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Portfolios have been announced for seven commissioners that were sworn in last week by the Executive Governor of Kebbi State.



They are :



1. Maigari Abdullahi Dakingari(Comm. of Higher Education)



2. Abubakar Imam Besse (Comm. of Youth & Sports)



Portfolio 3. Zailani Muhammed Yauri (Comm. of Budget)



4. Umar Usman Kambaza (Comm. Of Health)


5. Musa Hassan Kalgo (Comm. of Information)



6. Muhammad Gado Suleiman (Comm. of Environment)



7. Garba Muhammad Dandiga Karaye (Comm. of Agriculture)

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Troops of 26 Battalion, 151 Task Force Battalion, 155 Task Force Battalion and some elements of 21 Brigade have carried out a joint clearance operations to destroy remnants of Boko Haram terrorists camps and enclaves in the early hours of today in several villages in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.



The villages include Kircha Goniye, Wujjah Alkelu, Kita Jiddum, Jameri, Geri Gana, Gere Kura and Jabe. Other villages cleared by the troops were Hasana Jere and Chachile. During the operation, own troops came in contact with elements of the terrorists group during which 2 of the terrorists were killed. The troops further recovered 5 Dane guns, 2 mobile telephone handsets, 3 Boko Haram terrorists flags and a Generator as well as several vehicles.



In a related development, troops of 22 Brigade Garrison on blocking position also encountered a convoy of Boko Haram terrorists on motorcycles same day in which they killed 1 Boko Haram terrorist and recovered 3 motorcycles, 1 bag containing cash sum of Four Hundred and Sixty Six Thousand Naira (N466,000.00).



In addition, the troops also rescued 8 abducted persons made up of 2 women, 2 female teenagers, 3 male children and a minor who unfortunately sustained injury and is receiving treatment at the unit’s medical facility.

Information gathered from the rescued persons revealed that they were abducted from Ngoshe Bara village, Gwoza Local Government Area by the Boko Haram terrorists and taken to Sambisa forest in 2015 and married off to Boko Haram terrorists group fighters. They however relocated to Lake Chad general area prior to their rescue by troops. Interestingly, one of the women, Fatima Mohammed already a mother of 2 children, lamented that her husband, Mallam Mustapha, a retired District Court Judge in Gwoza, was killed by the terrorists before her abduction. The rescued persons are further being screened to further ascertain their status.



As part of their contribution to the well being of the Internally Displaced Persons, 22 Brigade Field Ambulance has been carrying out medical outreach at Dikwa Internally Displaced Persons Camp in which quite a number of persons benefitted from the exercise where they were diagnosed and treated for various ailments most if which ranged from various degrees of body wounds to trauma.

Some elements of Boko Haram elements made an attempt to attack 122 Task Force Battalion location at Yamteke from Galthani and Balangaje general area which successfully repelled as quite a number of the attackers were killed.


Troops of 117 Task Force Battalion of 28 Task Force Brigade conveyed 40 Internally Displaced Persons from Madagali to Burnt Bricks IDP camp for proper rehabilitation after thorough screening and profiling.

Similarly, early Wednesday morning troops of 114 Task Force Battalion, intercepted and rescued another 15 IDPs suspected to have come from Madube. The IDPs Comprised of 7 women and 8 children. All the rescued are being screened and profiled.


On their part 7 Division Garrison in conjunction with troops of 111 Special Forces Battalion and the Civilian JTF have been performing guard and escort duties of civilian vehicles plying from Maiduguri to Damboa. This is in line with the ongoing efforts of reopening and securing Maiduguri-Damboa-Biu road for innocent citizens and commuters. It is instructive to note that no fewer than 300 vehicles were escorted on daily basis by the units. The units and the supporting elements of the Civilian JTF also escorts Non-Governmental Organizations to various parts of Borno State to provide humanitarian assistance to the Internally Displaced Persons.



The troops also received 134 Internally Displaced Persons from Abadam which comprised of 38 male adults, 34 women and 62 children that arrived Njimtilo check point at the outskirt of Maiduguri. The IDPs were thoroughly screened by the combined team of the Military Intelligence, Department of State Services, the Police amd the Civilian JTF. They were later taken an IDP camp for proper management and rehabilitation.



The Nigerian Air Force have also continued to provide air reconnaissance and airlift of Commanders to visit troops.


In particular, the F-7 Fleet conducted armed reconnaissance over Maiduguri, Karetu and ether locations, while the Mi 17 airlifted the Acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division from Mubi to Bitta and back to Maiduguri.



The Acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division, Brigadier General Victor Ezugwu has in addition also visited troops 28 Task Force Brigade and Emir of Mubi. Similarly, he visited troops of 114 Task Force Battalion where he urged them to continue to uphold the uncommon courage and battle resilience which the Division was noted for. He also visited tge troops of 117 Battalion as well as that of 115 Task Force Battalion and 7 Division Strike Forces in Chibok as well as 25 Task Force Brigade Headquarters. In all instances, he encouraged them to keep the Nigerian Army flag flying.



You are please requested to disseminate this information to the public through your medium.
Thank you for your kind cooperation.

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations




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As Lagos is putting in place different things to attain the level of a metro city, there are still some areas where the governement has to touch.


Some roads are so bad and some are even endngering the lices of road users!!!


Please road users should please take it easy on these roads during this raining season!!!


[url]NEWSHELM.COM[/url] Monitor gathered some photos during this year's raining season and their toll on Lagosians..

http://www.newshelm.com/2016/06/photos-ordeal-of-lagosians-and-bad.html

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Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state has concluded plans to establish the Rochas Foundation College in Bauchi State as a way of providing education to the poor and less privileged.Leadership report that the governor of Imo state said it was his mission to continue thefurtherance of education in the country.The governor made this pledge at the ceremony marking part of the celebrations for the 40th anniversary of the creation of Imo State.

The governor was issued with a certificate of occupancy to quicken the actualisation of the project by the governor of Bauchi state, Mohammed Abubakar. Governor Abubakar said the investment in education was the best way to produce good leaders of tomorrow.



During the ceremony, members of the cabinet of the governor of Imo state gave account of their performance during their five years in service. Okorocha reminded his colleagues in the 36states of the federation that it is a privilege to be elected to serve the people and so they should strive to leave good legacies for the electorate.



“I am here for the glory of the job and I am poised to change the sordid history of the people and for any governor or president to succeed in office, he must think outside the box”. The governor reiterated his resolution to move the state forward and urged Nigeria to have hope for a better tomorrow just as their leaders must have positive visions for a greater Nigeria.


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Outfitted in beautiful traditional attires, Nigeria’s best collaborators Falz and Simi, stunned on the May/June edition of Impelling Africa magazine.

The photos were taken by Dikko Photography and the couple were styled by Temitope Fancy.

In the magazine, the two talked about what music means to them and the “chemistry” between them when working together. Check out the rest of the beautiful photos from the shoot.


http://www.newshelm.com/2016/06/falz-and-simi-glow-in-couple-like-photos.html

The Young man in the video has said in a popular Nigeria discussion forum' Nairaland ' that he was dope by the notorious group Boko haram. He wrote on the forum that he is Not a boko haram member as it was also reported by us in earlier reports..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq1KV05pgqY

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Contractors Application Open For The Rehabilitation The Palace of Sarkin Kajuru, Kaduna

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How does a newly-done, yet-to-be-launched road already need patching? Who awarded this contract?



This is a road in ojodu area of Lagos state!



It was noted that Work has been going on on the road for almost 2 months now. The entire road is new. The patching started this week.

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President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick gave a press time to talk about the latest plans of the national teams.


He insisted that the federation is focused and putting all efforts to making sure that the super eagles qualifys for the 2018 world cup...


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Toke Makinwa is a party addict and she is not ready to repent. If there is one place where you will see a vibrant Toke smiling all through, it is events. She has hinted that she is searching for single men lately. Maybe, that is the reason why she has revealed that she is the 'life of a party''

She explains why she love events

“Attending events is part of work as well. I do get paid to attend some events. When you grow a brand and it becomes a solid brand, people will want to associate with that and if they have some products or services that they have that would align with your brand; they invite you to be part of it. “

She added “Just like people feel like your been at certain events might also add some glamour to it. I see it as work as well. I really don’t go out like that, in terms of having fun or chilling at home. I think I enjoy the fact that it’s a job and I am getting paid for it. I am the life of a party and that hasn’t changed. I love talking, I love to go out to listen to music and have a good time.”

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Earlier today a story made the round alleging that Senate President Bukola Saraki had lost around N300m which was in his house in Kwara state.



Sahara Reporters who first broke the story have now been slammed by the Saraki’s twitter handle calling the story false.



Sahara Reporters on their part stand by the story and insist it is true.



You can see the back and forth by both twitter handles below.


http://www.newshelm.com/2016/06/bukola-saraki-and-sahara-reporters-go.html

INFOGRAPHICS: How Much The Federal Government Recovered

http://www.newshelm.com/2016/06/infographics-how-much-federal.html

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Gov El-Rufai announced at the Giwa event that the branded fertilizer is priced at N4000 per bag


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The Federal Government made cash recoveries totaling N78,325,354,631.82 (Seventy eight billion, three hundred and twenty-five million, three hundred and fifty-four thousand, six hundred and thirty one Naira and eighty two kobo); $185,119,584.61 (One hundred and eight five million, one hundred and nineteen thousand, five hundred and eighty four US dollars, sixty one cents); 3,508,355.46 Pounds Sterling (Three million, five hundred and eight thousand, three hundred and fifty-five Pounds and 46 Pence) and 11, 250 Euros (Eleven thousand, two hundred and fifty Euros) from 29 May 2015 to 25 May 2016.



In a statement in Lagos on Saturday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, also disclosed that Recoveries Under Interim Forfeiture (cash and assets) during the period totaled N126,563,481,095.43 (One hundred and twenty six billion, five hundred and sixty three million, four hundred and eighty one thousand, and ninety five Naira, forty three Kobo; $9,090,243,920.15 (Nine billion, ninety million, two hundred and forty three thousand, nine hundred and twenty Dollars, fifteen cents; 2,484,447.55 Pounds Sterling (Two million, four hundred and eighty four thousand, four hundred and forty seven Pounds, fifty five Pence) and 303,399.17 Euros (Three hundred and three thousand, three hundred and ninety-nine Euros, 17 cents ).


According to the statement, which is based on the interim report on the financial and assets recoveries made by the various government agencies from 29 May 2015 to 25 May 2016, the Funds Awaiting Return From Foreign Jurisdictions total $321,316,726.1 (Three hundred and twenty one million, three hundred and sixteen thousand, seven hundred and twenty six Dollars, one cent); 6,900,000 Pounds (Six million, nine hundred thousand Pounds) and 11,826.11 Euros (Eleven thousand, eight hundred and twenty six Euros, 11 cents).



It showed that Non-Cash Recoveries (Farmlands, Plots of Land, Uncompleted Buildings, Completed Buildings, Vehicles and Maritime Vessels) during the period total 239.


http://www.newshelm.com/2016/06/federal-government-releases-interim.html

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Zenith Bank has awarded scholarship worth N2.5 million to 10 selected pupils from public schools across Katsina State.



The beneficiaries of the scholarshipwho were selected from ten council areas of the state, including Masari’s Kafur LG, got two-hundred and fifty thousand naira each.Speaking at the presentation of cheques to the beneficiaries,Governor Masarilauded Zenith Bankfor the support, insisting that the best investment was that which focused on education.





“Investment in education is the sure way to end poverty” Masari said adding that “the fightagainst poverty, corruption and diseases can best be won through education.



”He urged the donor institution to ensure that mothers were involved so as to make for proper and judicious utilisation of the scholarship fund.


While lauding the donor for partnering with the state in repositioning education, Masari enjoined the financial institution to accord priority to girl -child when next support on education is being considered.



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South African Police Service shared this photo of a happy mother after she reunited with her baby yesterday, June 1.


On Saturday May 28 2016, 4-month-old baby girl Esethu Nokwethemba Myeza was taken from her 19-year-old mother, Nontokozo Myeza. The mother was in a queue to withdraw money at an ATM when a woman she knows took the baby to hold her. The lady and baby disappeared.



The Katlehong FCS unit formed a tasked team and worked around the clock with little sleep. The team promised that they will leave no stone unturned to get the baby back. The suspect was traced near Greytown in the rural area of KwaZulu-Natal and arrested. The baby was found unharmed and reunited with her mother. The suspect appeared in the Vosloorus Magistrates Court today, June 2.

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Photos From Chief Ernest Shonekan 80th Birthday


A former president of the federal republic celebrated his 80th birthday....


Here are photos of him cutting his birthday cake with other dignitaries supporting himas he cuts his cake


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Nigerian soldiers and other security agencies have been accused of clamping down on unarmed pro-Biafra activists and Igbo protesters on Monday, May 30, 2016m the day that marks Igbo Heroes Remembrance Day, leading to what human rights activists now call the Onitsha Massacre.


Monday, Igbos mostly made up of pro-Biafra activists staged a prayer procession to mark the annual Igbo Heroes Remembrance Day.


The main rally was to hold in Onitsha, a commercial city in Anambra State. Rallies held, simultaneously in cities and towns across the South East and in Delta State.


A www.newshelm.com reader whon was at the hospital where some wounded victims were taken to shared this photos with us.....


http://www.newshelm.com/2016/06/graphic-photos-from-onitsha-may-30.html

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Two members of Nigeria's house of Representatives have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Hon. Tony Nwoye (Anambra State) and Hon. Emmanuel Udende (Benue State) defected at the plenary today; Sumner Shagari Sambo of TVC reports.


http://www.newshelm.com/2016/06/breaking-news-2-house-of-reps-members.html

This photo taken at one of South Africa's High commission office has got everyone talking on Social media...see anything wrong in it?


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After taking Septrin tablets, a lady in Katsina state is now a victim of Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS)that has unfortunately left her looking like she has burnt skin.

According to a Twitter user who shared the photo on social media, a woman has fallen victim to Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) in Katsina State, after taking Septrin Sulphamethoxazole tablet as the adverse drug reaction turned her to black.

"This is why self medication is usually not recommended. If you report a reaction at a hospital , it is usually written in BOLD in front of ur hospital file so subsequently, no one would prescribe that drug to you.

"Some of us are not told and we don't ask questions at d hospital so we don't know. Next thing we are ill and self medicated and go ahead to get that same drug we react to, unknowingly. Drug use awareness needs serious promotion!," an Instagram user commented on the viral photo.


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A www.newshelm.com reader saw this boy endangering his life in Ikeja, Lagos and wants us to share it...





This has become a common sight in Lagos since major roads have become very acessible....


These dare devils hang onto any moving thing to propel their movement while their skate shoes are attached!


We should really make a move to stop these boys!!!

http://www.newshelm.com/2016/05/photos-dare-devil-takes-ride-by-hanging.html

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Nigerians have been reacting to the claim by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that President Muhammadu Buhari’s physical health is deteriorating.



The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stated this via its official twitter handle.



PDP further claimed that President Buhari is now receiving treatment and will be going abroad next week for medical checkup.



www.newshelm.com captioned reactions of Nigerians to this news..



Some reactions below:

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Abuja based man, Gaius Chibueze, says he wants to make history by being the first (and probably the only) person in the world to meet all his 5000 Facebook followers one-on-one. Chibueze says he's determined to achieve this feat and has come up with a roaster for the dates his followers can meet him in different states. Of course many Nigerians found this hilarious and let him know what they think of his idea. Continue to see that...



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