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Fallen hero: Civilian JTF member killed in fierce battle with Boko Haram in Sambisa Forest (photos)

A member of Civilian Joint Task Force CJTF, identified as Bako Mustapha died during a fierce battle with Boko Haram terrorists in Sambisa Forest, a stronghold of the Islamist sect. Overall Forum Assistant Secretary CJTF in Bama, Muazu Alhaji Misiya posted the photos Wednesday and wrote:

"Our fallen hero in sambisa may almighty Allah give him aljannatul firdaushi ameeeeen. Bako mustapha"

African Leaders Hopeful Jammeh Will Handover, As Pres Buhari Allegedly Tells Opposition To Go Ahead With Inaugural Preparations

After working hard to convince the Gambia’s defeated President Yahya Jammeh to hand over power, leaders of the Economic Community of West African States left Banjul without achieving their goal.

President Jammeh would not renege on challenging the December 1st presidential election results at the Supreme Court which lacks enough judges to preside over cases. Jammeh, who had earlier conceded defeat, later reversed his decision claiming voter irregularities. The outgoing leader also declared the results “null and void”. And has also made security forces denied the Chief Electoral Commissioner access to his office yesterday, as we earlier reported.

Photos: Ryan Lochte announces he is expecting his first child with his fiance with a beautiful photo

US Olympic swimmer who came into world limelight when he supposedly made up a story about being robbed by the Brazilian police at gun point at the 2016 Rio Olympic announced on IG that he is expecting his first child with his fiancé, model Kayla Reid. The Swimmer made the announcement with the beautiful photo above. His fiancé also shared another photo and said:

Anti-smuggling: Nigeria Customs seizes 13,678 bags of rice, poultry, vegetable oil,others (photos)

Within the months of October and November 2016, the Federal Operations Unit Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service has recovered six hundred and eleven million, six hundred and seventy six thousand, nine hundred and thirty eight naira (N611, 676, 938). This amount was regained from economic saboteurs that attempted false declaration, transfer of value and short change of duty payment. Parboiled rice (13,678 bags), Frozen poultry products (12,007 cartons) and vegetable oil (668 jerry cans) were the top items on the seizure list and over 200 other items comprising of vehicles, and various merchandise.

Lekki Gardens building collapse: Contractors, others to be prosecuted - LASG

The Lagos State Government is set to commence the prosecution of suspects linked to the collapse of a five - story building on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, in Lekki, Lagos which led to the death of 30 persons. A press statement issued and signed by the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem stated that the Government has concluded all legal preparations and is ready to prosecute the nine suspects deemed culpable in the collapse of the building. According to the statement:

"Following the conclusion of investigation by the Nigeria Police Force and technical reports of relevant experts, the Office of the Attorney-General has concluded its Legal Advice and decided to prosecute the suspects for failure to obtain Planning Permit contrary to the provisions of the State Urban and Regional Planning and Development Law, and Involuntary Manslaughter contrary to the provisions of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 respectively".

The very first photo of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as a couple has finally surfaced. The Sun released images of the Prince and his actress girlfriend leaving a theater date in Central London last week. The couple supposedly watched the movie 'Peter Pan Goes Wrong' at the Apollo Theatre then took a leisurely stroll.

Rivers Rerun: Police arrest five suspects, recovers INEC materials, arms and ammunition (photos)

Police on Wednesday, paraded five suspects who attempted to scuttle the 10th December, 2016 Rivers State parliamentary re-run elections. Sensitive INEC material, arms and ammunition were recovered from them. According to a press release signed by Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Don Awunah, the suspects were responsible for several armed attacks that took place during the elections, in particular Omoku where a police officer was gruesomely killed. Full statement below:

"It is a statement of fact that the recently concluded Rivers State parliamentary election held on 10th December 2016 from security perspectives was a huge success. Arguably, the conduct of the election in terms of police performance was acknowledged by major stakeholders as distinctively professional and a well-organized election when compared with previous elections in the state which major hallmarks were violence, disruption of electoral process, wanton destruction of lives and property.