News today in rivers state

Here are some news updates from Rivers State, Nigeria:

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 13, 2023, 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 Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu, urging the warring factions to resolve their differences. (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 Fidelis Nwankwo, has urged Governor Nyesom Wike to focus on developing the state rather than engaging in political squabbles. (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 increasing cases of insecurity in the state, which they say is affecting their ability to farm and sell their produce. (Source: Daily Trust)

Sports

  1. Rivers State to Host National Sports Festival: The Rivers State Government has announced that the state will host the 2023 National Sports Festival, which is expected to attract athletes from across the country. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
  2. Rivers United FC to Play in CAF Confederation Cup: Rivers United FC, a professional football club based in Port Harcourt, has qualified to play in the CAF Confederation Cup, a prestigious African club competition. (Source: Goal.com)

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