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Other · Premium Times ·Police rescue abducted persons, kill suspected kidnappers in Niger
Police operatives in Niger State rescued people who had been abducted and killed suspected kidnappers during the operation, according to Premium Times. The headline does not provide details on the number or identities of those rescued, the circumstances of the abductions, or when and where the incident occurred.
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Other · BusinessDay ·FCT Police arrest 70 suspects over alleged robbery near Unity Fountain
Police in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory have arrested 70 suspects in connection with alleged robbery activities near Unity Fountain. The arrests were made as part of a law-enforcement operation in the area, though the headline does not provide details about the suspects’ identities, the circumstances of the alleged incidents or any charges filed.
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Other · Vanguard ·Sokoto govt shuts mosque, orders probe into attack
The Sokoto State Government has closed a mosque following an attack and directed authorities to investigate the incident. The measure is intended to establish what happened and determine the circumstances surrounding the attack, although the headline does not provide details about the location, casualties, suspects or timing.
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Other · Vanguard ·Unity Fountain robbery: Police arrest 70 suspects in Maitama
Police have arrested 70 suspects in connection with a reported robbery at Unity Fountain in Maitama, Abuja. The arrests indicate an ongoing police investigation into the incident, though the headline does not provide details about when the robbery occurred, the identities of those arrested, or whether any property was recovered.
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Other · Daily Trust ·Sokoto shuts mosque where cleric was stabbed, raises probe panel
Authorities in Sokoto have shut the mosque where a cleric was stabbed and established an investigative panel to examine the incident. The closure is intended to address the situation while the panel investigates the circumstances surrounding the attack and may provide findings to guide further action.
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Other · Daily Post ·From mobility to justice: Chisco donates luxury buses, supports inmate rehabilitation
Chisco has donated luxury buses and provided support for inmate rehabilitation, linking its transport-related contribution with efforts to assist people in correctional facilities. The initiative highlights the company’s involvement in mobility and justice-related social support, though the headline does not specify the number of buses, beneficiaries, or rehabilitation measures involved.
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Other · Daily Trust ·
Kidnappers abandon victim near checkpoint amid police pursuit
Kidnappers reportedly abandoned their victim near a checkpoint while fleeing a police pursuit. The incident indicates that law enforcement officers were closing in on the abductors, who left the victim behind during the escape. Further details about the victim’s condition, the location and whether arrests were made are not provided in the headline.
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Other · Premium Times ·Nine killed in Plateau bus attack as army chief visits state, orders troops to sustain pressure on criminals
Nine people were killed in an attack on a bus in Plateau State, according to Premium Times. The incident occurred as the Chief of Army Staff visited the state and directed troops to maintain pressure on criminals, signalling continued military operations in response to insecurity.
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Other · PM News ·
347 displaced as floods, mudslides hit Cross River
Flooding and mudslides in Cross River have displaced 347 people, according to PM News. The incidents have affected communities in the state, forcing residents from their homes and highlighting the immediate impact of severe weather and related ground movement on local populations.
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Other · Daily Post ·Sokoto govt shuts mosque after attack on cleric, sets up probe panel
The Sokoto State Government has closed a mosque following an attack on a cleric and established an investigative panel to examine the incident. The action is intended to address the circumstances surrounding the attack and determine appropriate next steps, although the headline does not provide details about the victim, suspects or the mosque’s reopening.
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Other · Nigerian Tribune ·Cross River: 47 applicants lose N51.8m to fake govt jobs – Panel
A panel has reported that 47 applicants in Cross River State lost a combined N51.8 million after being deceived through a fake government recruitment scheme. The report highlights alleged financial losses linked to fraudulent job offers, though the headline provides no further details about those responsible or the panel’s recommendations.
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Other · Daily Post ·Court sentences nine to 10 years imprisonment for oil theft in Akwa Ibom
A court in Akwa Ibom State has sentenced nine individuals to prison terms ranging from nine to 10 years for oil theft. The convictions represent legal action against those found responsible for offences related to the unlawful taking or handling of petroleum resources in the state.
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Other · The Punch ·Morning recap: Police warn terrorists spying on schools, Police recover another corpse as Accord chieftain buried in Osun, other top stories
The morning news roundup highlights a police warning that terrorists are monitoring schools, the recovery of another corpse in Osun during the burial of an Accord chieftain, and other leading developments reported by The Punch.
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Other · Daily Post ·Jos killing: Miyetti Allah reacts, warns against unverified allegations
Miyetti Allah has responded to the reported killing in Jos, urging the public and stakeholders to avoid making allegations that have not been verified. The group’s reaction centres on the need for caution and reliable information as discussions continue over the incident and its circumstances.
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Other · Nigerian Tribune ·Sokoto govt shuts Lukuwa mosque, sets up panel over religious tension
The Sokoto government has closed Lukuwa Mosque following reported religious tension and established a panel to examine the circumstances surrounding the situation and help address the concerns.
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Other · Leadership News ·
Lagos AG, Lawyers Disagree On Justice Sector Reforms
Lagos State’s Attorney-General and legal practitioners have expressed differing views over proposed or ongoing reforms affecting the justice sector. The disagreement suggests a lack of consensus among key stakeholders on how the legal and judicial system should be changed, though the specific reform measures and arguments are not detailed in the headline.
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Other · Leadership News ·
Nasarawa Farmers Urge FG To Adopt Climate-Smart Agriculture For Food Security
Farmers in Nasarawa State have urged the Federal Government to promote and implement climate-smart agricultural practices as a way to strengthen food security. The appeal highlights the need for farming approaches that respond to changing climate conditions while supporting agricultural productivity and sustaining food production across the country.
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Other · Leadership News ·
Soldiers, Police Kill Scores Of Terrorists In Kebbi, Recover Arms, Motorcycles
Security forces comprising soldiers and police reportedly killed scores of terrorists during an operation in Kebbi State. The operation also led to the recovery of firearms and motorcycles, according to Leadership News, indicating efforts to disrupt terrorist activities and seize equipment used by the group.
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Other · Leadership News ·
NDLEA Destroys 5 Cannabis Farms, Arrests 3 In Edo
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) destroyed five cannabis farms and arrested three suspects during an operation in Edo State. The headline indicates an enforcement action targeting illicit cannabis cultivation, but provides no further details about the locations, identities of those arrested, or the quantity of drugs recovered.
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Other · Leadership News ·
Plateau Bus Attack: I Hid Inside Bus As Gunmen Kill 13 –Lone Survivor
A lone survivor of an attack on a bus in Plateau State reportedly said he hid inside the vehicle while gunmen killed 13 passengers. The account highlights the survivor’s experience during the incident, although the headline does not provide further details about the attackers, victims, location, or timing.
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