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Bayelsa Vigilante Service Arrests Notorious Cultist and Robbery Suspect, Machala

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The Bayelsa State Vigilante Security Service has arrested a 26-year-old suspected cultist named Christopher Izzy, also known as Machala. He was caught on Monday, August 19, 2024, after one of his robbery victims identified him in Yenagoa.

Izzy, originally from Edo State, has been wanted for several robberies, cult activities, and carrying fake firearms. The Chairman of the Bayelsa State Vigilante Service, Hon. Doubiye Alagba, confirmed that Izzy and his gang have been targeting supermarkets, POS stores, and pedestrians using commercial tricycles, known as Keke Napep.

During the arrest, the vigilante team found a fake gun, a phone, and illegal drugs on Izzy. Alagba said this arrest is a big step in fighting crime in the state.

One victim, Stanley Ogodo, a supermarket owner, said Izzy and his gang had robbed his store nine times. Ogodo described how the gang held customers at gunpoint and stole money, goods, and other valuables.

The capture of Machala is a major success for the Bayelsa State Vigilante Service in their efforts to reduce crime.

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Man Found Alive Nearly Two Weeks After Balogun Market Fire Incident

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An update has been shared on the burnt building at Balogun Market on Lagos Island, as it was revealed that a man was rescued 11 days after the building caught fire.

According to reports, the man was found alive on January 6, 2026, after being discovered under the rubble of the collapsed structure.

The survivor has since been taken for proper medical care, while further details are yet to be released.

Meanwhile, passersby and market traders have expressed concern, fearing that more people may still be trapped alive inside the building.


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Anthony Joshua Discharged from Hospital After Fatal Car Crash

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It has been reported that Anthony Joshua has officially been discharged from the hospital following the terrible car crash that claimed the lives of his two closest friends and supporters.

The boxing star was deemed stable enough to go home after the accident. After his discharge, he visited the funeral to pay his respects and see the bodies of his two friends.

Many have expressed grief and offered their support to the boxing star, praying that he will be able to find peace, as grief will undoubtedly be one of the most painful challenges he will face in life.


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‘Government Prioritizes Money More’ — PDP Calls Out FG On New Tax Law

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It has been shared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is calling on the federal government to suspend the tax law set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

This was revealed in a statement released by Ini Ememobong, National Publicity Secretary of the PDP. He stated that this new law shows how Nigerians and the masses will be affected, arguing that the government is prioritizing finance over security and other pressing matters.

“Rather than address these issues comprehensively, the Presidency has consciously minimized them and instead insisted that the commencement date must stand, despite the discrepancies,” the party said, adding that this “clearly shows where the priority of the government lies between Nigerians and money.”


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