Edo state latest news update

Here are some of 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 Government has approved the appointment of Dr. Osarodion Ogie as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). (Source: The Nation)

Politics

• The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has announced the suspension of its state chairman, Anselm Ojezua, over alleged anti-party activities. (Source: Premium Times)
• The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the APC of plotting to rig the forthcoming local government elections in the state. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)

Economy

• The Edo State Government has launched a N10 billion Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) loan scheme to support small businesses in the state. (Source: This Day Live)
• The state government has also announced plans to establish a N5 billion Edo State Industrial Park to promote industrial development in the state. (Source: The Guardian)

Health

• The Edo State Government has announced the detection of 15 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 1,434. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
• The state government has also launched a mass vaccination campaign against COVID-19, targeting over 1 million people in the state. (Source: Daily Trust)

Security

• The Edo State Police Command has arrested 15 suspected cultists in the state, following a raid on their hideout in Benin City. (Source: The Nation)
• The state government has also announced plans to establish a new police station in the Oredo Local Government Area of the state. (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 launched a N500 million Edo State Sports Development Fund to support sports development in the state. (Source: This Day Live)

Please note that these are just some of the latest news updates from Edo State, and there may be other news stories that are not included here.