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Niger Miners’ Deaths: NSCDC Mining Marshals Deny Involvement in Operation
The NSCDC Mining Marshals have denied involvement in the operation at M.I. Wushishi Housing Estate in Minna, Niger State, where 37 suspected illegal miners died in custody. Commander John Onoja Attah says the suspended state commandant lacked the authority to deploy the unit’s personnel.
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Police Declare Osun NURTW Factional Leader Wanted Over Emir’s Murder
The Osun State Police Command has declared NURTW factional leader Nurudeen Alowonle wanted in connection with the killing of Olalekan Oyeyemi, popularly known as Emir. Police say six suspects have been arrested as investigations continue.
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Gunmen Kill Two Police Officers in Abia Station Attack
Two senior police officers were killed and three inspectors injured when gunmen attacked the Uratta Divisional Police Headquarters in Aba, Abia State. Police said explosives damaged parts of the facility and a patrol vehicle, while efforts to apprehend the attackers continued.
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ISWAP Attack Claims Lives of 15 Soldiers in Borno State
A deadly assault by ISWAP terrorists on a military base in Borno has resulted in the deaths of approximately 15 soldiers.
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Witness Testifies in Yahaya Bello's ₦110.4 Billion Fraud Trial
In the ongoing trial of former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello, a witness claims ₦1.425 billion was spent on foreign exchange transactions.
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Two Boko Haram Members Sentenced to Life in Prison in Abuja
Two men linked to Boko Haram have received life sentences from a Federal High Court in Abuja after pleading guilty to terrorism-related charges.
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Trial Opens for Rwandan-American Accused of Genocide Involvement
Eric Nshimiye faces trial in the US, denying allegations of his involvement in the Rwandan genocide, citing unreliable evidence.
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Former Navy Accounts Director Evades Arrest Amid Fraud Allegations
Yusuf, a former Nigerian Navy accounts director wanted for alleged N2 billion fraud, has been spotted in Kaduna despite being declared a fugitive by the EFCC.
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20 Abducted Prospective Corps Members Regain Freedom in Imo
Twenty prospective NYSC members abducted while travelling from Ibadan to orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom have regained freedom after seven days.
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Police Arrest Man for Allegedly Impersonating Cleric, Defrauding Victims of Over ₦18m
Ogun State Police have arrested a man accused of impersonating a cleric on Facebook and defrauding victims of more than ₦18 million through fake prophecies and prayer services.
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Tennessee Judge Orders Preservation of Evidence from Christa Pike's Execution Attempt
A judge in Nashville has mandated the preservation of evidence related to Christa Pike's unsuccessful execution.
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Police Arrest Two Suspected Tricycle Robbers in Kano, Recover Stolen Vehicle
Kano Police have arrested two suspected armed robbers over the alleged theft of a tricycle at gunpoint and recovered the vehicle and two locally made guns.
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