Japan police arrest 111 in online child exploitation crackdown

Japan’s National Police Agency says that a nationwide crackdown targeting online child sexual exploitation was conducted in February and March, leading to the arrest of 111 people aged 14 to 68. The operation focused on offenses related to online child pornography and sexual abuse, marking Japan’s first participation in a coordinated international investigation with five…

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Edo Gov Okpebholo dismisses appeal threat, says PDP ‘wasting money on court cases’

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has expressed confidence that his victory in the September 21, 2024, governorship election will be upheld, despite a pending appeal by his opponent, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The governor made this declaration on Friday during a gathering hosted by supporters in Benin City, where he…

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