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The Punch Dec 24, 2024

Traders Seek Justice One Year After POWA Market Demolition

Traders at the Police Officers' Wives Association Shopping Complex in Ikeja, Lagos, are still seeking justice one year after its demolition, with many experiencing unstable economic conditions as a result. The traders were displaced from their stalls when the market was razed by the government.

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The Punch Dec 24, 2024

Court Convicts 742 Terrorists, Frees Over 800 Others In Major Prosecution Outcome.

The Federal Government has successfully prosecuted 1,743 suspects for terrorism-related offenses, with 742 convicted and 888 found innocent.

The Punch Dec 24, 2024

FG Orders Banks, Telcos to Clear N250bn USSD Debt by June

Nigeria's government has given banks and telcos a six-month deadline to pay a debt of N250 billion related to unstructured short-code services, with the central bank and communications commission issuing a final directive on the matter.

The Punch Dec 24, 2024

Nigeria Lassa Fever Cases Surpass 1,000 with 190 Deaths Reported So Far This Year

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has activated emergency centres amid a surge in Lassa fever cases, with 1,154 confirmed cases reported so far this year, resulting in 190 deaths.