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Other · Premium Times ·Sokoto sets up committee to investigate cleric’s controversial remarks against Prophet Muhammad
The Sokoto State Government has established a committee to investigate remarks made by a cleric concerning Prophet Muhammad. The move follows controversy surrounding the comments, with the committee expected to examine the matter and provide findings to the relevant authorities.
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Other · The Punch ·Three injured as container truck crashes on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
A container truck crashed on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, leaving three people injured. The headline does not provide further details about the circumstances of the accident, the exact location, the condition of those injured, or any disruption to traffic on the major highway.
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Other · Nigerian Tribune ·Lagos govt urged to adopt Netherlands, New Orleans solutions to address flood crisis
Stakeholders have urged the Lagos State Government to examine and adapt flood-management measures used in the Netherlands and New Orleans to help address the state’s recurring flood crisis. The call focuses on applying lessons from international approaches to improve Lagos’s response to flooding and reduce its effects on residents and communities.
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Other · Daily Post ·Industrial court restrains Nasarawa JUSUN from proceeding with strike
The National Industrial Court has issued an order preventing the Nasarawa State chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria from proceeding with a planned strike. The restraint concerns the union’s proposed industrial action, although the headline does not state the court’s reasons, the strike date or the wider dispute involved.
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Other · Premium Times ·NHRC urges integration of human rights into national climate change policy
The National Human Rights Commission is calling for human rights considerations to be incorporated into Nigeria’s national climate change policy. The appeal highlights the need for climate-related planning and action to account for human rights concerns, though the headline provides no further details about the proposed measures or affected groups.
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Other · Daily Post ·Benue Police present insurance cheques to families of deceased officers
The Benue State Police Command has presented insurance cheques to the families of police officers who died in service. The gesture is intended to provide financial support to the deceased officers’ dependants under applicable insurance arrangements.
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Other · The Punch ·
Oyo enforces anti-open grazing law, impounds 10 cows
Oyo State authorities have begun enforcing the state’s anti-open grazing law, resulting in the impoundment of 10 cows. The action signals stepped-up implementation of regulations intended to restrict open grazing within the state, although the headline does not provide further details about the owners, locations or penalties involved.
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Other · Nigerian Tribune ·Kaduna recovered 500,000 hectares of farmland from bandits — Commissioner
The Kaduna State Commissioner said the government has recovered 500,000 hectares of farmland previously controlled or occupied by bandits. The claim indicates that the recovered land may now be available for agricultural use, although the headline provides no further details about the recovery process, timing, or affected communities.
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Other · Daily Post ·How Queen Elizabeth, Bill Clinton saved me from Special Forces arrest at Heathrow Airport – Dele Momodu
Dele Momodu recounts an incident at Heathrow Airport in which he says the intervention or influence associated with Queen Elizabeth and Bill Clinton helped prevent his arrest by British Special Forces. The headline provides no further details about the circumstances, timing, or reasons for the attempted arrest.
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Other · Premium Times ·Boko Haram ‘judge’ denies reported ceasefire deal with Nigerian govt
A person identified as a Boko Haram judge has denied reports that the militant group reached a ceasefire agreement with the Nigerian government. The denial disputes claims of an arrangement to halt hostilities, although the headline provides no further details about the alleged negotiations or the circumstances surrounding the response.
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Other · Nigerian Tribune ·Ondo bans Okada, tricycle operations around govt house
Ondo State authorities have prohibited the operation of motorcycles, commonly known as Okada, and tricycles in the area around the government house. The restriction affects commercial and private operators within the designated vicinity, although the headline does not provide details on the effective date, enforcement measures or reasons for the ban.
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Other · Vanguard ·NGE warns against harassment, intimidation of journalists
The Nigerian Guild of Editors has warned against the harassment and intimidation of journalists, highlighting concerns about actions that could interfere with press freedom and the work of media professionals. The guild’s warning underscores the need for journalists to operate without threats, coercion or other forms of undue pressure.
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Other · The Punch ·
Over N350m recovered from terrorist financiers in North-East — Outgoing commander
The outgoing commander said security authorities recovered more than N350 million linked to terrorist financiers in Nigeria’s North-East. The disclosure highlights an operation targeting the financial networks supporting terrorism in the region, though the headline provides no further details about the recovery process, suspects involved or agencies responsible.
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Other · Vanguard ·N1.5m ransom recovered as police, Amotekun foil kidnappers in Ondo forest shootout
Police and Amotekun operatives reportedly disrupted a kidnapping operation during a shootout in a forest in Ondo State. The operation led to the recovery of N1.5 million in ransom, according to Vanguard, although the headline does not provide further details about arrests, casualties or the victims involved.
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Other · Leadership News ·Nigeria Tops Africa With 36.3m People Facing Severe Food Insecurity — AGRA
Nigeria has the highest number of people facing severe food insecurity in Africa, with an estimated 36.3 million affected, according to the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA). The figure highlights the scale of the country’s food security challenge compared with other African nations.
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Other · Daily Post ·Natural disasters, human activities displaced 347 in Cross River – SEMA
The Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) reported that natural disasters and human activities displaced 347 people in the state. The headline does not specify the locations, types of disasters or activities involved, when the displacement occurred, or the support provided to those affected.
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Other · Daily Trust ·
2 newly deployed policemen killed in Benue ambush
Two newly deployed police officers were killed in an ambush in Benue State, according to Daily Trust. The headline indicates that the officers had recently been assigned to the area and died in the attack, but provides no further details about the location, circumstances, perpetrators or possible casualties.
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Other · Premium Times ·Abia targets UNESCO recognition of heritage sites
Abia State is seeking recognition from UNESCO for selected heritage sites. The move indicates efforts to secure international acknowledgement for the state’s cultural and historical assets, though the headline does not specify which locations are involved, the stage of the application, or the expected timeline.
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Other · Leadership News ·
Stabbing Attack: Sokoto Govt Shuts Musa Lukuma Jumu’at Mosque, Sets Up Ulamas’ Panel
The Sokoto State Government has closed Musa Lukuma Jumu’at Mosque following a stabbing attack. It has also established a panel of Islamic scholars, known as ulamas, to examine the incident and provide guidance on the matter. The headline does not specify the attack’s circumstances, casualties, or the duration of the closure.
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Other · The Punch ·
Police, military deployed to Niger after kidnapping of over 100 residents
Police and military personnel have been deployed to Niger State following the reported kidnapping of more than 100 residents. The security operation is aimed at responding to the mass abduction and addressing the threat posed to communities in the affected area, although the headline provides no further details on the victims or suspects.
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