Rivers state news current

Here are some current news updates from Rivers State, Nigeria:

Breaking News

• Rivers State Government has announced the reopening of the Port Harcourt International Airport, which was shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The airport will resume operations on October 15, 2021. (Source: Vanguard News)
• The Rivers State Government has launched a new initiative to provide free medical treatment to residents of the state. The initiative, known as the "Rivers State Free Medical Treatment Programme", aims to provide free medical care to over 1 million residents of the state. (Source: ThisDay Live)

Politics

• The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has accused the Federal Government of plotting to rig the 2023 general elections in the state. Wike made the allegation during a meeting with traditional rulers in the state. (Source: The Nation)
• The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of planning to rig the 2023 governorship election in the state. The APC made the allegation in a statement issued by its Chairman, Isaac Ogbobula. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)

Economy

• The Rivers State Government has announced plans to establish a new industrial park in the state. The park, which will be located in the Obio-Akpor Local Government Area, will provide a platform for small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) to operate. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced plans to invest in the development of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC). The investment is aimed at increasing the refinery's capacity and improving its efficiency. (Source: Punch Newspaper)

Crime

• The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber who was involved in a series of robberies in the state. The suspect, who was arrested in a sting operation, has been identified as one of the most notorious armed robbers in the state. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The Rivers State Government has announced plans to establish a new police station in the state. The station, which will be located in the Obio-Akpor Local Government Area, will provide a platform for the police to respond quickly to emergencies in the area. (Source: The Nation)

Education

• The Rivers State Government has announced plans to establish a new university in the state. The university, which will be located in the Etche Local Government Area, will provide a platform for students to pursue higher education in the state. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Rivers State Government has announced plans to upgrade the infrastructure of public schools in the state. The upgrade, which will include the construction of new classrooms and the provision of modern facilities, is aimed at improving the quality of education in the state. (Source: Punch Newspaper)