3 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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9 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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10 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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10 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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12 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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20 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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21 h. ago Ekpoma violence: Edo alleges foreign sponsorship, Natasha urges students’ release

The Edo State government alleges foreign sponsorship for the Ekpoma violence, while Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan urges the release of detained students. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekpoma-violence-edo-alleges-foreign-sponsorship-natasha-urges-students-release/

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26 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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27 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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27 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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34 h. ago Edo Govt Debunks Ekpoma Riot Claims, Says Violence ‘Sponsored From Abroad’

Security agencies, according to the state, have already identified the suspected masterminds who were said to have contacted several individuals in Ekpoma, with funding from the diaspora. The post Edo Govt Debunks Ekpoma Riot Claims, Says Violence ‘Sponsored From Abroad’ appeared first on Channels Television.

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50 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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50 h. ago Protest: NANS condemns detention of Edo varsity students, demands release

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) condemns the detention of 52 Edo varsity students and demands their immediate, unconditional release. Read More: https://punchng.com/protest-nans-condemns-detention-of-edo-varsity-students-demands-release/

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60 h. ago Okpebholo Condemns Edo Violence, Attack On Ekpoma Monarch’s Palace

Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has condemned the attack on the palace of the Onojie of Ekpoma, Zaiki Anthony Abumere II, following violence that erupted during a protest in the community at the weekend. Residents of Ekpoma had staged a peaceful protest on Saturday over rising insecurity and repeated cases of kidnapping. However, the […]

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2 w. ago Natasha sympathises with Anthony Joshua, demands highway reforms

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan demands urgent highway reforms in Nigeria after a tragic accident involving boxer Anthony Joshua’s friends. Read More: https://punchng.com/natasha-sympathises-with-anthony-joshua-demands-highway-reforms/

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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 Man Arrested Over Alleged Murder Of Diaspora Childhood Friend In Edo

The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 43-year-old man, Amadin Williams, over the alleged murder of his childhood friend, Eghosa Osas, during a housewarming party in Oben Community in the State. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Eno Ikoedem, said the incident occurred when the deceased, who had recently returned from […]

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2 w. ago Catholic Diocese Confirms Release Of 230 Abducted Pupils, Staff Of Niger School

It said the abducted persons comprised 12 staff members, 14 students, and 204 pupils, The post Catholic Diocese Confirms Release Of 230 Abducted Pupils, Staff Of Niger School appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago ‘Release Of Niger School Children Looks Arranged’, Says Atiku’s Aide

Media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, has raised doubts about the circumstances surrounding the abduction and release of students from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Niger State. He described the government’s announcement as suggestive of a staged incident. Ibe noted this on Sunday after the final batch […]

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3 w. ago Niger: Police confirm release of remaining 130 Papiri students

The Niger Police Command has confirmed the release of the remaining 130 abducted students and staff of St. Mary Catholic read more Niger: Police confirm release of remaining 130 Papiri students

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