18 h. ago Gov. Okpebholo Orders Release Of AAU Students Arrested In Ekpoma Protest

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has ordered the release of students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), arrested during the recent protests in Ekpoma. The first group of seven suspects has already been freed. Edo State Commissioner for Education, Paddy Iyamu, who oversaw the release, said that only confirmed students would be allowed to go. Speaking […] The post Gov. Okpebholo Orders Release Of AAU Students Arrested In Ekpoma Protest appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 h. ago UPDATED: 38 arrested AAU students to be released, says Edo commissioner

The Edo State government announces the release of 38 Ambrose Alli University students arrested during recent unrest, with academic activities set to resume Read More: https://punchng.com/38-arrested-aau-students-to-be-released-says-edo-commissioner/

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24 h. ago Arresting students for demanding safety is intolerable — Peter Obi

Peter Obi condemns the arrest of 52 students in Ekpoma, Edo State, who protested insecurity. He calls the action unacceptable and demands their release. Read More: https://punchng.com/arresting-students-for-demanding-safety-is-intolerable-peter-obi/

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24 h. ago 38 arrested AAU students to be released, says Edo commissioner

The Edo State Government has confirmed that 38 arrested students from Ambrose Alli University will be released following recent unrest in Ekpoma. Read More: https://punchng.com/38-arrested-aau-students-to-be-released-says-edo-commissioner/

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26 h. ago 38 Students Arrested Over Ekpoma Protest Will Be Released — Edo Commissioner

Paddy Iyamu, the Commissioner for Education, said the government has approved the resumption of academic activities in the area, following the return to normalcy. The post 38 Students Arrested Over Ekpoma Protest Will Be Released — Edo Commissioner appeared first on Channels Television.

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34 h. ago Okpebholo orders release of AAU students arrested in Ekpoma protest

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the release of students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, arrested in the read more Okpebholo orders release of AAU students arrested in Ekpoma protest

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40 h. ago “38 AAU Students Arrested During Protest Against Kidnappings In Ekpoma, To Be Released Soon” – Presidency

The  presidency on Tuesday said 38 students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, who were arrested following a protest over security concerns in the Esan West LGA of Edo State, are being processed for release. The senior special assistant to President Bola Tinubu on student engagement, Sunday Asefon, disclosed this in a statement shared on […] The post “38 AAU Students Arrested During Protest Against Kidnappings In Ekpoma, To Be Released Soon” – Presidency appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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41 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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42 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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64 h. ago Edo PDP faults varsity students’ arraignment, remand over protest

Edo State’s PDP condemns the arrest of Ambrose Alli University students after an insecurity protest, demanding their immediate and unconditional release. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-pdp-faults-varsity-students-arraignment-remand-over-protest/

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5 d. ago NUJ demands arrest of thugs behind disruption of ARISE TV interview

The Nigeria Union of Journalists demands the arrest of thugs responsible for the violent ARISE TV attack, highlighting growing threats to press safety. Read More: https://punchng.com/nuj-demands-arrest-of-thugs-behind-disruption-of-arise-tv-interview/

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3 w. ago Indian police arrest Nigerian ‘student’ for hiding cocaine in bread loaves

A Nigerian national was arrested in India for cocaine smuggling, concealing 121 grams of the drug inside bread loaves to evade police detection. Read More: https://punchng.com/indian-police-arrest-nigerian-student-for-hiding-cocaine-in-bread-loaves/

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