The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has confirmed the release of 52 youths, including students of Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma, Edo State arrested on Monday for taking part in a protest over security matters in the community.

The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo and Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd), have reaffirmed the commitment of the federal government to a coordinated and intelligence-driven approach to tackling Nigeria’s security challenges.

SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, issued the warning in a statement on Friday in Awka.

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The lawmakers also alleged plans by Fubara to use officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to intimidate the house members.

The controversy resurfaced after Anuoluwapo made a public appeal, claiming she had suffered mental distress and bullying over the disputed paternity.

Makoko residents, many displaced and fearing further destruction, marched carrying placards with urgent pleas to Tinubu and Sanwo-Olu.

Justice Musa Liman, in a judgement, held that the plaintiffs failed to prove their claim that the suspect was killed by the defendants.

“It’s the same every time: they announce they’ve foiled a coup d’etat, and each scenario is more unbelievable than the last,” said a Burkinabe journalist and political analyst.

According to the mayors who addressed a press conference Friday in Umuahia, the former governors are only envious of Gov. Otti because they felt intimidated by his laudable achievements.

Tinubu said this in a special tribute on Thursday to celebrate Akande’s life of service and democratic commitment.

Adeh spoke in reaction to public outcry that some police officers were demanding money to release suspects on bail in the territory.

Salah is set to play in Egypt’s third-place play-off match against Nigeria in Morocco on Saturday.

As of press time, the remote cause of incident and extent of damage were being investigated, while preliminary reports confirmed that students were not in the classrooms at the time of the collapse. 

The Supreme Court, on Friday, ordered the trial of the former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, and two of his sons, Mustapha and Aminu, over their alleged complicity in money laundering totalling about N1.35 billion.