94 m. 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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2 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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2 h. ago Security Operatives Rescued 309 Hostages, Killed 55 Terrorists In Kogi, Kwara — Police

The police PRO said no casualties were recorded among security operatives during the operation. The post Security Operatives Rescued 309 Hostages, Killed 55 Terrorists In Kogi, Kwara — Police appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 h. ago Police Won’t Disclose Details Of US Strikes In Nigeria, Says Hundeyin

On December 25, 2025, the US launched strikes against terrorists in Sokoto, which led to the killing of “multiple ISIS terrorists”.  The post Police Won’t Disclose Details Of US Strikes In Nigeria, Says Hundeyin appeared first on Channels Television.

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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 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 Beyond political will, Nigerian leaders need courage to push reforms – Oyedele

Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has said that for reforms to be read more Beyond political will, Nigerian leaders need courage to push reforms – Oyedele

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5 h. ago Police Arrest Three Suspects With Explosive Materials In Katsina

About 7,500 electric detonators and 30½ bags of gelatine weighing 2,273.65 kg were recovered from the suspects. The post Police Arrest Three Suspects With Explosive Materials In Katsina appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 h. ago FG unveils Lagos gold refinery, pushes $600m lithium plant launch

Nigeria’s government announces the launch of a new high-purity Lagos gold refinery and a $600m lithium plant, boosting its value-addition mining policy. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-unveils-lagos-gold-refinery-pushes-600m-lithium-plant-launch/

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10 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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12 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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12 h. ago Okpebholo mourns Ekpoma kidnap victim, pledges security crackdown

Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo mourns the tragic Ekpoma kidnap victim, pledging a security crackdown to restore safety and bring perpetrators to justice. Read More: https://punchng.com/okpebholo-mourns-ekpoma-kidnap-victim-pledges-security-crackdown/

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12 h. ago Okpebholo promises to rebuild burnt shops at Edo police station 

Edo Governor Okpebholo visited the burnt shops at Ekpoma police station, promising swift reconstruction and support for affected traders amid rising insecu Read More: https://punchng.com/okpebholo-promises-to-rebuild-burnt-shops-at-edo-police-station/

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14 h. ago Police arrest 65 suspects, recover weapons, drugs in Borno raids

The Borno State Police Command has arrested 65 suspects and recovered weapons and illicit drugs during coordinated raids across parts read more Police arrest 65 suspects, recover weapons, drugs in Borno raids

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14 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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15 h. ago Police foil attack on Kogi operational base, arrest suspects

Kogi State Police Command successfully foils an attack on its Obajana operational base, arresting several suspects and neutralizing assailants. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-foil-attack-on-kogi-operational-base-arrest-suspects/

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18 h. ago 2027: Be wary of politicians with unrealistic promises, Makinde warns

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, warns residents to be wary of unrealistic political promises from politicians as the 2027 general elections approach. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-be-wary-of-politicians-with-unrealistic-promises-makinde-warns/

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18 h. ago Oyebamiji’s petition: Adeleke, Osun police clash over aide’s detention

Osun Gov. Adeleke accuses the state police of illegal aide detention, citing political motives. The governor calls for IGP intervention over the matter. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyebamijis-petition-adeleke-osun-police-clash-over-aides-detention/

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18 h. ago Soldiers’ deployment for internal security weakening police – Buratai

Former Army Chief Buratai warns that deploying soldiers for internal security in Nigeria weakens police capacity and strains military resources. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-deployment-for-internal-security-weakening-police-buratai/

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23 h. ago Police Repel Bandits’ Attack On Kaduna Village, Neutralise 2, Recover Firearms

The Kaduna State Police Command has said that it repelled bandits’ attack on Idissu village, Idissu Ward, Bayan Kogi axis of Giwa local government area of the State, neutralised two notorious bandits and recovered firearms. In a statement by the Kaduna State Police Command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, he explained that on Sunday, January 11, […]

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