Edo state news now

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: Premium Times)
• The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has signed the 2021 budget of N153.2 billion into law, with a focus on infrastructure development and job creation. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)

Economy

• The Edo State Government has launched a new initiative to promote local production and consumption of agricultural products in the state. (Source: This Day Live)
• 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: The Guardian)

Health

• The Edo State Government has announced plans to establish a new teaching hospital in the state, with a focus on providing quality healthcare services to residents. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The Edo State Ministry of Health has launched a campaign to promote the use of face masks and hand sanitizers in public places to prevent the spread of COVID-19. (Source: Punch Newspaper)

Sports

• The Edo State Government has announced plans to host the 2021 National Sports Festival in the state, with a focus on promoting sports development in the country. (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)

These are just a few of the latest news updates from Edo State. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic or event, feel free to ask!