The Nigerian Tide Vol. 8 No. 1081, January 13, 1987
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• Local Crime & Justice: Highlights a major naval intervention foiling a 3,000-bag cement theft in Port Harcourt, alongside a High Court reprimand of a magistrate for unlawful imprisonment. • National Governance: Reports on structural updates, including progress on creating a new national anthem, the upcoming registration of voters for the 1979 elections, and a state-level asset probe uncovering public corruption. • Regional & Social Issues: Addresses regional anxieties regarding border conflicts between the Cross River and Imo states, public debates over rising school fees, and infrastructural changes such as the expansion of fire services. • Global Affairs: Details international struggles against apartheid in South Africa, ongoing conflicts in Rhodesia, and fluctuations in the stability of the US dollar.