The Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Barrister Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, has disclosed that 100 female orphans who lost their parents in banditry att+cks in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State will be given out in marriage this month, The Nation is reporting.

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1 year ago

May 11, 2024

The Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Barrister Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, has disclosed that 100 female orphans who lost their parents in banditry att+cks in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State will be given out in marriage this month, The Nation is reporting.

The Speaker, who pledged to pay the dowries for the bridegrooms, has procured all the materials needed for proper marriage to the 100 girls, stated that their comfort in their matrimonial homes has been taken care of like any other child who gets married in the Islamic way.

The Speaker, who represents Mariga Constituency, did not disclose the age range of the girls but stated that the girls who would be married off were carefully selected from the 170 girls whose names were submitted.

Speaking to newsmen in Minna, Sarkindaji said the project would be part of his constituency empowerment project, adding that it was being done with the best of intentions and would serve as a way of ameliorating the sufferings of the poor.

Troops kill two terrorists, foil kidnapping attempt in Kaduna

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September 21, 2025

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Two terrorists have been killed by troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YANMA, during an ambush in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

Security analyst Zagazola Makama shared the information on X on Sunday, saying the troops acted on credible intelligence about the movement of the attackers.

According to the Makama, the soldiers from Sub-Sector 5 set up an ambush along the Wake–Kabode–Abrum axis after learning that terrorists were heading from Gabachua high ground towards Insami and Kabode for a planned kidnapping.

“The ambush, which took place around 7:00 a.m., led to the killing of two terrorists,” Makama wrote.

Troops recovered two AK-47 rifles, two extra magazines, a mobile phone, and a motorcycle, which was destroyed at the scene.

‘Kill 10, 20 will rise’ – Bandit leader dares security forces in Katsina

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3 hours ago

September 21, 2025

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A notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Ummaru, has warned that government military operations targeting bandits could exacerbate insecurity, asserting that any attempt to kill 10 bandits would lead to 20 more emerging in retaliation, while killing 30 could trigger further unrest in cities and villages.

Ummaru made the remarks on Saturday during a peace dialogue between bandit groups and community leaders in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State.

He urged security operatives to exercise restraint, emphasizing that the dialogue process would only succeed if all parties approached it in good faith.
The meeting, convened to foster peace and reconciliation, comes amid renewed efforts by stakeholders to curb banditry across Katsina and neighbouring states.

Community elders attending the dialogue also called on both bandit groups and security agencies to commit to genuine peace to ensure the safety and well-being of residents.

Chef Fregz and actress Lala Akindoju celebrate 7th wedding anniversary

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15 hours ago

September 20, 2025

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Celebrity chef, Fregz, and his wife, actress Lala Akindoju, are celebrating seven years of marriage.

The couple marked the day with heartfelt Instagram posts.

Chef Fregz praised Lala for being his “co-pilot” through life, thanking her for insisting on premarital counselling and always staying three steps ahead.

Lala, in her own post, reflected on their journey, saying she is grateful for the life they have built and called him her “best life and purpose partner.”

The pair tied the knot in 2018 and have a child together.