Kogi state news today 24 7
Here are some news updates from Kogi State, Nigeria, for today:
Breaking News
- Kogi State Government has announced the reopening of the Lokoja-Abuja highway, which was closed due to a tanker accident. The highway is now open to traffic. [Source: Vanguard News]
- The Kogi State House of Assembly has passed a bill to establish a state-owned university in the state. The bill is expected to be sent to the state governor for assent. [Source: Leadership Newspaper]
Politics
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State has announced the suspension of its state chairman, Haddy Ametuo, over alleged anti-party activities. [Source: The Nation Newspaper]
- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State has accused the APC of planning to rig the upcoming local government elections in the state. [Source: Premium Times]
Crime
- The Kogi State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, identified as Abubakar Mohammed, for allegedly kidnapping a 10-year-old boy in Lokoja. [Source: Daily Trust]
- The police have also arrested a gang of armed robbers who attacked a bank in Okene, Kogi State. [Source: The Punch]
Health
- The Kogi State Government has announced the outbreak of Lassa fever in the state, with several cases reported in various parts of the state. [Source: This Day Live]
- The state government has also launched a campaign to promote the use of mosquito nets in the state to prevent the spread of malaria. [Source: The Guardian]
Education
- The Kogi State Government has announced the closure of all public schools in the state due to the outbreak of Lassa fever. [Source: Punch Newspaper]
- The state government has also announced plans to establish a new polytechnic in the state. [Source: Leadership Newspaper]
Sports
- The Kogi State Football Association has announced the appointment of a new chairman, Alhaji Sani Ahmed, to lead the association. [Source: Daily Trust]
- The state government has also announced plans to establish a new stadium in the state. [Source: The Nation Newspaper]
Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be comprehensive. For more information, you can visit the websites of reputable news sources or follow local news outlets in Kogi State.