Edo state local news

Here are some recent local news stories from Edo State, Nigeria:

Politics

• Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has been re-elected for a second term, defeating his main opponent, Ize-Iyamu, in the just-concluded governorship election. (Source: Vanguard)
• The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected the outcome of the election, alleging widespread irregularities and calling for a rerun. (Source: The Nation)

Crime

• A 25-year-old man, identified as Osasuyi Osagie, has been arrested by the Edo State Police Command for allegedly killing his 22-year-old girlfriend, Blessing Osemwede, in Benin City. (Source: Punch)
• The police have also arrested a 35-year-old man, identified as Lucky Ogieva, for allegedly robbing a bank in Benin City. (Source: The Guardian)

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 local economy. (Source: ThisDay)
• The state government has also launched a new initiative to support small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in the state, with a focus on promoting entrepreneurship and job creation. (Source: Leadership)

Health

• The Edo State Government has launched a new campaign to combat malaria in the state, which is expected to benefit over 1 million people. (Source: The Punch)
• The state government has also announced plans to upgrade the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) to a specialist hospital, with a focus on providing high-quality healthcare services to the people of the state. (Source: The Nation)

Education

• The Edo State Government has announced plans to establish a new university in the state, which is expected to provide opportunities for young people to access higher education. (Source: ThisDay)
• The state government has also launched a new initiative to improve the quality of education in public schools in the state, with a focus on promoting literacy and numeracy among pupils. (Source: Vanguard)