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Other · Vanguard ·Why Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, by Eric Teniola
Eric Teniola examines the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, focusing on the project’s significance, development implications and issues surrounding its construction. The commentary appears to provide context on the major infrastructure initiative and its relevance to Nigeria’s coastal connectivity, while drawing attention to matters associated with the highway’s planning and execution.
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Other · Daily Trust ·Experts demand stronger regional climate action in West Africa
Experts are calling for stronger, coordinated climate action across West Africa. The demand indicates concern that regional countries need more effective collective measures to address climate-related risks, improve resilience and support environmental protection. The headline does not provide further details on the experts involved or the specific actions proposed.
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Other · The Punch ·Travel register: ‘Deported back’ and four other errors you should avoid
The report highlights five common errors to avoid when discussing or writing about travel, including the phrase deported back. It focuses on improving accuracy and clarity in travel-related language and register, helping readers identify wording that may be grammatically incorrect, redundant or inappropriate in context.
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Other · The Punch ·
FG threatens coastal road closure over safety concerns
The Federal Government has warned that it may close the coastal road because of safety concerns. The threat indicates that authorities are considering restricting access or suspending use of the route if safety risks are not addressed, although the headline does not specify the location, timeline, or measures involved.
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Other · Vanguard ·Herdsmen Attacks: Fear grips Delta farmers
Farmers in Delta State are reportedly experiencing heightened fear over attacks attributed to herdsmen. The situation has raised concerns about the safety of farming communities and may affect agricultural activities, although the headline does not provide details about the incidents, locations, casualties or official response.
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Other · The Punch ·
Bago vows to unravel private firm employee’s death in NSCDC cell
Bago has pledged to investigate and establish the circumstances surrounding the death of an employee of a private company while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. The commitment follows concerns over the incident and seeks to clarify what happened to the deceased.
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Other · The Punch ·
Groups condemn Hisbah for arresting Zamfara woman over alleged witchcraft
Several groups have criticised the Hisbah for arresting a woman in Zamfara over an allegation of witchcraft. The condemnation centres on the circumstances surrounding her detention and raises concerns about the handling of accusations against women by religious enforcement authorities in the state.
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Other · Vanguard ·Flash floods: Ekoli river swallows 200 homes, farmlands in Bayelsa
Flash floods from the Ekoli River have reportedly submerged about 200 homes and farmlands in Bayelsa State. The flooding has affected residential areas and agricultural land, although the headline does not provide details on casualties, displaced residents, the specific communities involved, or the extent of damage beyond the reported losses.
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Other · Nigerian Tribune ·Oba-Ile monarch’s selection process follows govt’s directives — Head of kingmakers
The head of the kingmakers in Oba-Ile says the selection process for the town’s monarch is being conducted in accordance with directives issued by the government. The statement addresses compliance with official procedures governing the choice of the next traditional ruler.
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Other · Vanguard ·Tragedy in custody: The deaths of young miners in Niger State
Vanguard reports on the deaths of young miners who were in custody in Niger State. The headline indicates a tragic incident involving miners and authorities, but provides no further details about the circumstances, number of victims, cause of death, or official response.
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Other · Vanguard ·Curtains of Fear: How keke tarpaulins hide robbers, rapists in Warri, Effurun
The Vanguard report examines concerns in Warri and Effurun that tricycle, or keke, tarpaulins can obscure the identities and activities of passengers and operators. It links the covered vehicles to alleged robberies and sexual assaults, highlighting public safety fears surrounding their use in the two Delta communities.
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Other · The Punch ·
Imo community seeks action over insecurity, bad roads
Residents of a community in Imo State are calling for government intervention over worsening insecurity and poor road conditions. They want authorities to address both concerns, which they say are affecting safety, movement and daily activities in the area.
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Other · The Punch ·
Four arrested for stealing newborn from mentally-ill woman
Four people have been arrested in connection with the alleged theft of a newborn baby from a woman identified as mentally ill. The arrests indicate that authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the infant’s removal and the identities or roles of those involved.
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Other · The Punch ·
Darkness hits Lagos-Ibadan Longbridge as more streetlights disappear
Darkness has reportedly returned to sections of the Lagos-Ibadan Longbridge as additional streetlights become non-functional or disappear. The development raises concerns about visibility and safety for motorists and other road users along the major route, although the headline does not specify the cause, extent of the outage, or any official response.
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Other · The Punch ·
Police arrest suspected armed robber in A’Ibom
Police in Akwa Ibom State have arrested a person suspected of armed robbery. The arrest indicates that law enforcement authorities are investigating the alleged offence, although the headline does not provide details about the suspect’s identity, location, circumstances of the arrest, or any items recovered.
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Other · The Punch ·
FG seals deal for 12 US attack helicopters
Nigeria’s Federal Government has reached an agreement with the United States to acquire 12 attack helicopters. The headline does not provide details on the aircraft models, deal value, delivery timeline or intended operational use.
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Other · The Punch ·
NIS enrols 8,552 Nigerians in overseas passport intervention
The Nigeria Immigration Service has enrolled 8,552 Nigerians through an overseas passport intervention. The initiative appears focused on assisting Nigerians outside the country with passport-related services, although the headline does not provide further details about the locations, duration or specific outcomes of the exercise.
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Other · Nigerian Tribune ·Egbeda-Egga sets N800m development appeal target
Egbeda-Egga has set a development appeal target of N800 million, indicating plans to raise the funds for community development initiatives. The headline does not provide details about the specific projects, fundraising timeline, organisers or intended contributors.
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Other · The Punch ·
Killings: Plateau gov imposes curfew on three LGs
Following reported killings, the Plateau State governor has imposed a curfew across three local government areas. The measure is intended to restrict movement and address security concerns in the affected areas, although the headline does not specify the local governments involved, the curfew’s duration, or the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
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Other · The Punch ·
NSCDC busts fake juice factory in Lagos, arrests two
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered an allegedly fake juice production facility in Lagos and arrested two people in connection with the operation. The development highlights the agency’s enforcement efforts against suspected counterfeit or unauthorised food and beverage manufacturing in the state.
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