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I wish to formally commend the Edo State Government, under the leadership of His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for the decisive and responsible steps taken in securing the release of bona fide students of Ambrose Alli University who were caught up in the recent security operations in Ekpoma. The swift intervention of the State Government, following due verification processes, demonstrates a clear commitment to justice, fairness, and the protection of innocent students. This action has gone a long way in easing tension and reassuring parents, guardians, and the university community that the welfare of our students remains a priority. However,…

The Edo State Government Tuesday, dismissed media reports surrounding the recent incidents in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area, describing them as part of a coordinated attempt to misinform the public and destabilise the state. A statement signed by Patrick Ebojele, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, clarified that the incident was not a protest but a “well-organised riot sponsored by a Nigerian resident in Russia and other locations overseas.” Security agencies, according to the state, have already identified the suspected masterminds, who were said to have contacted several individuals in Ekpoma, and coordinated the riots across Ekpoma,…

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged the Federal Government to pause the implementation of Nigeria’s newly gazetted tax laws, citing serious errors, inconsistencies, and gaps that could affect businesses and taxpayers. In a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, Obi referred to a report by KPMG Nigeria, which flagged potential issues including the taxation of shares, dividend treatment, non-resident obligations, and foreign exchange deductions. He said the report highlighted “31 critical problem areas, from drafting errors to glaring policy contradictions and administrative gaps,” adding that the issues were so complex that “it took private meetings…

The All Progressives Congress has said that reclaiming Oyo State in 2027 is no longer in doubt, citing what it described as the people’s growing love for the party. Senator Teslim Folarin, a former Senate Leader and Oyo State Ambassador for the Renewed Hope initiative, stated this in Ibadan on Tuesday. Folarin spoke in Ibadan North Federal Constituency during the grand finale of the 14-Federal-Constituency Tour organised by the Renewed Hope Ambassadors. According to him, the APC in Oyo State is now united and repositioned to take over the state government and ensure the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in…

A State High Court in Ota, Ogun State, has denied bail to controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable. The singer was being arraigned on a nine-count criminal charge bordering on assault, theft, causing harm, and resisting arrest. The presiding judge declined to grant the singer bail, citing absence of the allegedly assaulted police officer in court. The judge stressed the need to see the officer before deciding on the bail application. As a result, Portable was remanded in custody pending a fresh hearing on the bail application scheduled for January 19. Earlier, the spokesman for the Ogun State…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is yet to receive any formal notice of impeachment from the State House of Assembly three days after 27 lawmakers commenced impeachment proceedings against him and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. Recall that the majority members of the Assembly, loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, last Thursday initiated impeachment proceedings over alleged misconduct. Although the Speaker of the Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, had said he would ensure that the impeachment letter was delivered to the governor, a source in Government House disclosed on Monday evening that no official communication had been…

Not fewer than four persons have been killed by suspected Fulani Islamic extremists in a night in Otobi Akpa in Otukpo local government, and scores are missing. One of the victims, Pastor Mrs. Menu Ojiji, died of shock from the sporadic shootings by the terrorists. The attack, according to eyewitnesses, took place at about 1:00am on Tuesday when fully armed terrorists invaded the Otobi community with sporadic firing of gunshots, leaving four young men dead in pools of blood. Mr. James Ode, who spoke to Vanguard in a phone interview, lamented that the terrorists came in large numbers, shut down…

Source: channels The Edo State High Court, Criminal Court 2, has ordered the remand of some youths involved in the protest that rocked the Ekpoma area of the state at the Ubiaja Correctional Centre. This followed the plea of the prosecution for a 14-day remand period. Our correspondent observed that some of the protesters and their relatives, who were present at the court, wailed as those arrested were moved into a waiting vehicle. Angry youths had last weekend demonstrated against the spate of kidnapping and other forms of insecurity in the town located in the Esan West Local Government Area.…

The police authorities in Edo State have dismissed reports suggesting that a police station was gutted by fire in Ekpoma, describing the reports as false and misleading. In a statement on Monday, the Edo State Police Command said no police facility or station was affected by fire in Ekpoma. According to the Command’s spokesman, Eno Ikoedem, the viral videos in social media were calculated to misinform the public and cause panic. “The Command wishes to categorically state that no Police facility or station was affected by fire in Ekpoma. “The viral claims are entirely untrue and calculated to misinform the…

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a notorious drug dealer and five suspected thugs at Jaoji Quarters in Kano metropolis. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Monday. “The Kano State Police Command has made another significant breakthrough in its efforts to combat drug trafficking and other related crimes in the state. “In an operation conducted by police officers attached to Jaoji Police Division Kano, a suspected drug dealer, Hafizu Ali, 25 years old, of Jaoji Quarters Kano, and five suspected thugs were arrested. Various illicit substances and dangerous weapons were recovered,”…