3 h. ago PDP Demands Release Of 52 AAU Students Arrested Over Ekpoma Anti

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of 52 students of Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma, who were remanded in prison over their alleged involvement in last Friday’s protest against insecurity in the town. In a statement issued late Monday, the PDP’s Publicity Secretary, Dan Osa-Ogbegie, described […] The post PDP Demands Release Of 52 AAU Students Arrested Over Ekpoma Anti-Kidnapping Protest appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Alleged Privacy Invasion: Court Rules In Falana’s Favour, Awards $25,000 As Damages Against Meta

He had accused Meta of publishing motion images and voice captioned, “AfriCare Health Centre,” on their website to the effect that he suffered a disease known as ‘Prostatitis’ The post Alleged Privacy Invasion: Court Rules In Falana’s Favour, Awards $25,000 As Damages Against Meta appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 h. ago Ekpoma Protest: “Release 52 AAU Students Now Or Face Us” – NANS Warns Police

The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of 52 students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, who were on Monday remanded in prison custody by a court. The students were arrested while protesting against the rising cases of kidnapping and abduction in Ekpoma and environs. The National […] The post Ekpoma Protest: “Release 52 AAU Students Now Or Face Us” – NANS Warns Police appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Awujale stool: Ruling house members protest exclusion from selection process

Members of the Fusengbuwa ruling house protest their exclusion from the Awujale stool selection process, alleging bias and manipulation in nominations. Read More: https://punchng.com/awujale-stool-ruling-house-members-protest-exclusion-from-selection-process/

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5 h. ago Court admits more DSS witnesses, exhibits in Owo church attack trial

Two additional witnesses on Tuesday testified before the Federal High Court in Abuja in the ongoing trial of five men accused of masterminding the June 5, 2022, attack on the St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. The Department of State Services also tendered extra exhibits, which were admitted by Justice Emeka Nwite without Read More: https://punchng.com/court-admits-more-dss-witnesses-exhibits-in-owo-church-attack-trial/

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6 h. ago Owo Church Attack: Survivor Recounts Explosion, WitnessIdentifies Alleged Assailants

The trial judge ruled that issues surrounding the identification should be tested during cross-examination, not at that stage. The post Owo Church Attack: Survivor Recounts Explosion, WitnessIdentifies Alleged Assailants appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 h. ago Owo Church Attack: Survivor Recounts Explosion, Witness Identifies Alleged Assailants

The trial judge ruled that issues surrounding the identification should be tested during cross-examination, not at that stage. The post Owo Church Attack: Survivor Recounts Explosion, Witness Identifies Alleged Assailants appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 h. ago Ekiti 2026: Court nullifies PDP primaries, orders fresh exercise 

A Federal High Court has nullified the Ekiti PDP primaries for the 2026 governorship election, ordering a fresh exercise due to legal non-compliance. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-2026-court-nullifies-pdp-primaries-orders-fresh-exercise/

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6 h. ago Terrorism financing: Court returns Bauchi commissioner’s case to CJ

A court has returned the terrorism financing case of Bauchi’s finance commissioner to the Chief Judge for reassignment after the prosecution failed to appe Read More: https://punchng.com/terrorism-financing-court-returns-bauchi-commissioners-case-to-cj/

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7 h. ago 2026 Election: Court Sacks Ekiti PDP Guber Candidate Oluyede, Orders Fresh Primaries

In his reaction, the South-West zonal Publicity Secretary of PDP, Sanya Atofarati, noted that the party has the right to appeal the judgment, exuding confidence that PDP's legal team will act on it immediately. The post 2026 Election: Court Sacks Ekiti PDP Guber Candidate Oluyede, Orders Fresh Primaries appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 h. ago Terror financing trial of Bauchi finance commissioner stalls as court returns file to chief judge 

Proceedings in the alleged $9.7 million terrorism financing case involving the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, were stalled read more Terror financing trial of Bauchi finance commissioner stalls as court returns file to chief judge 

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9 h. ago HURIWA rallies CSOs behind EFCC as court seizes 57 properties linked to Malami

Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has mobilised civil society organisations across the country to throw their weight behind read more HURIWA rallies CSOs behind EFCC as court seizes 57 properties linked to Malami

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10 h. ago Ministry, DSS Intercept Trucks Allegedly Transporting Illegally Mined Lithium In Kwara

The Zonal Mine Officer for the South-West, Engineer Ganiyu Ajibade, revealed that the crackdown followed credible intelligence received on Thursday, 8th January 2026. The post Ministry, DSS Intercept Trucks Allegedly Transporting Illegally Mined Lithium In Kwara appeared first on Channels Television.

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11 h. ago Premier Cool Launches “10K for 10K” Promo. Rewards 10,000 Nigerians with ₦10,000 Each in collaboration with PalmPay

Premier Cool, Nigeria’s leading antibacterial cooling bar soap, has announced the launch of its nationwide consumer promotion, “10K for 10K”, read more Premier Cool Launches “10K for 10K” Promo. Rewards 10,000 Nigerians with ₦10,000 Each in collaboration with PalmPay

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11 h. ago Afternoon Recap: MultiChoice names new CEO, Portable remanded, Fayose backs Wike, other update

Get your afternoon recap of Nigerian news, including MultiChoice’s new CEO, Portable’s court remand, Fayose on the Wike-Fubara crisis, and more updates. Read More: https://punchng.com/afternoon-recap-multichoice-names-new-ceo-portable-remanded-fayose-backs-wike-other-update/

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13 h. ago Premier Cool Launches “10K for 10K” Promo. Rewards 10,000 Nigerians with ₦10,000 Each in collaboration with Palm Pay

Enter the Premier Cool promo to win ₦10,000! Partnering with PalmPay, Premier Cool is rewarding 10,000 Nigerians. Find out how to participate now. Read More: https://punchng.com/premier-cool-launches-10k-for-10k-promo-rewards-10000-nigerians-with-%e2%82%a610000-each-in-collaboration-with-palm-pay/

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13 h. ago Ugandan opposition denounces ‘military state’ ahead of election

Uganda’s opposition decries a ‘military state’ amid arrests and violence as President Museveni seeks to extend his 40-year rule in a tense election. Read More: https://punchng.com/ugandan-opposition-denounces-military-state-ahead-of-election/

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14 h. ago Two Rivers Lawmakers Ask Colleagues To Halt Impeachment Move Against Fubara

Last Thursday, Fubara and Odu were said to have been served impeachment notice over alleged gross misconduct. The post Two Rivers Lawmakers Ask Colleagues To Halt Impeachment Move Against Fubara appeared first on Channels Television.

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14 h. ago 10,000 Partners Trained As Proof Of Address Rollout Accelerates Nationwide

Over 10,000 Front-End Partners (FEPs) have been trained nationwide as Nigeria moves closer to the full activation of the Local Government Proof of Address system, marking a significant milestone in efforts to standardise address verification at the grassroots level. According to a progress update released by the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), the […]

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15 h. ago Police summon Danagogo, ex–Rivers SSG over alleged plot to assassinate Wike

The Nigeria Police Force has invited Tammy Danagogo, former Secretary to the Rivers State Government (SSG), to Abuja for questioning read more Police summon Danagogo, ex–Rivers SSG over alleged plot to assassinate Wike

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