The Edo State Government recently announced a minimum wage of N70,000, but some are skeptical, labeling it as a hastily assembled ploy ahead of the upcoming governorship election on September 21, 2024. The Edo N’Okpa Movement, a Benin-based organization, issued a statement through its national convener, Emovon Osaretin, asserting that …
Read More »Anambra Police arrests seven for cultism, armed robbery
The Anambra State Police have apprehended seven individuals suspected of being involved in cult activities and armed robbery. The command also mentioned seizing a double-barrel gun, an unregistered tricycle, and a quantity of illegal drugs. The state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the report through a …
Read More »Turkey suspends trade activities with Israel
Turkey has ceased all trade with Israel, attributing the decision to the continuous violence against Palestinians in Gaza until a ceasefire is attained. This was disclosed in a statement released by the Turkish Trade Ministry, headed by Ömer Bolat, on Friday. Recall that in April, Turkey imposed export restrictions on …
Read More »FCT police arrest two women for child trafficking, rescue five minors
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command have apprehended Elizabeth Ojah and Kulu Dogonyaro for attempting to traffic in children and have freed five juveniles who were abducted by the suspects. The Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the arrest in a statement released on …
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