Kogi state latest news

Here are some of the latest news updates from Kogi State, Nigeria:

Politics

  1. Governor Yahaya Bello's Re-election Bid: Governor Yahaya Bello has announced his intention to seek re-election in the 2023 governorship election in Kogi State. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. APC Primaries: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its governorship primaries in Kogi State, with Governor Bello emerging as the party's candidate. (Source: The Nation)

Security

  1. Banditry: The Kogi State Government has announced that it has deployed additional security personnel to the state to combat banditry and kidnapping. (Source: Daily Trust)
  2. Police Arrest Suspects: The Kogi State Police Command has arrested several suspects in connection with a recent robbery incident in Lokoja, the state capital. (Source: Leadership)

Economy

  1. Agriculture: The Kogi State Government has launched a new agricultural program aimed at increasing food production and creating jobs in the state. (Source: ThisDay)
  2. Mining: The state government has announced plans to establish a mining industry in the state, with the aim of generating revenue and creating employment opportunities. (Source: The Guardian)

Health

  1. COVID-19: Kogi State has recorded a surge in COVID-19 cases, with the state government urging residents to take necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the virus. (Source: Punch)
  2. Healthcare Infrastructure: The state government has announced plans to upgrade healthcare infrastructure in the state, including the construction of new hospitals and renovation of existing ones. (Source: Daily Post)

Education

  1. School Feeding Program: The Kogi State Government has launched a school feeding program aimed at improving the nutrition and academic performance of students in public schools. (Source: The Nation)
  2. Tertiary Education: The state government has announced plans to establish new universities and polytechnics in the state, with the aim of increasing access to tertiary education. (Source: Leadership)

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