Edo state news live

Here are some recent 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 Police Command has arrested 15 suspected cultists in the state, following a raid on a suspected cult hideout in Benin City. (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: ThisDay Live)
• The Edo State Government has denied reports of a rift between Governor Godwin Obaseki and the leadership of the APC in the state. (Source: Premium Times)

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 Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced plans to invest in the development of the Edo State oil and gas sector. (Source: The Guardian)

Health

• The Edo State Government has announced the detection of a new case of COVID-19 in the state, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 14. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
• The Edo State Ministry of Health has launched a new campaign to promote the use of face masks in public places to prevent the spread of COVID-19. (Source: Daily Trust)

Sports

• The Edo State Government has announced plans to host the 2021 National Sports Festival in the state. (Source: The Nation)
• The Benin City-based Bendel Insurance Football Club has been promoted to the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) after winning the Nigeria National League (NNL) title. (Source: Goal.com)

Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be up-to-date. For the latest news from Edo State, I recommend checking reputable news sources or following local news outlets.