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Ekpoma protests: Governor Okpebholo gives in to pressure and permits the release of students who were detained

• EDUCATION
• Insecurity

Ekpoma protests: Governor Okpebholo gives in to pressure and permits the release of students who were detained

Chief Reporter January 15, 2026 0

The release of those detained in connection with the protests in Ekpoma has been authorized by Monday...

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As bandit leader Bello Turji issues a new threat, residents of Sokoto villages escape in large numbers.

• Crime
• Insecurity

As bandit leader Bello Turji issues a new threat, residents of Sokoto villages escape in large numbers.

Chief Reporter January 14, 2026 0

A lot of people are leaving their homes in the eastern portion of Sokoto State, especially Tidibale,...

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Witness identifies alleged killers in Owo church attack; survivor describes explosion

• Crime
• Insecurity

Witness identifies alleged killers in Owo church attack; survivor describes explosion

Chief Reporter January 14, 2026 0

A woman who survived the June 5, 2022, attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo...

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Grieving husband recounts how hospital left scissors in wife’s stomach and she died.

• Crime
• Medical
• News

Grieving husband recounts how hospital left scissors in wife’s stomach and she died.

Chief Reporter January 14, 2026 0

People say that the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre in Kano was careless with Aishatu Umar’s care and...

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Bauchi commissioner’s case of $9.7 million terror financing reassigned by judge

• Crime
• Finance

Bauchi commissioner’s case of $9.7 million terror financing reassigned by judge

Chief Reporter January 14, 2026 0

The alleged $9.7 million terrorism financing case against Yakubu Adamu, the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, has...

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Insecurity: Non Edo must secure permits prior to residing in Edo areas – Group leader Oseremen

• Insecurity

Insecurity: Non Edo must secure permits prior to residing in Edo areas – Group leader Oseremen

Chief Reporter January 13, 2026 0

Aigbokhan Oseremen, the convener of the Esan Worldwide Community, has asked the Edo State Government to make...

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Bandits levy a charge of N50,000 on agricultural settlements in Kano and Katsina

• Food
• Insecurity

Bandits levy a charge of N50,000 on agricultural settlements in Kano and Katsina

Chief Reporter January 13, 2026 0

As they impose a parallel form of administration within important forest reserves in the area, armed groups...

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As bandits start attack in Katsina, 2 people are killed and wedding guests are kidnapped.

• Crime
• Insecurity

As bandits start attack in Katsina, 2 people are killed and wedding guests are kidnapped.

Chief Reporter January 13, 2026 0

According to reports, at least two persons were killed when suspected bandits assaulted a wedding procession at...

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Tears when Ekpoma protesters are arrested and sent to prison by the court

• Government
• Insecurity

Tears when Ekpoma protesters are arrested and sent to prison by the court

Chief Reporter January 13, 2026 0

The Edo State High Court, Criminal Court 2, has ruled that some of the young people who...

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JUST IN: 50 Ekpoma demonstrators are detained by police in Edo

• Insecurity

JUST IN: 50 Ekpoma demonstrators are detained by police in Edo

Chief Reporter January 12, 2026 0

  More than 50 people who took part in the protest in Ekpoma, Esan West local government...

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