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Two members of a suspected kidnap syndicate have been shot dead by men of the Ogun state Police Command during a gun battle at Itori area of Ewekoro local government of the state. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi made this known in a press statement made available to Blueprint in Abeokuta, Monday. Oyeyemi stated that the two suspects met their waterloo when policemen in Ewekoro divisional headquarters received an information at that some armed hoodlums with face mask were sighted hibernating in a bush at the back of ICT polytechnic Itori. The statement further reads, “coupled with the fact…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday met with the leadership of the Fulani community in the state. The governor assured them of fair treatment while tasking them to wordk with the government and security operatives to prevent crime and ultimately guarantee peace in a bid to stem insecurity in the state. Abdulrazaq added that the Fulani community, like others in the state will receive government’s protection and patronage in terms of infrastructure projects and social security programmes. The meeting was attended by Fulani leaders and representatives from across the 16 local government areas of the state. It came a…

At least 11 bandits were eliminated in Batsari local government area of Katsina State yesterday by the Air Task Force of the Nigerian military. It was gathered that two fighter and attack jets of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) raided the terrorists’ camp at Garin Magaji and Gariyal villages, in the Batsari local government area of Katsina. A military source told PRNigeria that aggressive bombardments of the NAF jets at the weekend also led to the destruction of houses, suspected to be hideouts of the criminals. FG treats bandits worse than IPOB – Presidency “Those killed were members of the…

Real Madrid have withdrawn from negotiations to sign France forward Kylian Mbappe, 22, from Paris St-Germain because the clubs cannot agree a fee. (RMC Sport – in French) However, the Spanish club are set to beat PSG in the race to sign 18-year-old France midfielder Eduardo Camavinga from Rennes. (Canal+ via Get French Football News) Barcelona will try to sign Arsenal and Spain right-back Hector Bellerin, 26, if Brazil defender Emerson Royal, 22, leaves the Nou Camp to join Tottenham. (Mundo Deportivo – in Spanish) Manchester City are not expecting any further incomings or outgoings before the transfer window closes after tying down Brazil goalkeeper Ederson, 28, to a new contract. Portugal…

Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, spokesman of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) says the damages done by the Buhari administration, has given the entire North a bad reputation. Baba-Ahmed who made the statement at the second annual Ripples Centre for Data and Investigative Journalism (RCDIJ) dialogue, with the theme: ‘Rebuilding Trust in a Divided Nigeria: Advancing the Conversation’, held in Lagos, on Wednesday, said Buhari did not only disappoint Northerners, but also makes it difficult for a Northerner to be considered as reliable and trustworthy by Nigerians, particularly from the Southern part of the country. He said the general feeling in the…

Boko Haram/Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters wreaked havoc on a community in Borno state on Monday. Reports say that the assailants, invaded Rann, the headquarters of Kala Balge Local Government Area, Borno. The town which is situated about 350km from Maiduguri, the state capital, was overrun by the terrorists who came in large numbers, shooting sporadically and destroying everything in their path. Witnesses say that the gunmen overpowered the military unit stationed at the community, leaving civilians vulnerable. Boko Haram terrorists should be encouraged to surrender – Lawan Residents and aid workers scampered for safety into the forest…

Taliban fighters have expressed their joy through celebratory gunfire as the last U.S. troops left Afghanistan on Monday night, ending a two-decade war in the Middle-Eastern country. The last US troops left Kabul military aiport just a minute before midnight as the Islamic extremists jubilated over their victory. The war left the Islamic militia stronger than it was in 2001. Shaky video footage distributed by the Taliban showed fighters entering the airport after the last U.S. troops took off a minute before midnight, marking the end of a hasty and humiliating exit for Washington and its NATO allies. “The last…

-VP welcomes Muslim group, calls for more inclusive interfaith dialogue Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has said that to achieve long-lasting peace, and progress in conflict resolution, leaders of ethnic and religious groups must be ready to make sacrifices even at the risk of their popularity. Prof. Osinbajo stated this today when he received on a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa, a delegation from the Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) led by its Executive Chairman, Mr Disu Kamor. MPAC is a non-governmental organization dedicated to the promotion of peace building and interfaith cohesion, among other objectives. According to the…

The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan said on Monday that the mass surrender of Boko Haram terrorists should be seen as a positive development which should be greatly encouraged. Lawan stated this in Maiduguri, Borno State at the Palace of Shehu of Borno, Abubakar El-Kanemi. The Senate President was in the state, in company of the Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, on a condolence visit to the Monarch who lost his elder brother and also to the family of former Foreign Affairs minister, Ambassador Babagana Kingibe over the death of his mother-In-Law. The Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum and…

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has condoled with the family of Senator Bala Ibn Na’Allah over the gruesome murder of their son, Abdulkarim Na’Allah, in Kaduna. Lawan expressed his sadness over the dastardly murder of the young pilot by yet-to-be identified criminals. The Senate President urged the security agencies to thoroughly investigate the incident and bring the perpetrators and others unleashing terror across Nigeria to justice. How Kebbi senator’s son was killed – Kaduna govt “We have to continue cooperating with the security agencies in their onerous tasks of protecting us against heartless criminals who are indiscriminate in…