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- Nigerian troops lost two men as they attacked the hideout of bandits in Dumburum and Gando forests in Zamfara state on 20 January, - A spokesperson for the army, Major Clement Abiade’s says troops killed 58 bandits in the encounter, noting that the bandits were armed with sophisticated firearms and rocket propelled grenades - The spokesperson notes that during the encounter the bandits were forced to abandon their camps due to superior firepower in a fierce gun battle that lasted several hours Nigerian troops are reported to have killed 58 armed bandits in Zamfara state, but lost two soldiers in the operation, tagged, “Saharan Daji’’. The operation took place at Dumburum and Gando forests of the state, the operation’s Acting Force Information Officer, Major Clement Abiade’s statement said in Sokoto, The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. He said the bandits were killed on 20 January, 2019 at Dumburum and Gando forests when the troops encountered them in a large gang armed wit

- Walid Jibrin criticises Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) for endorsing candidates ahead of 2019 - Jibrin says the MACBAN owes the Sultan of Sokoto, the traditional rulers of Kano, Katsina and Adamawa apologies for dabbling into partisan politics - The Fulani leader argues that the MACBAN does not have any right to endorse candidates without the consent of its BoT The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) owe northern traditional rulers including the Sultan of Sokoto, emirs of Kano and Katsina apologies for endorsing presidential candidates without the permission of its board, Walid Jibrin has said. Alhaji Jibrin, chairman of the concerned Fulani leaders, reportedly spoke at a press conference in Kaduna, saying the MACBAN cannot dabble into partisan politics without seeking the consent of the members of the Board of Trustees (BoT) and patrons of the association. “Such decision taken recently by the association without the knowledge of the BOT and pa

- Federal government has approved the payment of the new salaries scale for men of the Nigerian Police Force - This development is sequel to the earlier approval of the salary rise for the force by President Muhammadu Buhari in November 2018 - Reports said the salary rise is targeted towards boosting the morale of policemen for effective performance in the forthcoming elections With few days to the beckoning hours of the 2019 general elections, an emerging report has indicated that the federal government has approved the payment of the new salary boost to men of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The Independent reports that the new payment scale, which will commence next week, will be targeted towards boosting the morale of policemen for effective performance in the forthcoming elections. Legit.n g gathers that the new payment scale was approved by President Muhammadu Buhari in November 2018 with report claiming that presidency released a special fund two weeks ago for the payment.

- President Ouattara of Ivory Coast is said to be considering a third term in office - According to sources, the president was said to have informed his inner circle about it - However, Ouattara's aides have dismissed the report, saying the president will not seek a re-election Sources have disclosed that Ivory Coast's president Alassane Ouattara has the intention to seek another term in office as the country prepares for presidential election. The 77-year-old president was said to have informed his inner circle in the Rally of Houphouetists for Democracy and Peace coalition about his intention. Legit.ng gathers that the sources said President Ouattara has not decided when to make a public declaration of his intention to seek re-election. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda However, the spokeswoman for the president, Massere Toure, said Ouattara had said several times that he would not seek a third mandate. A spo

- United players were in attendance as UNICEF celebrated their 20-year partnership - The trio of Paul Pogba, Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku were spotted during the gala event - The event - United for Unicef Gala Dinner took place at Old Trafford on Tuesday Manchester United stars were looking suarve as the Old Trafford dwellers attended Unicef Gala Dinner as it marked their 20th anniversary working together. According to UK Daily Mail report, French star Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard and Romelu Lukaku were among squad members, who dazzled the audience as they made their way through the red carpet. READ ALSO: Missing Cardiff new signing Sala contacted friends before his plane vanished Pogba was in good mood as he posed for cameras decking a customized suit with his nickname 'La Pioche'. Interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was accompanied by his wife Silje along with other squad members that include Alexis Sanchez, David de Gea and Juan Mata. Recuperating centre-back Chris