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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25 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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47 h. ago Police Probe Alleged Assault By Officers On Portable Being Detained In Ogun Police

The Ogun State Police Command has launched an investigation into a viral video showing Nigerian musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, allegedly being assaulted while in police custody. The video, which has been circulating widely on social media, particularly X, shows the Zazu crooner in handcuffs, shirtless, and tearfully pleading while seated on a […] The post Police Probe Alleged Assault By Officers On Portable Being Detained In Ogun Police appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Probe Arise TV crew attack or face boycott, journalists warn police

Rivers journalists give police a 2-week ultimatum to probe the Arise TV crew attack or face a complete boycott of all police activities in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/probe-arise-tv-crew-attack-or-face-boycott-journalists-warn-police/

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7 d. ago Police Begin Probe As Suspected US Missile Warhead Found In Niger Village

Residents of Zugurma in Mashegu local government area of Niger State were thrown into panic on Monday following the discovery of a strange missile-like object in a bush near the community. According to local sources, the device, believed to resemble a missile warhead, was spotted by residents during routine activities in the area. Alarmed by […]

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9 d. ago Police probe driver assault by suspected fake officers in Ogun

Ogun State police are investigating a viral video of a truck driver allegedly assaulted by men impersonating police officers in Ijebu-Ode. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-probe-driver-assault-by-suspected-fake-officers-in-ogun/

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1 week ago Police arrest three as probe begins onto burning of traditional worshipper’s Kwara house

Kwara police arrest three suspects in the Ilorin arson attack on a traditional worshipper’s home. The investigation follows threats over religious differen Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-three-as-probe-begins-onto-burning-of-traditional-worshippers-kwara-house/

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1 week ago Benin council distances Oba from mob attack on Obaseki’s cousin

The Benin Traditional Council denies the Oba of Benin authorized the recent mob attack on Dr. Pedro Obaseki, urging youths to respect the rule of law. Read More: https://punchng.com/benin-council-distances-oba-from-mob-attack-on-obasekis-cousin/

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1 week ago Oba of Benin not behind assault on Obaseki’s cousin — Traditional council

The Benin Traditional Council has refuted claims that the Oba of Benin authorized the assault on Dr Pedro Obaseki, a cousin of Godwin Obaseki. Read More: https://punchng.com/oba-of-benin-not-behind-assault-on-obasekis-cousin-traditional-council/

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1 week ago Family condemns Obaseki’s cousin’s assault, backs legal action

The Obaseki family of Benin publicly condemned the “barbaric” assault on Dr. Pedro Obaseki and declared their full support for his legal action against the Read More: https://punchng.com/family-condemns-obasekis-cousins-assault-backs-legal-action/

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2 w. ago Edo PDP, APC bicker as police probe Obaseki cousin’s assault

Edo State’s PDP and APC trade blame over the assault and public stripping of Dr Pedro Obaseki, as police launch a full investigation into the incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-pdp-apc-bicker-as-police-probe-obaseki-cousins-assault/

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2 w. ago ICYMI: How I was abducted, beaten, stripped in Benin — Obaseki’s cousin

Don Pedro Obaseki, cousin of a former Edo governor, narrates his alleged abduction, beating, and humiliation by armed assailants in Benin City. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-i-was-abducted-beaten-stripped-in-benin-obasekis-cousin/

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2 w. ago Obaseki fumes as suspected political thugs strip cousin naked

Don Pedro Obaseki, cousin of former Governor Godwin Obaseki, was attacked and stripped naked by suspected political thugs in Benin City, Edo State. Read More: https://punchng.com/obaseki-fumes-as-suspected-political-thugs-strip-cousin-naked/

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2 w. ago How I was abducted, beaten, stripped in Benin — Obaseki’s cousin

Don Pedro Obaseki, cousin of Edo’s ex-governor, narrates how he was abducted, beaten, and stripped by assailants in Benin City over a public statement. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-i-was-abducted-beaten-stripped-in-benin-obasekis-cousin/

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2 w. ago Edo: Obaseki’s Cousin Stripped To His Boxers, Forced To Walk On His Knees For Disrespecting Oba of Benin

Thugs claiming to be acting on behalf of the Benin Traditional Council have seized, stripped, and assaulted a Nigerian actor, Dr Don Pedro Obaseki, accusing him of being an “Oghionoba”, a term translated as an enemy of the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II. Pedro Obaseki was dragged to the Benin Kingdom Palace by a group […] The post Edo: Obaseki’s Cousin Stripped To His Boxers, Forced To Walk On His Knees For Disrespecting Oba of Benin appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago AFCON: Moroccan police probe illegal resale of match tickets

Moroccan police have opened a judicial investigation into the illegal sale of match tickets for the 2025 Africa Cup of read more AFCON: Moroccan police probe illegal resale of match tickets

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3 w. ago Ugochinyere warns against intimidation, urges IG to probe Imo police command

Rep. Ugochinyere calls on the IG to investigate the Imo Police Command for intimidation after they allegedly sealed off his reception venue. Read More: https://punchng.com/ugochinyere-warns-against-intimidation-urges-ig-to-probe-imo-police-command/

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3 w. ago Plateau: Police begin probe into Wase kidnapping, vow arrests

The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed a kidnapping incident involving travellers heading to Gaji village in Bashar District of read more Plateau: Police begin probe into Wase kidnapping, vow arrests

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4 w. ago Normalcy returns to Kano community as police probe mosque killing

Normalcy has been restored in Maraba Quarters, Kano, following a tragic incident at the Yusuf Garko Mosque that left two read more Normalcy returns to Kano community as police probe mosque killing

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last month Radisson Hotel: Edo PDP slams APC over ‘smear campaign’ against Obaseki

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has berated the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government over what it described as

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