79 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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1 hour 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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3 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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4 h. ago Ogun begins air quality check in community over lead pollution

Ogun State begins air quality monitoring in Ogijo due to lead pollution from battery recycling, aiming to protect public health through strict monitoring. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-begins-air-quality-check-in-community-over-lead-pollution/

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5 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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5 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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8 h. ago Wife of Ogun’s first civilian gov, Lucia Onabanjo, dies at 100

Madam Lucia Onabanjo, wife of Ogun State’s first civilian governor, Olabisi Onabanjo, has passed away peacefully at the age of 100, her family announced. Read More: https://punchng.com/wife-of-oguns-first-civilian-gov-lucia-onabanjo-dies-at-100/

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10 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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10 h. ago Ogun hospital refutes forcing nurses to perform cleaning duties

Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital management refutes claims of forcing nurses to perform cleaning duties amid the ongoing JOHESU strike. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-hospital-refutes-forcing-nurses-to-perform-cleaning-duties/

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11 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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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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14 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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17 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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19 h. ago Living under asbestos roofs triggers constant headaches, doctors declare

Doctors reveal major asbestos health risks for those in homes with asbestos roofs, including chronic headaches, cancer, and infertility. Learn the dangers. Read More: https://punchng.com/living-under-asbestos-roofs-triggers-constant-headaches-doctors-declare/

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19 h. ago Nutritionists ask parents to reduce children’s intake of processed foods

Experts warn that processed foods high in sugar and fat predispose children to obesity and health problems. Learn why home-cooked meals are a healthier cho Read More: https://punchng.com/nutritionists-ask-parents-to-reduce-childrens-intake-of-processed-foods/

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19 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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21 h. ago Ihedioha Joins ADC, Receives Membership Card In Imo Country Home

Former governor of Imo State, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Ihedioha completed his registration on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Mbutu Ward, Aboh-Mbaise local government area of Imo State, where he was issued his official ADC membership card with Number 001. The registration was conducted by the Ward […]

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23 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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23 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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