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Other · Nigerian Tribune ·Osun: Police arrest man over alleged killing of mother, recover body from farm
Osun State police have arrested a man in connection with the alleged killing of his mother. Authorities reportedly recovered the woman’s body from a farm, while investigations continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the death and determine any further legal action.
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Other · Daily Post ·Federal Civil Service releases dates for 2026 promotion exams
The Federal Civil Service has announced the dates for promotion examinations scheduled for 2026. The timetable concerns civil servants expected to participate in the advancement assessment process, although the headline does not specify the examination dates, eligible cadres, or other arrangements. Further details are contained in the Daily Post report.
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Other · The Punch ·Kebbi remits N21.5bn for 2027 Hajj, records 95% registration
Kebbi State has remitted N21.5 billion towards preparations for the 2027 Hajj, according to The Punch. The state has also recorded 95 per cent registration for the pilgrimage, indicating that most expected participants have completed the registration process ahead of the religious exercise.
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Other · Premium Times ·Police rescue kidnap victim, apprehend suspect
Police authorities have rescued a person who was reportedly abducted and arrested a suspect in connection with the kidnapping. The headline does not provide details on the victim’s identity, the circumstances of the rescue, the location, or the suspect’s alleged role in the incident.
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Other · Premium Times ·NBA president backs judgement on filming police officers on duty, seeks clearer rules on limits
The Nigerian Bar Association president has supported a court judgment concerning citizens filming police officers while they are performing official duties. However, the NBA leader is calling for clearer rules to define the circumstances and limits surrounding such recordings, highlighting the need for greater legal certainty on the issue.
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Other · The Punch ·
Man kills mum over threat to lease family farm in Osun
A man in Osun State allegedly killed his mother following a dispute over her reported threat to lease the family farm. The incident centres on a family disagreement involving control or use of the agricultural property, with the circumstances and any official response requiring further details from the full report.
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Other · Daily Trust ·Moroccan Woman Denies Detention, Says She’s Safe With Family
A Moroccan woman has denied reports that she was detained, saying she is safe and staying with her family. Her statement addresses concerns about her whereabouts but provides no further details about the circumstances surrounding the claims or where they originated.
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Other · The Punch ·
Evening recap: Army reshuffles top brass, FG pays lecturers’ tools allowance, other top stories
The Punch’s evening roundup highlights the Nigerian Army’s reshuffling of senior officers and the Federal Government’s payment of lecturers’ tools allowance. It also points readers to other major stories from the day, though the headline does not provide further details about those developments.
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Other · The Punch ·
Police hunt man over molestation of teenage boy in Ogun
Police in Ogun State are searching for a man suspected of molesting a teenage boy. Authorities are seeking information that could help locate the suspect and advance their investigation into the alleged incident.
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Other · Daily Post ·Igho Ubiribo’s son rejects penis enlargement narrative surrounding father’s death
Igho Ubiribo’s son has rejected claims that his father’s death was connected to a penis enlargement procedure, challenging the narrative surrounding the circumstances of the death. He has not accepted that explanation as an accurate account of what happened.
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Other · Daily Trust ·
Sanwo-Olu declares emergency on Lagos waste crisis
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared an emergency over the state’s waste management crisis. The move signals heightened government attention and likely urgent measures to address worsening sanitation and refuse-disposal concerns across Lagos, although the headline does not provide details on the specific actions, timeline or areas affected.
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Other · The Punch ·
LAWMA to arrest Lagos residents patronising illegal roadside traders
The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) says it will arrest residents who patronise illegal roadside traders. The warning indicates that the agency is targeting both unauthorised roadside trading activities and customers who use them, although the headline does not provide details about the enforcement timeline, locations or specific penalties.
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Other · Daily Post ·Kano man cuts off own finger after alleged N80m offer
A man in Kano reportedly cut off his own finger following an alleged offer of N80 million. Details surrounding the offer, the reasons for the act, and the man’s current condition were not provided in the headline.
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Other · Channels TV ·
Army Redeploys Senior Officers, Appoints New Theatre Commander
The Nigerian Army has reassigned several senior officers and appointed a new commander to lead a theatre of operations. The changes indicate adjustments within the military’s command structure, although the headline does not specify the officers involved, the theatre affected, or the reasons for the redeployments.
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Other · The Punch ·
Rufai Oseni and the burden of objectivity
The piece examines Rufai Oseni’s responsibilities and challenges in maintaining objectivity, likely in the context of public commentary or journalism. It considers how his views, presentation, or professional role may be assessed against expectations of fairness and impartiality, without the headline specifying the particular events or arguments discussed.
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Other · The Punch ·
JUST IN: Gas truck collision triggers emergency shutdown on Kwara highway
A collision involving a gas truck has prompted an emergency shutdown on a highway in Kwara State. The incident is expected to affect traffic and movement along the route while authorities respond to the situation and address potential safety risks. Further details about casualties, damage and the duration of the closure were not provided.
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Other · Daily Trust ·
Herder, 18 cattle shot dead in Plateau
A herder and 18 cattle were reportedly shot dead in Plateau State. The headline does not provide details on when or where the incident occurred, the circumstances surrounding the shooting, or whether authorities have identified suspects or announced any response.
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Other · Daily Post ·Ogun CP orders manhunt following sexual molestation of 17-year-old boy
The Ogun State Commissioner of Police has ordered a manhunt for the suspect or suspects linked to the alleged sexual molestation of a 17-year-old boy. The directive indicates that police are seeking those involved in the incident, while investigations and efforts to make an arrest are expected to continue.
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Other · Vanguard ·FCT Police arrest woman over boiling water attack
Police in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory have arrested a woman in connection with an alleged attack involving boiling water. Authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, while further details about the victim, the woman’s identity, the location, and possible charges were not provided in the headline.
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Other · Leadership News ·
Imo Community Seeks Government Intervention Over Alleged Security Brutality
Residents of a community in Imo State are appealing to the government to intervene over alleged brutality by security personnel. The community’s concerns reportedly centre on claims of misconduct and mistreatment, with authorities being urged to investigate the allegations and address the situation.
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