Edo state news now 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 Government has denied reports of a rift between Governor Godwin Obaseki and the leadership of the APC in the state. (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 the detection of a new case of Lassa fever in the state, bringing the total number of cases to 15. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
• The Edo State Ministry of Health has launched a campaign to promote the use of mosquito nets in the state, as part of efforts to prevent the spread of malaria. (Source: Daily Trust)

Sports

• The Edo State Government has announced plans to establish a new sports stadium in the state, with a capacity to seat over 10,000 spectators. (Source: The Cable)
• 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!