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South African Woman Gets Effective 25-Year Sentence in Abuja Heroin Case

The Federal High Court in Abuja imposed concurrent prison terms after the defendant pleaded guilty to importing 5.75kg of heroin into Nigeria.

Oyo School Kidnap: Survivor Tells Abuja Court Victims Spent 56 Days in Captivity

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A survivor told the Federal High Court in Abuja that kidnapped pupils and teachers spent 56 days in captivity. Five defendants have pleaded not guilty.

Kwara Shuts Unapproved Orphanage, Transfers 30 Children Into Approved Care

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Kwara authorities have closed an unapproved orphanage and transferred 30 children for medical screening, psychosocial support and case assessment.

Osun Sets Up Joint Security Task Force, Orders Security Agencies on 24-Hour Alert

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Osun has approved a joint security task force and placed security agencies on heightened alert as authorities strengthen vigilance around schools, worship centres and other public spaces.

Three vigilantes killed in NTV community attack in Plateau’s Barkin Ladi

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Residents and a community organisation say three vigilantes were killed while on night duty in NTV community, Barkin Ladi. Security agencies had not publicly confirmed the attack at filing time.

Kwara Police say 35 cattle recovered after Patigi raid, four suspects killed

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Police say a joint security operation recovered 35 cattle after an attack in Patigi, Kwara State. The reported gun battle and four deaths remain part of the official security account.

Benue IDP healthcare crisis: Closed Anyiin clinic leaves displaced families seeking costly treatment

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Displaced residents in Anyiin say the loss of an on-site clinic has pushed treatment farther away and increased costs, raising questions over how government support replaces withdrawn humanitarian care.

FG commissions 3MW solar plant at Yakubu Gowon University, sets six-month expansion target

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The system combines 3.3MWp solar generation, 3MW AC capacity and 2MWh battery storage, but its campus-wide impact remains to be measured.

Enugu traffic disruption: Conflicting accounts emerge over taxes, fuel costs and terminal parking

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Transport operators and traders disrupted movement in central Enugu, with some citing levies and fuel costs while government says the immediate dispute concerned terminal parking.

Anambra school security: Police deploy around schools as new session begins

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Police have stepped up security around Anambra schools as pupils return for the new academic session, with authorities stressing prevention amid a broader national warning over vulnerable locations.