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Reprisal attack kills several residents in Kogi communities after herder’s death

Several residents have been killed in a reprisal attack on Abugi, Kuchinda and Mikugi communities in Kogi State after a vigilante allegedly shot dead an unarmed herder.
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Lagos short of 40,000 doctors as Sanwo-Olu warns of health funding gap

Lagos State needs roughly 40,000 more doctors and 40,000 nurses, Sanwo-Olu says, while its health sector needs at least N100bn above current budget provisions.

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Bandits Kill Farmers, Abduct 20 in Kaduna Attack

KEY POINTS • Suspected bandits attacked farmers in Layin Danauta village, Kaduna State, killing several...
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Sowore Claims Kidnapped Oyo Pupils Moved to Kaduna

KEY POINTS • Omoyele Sowore claimed that schoolchildren abducted in Oriire, Oyo State, have been...
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Bauchi Lawmaker Mohammed Wanzam Zaki Dies

KEY POINTS • Bauchi lawmaker Mohammed Wanzam Zaki died after a brief illness. • The late...
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NDLEA Arrests Two Elderly Men Over Alleged Drug Sales to Students in Abia

KEY POINTS • NDLEA arrested two elderly men, aged 84 and 75, over alleged drug...
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Mob Kills Woman Accused of Child Theft in Kaduna

KEY POINTS • An angry mob killed a woman accused of child theft in Maraban...
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Militia Leader Threatens Attacks on Adamawa Communities

KEY POINTS • A suspected militia leader threatened night-time attacks on Bachama communities in Adamawa...
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Oyo abducted pupils and teachers will regain freedom soon, says DIG Fayoade

The South-West Coordinating DIG, Adegoke Fayoade, says abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State will soon regain freedom, insisting security agencies are focused on rescue, not ransom.
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Seek help from us, NDLEA tells Nigerians battling drug dependence

The NDLEA has urged Nigerians battling drug dependence to seek help through its 24-hour counselling and referral service, stressing that recovery is possible with support.
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Abia Bans Motorcycles in Three Major Cities

KEY POINTS • Abia State has banned commercial motorcycles in Umuahia, Aba and Ohafia starting...
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Bello Turji Claims Attacks on Security Forces

KEY POINTS • A man believed to be bandit leader Bello Turji claimed responsibility for...
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Mother, Sister of Dead Bandit Leader Jailed 20 Years Each

 KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced the mother and sister of...
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Fire Hits Building Housing Polaris Bank on Lagos Island

KEY POINTS A fire outbreak affected a 17-storey building housing a Polaris Bank branch...
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Reprisal attack kills several residents in Kogi communities after herder’s death

Several residents have been killed in a reprisal attack on Abugi, Kuchinda and Mikugi communities in Kogi State after a vigilante allegedly shot dead an unarmed herder.
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Lagos short of 40,000 doctors as Sanwo-Olu warns of health funding gap

Lagos State needs roughly 40,000 more doctors and 40,000 nurses, Sanwo-Olu says, while its health sector needs at least N100bn above current budget provisions.
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ICPC recommends prosecution of alleged PFIPC boss Adeyemi

The ICPC has recommended prosecuting Adeniyi Adeyemi, alleged head of the disputed PFIPC, telling President Tinubu in an interim report that flagged forged appointment documents.
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Customs intercepts pump-action rifle parts at Tin Can Port

Nigeria Customs intercepted concealed pump-action rifle parts and seized ₦373.8 million in cannabis-infused products at Tin Can Port, with a principal suspect on the run.