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Other · Daily Post ·2027 Hajj: Lagos demands more slots
Lagos State is seeking an increased allocation of pilgrimage spaces for the 2027 Hajj, indicating that the state wants more residents to participate in the annual Islamic pilgrimage. The request concerns the number of available slots and reflects preparations for the 2027 exercise.
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Other · Channels TV ·JUST IN: One Dead, Four Rescued As Four Storey Building Collapses In Enugu
One person has died and four others have been rescued after a four-storey building collapsed in Enugu. The incident involves a structural failure in the southeastern Nigerian city, with emergency responders accounting for the reported survivors and casualty. Further details about the cause, location and condition of those rescued were not provided.
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Other · ThisDay ·NDLEA Busts UK Colos Pipeline, Seizes 2.3 Tonnes of Drugs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has disrupted a drug trafficking pipeline linked to the United Kingdom and seized 2.3 tonnes of drugs in the operation, according to ThisDay.
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Other · Daily Post ·Army confirms abduction of six Islamic scholars in Zamfara
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that six Islamic scholars were abducted in Zamfara State. The confirmation establishes the incident but, based on the headline, provides no further details about when or where the abduction occurred, the identities of those involved, or any rescue efforts.
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Other · Nigerian Tribune ·NDLEA intercepts Colos shipments from UK, uncovers opioids in loaves of bread, speakers
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency intercepted shipments of Colos arriving from the United Kingdom and discovered opioids concealed inside loaves of bread and speakers, highlighting the varied methods used to transport controlled substances.
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Other · Daily Post ·Police detain officer over shooting of seven-year-old boy in Akwa Ibom
Police in Akwa Ibom have detained an officer in connection with the shooting of a seven-year-old boy. The detention indicates that authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, while the boy’s condition and further details about the shooting were not provided in the headline.
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Other · The Punch ·NDLEA seizes UK-bound cannabis, drugs hidden in bread, speakers
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized cannabis and other drugs allegedly concealed in bread and loudspeakers, reportedly during an attempt to send the substances to the United Kingdom. The seizure highlights the agency’s interception of narcotics hidden in everyday items and intended for international shipment.
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Other · The Punch ·
Abuja commercial motorcyclists demand better security, lament rising bike theft
Commercial motorcyclists in Abuja are calling for improved security measures as they report an increase in motorcycle theft. The operators say the growing theft problem is affecting their livelihoods and are seeking stronger protection and action from relevant authorities to safeguard their motorcycles and business activities.
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Other · Daily Trust ·
Benue: 80-yr-old man beaten to death over witchcraft allegation
An 80-year-old man in Benue State was reportedly beaten to death after being accused of witchcraft. The incident highlights a fatal act of violence linked to allegations against the elderly, although the headline does not provide details about the location, circumstances, suspects or any official response.
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Other · Nigerian Tribune ·2027 Hajj: Lagos seeks additional slots for pilgrims to Saudi Arabia
Lagos State is seeking additional pilgrimage slots for residents planning to participate in the 2027 Hajj in Saudi Arabia. The request concerns increasing the number of Lagos pilgrims permitted to undertake the annual Islamic pilgrimage, although the headline does not specify the number sought or the authority handling the allocation.
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Other · Vanguard ·Troops arrest suspected kidnapper with gun in Edo
Troops in Edo State arrested a person suspected of kidnapping and recovered a firearm during the operation. The arrest highlights ongoing security efforts to disrupt kidnapping activities in the state, although the headline provides no further details about the suspect, the weapon, the circumstances of the arrest or any alleged victims.
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Other · Leadership News ·Group Demands Immediate Release Miyetti Allah Leader Badejo, DSS Explanation
A group is calling for the immediate release of Badejo, identified as a leader of Miyetti Allah, and is demanding an explanation from the Department of State Services over his reported detention or custody. The headline does not provide details about the circumstances, timing, or reasons for the DSS’s involvement.
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Other · Vanguard ·NDLEA seizes 2.3 tonnes of illicit drugs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized 2.3 tonnes of illicit drugs in an operation. The headline does not provide details on the location, types of substances involved, timing, arrests, or other enforcement actions connected with the seizure.
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Other · Vanguard ·One killed, many trapped, as four-storey building collapses in Enugu
One person was killed and several others were trapped after a four-storey building collapsed in Enugu. The incident prompted an emergency response as efforts focused on locating and rescuing those believed to be trapped beneath the debris. Further details about the cause, casualties and rescue operation were not provided in the headline.
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Other · Leadership News ·
Gwarzo Appointed Hausa Community Chancellor In Europe
Gwarzo has been appointed chancellor of the Hausa community in Europe, according to Leadership News. The headline indicates that the appointment concerns a leadership or representative role for Hausa people living across Europe, but provides no further details about Gwarzo’s background, the appointing body, or the responsibilities attached to the position.
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Other · The Punch ·
Kwara law officers seek equal pay with magistrates
Law officers in Kwara State are seeking pay parity with magistrates, indicating a demand for their compensation to be aligned with that of judicial officers. The request focuses on remuneration and may reflect concerns about differences in salary structures between the two groups.
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Other · Daily Trust ·
Bamanga Tukur buried in Yola
Bamanga Tukur has been buried in Yola, according to Daily Trust. The headline reports the burial location but does not provide details about the ceremony, those in attendance, or the circumstances leading to the burial.
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Other · The Punch ·
Police probe officer over shooting of seven-year-old boy in A’Ibom
Police authorities in Akwa Ibom State are investigating an officer following the reported shooting of a seven-year-old boy. The probe is expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine any applicable responsibility, while further details about the child’s condition and the officer’s actions were not provided in the headline.
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Other · BusinessDay ·The Panoptic gaze: Counting the costs
The piece examines the consequences and costs associated with the panoptic gaze, a concept linked to pervasive observation and surveillance. It considers how constant visibility may affect individuals or society, while the headline does not specify the setting, actors, financial implications or particular events involved.
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Other · Daily Trust ·
Plateau: Slain herders buried amid tears
Herders killed in Plateau State have been buried amid scenes of grief and tears. The report focuses on the burial ceremonies and the mourning that followed the deaths, without providing further details about the circumstances, number of victims, or those responsible.
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