Nigeria: Insecurity – Edo Government Shuts Down Three Public Schools
[Vanguard] BENIN CITY — THE Edo State government on Wednesday said it has shut down three public secondary schools till further notice due to security concerns.
WEDNESDAY, 10 JUNE 2026, 18:01
[Vanguard] BENIN CITY — THE Edo State government on Wednesday said it has shut down three public secondary schools till further notice due to security concerns.
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