Edo state current news update
Here are some current 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 Government has also announced the resumption of worship services in churches and mosques, effective from Sunday, February 28, 2021. (Source: The Nation)
Politics
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the Edo State House of Assembly bye-election, held on Saturday, February 20, 2021. (Source: Premium Times)
- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the APC of rigging the bye-election, claiming that the results were manipulated to favor the ruling party. (Source: This Day Live)
Economy
- The Edo State Government has launched a new initiative to promote local production and consumption of agricultural products in the state. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
- The state government has also announced plans to establish a new industrial park in the state, which will create jobs and stimulate economic growth. (Source: The Guardian)
Health
- The Edo State Government has announced that it has recorded 10 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, bringing the total number of cases to 1,434. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
- The state government has also announced that it has vaccinated over 100,000 people against COVID-19 in the state. (Source: Daily Trust)
Security
- The Edo State Police Command has arrested 15 suspected cultists in the state, following a raid on a cult hideout in Benin City. (Source: The Nation)
- The state government has also announced plans to establish a new police station in the state, to improve security and reduce crime. (Source: Vanguard News)
Other News
- The Edo State Government has announced plans to renovate the Benin City Stadium, which will host the 2022 African Nations Championship (CHAN). (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
- The state government has also announced plans to establish a new museum in the state, which will showcase the cultural heritage of the people of Edo State. (Source: The Guardian)
Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be up-to-date. For the latest news and information, I recommend checking reputable news sources or official government websites.