Rivers state news today update
Here are some of the latest news updates from Rivers State, Nigeria:
Breaking News
- 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 News)
- Rivers State Government to Establish New University: The Rivers State Government has announced plans to establish a new university in the state. The university, which will be located in the Emohua Local Government Area, is expected to be a world-class institution. (Source: ThisDay Live)
Politics
- Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, Meets with APC Chieftains: Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has met with 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 the relationship between the two parties. (Source: The Nation)
- Rivers State Assembly Passes Budget for 2023: The Rivers State House of Assembly has passed the 2023 budget for the state. The budget, which is estimated to be N450 billion, is expected to be signed into law by the state governor. (Source: Leadership News)
Crime
- Police Arrest 10 Suspects over Cultism in Rivers State: The Rivers State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects in connection with cultism in the state. The suspects were arrested during a raid on a cult hideout in the state. (Source: Punch News)
- Rivers State Government to Establish Anti-Cultism Task Force: The Rivers State Government has announced plans to establish an anti-cultism task force to tackle the growing cultism problem in the state. The task force is expected to be headed by a retired police officer. (Source: The Guardian)
Economy
- Rivers State Government to Establish Industrial Park: The Rivers State Government has announced plans to establish an industrial park in the state. The park, which is expected to be located in the Eleme Local Government Area, will provide a platform for small and medium-scale enterprises to operate. (Source: BusinessDay)
- Rivers State Government to Improve Power Supply: The Rivers State Government has announced plans to improve power supply in the state. The government has signed a memorandum of understanding with a private power company to provide an additional 100 megawatts of electricity to the state. (Source: Daily Trust)
These are some of the latest news updates from Rivers State, Nigeria. Please note that the accuracy of the news may vary depending on the source.