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The trial of the Nigerian pastor and two women accused of sexual assault, rape, human trafficking and racketeering, has continued in South Africa. Pastor Timothy Omotoso (59), Zukiswa Sitho (28) and Lusanda Solani (36), were arraigned at the Port Elizabeth High Court on Monday (yesterday).

22-year-old Cheryl Zondi, the first state witness in the human trafficking trial - was back on the witness stand to testify at the Port Elizabeth High Court. She is one of the girls who have accused the pastor of sexual assault and rape.

She claimed she was sexually assaulted by Omotoso as she told the court she believed God was on her alleged attacker's side. She recounted graphic details of the sexual assault on her, allegedly at the hands of the pastor.

Zondi who is expected to wrap up her testimony on Tuesday (today), said that Omotoso sexually abused her over a period of two-and-a-half years while she was a member of the Jesus Dominion International Church.

She was 14-years-old at the time she claims the incidents started.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/10/trial-of-pastor-timothy-omotoso-continues-in-south-africa.html

Two factions of Nigeria's supporters club fought at the airport in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state yesterday over travelling arrangements to Tunisia. Nigeria will play Libya in the second leg of the African Nations Cup qualifier in Sfax, Tunisia today following a 4-0 victory over the weekend in Uyo. 

According to reports, the factions of the prince Vincent Okumagba and fractions of president General Dr Rafiu Ladipo engaged in a heavy contention over allocated slots for the supporters club.

It was gathered that fifteen slots were given to the supporters club by the Nigerian football federation.

The two aggrieved factions decided to fight literally for the slots. 

The contention got heated up and turned into verbal and physical assaults in the airport. A video posted online shows the heated fight between the football fans. Watch below.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/10/nigerias-supporters-club-clash-over-allocated-slots-to-tunisia.html

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Devotees of Sàngó were invited to perform traditional rites in a community in Oyo state which was affected by a lightning recently. It was gathered that the lightning also destroyed some houses and killed a victim in the process.  

The Sàngó worshippers performed the traditional rites and found a local item (Edùn Àrá) that was formed by the lightning and dug it up. 

It is believed that the devotees of Sàngó have the responsibility to make certain traditional rites in the place affected in order to prevent again the same accident in that locality.

Besides having to perform the rituals for possible victims, they also have the responsibility to find at the scene of the accident the Edùn Àrá , known as Sàngó stone

Recently, tragedy struck in the quiet community of Shimawa in Ogun state after a fresh secondary school graduate simply identified as Ogechi and a 15-year old, Emmanuel, were allegedly killed by a thunder strike...

See more here; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/10/sango-worshippers-perform-rituals-as-thunder-strikes-victim-in-oyo.html

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A man has been hospitalised after he was allegedly brutalised by a police officer over a 'bribe' in Ohaukwu local government area of Ebonyi State.

According to Agbo Isaac Great, the policeman identified as Mr. Pius Okwor allegedly hit his brother directly in the face with his baton for not purportedly given him N50 bribe after being stopped at a checkpoint. 

Agbo Isaac took to Facebook to share horrific pictures of his brother's batters face and swollen eyes as he seeks justice for him. 

The victim is currently in pains and hospitalised at an undisclosed hospital in the area. 

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/10/man-allegedly-brutalised-by-police-over-n50-bribe-in-ebonyi-state.html

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A young man has been shot dead by gunmen after being attacked on Friday (yesterday) in Benin, Edo state capital. It was gathered that the gun-wielding hoodlums stormed the residence of the deceased identified as 'Don Baba' and shot him multiple times. 

A Vehicle belong to the dead victim was also vandalise by the gunmen during the attack. 

The killing is coming days after the deceased celebrated his birthday (on Tuesday). 

His corpse has been deposited at a mortuary in Benin. 

Just recently, a young man was shot dead by gunmen suspected to be cultists in Edo state.

The deceased identified as Gaius Julius, a graduate of Civil engineering at Auchi Polytechnic, was allegedly killed by the gunmen who attacked him in an alleged case of mistaken identity.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/10/young-man-shot-dead-after-being-attacked-by-gunmen-in-benin-photos.html

A vibrant Nigerian man, Evangelist Uche Debem, has embarked on a daring mission by riding his bicycle from Owerri, Imo state to Abuja to meet and congratulate the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate in the February 14, 2019 election, Atiku Abubakar, and his running mate, Mr. Peter Obi.

The man who calls himself Atiku’s First Disciple, has begun the journey as he did a live video to update the public on his journey. He also told those that want to see him or join him in the mission - to wait along Enugu road, Nsukka, Kogi because those are the routes he'll pass.

The young man also said he embarked on the journey because of the bad state of the country which he hopes his presidential candidate will correct if he's elected.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/10/uche-debem-rides-bicycle-from-owerri-to-abuja-for-atiku-abubakar.html

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A group of Nigerian boys have been hailed online after venturing into a "local" business following their return from the United States after school.

The young men who are said to be in their 20's - decided to start palm kernel processing in Nigeria and were mentored by the founder and CEO of JRFarmsAfrica, Rótìmí Olawale.

Few months after kick starting their business, the young entrepreneurs who are heading for success, have made a major Palm Kernel oil supply.

The mentor who revealed his excitement with their progress, took to twitter to share their story in order to encourage others to start up something and also enlighten the public about the prospects in Agribusiness. 

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/10/nigerian-graduates-start-palm-kernel-business-after-returning-from-usa.html

A woman is seeking justice after her young daughter was allegedly molested and sexually assaulted by her 15-year-old house maid. According to the woman, the house maid allegedly inserted her finger into the private part of her daughter and molested her. 

The devastated woman who shared her story with human rights activist, Emeka Ugwuonye, also revealed how she beat her first daughter mercilessly after thinking she was the person responsible for the grievous act.

It was later discovered that the house maid was responsible as she revealed that she pleasures herself by inserting her finger inside the girl's private part and also rubbing her breasts. 

Read the chat below between the mother and the human rights activist, to understand the story better. 

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/10/15-year-old-house-maid-inserts-finger-in-girls-private-part-mother-laments.html

Police authorities in California, USA, have declared a Nigerian man wanted in connection with series of crimes. The suspect identified as Agboghidi Irabornehi, 24, has been declared wanted by the Fugitive Recovery Warrant Division in connection with armed robbery, carjacking, assault with a firearm.

According to a police statement, the suspect's last known location(s) are Moreno Valley, CA/ Calabasas, CA/ Pasadena, in California.

The police also offered a $25,000 (almost N9million) reward for anyone who will provide them with information that would lead to the arrest of the young man who has gone into hiding. 

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/10/agboghidi-irabornehi-declared-wanted-by-police-in-california-usa.html

THIS NEWS IS VERY FAKE AND OLD.

A picture has emerged showing the confrontation between Shiite Muslims and police officers during a recent protest in Abuja. An officer who was among other policemen stationed to monitor the protesters, confronted the protesters and dared to shoot them if they came any closer.  

The police officer was 'stopped' by his colleague who urged him to put down his rifle which was already pointed at the protesters. 

The Shiite Muslims have continued to hold series of protest in Abuja and across Nigeria - demanding the release of their leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, who is currently in the custody of the Nigeria government.

Last week Thursday, the Shiite Muslims who locked down the Federal Ministry of Justice during a massive protest. 

Mr El-Zakzaky has remained in detention since he was arrested in December 2015, following a clampdown on his members by soldiers.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/10/policeman-dares-shiite-muslims-with-his-rifle-during-protest-in-abuja-photos.html

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Barely three weeks as a salesman in a private business establishment, the spirit of covetousness has led a young man into trouble for orchestrating the theft of 52 computer monitors from his office.

The suspect, Michael Daniel, 31, was picked by crack detectives of the Ogun State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID), Abeokuta following a complaint lodged by his employer.

The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, said that one Mrs. Titilayo Ero of Dorf Royal Events Centre in Asero, Abeokuta, the state capital, reported that she got to her store on September 30, 2018 and was shocked at the disappearance of fifty two computer monitors.

In Mrs. Ero's account, the store was burgled, a development that piqued the state Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Iliyasu, who gave a matching order to the detectives to fish out perpetrators of the nefarious act.

According to the PPRO, "The detectives swiftly moved into action and invited the salesman, who was barely three weeks old in the employment of the events Centre, and named one 23-year-old Smith Ajao, with whom they carried out the criminal act at night.

"The said Smith Ajao was traced to a hotel in Sango-Otta area of the state, where he was promptly arrested and thus led the detectives to Computer Village in Ikeja, Lagos", Oyeyemi stated, adding that forty-eight out of the stolen items had been recovered.

Meanwhile, according to the police image maker, CP Iliyasu had directed that the case be properly investigated and, on completion of investigation activities, the suspects should be charged to court.

The police boss was said to have consequently advised employers of labour to always painstakingly scrutinize their would-be employees before enlisting them into their workforce.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/10/salesman-burgles-store-steals-52-computers-3-weeks-after-employment-photo.html

A female witch doctor believed to be part of a car theft syndicate has been arrested by the police. 

The popular Kenyan witch doctor identified as Annah Mutheu was arrested at her palatial home in Tala, Machakos County following an operation by security operatives that lasted about fifteen hours, according to reports. 

The police said they arrested the witch doctor and one other suspect who led the them to the scene.

More than 10 vehicles, many of them four-wheel drive, were found parked at her compound, with officers saying Mutheu was at pain to explain their ownership.

The native doctor who claims to be the richest in Mchawi area in Kenya, moves around in expensive cars, and is reported to have heavily invested in petroleum merchandise as well as commercial and rental buildings.

According to media reports, she allegedly owns apartments in Machakos, Nairobi and Mombasa as well as filling stations in Komarock, Nairobi and Kenol in Kangundo. Her Tala mansion is valued at around Sh40 million.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/10/annah-mutheu-popular-kenyan-witchdoctor-arrested-by-police.html

One person has been killed in a renewed cult clash which took place on Monday (yesterday) in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state. It was gathered that two rival cult groups attacked each other with various weapons in broad daylight at Air force junction by slaughter road in the state capital.

One person was brutally killed in the fight after he was shot at close range. 

The corpse of the young man was left on the road for hours even as people gathered before it was later evacuated. 

This clash is coming days after the police Command in Bayelsa said it had restored normalcy to Brass Island, following  violence which erupted in the area, from a clash between two cult groups.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/10/one-person-shot-dead-as-rival-cultists-battle-in-bayelsa-state.html

A man has taken to social media to share amazing pictures to show how he has transformed from a "boy" to a man. He also revealed that he shared the images to remember when his life was a mess due to his bad ways before he decided to change and become useful to himself and those around him.

He later got married to a beautiful woman who has been helping him grow stronger.

See the incredible transformation.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/10/former-gangster-shares-incredible-transformation-pictures-of-himself.html

Nigerians in the color and glamour, took over the streets of New York on Saturday (yesterday) with excitement and joy to celebrate the country’s 58th independence anniversary with parade and carnival.

The U.S. city was painted with green-white-green insignia as Nigerians from all walks of life united for the country.

The parade, which started on Second Avenue on 54th Street  in Manhattan, ended at the Nigerian House on 44th Street.

This was followed by the Independence Day Festival at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, near the United Nations Headquarters.

Known as the largest celebration of Nigeria not happening in the homeland, the 27th annual Nigerian Independence Day Parade celebrates the very best of Nigeria’s food, culture, music and people.

The festival is also Africa’s largest Parade in the U.S., and showcases Nigeria’s unique culture and promotes the positive image of Nigeria to the rest of the world.

Watch the video below.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/10/nigerians-take-over-the-streets-of-new-york-to-celebrate-independence.html

There was chaos in Ibadan, Oyo state capital, after a woman hit a motorcyclist as a result of reckless driving, according to reports.

The accident reportedly happened on Wednesday, September 3.

It was gathered that after the woman knocked down the motorcyclist otherwise known as Okada rider, she fled into a church to escape from the angry mob which had gathered at the scene.

It took efforts from the church leaders and others to reduce the tension among the angry residents as the wound victim was rushed to the hospital where he was treated.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/10/woman-runs-into-a-church-to-escape-mob-action-after-hitting-okada-rider-photos.html