Gov Okpebholo: Ekpoma Kidnappers Not Fulanis
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo dismisses claims Fulani herdsmen carried out the Ekpoma kidnapping, citing masked faces as evidence. He condemns subsequent protest hijacking and looting.
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo dismisses claims Fulani herdsmen carried out the Ekpoma kidnapping, citing masked faces as evidence. He condemns subsequent protest hijacking and looting.
Edo Police arrest 52 suspects for violence during Ekpoma protest, dismiss social media claims. CP Agbonika supervised joint security operation. Details inside.
Edo State Government postpones school resumption in Edo Central Senatorial District due to security concerns following violent protests in Ekpoma. Stay informed on the latest safety updates.
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo claims security agencies have identified overseas sponsors behind the Ekpoma protests. He alleges a coordinated plot by opposition to destabilize the state.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan condemns the arrest of 52 Ambrose Alli University students after a protest in Ekpoma. She calls for their release and urges Governor Okpebholo to address kidnappings, not suppress youth voices.
TikTok celebrity Jarvis makes an emotional plea to Governor Monday Okpebholo over rampant kidnappings in Ekpoma and the arrest of 52 protesting students. Her video sparks major reactions online.
Atiku Abubakar demands the unconditional release of 52 individuals remanded after an Edo protest against insecurity. The case adjourned to February 2026.
Edo State Police redeploy Ekpoma DPO after violent protests over kidnappings. New CSP Tomofe Nwabueze takes over immediately. Schools in Edo Central remain closed.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan demands the release of 52 Ambrose Alli University students arrested during a protest against kidnappings in Edo State. She warns against criminalizing youth voices.
An Edo High Court has ordered the remand of 52 youths linked to a violent protest against kidnapping in Ekpoma. The protest, led by students, turned destructive. Read the full details.
Edo State Police Command refutes online claims that a police station in Ekpoma was set ablaze. The actual fire affected shops near the division. Public urged to verify news.
Edo State Government postpones school resumption in Edo Central due to rising insecurity and recent violent protests. Get the latest updates and official statement here.
Angry residents of Ekpoma, Edo State, stormed a livestock market, slaughtering goats and chasing traders in protest over a youth's killing by suspected kidnappers. Governor Monday Okpebholo and police intervene.
Shocking CCTV footage shows a man abducted in Ekpoma, Edo State, just one day after residents protested rampant kidnappings. The incident highlights the escalating security crisis.
Davido's logistics manager, Isreal Afere, predicts APC's poor performance in Edo's 2027 presidential poll following youth protests over kidnappings. Read the full story.
Angry residents and students in Ekpoma, Edo State, protest rampant kidnappings. Police report rescue of nine victims using drone technology. Get the full story.
A UN report warns 35 million Nigerians could face severe hunger in 2026 due to insecurity and climate change. Urgent action is needed to secure farmlands and avert famine.
Ambrose Alli University disowns individuals behind protest against incessant kidnappings in Ekpoma. Management says demonstrators are not registered students. Read the full statement.
Islamic cleric Sheik Gumi's public prayer against those enabling Nigeria's insecurity has ignited fierce reactions online, with many labeling him a 'bandits apologist'. Read the full story and see the social media exchanges.
Ten northern states close schools as insecurity worsens. Governors implement emergency measures following attacks. Read about the security crisis affecting education.
President Tinubu reveals Northern Nigeria's security crisis remains his deepest worry, threatening national progress. Read his urgent address at ACF's 25th anniversary.
US President Donald Trump reiterates anger over alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria, threatens to cut aid and launch military action. Nigerian government rejects claims.
Niger State lawmakers condemn the abduction of St. Mary's Catholic School pupils in Agwara. They demand decisive security action and pledge support for rescue efforts. #NigeriaSecurity
Ogun State Police dispel viral video claiming armed herdsmen planned an attack in Ajebo. Tactical teams deployed found peaceful, long-standing settlers. Learn the facts.
Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria and APC elders call on President Tinubu to take urgent security measures following bandit attacks in Kwara State. Read full details.
Nollywood star Yvonne Jegede breaks down in tears over Nigeria's insecurity crisis. She begs Nigerian leaders to stop the killings and questions their silence. #NigeriaIsBleeding
Davido, Funke Akindele, Olamide and 12 other Nigerian celebrities express outrage over Eruku church attack in Kwara State, demanding government action on insecurity.
Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria demands immediate action on insecurity, calls for national unity and security architecture reform. Bishop Wale Oke reveals past government neglect.
Katsina State orders immediate closure of all public schools due to escalating insecurity. Learn about the recent attacks and government response. Stay informed.
Plateau State orders immediate closure of all schools due to rising insecurity. Learn about the closure dates and safety measures being implemented.