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Bandits have reportedly attacked several communities in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing and injuring residents, while others were abducted. The development was disclosed on Tuesday by Bakatsine, a security analyst and crisis journalist, via his X handle. According to the report, “SAD NEWS: Last night, bandits stormed Unguwar Alh. Barau, Gidan Dan Mai-gizo and Gidan Hazo communities in Na’alma Ward, Malumfashi LGA, Katsina State. They killed and injured several people, and also abducted some residents during the attacks. “What is the current status of the recent peace deal reportedly reached with bandits by Malumfashi LGA leaders, and…

Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has officially rolled out an electronic membership registration drive across all wards in the state. The party announced that the e-registration initiative, which commenced on Monday, will continue until the end of January, targeting both existing members and newcomers to create a comprehensive digital membership database. In a statement, the Lagos APC spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, said the move is aimed at strengthening internal democracy, enhancing the accuracy of party data, and preparing the party for upcoming electoral engagements. “The adoption of digital registration will help eliminate duplication and impersonation, ensuring that…

The Court of Appeal has affirmed the death sentence handed down to Farida Abubakar for the murder of her former husband, Chief Magistrate Attahiru Muhammad-Ibrahim. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Monday in appeal No. CA/S/75C/2025, a three-member panel led by Justice Tunde Awotoye dismissed Abubakar’s appeal and upheld the decision of the Kebbi State High Court delivered on June 3, 2024. The court ruled that the appeal lacked merit, adding that the conviction and sentence imposed by the trial court were proper and supported by credible evidence. Abubakar was prosecuted by the Kebbi State Government and represented by A.…

Record producer has claimed that singer, Seyi Vibes is an “industry plant”, alleging that his rise to stardom was “an orchestration.” The Abracadabra crooner further claimed that Seyi Vibes and his team tried to force a beef with Asake for clout, but got snubbed. Speaking during a recent TikTok livestream, Rexxie alleged that Seyi Vibes desperately wanted to force a rivalry with Asake. He said, “Seyi Vibes’ blow was an orchestration and a bit of divine arrangement. It was orchestrated in the sense that those behind him planned it. It was well-planned. Let’s not deceive ourselves. “Seyi Vibes and his…

Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney has predicted that Liam Rosenior won’t disappoint at Chelsea if he does get appointed as the new manager of the club. Rooney worked with the Strasbourg coach during their time together at Derby County between 2021 and 2022. Rosenior has emerged as the frontrunner to replace sacked Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge. Speaking on the BBC’s Wayne Rooney Show, Rooney said of Rosenior: “He’s taken chances, and hopefully that pays off because I think Liam is as good a coach as I have ever worked with. “Liam was so important to me. He was incredible…

A Tunisian court has freed a group of humanitarian workers after handing them suspended sentences for facilitating the “illegal entry and residence” of migrants, a support committee said on Tuesday. Sherifa Riahi, the former director of the French NGO Terre d’Asile, and several members of her staff had already spent more than 20 months in jail by the time of their final hearing on Monday. Hours after the hearing, Riahi’s support committee posted a video of her leaving prison overnight, announcing her colleagues had also been freed. Mahmoud Daoud Yaacoub, a member of Riahi’s defence team, told AFP that the…

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 55-year-old man, Ademola Joshua, over allegations of incest involving his sister’s 15-year-old daughter. PUNCH Metro learnt that Joshua was arrested on Sunday in the Ilara-Mokin area of Ondo State, following a report made to the police. Confirming the arrest in a statement on Monday, the command’s spokesperson, Abayomi Jimoh, said the suspect had allegedly been committing the act for some time before the survivor’s uncle alerted the police, leading to his apprehension. The statement read, “On 4th January, 2025, one Adewale of Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, reported to the Command that the above-mentioned…

My biggest gripe about open-ear buds is that they’re rotten for loud city commutes. Cue a pedantic audiophile pointing out that the whole premise of open-ear buds is to not block out sound. Yes, yes. But the unfortunate truth is that often means if you want open-ear buds for one situation, you’ll have to buy a second pair for when the train is screeching along the subway tracks while the local mariachi band starts busking in your car.So I was intrigued when Shokz reached out to say at CES 2026, its new $249.95 OpenFit Pro buds would have “noise cancellation.”Technically,…

Bitcoin institutions bought more BTC than miners added to the supply in the first week of 2026 as a classic BTC price bull signal began to repeat.Bitcoin (BTC) buying is back in 2026 as institutions have acquired more BTC per day than miners produced.Key points:Institutions have been “net buyers” of Bitcoin for eight days straight, a dedicated tracking metric reports.Sustained net buying has resulted in average BTC price upside of nearly 110% since 2020.Bitcoin is due a relief bounce after three months of losses.Institutions buy 76% more BTC than miners addThe latest data from quantitative Bitcoin and digital asset fund…

Below Deck Med‘s Aesha Scott made a surprising revelation about trying breast milk — straight from her friend. During the Monday, January 5, episode of the hit Bravo series, stew Kizzi Kitchener told Aesha how she “always” wanted to try breast milk. Aesha shared her own experience after she “sucked milk out of my friend’s tits before.” “It was really nice, actually,” she noted. “It was very sweet. The milk comes from everywhere. I thought it came from the slit and your nipple. It comes out of all of the holes. I don’t even know that [they ]have that many…