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Other · ThisDay ·Five Killed, Two Critically Injured as Gunmen Attack Friday Market in Plateau State
Gunmen attacked a Friday market in Plateau State, killing five people and critically injuring two others. The incident occurred at the market and involved armed assailants, according to the report. Further details about the victims, circumstances of the attack and any official response were not provided in the headline.
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Other · ThisDay ·
Osaghae’s Widow Still Awaits Justice Two Years On
Two years after Osaghae’s death, his widow is still waiting for justice, according to ThisDay. The headline highlights the prolonged delay in resolving the matter and the family’s continued pursuit of accountability, but provides no further details about the case, those involved or the actions taken by authorities.
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Other · The Punch ·Mother, four children die in Rivers inferno
A mother and her four children have died in a fire in Rivers State, according to a report by The Punch. The headline indicates that the incident involved an inferno that claimed the lives of the five family members, but provides no further details about the location, cause, timing or circumstances.
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Other · The Punch ·
Horror in NSCDC cell of death
The Punch reports on alleged horrific conditions or events involving a cell operated by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. The headline suggests the report focuses on the experiences of people held there, but provides no specific details about the incident, location, victims or official response.
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Other · The Punch ·
Defilement: Police arrest Kogi chief after PUNCH report
Police have arrested a traditional chief in Kogi State following a report by The Punch concerning an alleged defilement case. The arrest indicates that authorities have begun investigating the allegations, although the headline does not provide further details about the suspect, victim, circumstances, or possible charges.
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Other · The Punch ·
NYSC, Yobe govt abandoned me after road accident — Ex-corper
A former National Youth Service Corps member alleges that the NYSC and Yobe State Government abandoned him after he was involved in a road accident. The headline indicates that he is accusing both institutions of failing to provide adequate support following the incident, though it gives no further details about his condition or response from the authorities.
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Other · The Punch ·
Police rescue eight kidnapped Benue passengers
Police have rescued eight passengers who were reportedly kidnapped in Benue State. The operation brings the victims to safety, although the headline does not provide details about when or where the abduction occurred, the circumstances of the rescue, or whether suspects were arrested.
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Other · The Punch ·
Road carnage: Hit-and-run drivers leave trail of deaths, grieving families
The report examines the continuing impact of road crashes involving hit-and-run drivers, highlighting deaths and the grief suffered by victims’ families. It focuses on the human cost of drivers who flee accident scenes, leaving relatives to cope with loss while accountability and justice remain central concerns.
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Other · The Punch ·
Two rescued as Cameroon-bound boat sinks
Two people were rescued after a boat travelling towards Cameroon sank. The headline does not provide details about when or where the incident occurred, the cause of the sinking, the condition of those rescued, or whether other passengers were involved.
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Other · The Punch ·
Foundation urges police to probe Kano activist’s murder
A foundation has called on the police to investigate the reported murder of an activist in Kano. The appeal seeks official clarification and accountability over the killing, although the headline does not provide details about the victim, circumstances of the incident, suspects, or the foundation involved.
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Other · ThisDay ·
Pistis Foundation Names Micmar Communications Official Media Partner for UBOMI 2026
Pistis Foundation has appointed Micmar Communications as the official media partner for UBOMI 2026. The partnership places Micmar in charge of supporting the event’s media and communications activities, although the headline does not provide further details about the programme, its objectives, or the scope of the collaboration.
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Other · The Punch ·
Ex-PUNCH news editor unveils debut book
A former news editor of The PUNCH has unveiled a debut book. The headline does not provide details about the book’s title, subject, launch venue, date, or the author’s identity, but indicates the publication marks the editor’s first book release.
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Other · The Punch ·
Police probe cop’s threat to C’River LG boss
The police have begun investigating an alleged threat made by an officer against a local government chairman in Cross River State. The inquiry is expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the reported confrontation and determine whether disciplinary or legal action is warranted.
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Other · The Punch ·
Two Lagos women remanded over cyberstalking
Two women in Lagos have been remanded in custody in connection with allegations of cyberstalking. The case places them under judicial supervision while proceedings continue, although the headline does not specify the allegations, court, remand period, or other details surrounding the matter.
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Other · The Punch ·
Child trafficking: Ogun man seeks help over wife’s detention
A man in Ogun State is seeking assistance after his wife was detained in connection with an alleged child-trafficking matter. The circumstances surrounding her detention, the identities of those involved, and the specific allegations are not provided in the headline.
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Other · The Punch ·
AI operation uncovered 126 terror suspects – INTERPOL
INTERPOL says an operation involving artificial intelligence uncovered 126 suspected terrorists. The headline provides no further details about the operation, the suspects’ identities, the countries involved, or whether arrests and prosecutions have followed.
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Other · The Punch ·
Nasarawa bans under-18s from mining sites
The Nasarawa State Government has prohibited people under 18 from entering or working at mining sites across the state. The measure is intended to keep minors away from mining activities, although the headline does not provide details on enforcement, penalties, or the specific reasons behind the ban.
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Other · The Punch ·
‘Nigeria battling foundational problems’
The report highlights concerns that Nigeria is contending with deep-rooted, foundational challenges. The headline suggests the issues extend beyond immediate events or isolated problems, pointing to underlying weaknesses affecting the country’s development and governance. Specific sectors, causes and proposed responses are not identified in the available headline.
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Other · Vanguard ·Gombe pledges support for new army formations
The Gombe State Government has pledged to support the establishment or operations of new Nigerian Army formations. The commitment indicates cooperation with the military in strengthening security structures in the state, although the headline does not specify the formations involved, the nature of the support, or when implementation will begin.
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Other · Vanguard ·MTN MIP: Media practitioners urged to strengthen cross-border reporting
Media practitioners participating in the MTN MIP have been encouraged to improve cross-border reporting. The call highlights the importance of strengthening journalists’ ability to cover issues that span national boundaries and provide audiences with broader regional perspectives.
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