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 Nigeria needs active citizens, not passive graduates — Lagos deputy gov

Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat urges Nigerian graduates at Fountain University to be active citizens and solution architects for the nation’s future. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-needs-active-citizens-not-passive-graduates-lagos-deputy-gov/

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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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5 h. ago Osun to vaccinate over two million children, teenagers against measles, rubella

Lagos Deputy Gov. Obafemi Hamzat urges graduating students at Fountain University to become active graduates and architects of solutions for Nigeria’s futu Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-to-vaccinate-over-two-million-children-teenagers-against-measles-rubella/

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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 Otti’s wife urges inmates to embrace positive transformation

Abia State Governor’s wife, Priscilla Otti, encourages inmates at the Arochukwu correctional facility to embrace positive transformation for societal reint Read More: https://punchng.com/ottis-wife-urges-inmates-to-embrace-positive-transformation/

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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 Insecurity: Shehu Sani hails US military supplies to Nigeria

Shehu Sani commends the delivery of US military supplies to aid Nigeria’s fight against insecurity, urging other countries to provide similar support. Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-shehu-sani-hails-us-military-supplies-to-nigeria/

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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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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 Board Urges Institutions To Comply With Admission Guidelines

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned tertiary institutions against admitting lower-ranked candidates and bypassing higher-ranked ones. The board directed the immediate reversal of such irregular admissions, warning all institutions to strictly adhere to the established guidelines governing the selection and admission of candidates. A statement by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, […]

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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 Awujale Stool: 95 Princes, Princesses Of Fusegbuwa Ruling House Jostle For Throne

As the Fusengbuwa Ruling House resumed the nomination process of a candidate to occupy the vacant stool of Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebuland on Monday, no fewer than 96 princes and princesses obtained nomination forms to enable them to participate in the process. The Olori Ebi of Fusegbuwa Ruling House, who is also Otunba […]

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19 h. ago Jigawa warns principals against sabotaging school feeding programme

The Jigawa State Government warns principals against sabotaging the school feeding programme, suspending one for fraud after unannounced inspections. Read More: https://punchng.com/jigawa-warns-principals-against-sabotaging-school-feeding-programme/

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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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