Rivers state news of today

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

Breaking News

  1. Rivers State Government to Construct 10,000 Housing Units: The Rivers State Government has announced plans to construct 10,000 housing units across the state to address the housing deficit. The project is expected to be completed within the next two years. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Police Arrest 15 Suspects over Cultism in Port Harcourt: The Rivers State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with cult-related activities in Port Harcourt. The suspects were arrested during a raid on a suspected cult hideout in the city. (Source: The Nation)

Politics

  1. Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, Meets with APC Chieftains: Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has met with some chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to discuss issues of mutual interest. The meeting is seen as a move to strengthen ties between the two parties. (Source: ThisDay)
  2. PDP Chieftain, Felix Obuah, Defects to APC: A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Felix Obuah, has defected to the APC. Obuah, a former chairman of the PDP in the state, cited the party's internal crisis as the reason for his defection. (Source: Leadership)

Economy

  1. Rivers State Government to Establish Rice Mill: The Rivers State Government has announced plans to establish a rice mill in the state to boost rice production and create jobs. The project is expected to be completed within the next six months. (Source: Daily Trust)
  2. Port Harcourt Refinery to Resume Production Soon: The Port Harcourt Refinery, which has been shut down for several months, is expected to resume production soon. The refinery is expected to produce 210,000 barrels of crude oil per day. (Source: Punch)

Sports

  1. Rivers State to Host 2023 National Sports Festival: Rivers State has been selected to host the 2023 National Sports Festival. The festival is expected to attract athletes from across the country. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. 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. The team is expected to play against teams from other African countries. (Source: Vanguard)

Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be up-to-date.