Edo news now

Here are the latest news updates from Edo State, Nigeria:

Breaking News

• Edo State Government has announced the reopening of schools in the state, effective from Monday, March 1, 2021. (Source: Vanguard News)
• The Edo State Police Command has arrested 15 suspected cultists in the state, following a raid on a suspected cult hideout in Benin City. (Source: The Nation)

Politics

• The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of planning to rig the forthcoming local government elections in the state. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
• The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has assured that his administration will continue to prioritize the welfare and well-being of the people of the state. (Source: ThisDay Live)

Economy

• The Edo State Government has announced plans to establish a new industrial park in the state, which is expected to create thousands of jobs and boost the state's economy. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved a N10 billion loan facility for farmers in Edo State, to support agricultural development in the state. (Source: Daily Trust)

Health

• The Edo State Government has announced that it has recorded 15 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, bringing the total number of cases to 1,344. (Source: Premium Times)
• The state government has also announced that it has vaccinated over 100,000 people against COVID-19 in the state. (Source: The Punch)

Sports

• The Edo State Government has announced plans to establish a new sports stadium in the state, which is expected to host international sports events. (Source: The Nation)
• The state government has also announced that it will be hosting the 2022 National Sports Festival in the state. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)

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