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Nollywood Actor, Sikiru Adesina AKA Arakangudu Dies.

Top Veteran Yoruba actor dies from what is said to be a heart attack. Veteran Thespian Chief Jimoh Aliu said those with him broke the news on Tuesday, He said Arakangudu died after making a noise in his sleep. Arakangudu who died in Kaduna, where he lives, would have been buried immediately but the 10hrs journey from Kaduna to his Home town in Osun state hindered this.

The actor is said to be buried today, Wednesday 10th 2016, by 10am

May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
Amen

Suicide Bomber Hit Cameroon, Kills 6

Two female suicide bombers blew themselves up in Cameroon during Funeral Wake in the village of Ngwetchewe, killing 6 and injuring 30-50 people

The suicide bombers blew themselves up at about 6:20am just when people who slept there were preparing for a meal.

Teen Jailed For Six Months For Stealing Mattress Worth N8K

A 19-year-old man, Kabiru Abdulahi has been sentenced to six months imprisonment by an Osogbo Magistrates’ Court for stealing a mattress worth about N8,000.

The police prosecutor, Mr. Abiodun Fagboyin, told the court that the offence committed by the teenager was contrary to and punishable under Section 390(9) of the Criminal Code, Law of Osun State.

Abdulahi, who was arraigned before the magistrate, Olusola Aluko, pleaded guilty to one count of stealing.

He burst into tears and told the court that he thought the mattress had been thrown out.

Aluko, however, gave Abdulahi an option of N5,000 fine. The convict, who could not pay the fine, continued to cry for mercy. The convict was, however, lucky as a man passing by heard his cry and paid the fine. Abdulahi was released after the fine had been paid.

I Did Not Call Nigerians "Criminals" - President Buhari

Press statement released by the presidency;

Two soldiers working with Boko Haram terror group have been arrested by the Nigerian Army. At a press conference held yesterday February 9th, the acting spokesperson of the Nigerian Army, Colonel Sani Usman, disclosed that the soldiers, 13NA/ 70/10183 Sapper Eric Nwokorie and 13NA/70/10263 Sapper Macauley Fortune, were arrested at Yola motor park in Adamawa state with some unauthorized explosive materials...

"Last Sunday 7th February 2016, two of our Explosive Ordinance Device personnel attached to 143 Battalion, 13NA/ 70/10183 Sapper Eric Nwokorie and 13NA/70/10263 Sapper Macauley Fortune were arrested at Yola park with the following unauthorised military items:
1 Smoke grenade, 2,136 live rounds of 7.62 (Special) ammunition, 50 live rounds of 7.6mm (NATO) ammunition, 5 magazines of AK 47 rifles, 2 Browning Machine Gun live rounds of ammunitions. Others include, 1 Axe, 1 Cutlass, 1 Jack knife, 9 Jungle hats, 11 pairs of Camouflage (9 Desert and 3 woodland green), 4 Military Pullovers, 1 Black beret, 1 Green beret, 1 Pair of number 7 dress, 2 General Duty belt, 12 Army T-shirts, 2 Rain Coats, 2 Water bottles, 1 Pairs of Rain boot and 5 Pairs of Desert boots"he said

Usman also announced that some Boko Haram members were recently killed in Kekeno, Kukawa Local Government Area and also in Budumri village while their hostages were set free

"Troops of 7 Brigade Quick Reaction Force (QRF), Multinational Joint Task Force, yesterday inflicted casualties on Boko Haram terrorists, thus causing a major setback to the insurgents.
This feat was achieved when the troops staged an ambush against the terrorists at Kekeno, Kukawa Local Government Area. During the operation, the gallant troops killed 5 suspected Boko Haram terrorists, recovered one Toyota Buffalo vehicle, 3 AK-47 rifles, 2 knives, a horse and other locally fabricated weapons .
The insurgents were believed to be on a retaliatory mission following the killing of a suspected Boko Haram Ameer during an ambush by our troops at Kekeno. In another development, troops of 118 Task Force Battalion patrolling Mile 90-Kekeno general area, have killed one suspected Boko Haram terrorist and captured 2 other insurgents.
Similarly, troops of Army Headquarters Special Forces on patrol to Yale came across Boko Haram terrorists camp at Bulagana, cleared the camp and rescued 40 civilians held hostage. Unfortunately, 1 soldier sustained gunshot wounds during the operation. He has since been evacuated and is responding to treatment.
In the same vein, 151 Task Force Battalion of 21 Brigade while on patrol encountered Boko Haram terrorists at Budumri village during which they killed 25 Boko Haram terrorists and arrested 8 other terrorists. The troops also rescued 103 civilians held hostage by the terrorists. They also recovered 1 Golf car and quite a number of motorcycles and bicycles. The troops also cleared terrorists camp at Bolungu village. The same unit also rescued 181 persons and captured 8 Boko Haram terrorists. Among those rescued, were 18 men, 90 women and 77 children. The screening and profiling of those rescued is ongoing before their movement to IDP camps, while those arrested are being interrogated, he said".

Garba Shehu SSAP
(Media and Publicity)

Nollywood Actress, Monalisa Chinda Set To Re-marry

Nollywod actress and mother of one, Monalisa Chinda who was divorced from her estranged husband Segun Dejo-Richard in December 17 2009 is set to get married AGAIN to a new man in February 27th 2016.
Congratulations to her in Advance.

Four People Arrested For Robbery In Port Harcourt

Four suspects; Francis Anderson 38, M, Gift David, 18, M, Richard Toria 23, M, Barikwa Godspower, 32, F, were all arrested on Tuesday 9th of February 2016, by the River State Police Command after a tipp-off from a patriotic citizen (bloody snitch, lol) who reported suspicious movement at Ibadan waterfront, Port harcourt.

The state police command said they would be charge to court once investigations were concluded.

Photos: Two Soldiers Arrested By Nigerian Army For Working With Boko Haram In Adamawa

"Troops of 7 Brigade Quick Reaction Force (QRF), Multinational Joint Task Force, yesterday inflicted casualties on Boko Haram terrorists, thus causing a major setback to the insurgents.
This feat was achieved when the troops staged an ambush against the terrorists at Kekeno, Kukawa Local Government Area. During the operation, the gallant troops killed 5 suspected Boko Haram terrorists, recovered one Toyota Buffalo vehicle, 3 AK-47 rifles, 2 knives, a horse and other locally fabricated weapons .
The insurgents were believed to be on a retaliatory mission following the killing of a suspected Boko Haram Ameer during an ambush by our troops at Kekeno. In another development, troops of 118 Task Force Battalion patrolling Mile 90-Kekeno general area, have killed one suspected Boko Haram terrorist and captured 2 other insurgents.
Similarly, troops of Army Headquarters Special Forces on patrol to Yale came across Boko Haram terrorists camp at Bulagana, cleared the camp and rescued 40 civilians held hostage. Unfortunately, 1 soldier sustained gunshot wounds during the operation. He has since been evacuated and is responding to treatment.

In the same vein, 151 Task Force Battalion of 21 Brigade while on patrol encountered Boko Haram terrorists at Budumri village during which they killed 25 Boko Haram terrorists and arrested 8 other terrorists. The troops also rescued 103 civilians held hostage by the terrorists. They also recovered 1 Golf car and quite a number of motorcycles and bicycles. The troops also cleared terrorists camp at Bolungu village. The same unit also rescued 181 persons and captured 8 Boko Haram terrorists. Among those rescued, were 18 men, 90 women and 77 children. The screening and profiling of those rescued is ongoing before their movement to IDP camps, while those arrested are being interrogated, he said".