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World · Nigerian Tribune ·Malaysian boy acquitted of schoolgirl’s murder on grounds of insanity
A Malaysian boy has been acquitted of murdering a schoolgirl after the court found that he was legally insane at the time of the alleged offence. The ruling means he was not held criminally responsible on mental-health grounds, according to the report.
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Other · Daily Post ·Jigawa residents hold three-day prayer for rainfall
Residents of Jigawa State have organised a three-day prayer session seeking rainfall. The observance reflects concerns about dry conditions and the importance of rain to communities, particularly for agriculture and water supplies. The headline does not provide further details about the location, organisers or timing of the prayers.
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Politics · Daily Post ·Benue APC dismisses purported expulsion of former commissioner
The Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has rejected reports claiming that a former commissioner was expelled from the party. The dismissal indicates the party disputes the authenticity or validity of the purported expulsion, though the headline provides no further details about the former commissioner or the circumstances surrounding the report.
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Business · BusinessDay ·Alawuba: Improvement in economic indicators point to Nigeria’s stabilisation journey
Alawuba says recent improvements in Nigeria’s economic indicators suggest the country is progressing towards greater economic stability. The remarks indicate that measurable changes in key indicators are being viewed as evidence of a stabilisation journey, although the headline does not specify the indicators involved or provide further details on the outlook.
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Politics · Nigerian Tribune ·Lagos guber: APC’s Hamzat pledges decentralised governance if elected
Lagos governorship aspirant Hamzat of the All Progressives Congress has promised to introduce decentralised governance if elected. The pledge indicates an intention to distribute administrative responsibilities more broadly across government structures, though the headline provides no further details on how the proposed system would operate or which sectors it would affect.
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Business · Nairametrics ·Dangote Refinery sells out jet fuel supply to Europe, reserves Nigeria stock
Dangote Refinery has sold its available jet fuel supply to buyers in Europe while reserving stock for the Nigerian market. The development indicates that the refinery is serving international demand for aviation fuel but intends to maintain supplies for domestic users, according to Nairametrics.
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Technology · Vanguard ·Trump blasts ‘sick conspiracy’ against AI
Donald Trump has criticised what he described as a sick conspiracy targeting artificial intelligence. The headline indicates that he addressed claims or opposition surrounding AI, but provides no further details about the allegations, people involved, context or specific consequences.
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Business · Leadership News ·
JUST IN: Dangote Sounds NGX Gong As Refinery IPO Opens
Aliko Dangote marked the opening of the Dangote Refinery’s initial public offering by sounding the gong at the Nigerian Exchange. The event signals the formal commencement of the refinery’s IPO process on the NGX, though the headline provides no further details about the offer or investor terms.
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Education · PM News ·
Parents shut 155 unity colleges over Kings College concession
Parents have reportedly shut 155 unity colleges in protest against plans to concession King’s College. The action highlights opposition from parents to the proposed management arrangement for the federal unity schools, although the headline does not provide details on the duration, scope or government response to the closures.
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World · Daily Post ·Pete Vowles arrives Abuja as new British High Commissioner to Nigeria
Pete Vowles has arrived in Abuja to assume office as the new British High Commissioner to Nigeria. His arrival marks the start of his diplomatic assignment in the country, where he will represent the United Kingdom and oversee bilateral relations with Nigeria.
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Business · Premium Times ·NNPC activates multiple pathways to transform Nigeria into global gas hub —Official
An NNPC official says the corporation is pursuing several initiatives aimed at transforming Nigeria into a global gas hub. The headline indicates a broad strategy involving multiple pathways, but does not specify the projects, timelines, investments or expected outcomes involved in achieving that goal.
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World · Nigerian Tribune ·Russian drone hits train near Poland border after Boris Johnson passes
A Russian drone reportedly struck a train near the Polish border shortly after Boris Johnson had passed through the area, according to Nigerian Tribune. The headline highlights a security incident involving the drone, the train and the timing of Johnson’s movement.
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Business · Nigerian Tribune ·Why I don’t want to be called richest man in Africa — Dangote
Aliko Dangote explains why he does not wish to be identified as Africa’s richest man. The headline indicates that he has expressed reservations about the label, though it does not specify his reasons or provide further details about the context of his remarks.
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Other · Nigerian Tribune ·NSCDC arrests 58-year-old, nine others for alleged drug sales, theft in Zamfara
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 58-year-old person and nine others in Zamfara over alleged involvement in drug sales and theft. The arrests reportedly concern a total of 10 suspects, although the headline does not provide details about the alleged offences, locations, or items recovered.
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Politics · Nigerian Tribune ·Stop treating viral WhatsApp, Facebook post as our official statements — INEC warns
The Independent National Electoral Commission has cautioned the public against treating viral posts circulating on WhatsApp and Facebook as its official statements. The warning indicates that only communications issued through the commission’s recognised channels should be regarded as authentic, amid concerns that social media messages may be misattributed to INEC.
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Health · Leadership News ·
BREAKING: Police Arrest Suspected Producer Of Herbal Drink Linked To 29 Deaths In Ondo
Police in Ondo State have arrested a person suspected of producing a herbal drink allegedly linked to the deaths of 29 people. The arrest marks an ongoing investigation into the reported fatalities and the circumstances surrounding the distribution or consumption of the product.
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Other · Daily Post ·Police, military neutralise several insurgents, recover rifles, ammunition, motorcycles
Police and military forces have neutralised several insurgents during an operation and recovered rifles, ammunition and motorcycles. The headline indicates a joint security effort targeting insurgent activity, but provides no details on the location, timing, number of casualties or specific units involved.
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Education · Vanguard ·NSCDC arrests nine over school vandalism in Zamfara
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested nine individuals in Zamfara State in connection with alleged vandalism at a school. The arrests concern damage or theft involving school property, although the headline does not provide details about the suspects, the affected institution, the items involved, or the circumstances of the operation.
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Other · The Punch ·Police kill terrorists, recover arms in Kebbi forest
Police officers killed unidentified terrorists during an operation in a forest in Kebbi State and recovered arms from the area. The headline does not provide details on the number of casualties, the operation’s location, the weapons seized, or whether any officers or civilians were affected.
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Politics · The Punch ·
British High Commissioner-designate arrives Nigeria
The British High Commissioner-designate has arrived in Nigeria, marking the start of preparations for the diplomat’s assignment and official duties in the country. The headline provides no further details about the arrival, including the date, location, diplomatic priorities or planned engagements.
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