Herdsmen Strike Again Kill Four in Midnight Raid on Benue Community
Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen launched a deadly midnight assault on Otobi-Akpa community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, claiming the lives of at least four residents and leaving several others unaccounted for. Truth Live News learnt that the heavily armed attackers invaded the community around 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday, firing sporadically and […]
More Condemnations Trail Arrest Of 52 Ekpoma Varsity Students As EDOCSO Gives Seven Days Ultimatum To Edo Govt, Police
…Wants Police To Use Same Energy To Go After Kidnappers Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Edo Civil Society Organisations (EDOCSO), has given seven days ultimatum to the state government and the Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Ogbonika to release the 52 students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma arrested and detained over the protest on unabated kidnapping […]
Group Lauds Social Media Ceasefire Among Benins, Chides “Those” Who Backed Out Of Peace Move
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Benin Forum of Patriots (BFP) has lauded the peace currently being enjoyed on the social media space among the Benins, calling it a move in the right direction. The commendation was contained in a statement titled: “Appreciation to all concerned on social media ceasefire”, signed by Amowie Imasuen Izoduwa (Convener) and […]
Ex-Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Obi Accuses Tinubu Of Spending 196 Out Of 365 Days Abroad In 2025
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi has accused President Bola Tinubu of allegedly spending 196 out of 365 days abroad in 2025, while the country descended deeper into poverty, hunger, insecurity, and mass unemployment. To him, Tinubu’s prolonged absence, including a European holiday since December […]
AAU52: PDP Berates Arrest, Calls For Unconditional Release Of Detainees
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has berated the arrest and detentions of over 52 students of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, over protest against rising spate of insecurity in the senatorial district. The party’s condemnation was contained in a statement made available to Journalists in Benin City […]
Gombe Scrap Metal Ban Is Temporary, Not Total —NASWDEN Clarifies
By Ismail Abdulazeez Mantu The National Association of Scrap and Waste Dealers Employers of Nigeria (NASWDEN) has clarified that the Gombe State Government did not impose a total and permanent ban on scrap metal business, popularly known as Bola Jari, contrary to widespread reports. According to the association, the restriction placed on scrap metal activities […]
#EpkomaCrisis: Police Dismiss Fire Rumours, Says ‘No police Station was Burnt by Hoodlums’
The Edo State Police Command has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that hoodlums set a police station ablaze in Ekpoma, describing the information as false and misleading. This was made known on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Ikoedem, who said no police station or facility was touched by fire, […]