66 m. 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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86 m. ago Alleged Privacy Invasion: Court Rules In Falana’s Favour, Awards $25,000 As Damages Against Meta

He had accused Meta of publishing motion images and voice captioned, “AfriCare Health Centre,” on their website to the effect that he suffered a disease known as ‘Prostatitis’ The post Alleged Privacy Invasion: Court Rules In Falana’s Favour, Awards $25,000 As Damages Against Meta appeared first on Channels Television.

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92 m. 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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2 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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2 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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3 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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4 h. ago Owo Church Attack: Survivor Recounts Explosion, WitnessIdentifies Alleged Assailants

The trial judge ruled that issues surrounding the identification should be tested during cross-examination, not at that stage. The post Owo Church Attack: Survivor Recounts Explosion, WitnessIdentifies Alleged Assailants appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 h. ago Owo Church Attack: Survivor Recounts Explosion, Witness Identifies Alleged Assailants

The trial judge ruled that issues surrounding the identification should be tested during cross-examination, not at that stage. The post Owo Church Attack: Survivor Recounts Explosion, Witness Identifies Alleged Assailants appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 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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6 h. ago Terror financing trial of Bauchi finance commissioner stalls as court returns file to chief judge 

Proceedings in the alleged $9.7 million terrorism financing case involving the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, were stalled read more Terror financing trial of Bauchi finance commissioner stalls as court returns file to chief judge 

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7 h. ago 2027: IPAC slams Wike’s ‘rainbow coalition’ claim as misleading

The Inter-Party Advisory Council has faulted claims by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, that political parties across the country are rallying under his leadership in a “rainbow coalition” to back President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. IPAC’s National Publicity Secretary, Egbeola Martins, stated this in a statement issued in Abuja on Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ipac-slams-wikes-rainbow-coalition-claim-as-misleading/

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8 h. ago Ministry, DSS Intercept Trucks Allegedly Transporting Illegally Mined Lithium In Kwara

The Zonal Mine Officer for the South-West, Engineer Ganiyu Ajibade, revealed that the crackdown followed credible intelligence received on Thursday, 8th January 2026. The post Ministry, DSS Intercept Trucks Allegedly Transporting Illegally Mined Lithium In Kwara appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 h. ago Afternoon Recap: MultiChoice names new CEO, Portable remanded, Fayose backs Wike, other update

Get your afternoon recap of Nigerian news, including MultiChoice’s new CEO, Portable’s court remand, Fayose on the Wike-Fubara crisis, and more updates. Read More: https://punchng.com/afternoon-recap-multichoice-names-new-ceo-portable-remanded-fayose-backs-wike-other-update/

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10 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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11 h. ago Gov Otu’s chief of staff, NIPR partners to drive ethical communication in Cross River

The newly elected executive of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Cross River State Chapter, on Monday, paid a read more Gov Otu’s chief of staff, NIPR partners to drive ethical communication in Cross River

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12 h. ago Two Rivers Lawmakers Ask Colleagues To Halt Impeachment Move Against Fubara

Last Thursday, Fubara and Odu were said to have been served impeachment notice over alleged gross misconduct. The post Two Rivers Lawmakers Ask Colleagues To Halt Impeachment Move Against Fubara appeared first on Channels Television.

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12 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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12 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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13 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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15 h. ago Ugandan President seeks seventh term after 40 years in power

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni seeks a seventh term after nearly four decades in power. Explore his mixed legacy of stability and alleged corruption. Read More: https://punchng.com/ugandan-president-seeks-seventh-term-after-40-years-in-power/

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