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Kara Bridge repairs cause heavy Lagos-Ibadan traffic as lane restrictions begin

Motorists faced hours of delays after Kara Bridge repairs began, with one half of the affected section closed and traffic controlled through the remaining side.

Awka flood leaves tricycle operator dead, woman missing

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One man is dead and a woman remains missing after floodwater swept them away around Miracle Junction in Awka, with officials examining whether blocked drainage contributed.

FUTO confirms fatal campus attack, reports two female students abducted

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FUTO has confirmed a fatal shooting on its campus and says two female students were reportedly abducted. No verified recovery or arrest has been announced.

Akwa Ibom police arrest 23-year-old with loaded locally made shotgun

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Police say Mfon Essien, 23, was arrested in Ikot Ekpene with a loaded locally made shotgun. Investigators are examining the firearm’s source and why it was being carried.

Kano NSCDC arrests four suspects, reports suspected marijuana recovery

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NSCDC says four men were arrested and several items recovered in Gaida. The suspected marijuana has not been publicly confirmed by laboratory testing.

Lagos arraigns over 100 defendants at mobile court after Lekki operation

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Some defendants pleaded guilty and were sentenced, while others pleaded not guilty, were remanded and granted bail. Their legal statuses must be kept separate.

Lagos adds five Family Support Units for domestic, sexual violence cases

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Lagos has added five Family Support Units to its police response system, but the next test is whether survivors can access trained officers and effective referral services.

Benue sets new school rules on extra lessons, textbooks and phones

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Benue’s new school rules limit compulsory extra lessons, customised textbooks and phone use, with the government saying the measures are intended to reduce pressure on parents and improve discipline.

Residents raise alarm over persistent refuse heap on Idimu–Ejigbo Road

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Residents and business owners along Idimu–Ejigbo Road say a large refuse heap has persisted near Dorcas and Silva Estate despite earlier waste evacuation elsewhere on the corridor.

Bauchi Police arrest man over alleged assault, robbery involving seven-year-old

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Police say a 20-year-old suspect was arrested in Darazo LGA and two phones recovered, while allegations involving a seven-year-old child remain under investigation.