Edo State Governor, H.E. Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed deep sorrow and outrage over the kidnapping and subsequent killing of a young man in Ekpoma on Friday, January 9, 2026.In a heartfelt statement, the Governor described the incident as “heartbreaking” and “tragic,” extending his sincere condolences to the victim’s family, friends, and the entire Ekpoma…
A Benin High Court has ordered the remand of 52 individuals, including several students from Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, at the Ubiaja Correctional Centre. The ruling came on Monday, January 12, 2026, following their arraignment in connection with a protest against rising kidnappings and insecurity in the Esan West Local Government Area.The protest, which…
Lagos, Nigeria – January 12, 2026 – Iran’s ongoing wave of nationwide protests, which erupted in late December 2025, has escalated into one of the most significant challenges to the Islamic Republic’s rule since the 2022 “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement. Triggered by a sharp collapse in the national currency (the rial), soaring inflation, and widespread…
Clarion Newschannel – January 1, 2026 A powerful opinion piece has emerged defending Arise TV anchors Dr. Reuben Abati and Rufai Oseni amid backlash over their critical commentary on Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike.The article, titled “In Defence of Truth; Abati, Rufai, and the Burden of Honest Commentary,” praises the duo for their forthright…
Abuja, December 17, 2025 – The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has vehemently condemned the Nigeria Police Force’s announcement to resume enforcement of the controversial tinted glass permit policy from January 2, 2026, describing it as a “grave affront to the authority of the court,” a “subversion of the rule of law,” and potential contempt.In a…
Abuja, December 3, 2025 – Four months after the #EndBadGovernance protests erupted nationwide in a desperate cry against soaring inflation, fuel subsidy removal, and rampant corruption, Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has finally ordered a full-scale investigation into the deadly crackdown that claimed at least 24 lives, according to Amnesty International’s scathing…
ABUJA, Nigeria – November 30, 2025 – In its scathing World Report 2025, released this week, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has condemned the Nigerian government for a “disturbing pattern of repression” against dissent, spotlighting the draconian prosecution of #EndBadGovernance protesters and the weaponization of the Cybercrimes Act to muzzle journalists. Amid this clampdown, the Court…
On the morning of Tuesday, 4th November 2025, Natasha Akpoti‑Uduaghan, Senator representing Kogi Central, was confronted by officials of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The immigration officers reportedly seized her passport . The senator said only her husband’s passport had been processed and released, while hers was…
By Clarion Newschannel TV Online Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Tuesday, reaffirmed his administration’s zero-tolerance stance on crime as he received 23 kidnap victims rescued by the Nigerian Army after weeks in captivity The victims, who were freed through a coordinated military operation, were formally handed over to the governor at the headquarters of…
The Lagos State Government is facing intense backlash from residents and civil society groups following a series of midnight demolitions carried out across parts of the state, leaving scores of citizens homeless and businesses in ruins. According to eyewitnesses and community leaders, the demolitions — which took place under heavy security presence — began late…