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Lagos State Shuts Down Oshodi Resettlement Market Following Violent Confrontation
Lagos authorities have closed the Oshodi Resettlement Market after traders clashed with sanitation officers and damaged government vehicles during an enforcement operation.
Lagos blast debris sent to Abuja for forensic investigation
Nigerian police have moved remnants from an Oke Mushin explosion to Abuja for forensic testing after an IED blast left the driver of a Toyota Sienna with minor injuries.
Kano Administration Identifies Unsanctioned Buildings Including Azman University for Potential Razing
The Kano State government has flagged over 50 properties, including Azman University, for lacking proper documentation or being built in prohibited areas during a new enforcement initiative.
Wednesday Morning Update: Top 10 Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers
Key headlines for Wednesday include President Tinubu's legislative push for state police, a new curfew in Oyo State, and significant police operations in Lagos.
Sydney woman recovers consciousness after shark attack
Leah Stewart, who suffered severe injuries in a shark attack at Sydney's Coogee Beach, has woken from an induced coma and is beginning her long recovery.
Newspaper Headlines: Extreme Heat Grips the UK and England Stalemates at the World Cup
Newspapers cover the UK's record-breaking heatwave and the resulting public service strain, alongside England's scoreless World Cup draw and internal political friction regarding the transition from Sir Keir Starmer to Andy Burnham.
Rivers State Authorities Shut Down Site Following Building Collapse
Rivers State officials have secured a construction site in Rumuolumeni following the collapse of a three-storey building, with plans to investigate potential building code violations.
Governor Makinde Imposes Curfew Across 10 Oyo Local Governments Following Abductions
Governor Seyi Makinde has initiated a 16-hour curfew across 10 local government areas in Oyo State as authorities work to locate students and teachers recently kidnapped by bandits.
Oba of Benin Commands Spiritual Intervention Against Edo Criminal Activity
The Oba of Benin has ordered traditional practitioners to conduct spiritual rites and place curses on criminals to address the rising wave of violence in the Edo region.
Kebbi State Launches New Police Violent Crime Response Unit
DIG Sulaiman Muhammed Abdul has inaugurated a technology-driven Violent Crime Response Unit in Kebbi State to shift police operations from reactive to proactive crime prevention.