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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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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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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2 w. ago Makinde’s aide slams Fayose over Tinubu’s N50bn donation claim

Oyo Gov. Makinde’s aide refutes Ayo Fayose’s N50bn donation claim from President Tinubu for the Ibadan explosion, demanding proof amid PDP infighting. Read More: https://punchng.com/makindes-aide-slams-fayose-over-tinubus-n50bn-donation-claim/

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2 w. ago PDP group slams A’Ibom’s N31.6bn education allocation, demands review

A PDP group criticizes Akwa Ibom’s paltry N31.6bn education allocation in its 2026 budget, calling it a mockery of the ARISE Agenda and demanding a review. Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-group-slams-aiboms-n31-6bn-education-allocation-demands-review/

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2 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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3 w. ago Jigawa PDP rejects Lamido’s suspension from BoT, demands reversal

The Jigawa State PDP chapter condemns Sule Lamido’s suspension from the party’s Board of Trustees, calling the action unjust and demanding its reversal. Read More: https://punchng.com/jigawa-pdp-rejects-lamidos-suspension-from-bot-demands-reversal/

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4 w. ago Banditry: Abdulrazaq pushes back as PDP demands emergency rule

Kwara’s PDP demands a state of emergency over claims linking the state govt to banditry. Gov. Abdulrazaq’s aide calls the move baseless political maneuveri Read More: https://punchng.com/banditry-abdulrazaq-pushes-back-as-pdp-demands-emergency-rule/

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