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       The Nigerian Army on 5 April 2018 arrested a notorious kidnapper, Filani Auta at Ligari village of Kaduna State. The kidnapper kingpin was arrested along with his two sons during a raid by the troops following a tip off. Items recovered include two Dane guns and four mobile phones. Suspects will soon be handed over to the police for prosecution. Thank you for your kind cooperation. TEXAS CHUKWU Brigadier General Director Army Public Relations

       Kim Kardashian is sharing new photos of her family on social media,on how they all spent their Easter holiday.Though she captioned the photo above ''How we Celebrated Easter'' but am really worried the way she is exposing her daughter Chicago who is barely two months old under the sun.#justSaying.Then Kylie Jenner also posted new photos of Stormy with the caption '' walk with mommy and daddy''.More photos below.

    She wrote on her social media yesterday ''   My deeply talented stylist   Micaela Erlanger   just launched her first book called HOW TO ACCESSORIZE. She knows what she is talking about. Now you can too. It’s on book stands right now! I love her! I love her book!   # HowToAccessorize   📸   # MatteoPrandoni ''.More photos below.

     The Nigerian Navy, NNS Delta yesterday April 5, 2018 handed over two vessels allegedly involved in illegal oil bunkering to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for further investigation and possible prosecution. Speaking at the handing over ceremony in Warri, Captain Adeyemi F. Adewuyi stated that the vessels, MV SIL Hausa and MV SIL Aisha were intercepted by men of NNS Delta at Aladja Community Jetty during a routine patrol. The vessels are allegedly loaded with petroleum products . Receiving the Vessels on behalf of the Commission, Richard Ogberagha, a Senior Detective Superintendent, said the Commission would do a painstaking investigation to ensure that the culprits were brought to book.More photos below.

         It was a sad day yesterday evening,in Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State, as no fewer than 30 fully armed robbers attacked commercial banks in the community ,killing more than 15 persons, including six Police Officers . Many sustained serious injuries. According to reports, the armed robbers, who came in about seven-vehicle convoy stormed the peaceful and calm community of Offa around 4:30pm, shooting sporadically into the air and made their ways to some banks. They were said to have used explosive devices to break into the banks. The banks attacked according to report are Zenith bank, Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) and First Bank.More photos below.

      A Danish man identified as Peter Nielsen from Denmark Copenhagen has been arrested in Lagos for allegedly killing his Nigerian lover by name Zainab {a musician} and her baby with a gun. According to a witness that spoke to newsmen,the incident happened in the early hours of today.Their body were found this morning at Banana Island where they live together with her daughter lying on her chest. When accosted ,he claimed he only woke up to find their dead body in the kitchen .The husband is being held at the police headquarters club road Ikoyi,Lagos while her body and that of her daughter have been deposited at a mortuary in Victoria Island.More photos below.

       The President commends the people of Sierra Leone on the successful conduct of the presidential election run-off as well as the parliamentary and local council elections. With the elections concluded and following the trend of recently held peaceful elections in West Africa, President Buhari urges all stakeholders in Sierra Leone to work together for the peace, secur ity and development of the country. He enjoins all those with grievances over the outcome of the elections to seek constitutional means of resolving them, stressing that nothing should be done to endanger the peace and stability of the country in particular and the sub-region in general. President Buhari salutes the resilient spirit of Sierra Leoneans, who have clearly demonstrated their ability to manage their own affairs and consolidate on the country’s progress after a post-conflict era. The President also commends the immediate past president, Ernest Bai Koroma, for his commitment to a credible electoral p

      The Lagos State Government has released more N1.24billion for the payment of Pension entitlements of 183 Public Service retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme Dispensation for the month of March 2018. The State Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions, Dr. Akintola Benson Oke, who disclosed this at the 49 th  Retirement Benefit Bond Certificate presentation ceremony held  on Wednesday  in Ikeja, reiterated the commitment of the current administration to ensure the payment of terminal benefits of retired staff. He said that 8,731 retirees had accrued pension rights of over N35 billion paid into their Retirement Savings Accounts from the inception of this administration to date, adding that “Despite the fact that funding obligations are huge, Lagos State is very consistent in payment of pension entitlements due to Governor Ambode’s commitment and diligence”. The Director-General, Lagos State Pension Commission, Mrs. Folashade Onanuga in her welcome

      Troops of 232 Battalion Zuru while on clearance patrol on Wednesday 4 April 2018, encounter armed bandits and neutralized 21 at Tunga Daji in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State. During the fierce battle many bandits escaped with gun shot wounds to the top of high ground close to the area. Weapons recovered are :5 AK 47 assault rifles, one Light machine gun, 5 magazines of AK 47 ri fle and 35 rounds of 7,62mm special ammunition. Unfortunately we lost an officer and a soldier during the encounter . The remains of the officer and soldier has been evacuated to Federal Medical Center Gusau. Similarly troops deployed at Bena acted on a tip off and conducted raid operation at bandits Camp in Laka Village of Kebbi State and killed one of the bandit and recovered one AK 47 rifle with a magazine. Troops have been mobilize on special operation to comb the general area and arrest any fleeing bandit. Brigadier General Texas Chukwu    Director Army Public Relations.

       1. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai has approved the release of special promotion for 3,729 troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE who participated in Operation DEEP PUNCH II in Sambisa Forest. 2. This is in recognition of their valour and uncommon commitment to duty during the operation. A breakdown of the beneficiaries include 223 Staff Sergeants promoted to the rank of Warrant Officers, 511 Sergeants promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeants while 994 Corporals were promoted to the rank of Sergeants. Others are 1064 Lance Corporals promoted to the rank of Corporals while 932 Private soldiers were appointed Lance Corporals. 3. In view of the above, you are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public through your reputable medium. 4. Thank you for your kind cooperation. TEXAS CHUKWU  Brigadier General  Director Army Public Relations