Rivers state news today live

Here are some of the latest 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 from August 1, 2021. [Source: Vanguard News]
• The Rivers State Government has also announced the resumption of schools in the state, effective from August 2, 2021. [Source: The Nation]

Politics

• The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has called on the Federal Government to take decisive action to address the security challenges in the state. [Source: Leadership Newspaper]
• The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of plotting to rig the 2023 governorship election in the state. [Source: Daily Trust]

Crime

• The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man, identified as Chukwuemeka Nwosu, for allegedly killing his wife and two children in their home in Port Harcourt. [Source: Punch Newspaper]
• The police have also arrested a gang of armed robbers who attacked a bank in Eleme, Rivers State, and made away with millions of naira. [Source: The Guardian]

Economy

• The Rivers State Government has announced plans to establish a new industrial park in the state, which will create thousands of jobs and boost the economy. [Source: ThisDay Newspaper]
• The state government has also launched a new initiative to support small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in the state. [Source: BusinessDay]

Sports

• The Rivers State Government has announced plans to host the 2022 National Sports Festival, which will feature athletes from across the country. [Source: The Punch]
• The state government has also launched a new initiative to promote sports development in the state, including the construction of new sports facilities. [Source: Vanguard News]

These are just a few of the latest news updates from Rivers State.