2 h. ago Ekpoma Protests: Okpebholo Approves Release Of Arrested Persons

The governor also dismissed claims of kidnapping linked to the incident, describing them as false and stage-managed to mislead the public and create ethnic tension. The post Ekpoma Protests: Okpebholo Approves Release Of Arrested Persons appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 h. ago VIDEO: Youth advocate Mama Pee slams govt, police over remand of 52 Edo protesters

Youth advocate Mama Pee condemns the remand of 52 Edo protesters, urging the government to address rising insecurity instead of punishing students. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-youth-advocate-mama-pee-slams-govt-police-over-remand-of-52-edo-protesters/

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3 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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4 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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5 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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6 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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7 h. ago UK govt vows further sanctions, summons Iran envoy over protests

Britain will seek further sanctions on Iran and has summoned its ambassador in response to the deadly crackdown on protesters across the country. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-govt-vows-further-sanctions-summons-iran-envoy-over-protests/

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8 h. ago Shippers’ Council halts shipping giants’ rate hike after industry

Vows to sanction defaulting shipping lines Nigeria’s Shippers’ Council has ordered a freeze on a price hike by the Mediterranean read more Shippers’ Council halts shipping giants’ rate hike after industry-wide protests

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9 h. ago Sri Lanka delays education reforms after outcry over gay website link

Sri Lanka postpones major education reforms after public outcry over a gay chat website link found in a national syllabus, leading to protests. Read More: https://punchng.com/sri-lanka-delays-education-reforms-after-outcry-over-gay-website-link/

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11 h. ago Over 100 children killed in Gaza since ceasefire, says UNICEF

UNICEF reports over 100 children killed in Gaza since the October ceasefire, citing drone strikes, airstrikes, and shelling as primary causes of death. Read More: https://punchng.com/over-100-children-killed-in-gaza-since-ceasefire-says-unicef/

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14 h. ago Edo Govt Postpones School Resumption Date In Central District

The development was after last Saturday's peaceful protest over insecurity and kidnapping in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area, which turned violent. The post Edo Govt Postpones School Resumption Date In Central District appeared first on Channels Television.

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14 h. ago Trump threatens 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran as protests turn deadly

Donald Trump,  the United States president, has warned that any country doing business with Iran will face a 25 percent read more Trump threatens 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran as protests turn deadly

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16 h. ago Football Does Not Create Unity, It Reveals Its Latent Possibility

The DeeJay at Farm City was livid with rage. Not the performative rage that sometimes accompanies hype music and crowd control, but a visceral indignation provoked by what had become the talking point of the day: the temerity of Algerian players joking that the Super Eagles of Nigeria would be sent back to Sambisa Forest […]

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17 h. ago Trump Announces Tariffs On Iran Trade Partners As Protest Toll Rises

The White House said Monday that Trump remained "unafraid" to deploy military force against Iran, but was pursuing diplomacy as a first resort. The post Trump Announces Tariffs On Iran Trade Partners As Protest Toll Rises appeared first on Channels Television.

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18 h. ago Death Of Chimamanda’s Son: Lawyers Back Agbakoba’s Call For Health Regulation Overhaul

Some senior lawyers in the country, including a former President of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), have called for a swift overhaul of the country’s healthcare regulations following the death of Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, the son of renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The lawyers insist that the lack of effective regulation […]

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21 h. ago Protesters in Ogun demand halt to demolition of ancestral homes

Residents of 15 Ogun communities protest planned demolition of their ancestral homes, urging Gov. Abiodun to intervene despite an ongoing court case. Read More: https://punchng.com/protesters-in-ogun-demand-halt-to-demolition-of-ancestral-homes/

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23 h. ago Trump threatens air strikes on Iran as protest deaths hit 648

The US threatens air strikes on Iran as the protest death toll rises. President Trump warns of strong options amid US Iran tensions, though diplomacy conti Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-threatens-air-strikes-on-iran-as-protest-deaths-hit-648/

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23 h. ago Chimamanda’s son: Agbakoba urges better health sector regulation

Olisa Agbakoba calls for an urgent overhaul of Nigeria’s health sector regulation, citing a systemic crisis of medical negligence and preventable deaths. Read More: https://punchng.com/chimamandas-son-agbakoba-urges-better-health-sector-regulation/

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27 h. ago Tinubu mourns Akran of Badagry, hails decades of visionary leadership

President Bola Tinubu mourns the death of the Akran of Badagry, Oba Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I, hailing his visionary leadership over four decades. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-mourns-akran-of-badagry-hails-decades-of-visionary-leadership/

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27 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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