updates on a particular topic, feel free to ask!