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Bandits have k!lled nine security operatives in Faskari and Matazu Local Government Areas of Katsina State.    The security operatives, all members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps and Vigilante Corps, were ambushed in separate attacks between Yankara and Faskari on Friday evening.    Additionally, two vigilante officers working to maintain security in the region were also killed.   …

Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad has sparked discussion on social media after expressing disagreement with Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso’s recent statement, where Kwankwaso claimed to be politically bigger than Peter Obi.    In his tweet, Ahmad stated that while he has always admired and respected Senator Kwankwaso as a progressive political figure, he cannot align with his assertion during an interview …

The Enugu State Government has demolished yet another property connected to kidnapping activities.   The action, which took place in Amaebo Owelli Autonomous Community, Awgu Local Government Area, is part of the government’s ongoing crackdown on properties linked to criminal activities. The mansion was reportedly used as a hideout for kidnappers to hold their victims.   According to Hon. Uche …

Donald Trump made a bold return to Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday for a rally at the very spot where an attempt on his life took place just 12 weeks ago.   The U.S. Republican presidential candidate, known for his provocative style, opened his speech with a bit of humour, referencing the failed assassination attempt.   Taking the stage behind bulletproof …

The Lagos State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has directed the leadership of the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries to review how its members share testimonies during gatherings.    This follows backlash over a viral testimony shared by one of its members, which the Christian body condemned as misleading.   The testimony involved an unnamed member who …

The federal government of Nigeria has officially commenced the sale of crude oil and refined petroleum products in naira, marking a significant shift in the nation’s energy market.    On Saturday, October 6, Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, announced that the sale, in line with a directive from the Federal Executive Council (FEC), began …

David Maji, Globacom’s National Retail Sales & Consumer Chief {3rd right}, Niyi Olukoya, Head, VAS & Sponsored Data (3rd left), with some of the Glo business partners who won millions on naira at the Glo Partners Reward Night held by Globacom on Thursday at Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos. Digital solutions provider, Globacom, on Thursday night hosted a lavish ceremony …

  The Action Peoples Party, APP, has been declared winner in 22 of the 23 local government areas of Rivers State in Saturday’s Local government council elections.    Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, Justice Adolphus Enebeli (rtd), declared the 22 chairmanship candidates of APP as the winners after conclusion of collation at the RSIEC office in …

Saidi Balogun has lost his daughter, Zeenat. The actor took to Instagram to share a candle burning. In the caption, he added doves and broken heart emoji.   His colleagues took to the comment section to console him. See below. The post Actor Saidi Balogun mourns as his daughter d!es appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.

The police in Lagos state have arrested a 30-year-old man identified as Motunrayo Olaniyi, for allegedly st@bbing his newlywed wife, Olajumoke, to d£ath at Amazing Grace Estate, Elepe in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State on Friday, October 4.   A statement released by the spokesperson of the command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, says Motunrayo allegedly st@bbed his 25-year-old wife multiple …