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Other · Leadership News ·JUST-IN: Plateau Attacks: Women, Children Flee Barkin Ladi Community As Gunshots Persist
Women and children are reportedly fleeing a community in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State, as gunshots continue amid attacks. The situation has prompted residents to seek safety, although the headline does not provide details on casualties, the cause of the violence, or any official response.
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Business · Premium Times ·From Commitments to Action: Africa Social Impact Summit takes Africa’s financing agenda to UNGA 2026
The Africa Social Impact Summit is set to advance Africa’s financing agenda at the 2026 United Nations General Assembly, signalling a shift from previously stated commitments toward practical action on social impact and development financing across the continent.
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Other · Vanguard ·Anambra police arrest woman over alleged self-kidnap
Police in Anambra State have arrested a woman over allegations that she staged her own kidnapping. The reported arrest centres on the claim of self-kidnap, though the headline provides no further details about the circumstances, motive, investigation or any other individuals involved.
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Business · Premium Times ·EXCLUSIVE: Chinese business partners battle over control of Nigerian company
Two Chinese business partners are engaged in a dispute over control of a company operating in Nigeria. The disagreement reportedly concerns the firm’s ownership or management, but the headline does not provide details about the company, the parties’ specific claims, or any official resolution.
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Entertainment · Notjustok ·
Omah Lay joins Clean Bandit and Chlöe on 'Company'
Nigerian singer Omah Lay has joined British electronic music group Clean Bandit and singer Chlöe for a new song titled Company. The collaboration brings together artists from Nigeria, the United Kingdom and the United States, placing Omah Lay in a cross-border release with established international performers.
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Business · Vanguard ·CNG buses not enough to tame transport crisis, HURIWA tells FG
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has told the Federal Government that providing compressed natural gas buses alone will not be sufficient to resolve the country’s transport crisis. The group is urging broader measures, although the headline does not specify the additional steps it wants authorities to take.
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Politics · Vanguard ·South-East Speakers seek uniform legislative standards
Speakers of state Houses of Assembly in Nigeria’s South-East are calling for the adoption of consistent legislative standards across the region. The move appears aimed at promoting greater uniformity in lawmaking procedures and practices among the assemblies, though the headline does not specify the standards proposed or the decisions reached.
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Other · Leadership News ·
Minna Deaths: FCT Natives Demand Autopsy, Prosecution Of Those Behind 37 Deaths
FCT natives are calling for autopsies and the prosecution of those responsible for the deaths of 37 people in Minna. Their demands indicate efforts to establish the causes of the deaths and ensure accountability through legal action, although the headline provides no further details about the victims, circumstances or alleged perpetrators.
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Business · ThisDay ·
Nwabueze Charges Financial Journalists to Promote Tax Literacy
Nwabueze has urged journalists covering financial matters to help improve public understanding of taxation. The call highlights the role of financial reporting in promoting tax literacy, enabling citizens and other stakeholders to better understand tax-related issues and their implications.
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Other · Vanguard ·Six die, two injured in Kogi road crash
A road crash in Kogi State has resulted in the deaths of six people, while two others sustained injuries. The incident was reported by Vanguard, but the headline does not provide further details about the location, vehicles involved, victims, or circumstances surrounding the crash.
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Other · Nigerian Tribune ·NDLEA arrests ‘fake Police officer’ with 292kg cannabis in Delta
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested a person posing as a police officer in Delta State while allegedly possessing 292 kilograms of cannabis. The arrest highlights an ongoing law-enforcement operation targeting illicit drug possession and individuals using false security identities.
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Lifestyle · BusinessDay ·Pounded Yam: Nigeria’s culinary tradition that deserves UNESCO ICH recognition
The article highlights pounded yam as a significant Nigerian culinary tradition and discusses its potential suitability for recognition under UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage framework. It presents the dish in the context of Nigeria’s cultural identity and the broader effort to preserve and promote distinctive food traditions.
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Education · PM News ·
‘I see a Nigerian child, not illegal miner’ – Atiku offers scholarship to Niger boy
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has offered a scholarship to a boy from Niger after saying he views him as a Nigerian child rather than an illegal miner. The gesture follows public attention surrounding the child’s reported association with illegal mining, although the headline provides no further details about the scholarship or the boy’s circumstances.
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Politics · The Punch ·Yilwatda hails candidates as APC wins four of five by-elections
APC National Chairman Abdullahi Yilwatda congratulated the party’s candidates after the All Progressives Congress won four of five by-elections. The result represents a strong electoral performance for the ruling party, while one contest was won by another party. Specific constituencies, opponents and vote totals were not provided in the headline.
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Entertainment · Notjustok ·
D'banj returns with new single 'Safe Space'
Nigerian singer D’banj has returned to the music scene with a new single titled Safe Space. The release marks his latest musical offering and signals a continuation of his recording career, though the headline does not provide further details about the song’s production, themes, collaborators, or release plans.
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Sports · The Punch ·
PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi under investigation in France for conflict of interest
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser al-Khelaifi is reportedly under investigation by French authorities over an alleged conflict of interest. The inquiry places the club chief under scrutiny in France, although the headline does not provide details about the suspected conduct, the stage of the investigation or any formal findings against him.
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Other · Leadership News ·
BREAKING: 9 Killed In Fresh Attacks In Plateau Communities, Passengers, Pastors Among Victims
Fresh attacks in communities in Plateau State have reportedly killed nine people. The victims include passengers and pastors, according to Leadership News. The headline does not provide details on the locations, circumstances of the attacks, the identities of those killed, or whether authorities have announced arrests or other responses.
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Politics · Daily Trust ·
2027: I’ll Never Spend Holidays Abroad if elected – Obi
Obi says that, if elected in 2027, he will not spend holidays abroad. The statement outlines his intended personal conduct while in office and appears aimed at emphasising domestic engagement and responsibility.
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Politics · Daily Post ·Taraba Head of Service assures anti-corruption commission of continued support
Taraba State’s Head of Service has assured an anti-corruption commission that the state administration will continue supporting its work. The pledge signals ongoing institutional cooperation in efforts related to preventing or addressing corruption, although the headline does not provide details about the commission, specific initiatives, or the form of support involved.
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Business · BusinessDay ·Popoola: The next frontier for Africa’s capital markets is capital from within
Popoola identifies mobilising capital from within Africa as the next major frontier for the continent’s capital markets, highlighting the importance of developing domestic funding sources and strengthening local market participation.
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