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'Yesterday evening, some few minutes after 8:00pm, I was with my mum in her room catching up because she had just come back from a journey when we heard the first gun shots. Shots were fired about five times, we paused a little and wondered what it was about and were about to continue gisting when we heard more. This time around, the shots were louder and plenty. We turned off the gen and switched off all lights, came out of the house and heard people screaming and plenty dogs barking. This went on for sometime till we heard the siren of a police vehicle. The shots began to thin out till there were none.

Many phone calls were being made by us and to us. People asking if we are safe. People telling us what they have heard happened or is happening. We didn't sleep much last night in Samaru Kataf because there was and there is a tragedy.

This morning, I went to the market area to see for myself and try to find out what happened.

I met some eye witnesses. They were seated at a spot they usually hang out at. Yesterday was our market day. They didn't know where the shots started from but the shots were aimed at all of them around that area. Three people were shot dead. One had a bullet straight to his head that scattered it. One had bullets around his abdomen and spine. They all laid there helpless and crying out for help till they gave up. These young people... Constance Adankaat, Victor Daniel and Samaila Dariya are no more.

Right now, Aminu Basaki, Christopher Yakubu, Bakam Waje Lajoe (my cousin) and Postguy are in the hospital from gun shot injuries.

I am still not certain about how these gun men/man came to Samaru. I have heard that they came in a vehicle, fired their shots and took off towards Kagoro/Kafanchan. I have also heard that 2 of them came on a bike, fired the shots and took off towards Ungwan Jaba/Samaru Roundabout.

Whatever the story is, people came with gun(s), fired at our people, killed three and injured some then took off.

The police were at their check point but did nothing claiming they didn't hear the shots. The check point is not far from the market area. Nobody in this Samaru can say they didn't hear gunshots last night. Even people as far as Mabushi heard them. Meanwhile one of the eyewitnesses said all the police did was to flash their lights at the area the shots were being fired. I wasn't there.

Well, I saw multitudes of people (mostly youths)this morning. Even I didn't know we are this plenty in this community. The roads are blocked. Everywhere is on lock down. The youths are saying the police and the check point are useless to us since their friends still ended up dead and injured.

I don't know the news people outside Samaru Kataf are hearing. Someone just called my mum this morning and said he heard that WE are killing people. NO, WE ARE NOT KILLING PEOPLE. PEOPLE WITH GUNS CAME, KILLED/INJURED OUR PEOPLE AND RAN OFF. They had a means of transportation. They knew they couldn't stay. They had to be on transit.

Everywhere is quiet and calm now. Nobody is carrying gun and killing anyone. I hear we have been placed on a 24hr curfew. So, we are here.

I don't know how I feel. No, I know I feel so many things I can't express.

Just like that, someone will sit down and decide who he feels should die or live and he goes about accomplishing that with no one to stop him...

How do you even begin to comfort the families of these young people? My cousin is in the hospital now. Injured for no crime he committed.

I feel many things'



Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2017/01/gunmen-attack-kaduna-community.html?m=1

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We’ll increase Lagos GDP through entertainment – Ambode
Tasks artistes on structured framework to transform industry
Shina Peters, Adewale Ayuba, Salawa Abeni, Tiwa Savage, others hail Gov

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday revealed plans of his administration to leverage on the vast economic opportunities in entertainment, tourism and arts sectors, among others to grow the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the State and promote talents in the State to compete globally.

Speaking at Lagos House, Ikeja when he received artistes who performed at the One Lagos Fiesta (OLF), who were on a thank-you-visit, Governor Ambode said the creative industry remained a veritable platform to grow the economy, and that government would tap into it and use it to positively engage the bulging youths in the State.

The OLF, which is an annual end of the year revue put together by the State Government, held simultaneously in five different locations across the State from December 24, 2016 to January 1, 2017, and it was adjudged to be very successful with participation of a-list artistes from different genres of music.

The Governor, who thanked the artistes for their partnership with the State Government, said the OLF was a platform put together by his administration to majorly create awareness about the potentials inherent in the entertainment industry, especially in using it to grow the economy and positively develop talents that abound in the country.

He said according to statistics, the State recorded the lowest crime rate during the period of the OLF, saying that the artists contributed significantly in keeping the city secured and scale up the international rating of the State as a safe place.

He recalled the Project T.H.E.S.E (Tourism, Hospitality, Entertainment, Sports for Excellence) which was part of campaign promises to Lagosians, saying that his administration remained committed to using the initiative as well as the OLF to grow the economy of the State.

He said: “We have a bulging youth population dynamics in Lagos. 66 per cent of our population are below the age of 35 and if two third are of below 35, it means there is an economy in that age bracket that government is not seeing. The OLF was used to test run how to bring people together.

“The issue now is beyond OLF, how do we now take that opportunity to become a catalyst for this partnership? On my part, I want to reiterate my commitment. This is an area I love which is underutilized for the societal development of the country.

“Government is now willing to use your industry to grow its GDP because so far entertainers are working, we would have more visitors coming to Lagos; they will stay in our hotels; they will buy clothes; they will go out in the night and buy our drinks and the ultimate thing is that more taxes come in for the state.

“So, there is a concentric cycle around the energy of entertainers and so what I want is a structured framework. What is it that we should do as government to grow the industry? Why should we go and be doing video shoot in South Africa for instance? I want a win-win partnership not just to use artistes and dump them till another December. I want a year-round partnership that is built around a framework,” he said.

Going forward, Governor Ambode tasked artistes to come up with a structured framework to grow the economy, while government will provide infrastructures and initiatives to help the sector.

“The challenge for our artistes now is to come up with a framework of how government can intervene. We are willing to support and we are willing to draw up a programme to support you but how do you want to fuse into that to make Lagos the entertainment hub in Africa? That is the challenge but I want to thank you for honoring us,” the Governor said.

Many of the big names in the entertainment industry including Queen Salawa Abeni, Adewale Ayuba, Tiwa Savage, Adekunle Gold, Sir Shina Peters, Sound Sultan among others, lauded Governor Ambode for the OLF initiative and his commitment to grow the industry.

Other notable names who were part of the delegation included Folarin Falana (Falz), M.I Abaga, Patoranking, Obesere, Tony Tetuila, Dr Sid, Idris Abdulkareem, Aramide, CDQ, Sulaimon ‘Atawewe’ Adio, Reekado Banks, Humblesmith, Dammy Krane among others.

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Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2017/01/well-increase-lagos-gdp-through.html?m=1

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The New Borno Plastic Recycling Plant

In his efforts towards creating jobs for the youths and generating revenue for the state,Gov. Kashim Shettima has established a multi-million naira Plastic Recycling Plant.

Inspecting the plant, Engr. Babagana Taha briefed the Governor on completion of the installation of machines, and when commissioned, it would provide jobs for at least 10,000 individuals.


Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2017/01/gov-shettima-inspects-new-borno-plastic.html?m=1

Below is what Godspower wrote....

'In Dr. Babagoni Shettima's son, Abba Babagoni Shettima funeral prayer in Gwange, victim of University of Maiduguri Bomb blast, May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace'


Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2017/01/abba-babagoni-shettimaa-victim-of-today.html?m=1

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As shared by Wariebi Sapere-Obi....

'Worse case of Child Abuse I have ever seen. This child was brought into CHEW (children emergency) FMC yenagoa dead. what a father and his wife( victims step mum) could do to a child'.

Barbaric woman and man killed the innocent child. So Painful


Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2017/01/man-his-wife-kill-their-son-in.html?m=1

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin has hosted some ECOWAS CDS's at the Defence Headquarters, (DHQ) Abuja as part of efforts to mitigate the political impasse in Gambia following the refusal of President Yahya Jammeh to hand over power to the president elect, Adama Barrow after he lost the December 1 2016 election.

While welcoming the participants and ECOWAS  officials to DHQ, General Olonisakin expressed the readiness of regional leaders and military commanders to continue the pursuit of dialogue with the political leaders of Gambia and ensure peaceful transition of power in accordance with the Gambian's constitution and the peoples will.

Notable dignitaries at the event included the chairperson of ECOWAS CDS, General Ziankahn of Liberia, General CH Gueye of Senegal ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs Hajiya Salamatu, Vice President of the Commission, the Ghanian Chief of Defence Staff and Principal Staff Officers from Defence, Army, Navy, and Air Force Headquarters.

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Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2017/01/gambia-situation-ecowas-chiefs-of.html?m=1

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Hon Minister of transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi paid a two days working visit to Plateau States.During the visit he visited Gov. Lalong of Plateau state and also inspected the ongoing construction of Heipang Inland dry Port Jos, Plateau State

Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2017/01/amaechi-pays-2-days-working-visit-to.html?m=1

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EXPERTS VISIT OIL WELLS SITE AT OKWUJI AGAIN.

The Sole Administrator of Apa Local Government Council Chief Hon. Solomon Oche Danjuma received experts again from Abuja to ascertain the quantity of oil deposits at the site.

After thorough investigation, the engineers discovered that the oil deposits is of commercial quantity but they will still go to Abuja to come back with more experts to open the sealed abandoned oil wells.

A villager Mr Francis Akogwu who worked with the oil company narrated that oil was truly discovered in the place in the 1960s but the whites left because of the civil war that broke out then.

Mr Akogwu said the whites drilled as deep as 14,000ft before they discovered the oil deposits, he also said the whites told them as at that time that the oil deposits is very large and of commercial quantity as it extends to Asaba in Ojantele/Akpete ward, extends to Okpoo in Ikobi Ward and also extends to the large palm trees orchard between Ankpali and Ebugodo in Edikwu Ward II all of Apa Local Government Council.

The villager also gave the name of the oil company as FOREX OIL DRILLING COMPANY and was able to remember the names of two whites then as Raphael and Rusell while over all man was Mr Tu Pusser who always visited them with helicopter.

On his part, the Sole Administrator of Apa LG Chief Hon Solomon Oche Danjuma thanked the experts for always honouring his invitation and also informed them that he always ready to support and meet their demands to ensure the exploration of oil in Apa LG, he charged the host community to always guide the site as no one is permitted to visit the site except they receive instruction from the Council.

Credit: Shaibu Adamu



Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2017/01/oil-discovered-in-apa-local-govtbenue.html?m=1

OP you have not done the right thing.Take your sister to hospital.Incision or excision biopsy(ie removing all or part of the lump will be done).The removed lump will be subjected to histopathology test to know if it is cancerous or not.Likely it won't be cancerous.Majority of them are not cancerous.So rush her to hospital for the appropriate thing to be done.Panicking won't help your sister.The earlier the better

The Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Brigadier General Paul Boroh(Rtd), yesterday had an emergency meeting with the leaders of Ex-Agitators, captured under the Niger Delta Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), in Benin City the capital of Edo State.

The meeting which had the sole focus of fostering peace and stability in the Niger Delta region, was well attended, and had leaders ,State Coordinators and members from all the 9 Niger Delta States.

The meeting can be tagged a huge success, as All the leaders present, pledged their support for the current administration's, Agricultural Empowerment Programmes for beneficiaries.

The Amnesty Programme has in recent times, focused on training and empowering beneficiaries in Agricultural activities. Just recently, about 200 Ex Agitators have successfully been trained and Empowered on Enhanced Agriculture at the National Biotechnology Development Center, in Odi, Baylesa State, while some others have been empowered with starter packs, to start their own farms.

One of the Leaders, Pastor Ruben Wilson, thanked General Boroh for his unbiased coordination of the Amnesty Programme, stating that under Boroh's watch the Amnesty Programme has transformed from a political tool, to a well coordinated reintegration platform for the repentant Agitators of the Niger Delta Region.

The Ex Agitators, in a unanimous voice, resolved to protect the sovereignty of the country and expose anyone found vandalizing oil and gas installations within their communities, siting its negative effect on the environment and the mindset of investors.

In his response, General Boroh lauded the Ex-Agitators for their patience and perseverance, promising Federal Government's commitment to improving the lives of all beneficiaries and youths in the region at large


Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2017/01/ex-niger-delta-agitators-back-buhari.html?m=1

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The peaceful community of Itiam Etoi in Uyo Local Government was on Tuesday night thrown into chaos when a number of Hausa men attacked them, leaving a number of them wounded.

According to a source at the scene of the incident, who preferred anonymity, "the attacks began at about 10 pm when some people had slept. It would have been worse if there were many people on the street. They started cutting anybody they met on their way with machetes. Some of them carried iron rods and other forms of weapons with which they beat and wound people. They also destroyed the properties of people selling shops in the area".

Sources say the incident was caused by a case of a stolen generator which was sold to one of the Hausa men. When the owner of the generator found out that the generator was sold to the scrap collectors, he apprehended them and the case was thought to have been settled until last night.

Sources say the problem started when the man who bought the generator accused his Hausa kinsman of selling him out by reporting him to the owner of the generator.They began to fight. An attempt by an Ibibio man in the area to separate the fight led to one of the fighting parties insinuating that the Ibibio man sided with his brother to beat him. He then went to his people to tell his brothers, who reinforced and went with him to attack anyone they met on the street.

One of the victims, Mr. Itoro, said "I was sitting in front of our house when I saw them running with machetes towards me. But because I didn't have any problem with anyone I was not afraid, only for them to cut me in the face and continued to run on".

Another victim, Mr. Ezekiel, said "I went to see my friend in the area only to see them running towards my direction. Since I did not know there was a problem, I was just walking on the street going back to my house. One of them lifted his machete to cut me in the head and when I blocked it with my hand, he cut my hand again and again. That is when I knew the matter was serious and started running".

The man with the highest level of injuries, Mr. Ubong Okon, said they met him on his way back from work and descended on him. "I sure they wanted to kill me, but God saved my life as some youths who were drinking nearby came to my rescue. I thank God that I am still alive".

When news men contacted the village head of the community, Eteidung Effiong Asikpo, he declined comment. But, the Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Rev. (Dr.)  Ndueso Ekwere, while speaking to journalists called for calm as everything will be brought under control "I want to urge the people to stay calm as the police and the authorities have waded into the matter. I also want to urge all law-abiding citizens to go about their normal duties as culprits will be made to face the full weight of the law".

Meanwhile, youths in the community have declared that they don't want the Hausa men in their community again. The youths who came out in their numbers chanted war songs, calling on the "abokis" to evacuate their communities since they are no more safe in their own land. "Aboki must go... Aboki must go... Aboki must go ..." they chanted.

Meanwhile, some shop owners in the area have closed their shops, fearing another spate of attacks.

The Hausa men have been evacuated from the community by the police to an undisclosed location.

Credit: Godwin Sam


Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2017/01/hausa-men-attack-villagers-in-akwa-ibom.html?m=1

The Seme Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has made seizure of Five hundred and fifty (550) cartons of frozen poultry products, with Duty Paid Value of  N6,048,680.00.

The Information patrol team led by CSC Ozah, Mathew. O. disclosed that the arrest was effected within Mosafejo axis when the said truck was coming out from the creeks on the 4th January, 2016 at 0500hrs.  The imported frozen poultry product was arrested in a blue Volvo truck with Reg No. FKJ 359 XJ.

The truck compartment used was well constructed for the purpose of concealment as it physically seem empty. 

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the seizure.
Compt. Dimka said, the suspects will be prosecuted in the court of law to serve as deterrent to those who have chosen smuggling as the only way for their livelihood.

Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2017/01/seme-command-intercepts-550-cartons-of.html?m=1

How time flies!Check out this epic throwback photo of ex-minister Fani Kayode as a teenager with his old family members.

Image credit: TVCconnect

Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2017/01/check-out-this-epic-throwback-photo-of.html?m=1

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Gov Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai was at the Kaduna State Police HQ to meet with the Commissioner of Police, CP Agyole Abeh over the security situation in Kaduna State.
The Governor commended the Commissioner and stated that the crime rate in the state has significantly reduced since CP Abeh assumed office.
While on the visit, the Governor asked to see some of the suspects in custody who are under investigation for various crimes.
The Commissioner of Police expressed his deep appreciation to the Governor for all his support and has stated that the Governor's visit has motivated him even more to ensure that Kaduna State is safe for everyone.

Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2017/01/el-rufai-meets-kdauna-state.html?m=1

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As Nigerians celebrate the peaceful entry into the year 2017, with recorded successes in the fight against insurgency and further to the call of PMB that citizens should pray to God and seek divine guidance to enable the nation surmount its multiple challenges, IGP Ibrahim Idris had taken time off duty, to travel to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina for the lesser Hajj, where along with his team, he seeks for Nigeria, God-ordained unity, progress and prosperity.

Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2017/01/igp-idris-his-team-visit-meccaphotos.html?m=1

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According to a social media user who shared the photos,the town of Ekpoma Edo State witnessed endless flow of guests who came from home and abroad to be a part of the much talked about wedding ceremony between Debby,a beautiful daughter of Edo and her white hubby Manuel. The Esan Culture which will never fade away was again brought to the lime light during the event.


The wife was asked to show the public how good she was in preparing pounded yam. As the woman proceeded to carry out her traditional function of preparing delicious meals for her family, her hubby insisted on joining the yam pounding session.The rest is history. It was fun, fun and more fun throughout the entire event.

See photos below...

Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2017/01/pretty-edo-lady-weds-her-oyinbo-man-in.html?m=1

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News has it that unconfirmed number of persons have been reported dead following a head-on collision between a petrol tanker & passenger bus.

Few hours ago,an eye witness Chigozie Iheanacho wrote on his Facebook wall;

"Happening now at Naze Aba road, Owerri,just after shangrilla hotels ,many confirmed dead!  The express road is a death trap and needs expansion... Government should do something about this, though it was the reckless bus driver's fault.God save your people"

There is no gain saying that, drivers have no reason to be in a haste even as more passengers are built to be returning to the city after the festive season.

It is therefore imperative for passengers not to close their eyes and watch reckless drivers end their lives whereas they should draw attention of such drivers to the avoidable dangers while they over speeding.

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