Edo state latest news

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

Breaking News

  1. Edo State Government Approves N1.5 Billion for Construction of New Secretariat Complex: The Edo State Government has approved the sum of N1.5 billion for the construction of a new secretariat complex in Benin City, the state capital. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. Edo State Records 12 New Cases of COVID-19: The Edo State Government has announced that 12 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in the state, bringing the total number of cases to 234. (Source: The Nation)

Politics

  1. Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, Meets with APC Leaders over Reconciliation: Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has met with leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to discuss reconciliation and the way forward for the party. (Source: ThisDay Live)
  2. Edo State PDP Chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, Resigns: The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Tony Aziegbemi, has resigned from his position, citing personal reasons. (Source: The Punch)

Economy

  1. Edo State Government to Establish 10 New Markets: The Edo State Government has announced plans to establish 10 new markets across the state to boost economic activities and create jobs. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
  2. Edo State to Partner with Private Sector to Develop Agriculture: The Edo State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the private sector to develop the state's agriculture sector and create jobs. (Source: The Guardian)

Security

  1. Edo State Police Command Arrests 15 Suspects over Cultism: The Edo State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with cultism and other crimes in the state. (Source: The Nation)
  2. Edo State Government to Establish Vigilante Group: The Edo State Government has announced plans to establish a vigilante group to complement the efforts of the security agencies in the state. (Source: Vanguard News)

Education

  1. Edo State Government to Establish New University: The Edo State Government has announced plans to establish a new university in the state to address the shortage of tertiary institutions in the region. (Source: The Punch)
  2. Edo State Government to Upgrade Secondary Schools: The Edo State Government has announced plans to upgrade secondary schools in the state to improve the quality of education. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)

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