Lokoja today news
Here are some of the latest news updates from Lokoja, the capital city of Kogi State, Nigeria:
Breaking News
- Kogi State Government has announced the reopening of the Lokoja-Abuja highway, which was closed due to a tanker accident that occurred on Tuesday. The highway was reopened on Wednesday morning after a thorough clearance of the debris. (Source: Vanguard News)
- The Kogi State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man, identified as Abubakar Suleiman, for allegedly killing his 25-year-old wife, Fatima, in Lokoja. The police said the suspect had been having a troubled marriage with his wife and had threatened to kill her on several occasions. (Source: Daily Trust)
Local News
- The Lokoja Local Government Area has launched a campaign to promote sanitation and hygiene in the city. The campaign, which is being led by the Lokoja Local Government Chairman, Hon. Ahmed Attah, aims to ensure that the city is clean and free of filth. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
- The Kogi State Government has announced plans to establish a new university in Lokoja. The university, which is expected to be a federal university, will be established in partnership with the federal government. (Source: The Nation Newspaper)
Sports News
- The Kogi State Football Association has announced the appointment of a new coach for the state's football team. The coach, who is a former player of the team, has promised to work hard to ensure that the team wins more matches in the future. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
Business News
- The Lokoja Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (LCCIMA) has called on the Kogi State Government to provide more support to small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in the state. The chamber said that SMEs are the backbone of the state's economy and need more support to grow. (Source: ThisDay Newspaper)
Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be up-to-date. For the latest news, I recommend checking reputable news sources or online news platforms.