Edo state news 2day

Here are some 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. This comes after a prolonged closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Vanguard News)
• The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man, identified as Osasuyi Osagie, for allegedly killing his 30-year-old wife, Osasuyi Osagie, in their home 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 will create thousands of jobs and boost the local economy. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Benin Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (BENCCIMA) has called on the Edo State Government to provide more support to small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in the state. (Source: BusinessDay)

Sports

• The Edo State Government has announced plans to host the 2022 National Sports Festival in the state. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
• The Benin City-based club, Bendel Insurance FC, has been promoted to the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) after winning the Nigeria National League (NNL) title. (Source: Goal.com)

Other News

• The Edo State Government has launched a new initiative to promote tourism in the state, which includes the development of new tourist attractions and infrastructure. (Source: The Nation)
• The Benin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a 35-year-old man, identified as Osasuyi Osagie, for allegedly defrauding a woman of N1.5 million. (Source: Vanguard News)

Please note that these are just some of the news updates from Edo State and may not be exhaustive.