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NDLEA arrests Lagos man over alleged 1.2kg cocaine shipment to Riyadh

NDLEA says a Lagos suspect with a previous drug conviction has been arrested over an alleged cocaine shipment, but the new trafficking claims remain unproven.

Borno traders report suspected counterfeit ₦1,000 notes in grain markets

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Borno traders say suspect ₦1,000 notes are cutting into transactions and market confidence, while formal authentication of the reported currency remains unresolved.

Anambra fire damages duplex, shuttle bus near Mopol Base Junction

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A residential fire in Anambra damaged a duplex and shuttle bus, with the Fire Service citing a suspected power surge as the preliminary cause.

Bayelsa hands rescued São Tomé fishermen to diplomatic envoy

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Two São Tomé fishermen rescued near Agge in Bayelsa have been formally handed back to their country after reportedly spending about eight days at sea.

Ondo police probe deaths of three siblings found near river

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Three siblings were found dead near a small river on an Ondo farm after being reported missing. Police have opened an investigation, but the cause of death has not been established.

Bauchi police probe death of 13-year-old in Dane gun discharge

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Police say a 13-year-old died after a loaded Dane gun discharged inside a hunter’s room in Bauchi. The firearm owner has been arrested while investigators examine how the weapon was stored and accessed.

NOUN bursar Nasiru Marafa dies after reported shooting

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NOUN has confirmed the death of bursar Nasiru Gusau Marafa. The university says he was reportedly shot while returning from Gusau, but the exact location, attackers and motive remain unclear.

Kara Bridge repairs start September 8 on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

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Motorists using the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway should prepare for lane restrictions and possible peak-period delays as repairs begin on the Kara–Berger Bridge section.

Plateau closes schools over suspected diphtheria cases

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Schools across Plateau are closed until further notice as health authorities respond to suspected diphtheria cases. The latest state figures cited by IDNN are 143 suspected cases and 23 deaths.

Ogun police arrest one over alleged gang rape in Ijebu-Igbo

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Police say one suspect has been arrested and another is being sought over an alleged gang rape in Ijebu-Igbo. The case has been transferred for further investigation.