Rivers state news com

Here are some recent news articles from Rivers State, Nigeria:

Rivers State Government

• Rivers State Government has approved the construction of a new international airport in the state. The airport, which will be located in the Obio-Akpor Local Government Area, is expected to be completed in the next three years. [Source: Vanguard News]
• The Rivers State Government has also approved the establishment of a new university in the state. The university, which will be located in the Etche Local Government Area, is expected to be a world-class institution. [Source: ThisDay Live]

Politics

• The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the Rivers State House of Assembly bye-election held in the state. The party's candidate, Mr. Chidi Lloyd, won the election with a wide margin. [Source: The Nation]
• The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the APC of rigging the Rivers State House of Assembly bye-election. The party's candidate, Mr. Samuel Nwanosike, has called for the cancellation of the election. [Source: Premium Times]

Crime

• The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a gang of armed robbers who have been terrorizing residents of the state. The gang, which was led by a notorious armed robber, was arrested in a sting operation by the police. [Source: Punch News]
• The Rivers State Government has launched a crackdown on cultism in the state. The government has vowed to arrest and prosecute anyone found to be involved in cult activities. [Source: Leadership News]

Economy

• The Rivers State Government has launched a new initiative to promote small-scale businesses in the state. The initiative, which is called the "Rivers State Small-Scale Business Development Programme", is aimed at creating jobs and stimulating economic growth in the state. [Source: BusinessDay]
• The Rivers State Government has also launched a new agricultural programme aimed at increasing food production in the state. The programme, which is called the "Rivers State Agricultural Development Programme", is aimed at improving the livelihoods of farmers in the state. [Source: The Guardian]