NUJ GIVES RIVERS POLICE 14 DAYS TO APOLOGIZE FOR ASSAULTING JOURNALISTS OR FACE MEDIA BLACKOUT. (PHOTO).

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  The Rivers State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Rivers State Police Command, demanding a public apology for the assault on five journalists during a peaceful protest in Port Harcourt. Failure to comply, the union warned, would result in a statewide media blackout. In a statement jointly signed by Council Chairman Comrade Paul Bazia and Secretary Dr. Ijeoma Tubosia, the NUJ condemned the police actions as “unprovoked, barbaric, and inhuman,” calling for the immediate identification and prosecution of the officers involved. “The NUJ, as a watchdog of society, will not sit idly by while media practitioners are subjected to barbarism and brutality. Enough is enough,” the statement read, adding that further attacks on journalists would be “vehemently resisted.” The assaulted journalists—Charles Opurum of Channels TV, Allwell Ene of Naija FM, Soibelemari Oruwari of Nigeria Info, Ikezam Godswill of AIT, and Femi Ogunkhilede of Supe...

GOV. OBASEKI RAISES MINIMUM WAGE FOR EDO STATE WORKERS TO N70, 000.(PHOTO).


Governor Obaseki Raises Minimum Wage for Edo State Workers to N70,000

In a move that has been hailed as a boon for workers in Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki announced a significant increase in the minimum wage for civil servants to N70,000. The Governor made this historic declaration while inaugurating the Labour House on Monday, signaling a positive change in the lives of thousands of workers in the state.

Governor Obaseki emphasized that the new minimum wage will take effect from May 1st, 2024, providing a much-needed boost to the livelihoods of workers in Edo State. This decision showcases the Governor's commitment to improving the welfare and standard of living of workers under his administration.

Having secured a second term in office, Governor Obaseki's move adds to his track record of prioritizing the well-being of the people of Edo State. As the state prepares for another critical governorship election in September this year, the increase in minimum wage is likely to resonate positively with voters and further bolster support for the Governor's party and his administration. 

The announcement has been met with praise and optimism from the workforce in Edo State, setting a new standard for worker welfare across the state.

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