Edo Students Arrest Sparks Fury+Obi Slams Tinubu Travels+Terrorist Vows To Seize Parts of Sokoto

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:18:58 +0000

Public outrage is mounting following a video showing Ambrose Alli University students being transported to Ubiaja Correctional Centre after a court ordered their remand over weekend protests.

The Edo State Police Command has released a statement defending its actions, maintaining that no peaceful protesters were detained and that arrests were targeted at those involved in violence.

Governor Monday Okpebholo addressed the unrest on social media, asserting that the safety of Edo citizens is his top priority and promising decisive action to restore security.

In Rivers State, two lawmakers have publicly urged their colleagues to reconsider the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, advocating for a resolution that avoids further political instability.

Peter Obi has sparked national debate by questioning President Tinubu’s prolonged absence, noting that the President spent 196 days—over half of 2025—outside of Nigeria.

In Sokoto State, a trending video shows residents of Tidibale village are fleeing their homes en masse after the notorious bandit leader Bello Turji announced plans to seize control of several districts in eastern Sokoto.

In a similar vein, former Governor Aminu Tambuwal confirmed on Arise News that the mass displacement of families in Sokoto is currently happening due to the climate of fear created by bandit threats.

Under Milestones, Nigeria mourns the death of Babatunde Akran, the Akran of Badagry, who passed away at 89 after an illustrious 49-year reign following a career in journalism and teaching.

Finally in our Good News Report, the Nigerian startup Terra Industries has raised $11.75 million to expand the local manufacturing of drones and autonomous vehicles designed to protect critical African infrastructure and beef up the continent’s security.

Anchor: Anieze Osakwe

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