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Mob Sets Lagos Immigration Checkpoint Ablaze After Woman Injured by Stray Bullet

A stray bullet allegedly fired by an immigration officer in Badagry, Lagos, struck a woman, sparking outrage among residents. In retaliation, a mob set fire to the Nigeria Immigration Service checkpoint, prompting investigations and public condemnation.

95News•11/11/2025

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Over 100,000 Nigerian Police Officers Assigned to VIPs, EU Report Reveals Alarming Security Imbalance

A recent European Union report reveals that over 100,000 officers of the Nigeria Police Force are currently assigned to protect VIPs, leaving ordinary citizens underserved and exacerbating the country’s security challenges.

95News•11/11/2025

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Four Nigerian Students Sentenced in UK for Violent Disorder Involving Weapons

A group of UK-based Nigerian students were convicted and sentenced for a violent confrontation in Leicester involving knives and a baseball bat. The incident, which occurred in November 2021, resulted in serious injuries and led to a complex investigation. The four men received prison terms totaling 55 years.

95News•11/11/2025

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FG Dismisses 115 DSS Officers Over Fraud, Indiscipline, and Security Breaches

The FG dismissed 115 DSS officers over fraud, indiscipline, and security breaches, aiming to restore integrity and public trust in the service.

95News•11/9/2025

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Shots Fired at Immigration Officers in Chicago During Federal Operation, Says Trump Administration

Shots were fired at U.S. immigration officers during a federal operation in Chicago’s Little Village. No injuries were reported, and the suspect remains at large, according to the Trump administration.

95News•11/9/2025

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96-Year-Old Woman Found Dead in Soakaway Pit in Kano

A 96-year-old woman, Habiba Ado, was found dead in a soakaway pit in Kano after being missing for four days. Authorities suspect mental illness and unsafe infrastructure contributed to the tragedy.

95News•11/7/2025

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Nigerian Student in UK Jailed for Rape, Faces Deportation

Chiemka Okoronta, a Nigerian student in the UK, was sentenced to 10 years for raping a teenager and will likely be deported after serving his term.

95News•11/5/2025

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15 Rescued, Several Feared Trapped as Two-Storey Building Collapses in Lagos

At least 15 people have been rescued while several others are feared trapped after a two-storey building collapsed in the Oyingbo area of Lagos Island in the early hours of Sunday. Emergency responders from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service arrived minutes after the incident, pulling survivors — including children — from the rubble. The cause of the collapse remains under investigation, though officials suspect structural weakness. Rescue operations are ongoing as authorities race against time to locate more victims.

95News•10/27/2025

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Police Dismiss Fear of Unrest, Assure Safety on Third Mainland Bridge

The Lagos State Police Command has reassured commuters and motorists that the Third Mainland Bridge remains secure and free of planned disruptions, following circulation of social-media alerts about a purported attempt to block the route from the Oworonshoki axis.

95News•10/27/2025