Atiku Condemns APC Govt’s ‘High-Handedness’ Over Arrest of AAU Students in Ekpoma Protest
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticised the arrest and detention of dozens of students from Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo State, labelling it a disturbing display of growing intolerance and heavy-handedness under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. The students were detained following a protest against rising insecurity, including kidnappings, in the Ekpoma […]
‘Don’t Use Violence to Destroy Us’ – Oba of Benin Warns Edo Youths
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has issued warnings to Nigerian youths against violence that could plunge the nation into upheaval. The royal father advised while addressing leaders of Benin City Christian Community, whose 2026 Universal Week of prayers climaxed on Sunday at his Palace in Benin City. The First Class traditional ruler, who […]
Gunmen Kidnap Nine Persons, Demand N100m Ransom In Edo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have requested a staggering sum of N100 million ransom for the release of nine members of Imoga community in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State. Okpahi of Imoga Kingdom, Oba Patrick Obajoye, who revealed this to Journalists in Benin, said the victims were abducted at Star […]
SOS: Mother Of Kidnapped Medical Doctor Appeals For Help To Raise N100m Ransom, Says Delay Could Be Dangerous
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Mrs Abu, mother of the abducted medical doctor, Abu Babatunde Ibrahim, has appealed to well meaning Nigerians and the international community to help raise the sum of N100 million demanded by his kidnappers to secure his release, saying that, delay could be very dangerous. Truth Live News Media reports that the young […]
AFCON 2025: Ghanaian Referee Appointed for Nigeria–Morocco Semi-final
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea to officiate the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final between Nigeria and Morocco. CAF announced the list of match officials on Tuesday ahead of the highly anticipated encounter, which will take place on Wednesday night at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium […]
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 […]