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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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Other · The Punch ·
Decomposing body of Rivers woman found in stream
A woman from Rivers State was found dead in a stream, with her body already decomposing. The circumstances surrounding her death, including her identity, when she disappeared, and how the body came to be in the stream, were not provided in the headline.
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Other · The Punch ·
Bandits kill two, rustle livestock in Sokoto community
Bandits attacked a community in Sokoto State, killing two people and stealing livestock. The incident highlights continued insecurity affecting residents and animal owners in the area, although the headline does not provide further details about the victims, the number or type of animals taken, or any official response.
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Other · The Punch ·
Nigerians have a right to record the police
The report states that Nigerians are legally entitled to record police officers, presumably while they carry out their duties in public. The headline highlights citizens’ rights when documenting police conduct, though it does not provide further details about the legal basis, limits, or circumstances surrounding that entitlement.
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Other · The Punch ·
Imo residents lament as flooding submerges homes, businesses
Residents in Imo State are reporting distress after flooding submerged homes and business premises. The flooding has disrupted living conditions and commercial activities, with affected communities facing damage and significant inconvenience. The report focuses on residents’ complaints and the immediate impact of the inundation on households and businesses.
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Other · The Punch ·
35-year-old man arrested for vandalising Jigawa water station cables
A 35-year-old man has been arrested in Jigawa State over the alleged vandalism of cables at a water station. The incident involves damage to infrastructure used for water supply, while details about the circumstances of the arrest and the authorities’ next steps were not provided in the headline.
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Other · The Punch ·
Osun alert: Terrorism must not gain ground in S/West
The Punch reports an alert concerning terrorism in Osun State and warns that the threat must not establish a foothold in Nigeria’s South-West region. The headline signals heightened concern about regional security and the need to prevent terrorist activity from spreading or gaining influence in the area.
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Other · ThisDay ·FRN v Jokolo: The Limits of Territorial Jurisdiction
The case of the Federal Republic of Nigeria versus Jokolo examines the scope and limits of territorial jurisdiction, focusing on the circumstances under which Nigerian legal authority may apply based on location and territorial connections.
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Other · ThisDay ·
The FBI Files Controversy: Between Public Interest and the Rule of Law
The article examines the controversy surrounding FBI files, focusing on the balance between the public’s interest in accessing potentially significant information and the legal principles governing the handling, disclosure and protection of such records.
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