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Woman and one other arrested with large quantity of illicit drugs in Edo

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Edo State Security Network (ESSN) has arrested two suspects with a large quantity of Illicit drugs at different locations in Benin City, Edo State, to ensure the state is free from drugs   The suspects identified as Stella Thompson and Efosa Uyi, were arrested in different locations in Benin City with a large quantity of cannabis that they sell to users, leading them to become drug addicts.   Drugs recovered by ESSN officials includes, Indian hemp, crystal methamphetamine (Ice), Colorado (Colos), Canadian Loud, and Scottish Loud, which were seized in large quantities.   Speaking to journalists on the success recorded by men of the ESSN, Commissioner for Public Security and Safety Festus Ebea warned drug addicts and those selling Illicit drugs to stay off Edo State as it's not a safe haven for their operations.   Ebea said men of ESSN arrested the two suspects from different parts in Benin City and will be handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA...

FCT police launch investigation after pregnant woman d!es during fight with another woman

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The FCT Police command has launched an investigation into a suspected culpable hom!cide after a heavily pregnant woman identified as Alice d!ed during a physical f!ght with one Grace Kasimu on May 31.   Preliminary findings by the police reveals that Alice developed complications after the fight with Grace. She reportedly started bleeding and was rushed to Wuse General Hospital, where she was confirmed de@d by medical personnel.    Confirming the incident to LIB, spokesperson of the command, SP Josephine Adeh, said the suspect has been arrested and is currently in police custody, .  She mentioned that investigation is ongoing, and that the CP has directed the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further action.

NUT declares indefinite strike in Oyo over abducted teachers and students

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The Nigeria Union of Teachers, has directed all public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to embark on an indefinite strike beginning from today Monday, June 1, 2026, over the continued captivity of abducted teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area of the state.   The directive comes amidst growing concerns over the safety of teachers and students after 46 pupils and their teachers were abducted by suspected terrorists in the Ahoro-Esinele and Yawota communities.   In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman of the Oyo State Wing of the union, Hassan Fatai, and the Secretary, Salami Olukayode, the NUT said the continued detention of the victims has created fear and anxiety among teachers, discouraged school attendance, and heightened tension across affected communities. The union noted that the industrial action is intended to draw the attention of government authorities and security agencies to the urgent need to intensify efforts toward securing ...

School abduction: President Tinubu approves recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo

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  President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State as part of immediate measures to strengthen security following recent abduction of students and teachers in the state.   The development was disclosed on Sunday, May 31, during the visit of a high-powered federal government delegation to Esiele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area, following the abduction of pupils and teachers from Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School on May 15, 2026. The delegation, led by the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, informed community leaders and lawmakers that requests for the establishment of a military base in the area would be transmitted to the President for consideration and approval. Gbajabiamila also disclosed that President Tinubu had directed a specialized security unit with advanced rescue capabilities to intensify efforts toward securing the release of the abducted pupi...

Biodun Okeowo shares heart-melting photos of her husband and son in matching outfits at son’s graduation

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  Nollywood actress Biodun Okeowo is still reeling in the euphoria of her son’s graduation. The proud mother of two, via her Instagram page, shared photos of her husband and her son from her ex, in matching outfits at his graduation According to her, her husband said if her son is celebrating, her is also celebrating, so they showed up looking like twins. Biodun said the matching outfits, smiles, and the pride between a father and son said more than words ever could. “My husband said, “If my son is celebrating, I’m celebrating too.” So they showed up looking like twins. The matching outfits, the smiles, and the pride between a father and son said more than words ever could. Congratulations, my joy. We are so proud of you. @faiznszn Babe, thank you for all you do… May God replenish your resources. Amen. @sailor_de”. Recall that in   March 2024, Biodun announced her engagement with a video of her emotional proposal. The couple held their traditional wedding in July 2024. Biodun ...

Labour rejects new N100,000 minimum wage proposal

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  The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the N100,000 proposed as the new minimum wage by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum. They insist that a realistic living wage under the current economic conditions should be as high as N1m. The NLC spokesperson, Benson Upah, stated this in an interview with Punch on Sunday. His reaction followed comments by the NGF Chairman and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who disclosed that governors were considering a new national minimum wage of N100,000. AbdulRazaq, speaking during the Sallah homage to President Bola Tinubu in Lagos, said governors were already engaging the Federal Government and organised labour to arrive at a wage structure that balances workers’ welfare with fiscal sustainability. In a Facebook post on Saturday, the governor added that the proposal was informed by rising inflation, increasing living costs and the growing financial burden on Nigerian workers. Reacting to the proposal, Upah said that although the g...

There is no company in Delta state that pays its staff N500k salary - Delta state gov's aide says

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Ese Obire, an aide to the Delta State Governor, has criticized wealthy individuals in the state for failing to establish blue-chip companies that offer high-paying jobs. Speaking in a recent video, Obire claimed that no local company in the oil-rich state pays its staff salaries ranging from N400,000 to N500,000.   He expressed concern that the local elite prefer spending up to N7 billion on entertainment and events rather than investing in industrialization. While acknowledging the efforts of a few entrepreneurs, Obire pointed out that most businesses established in the state are hospitality ventures like hotels. He noted that these establishments primarily employ front desk officers and low-income earners, paying them the ₦70,000 minimum wage or less.   The governor's aide appealed to Delta State businessmen to pivot toward high-value investments that can guarantee living wages for workers.