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Two ministerial nominees at the Senate Screening on July 26th failed to recite the National anthem and pledge properly.



The nominees, Ibrahim Isa from Niger state and Vivian Nwunaku Okeke from Anambra state mixed up the National Anthem and pledge when the chairman of the senate committee on Foreign Affairs, Monsurat Sunmonu asked them to recite it and a member of the committee, Senator James Manager, saved them from the embarrassing moment by correcting them immediately.



A video showing what happened has finally been released.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iCsiFSHoUc


http://www.newshelm.com/2016/07/video-ambassadorial-nominees-failed-to.html

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The Turkish government has written to the Nigerian government, alleging that some institutions in the country are owned by the Fethullah Gulen Terrorist Organization.

The indicted institutions are:

Surat Educational Limited, Abuja;
Nigerian-Turkish International School, in Abuja,
Nigerian-Turkish International School, Kaduna,
Nigerian-Turkish International School, Kano,
Nigerian-Turkish International School, Yobe,
Nigerian-Turkish International School, Ogun
Nigerian-Turkish International School, Lagos;
the Nigerian-Turkish Nile University, Abuja.

The Association of Businessmen and Investors of Nigeria and Turkey/Abinat, Abuja
The Association of Businessmen and Investors of Nigeria and Turkey/Abinat, Lagos;
Ufuk Dialogue Foundation, Abuja;
Nigerian-Turkish Nizamiye Hospital, Abuja;
Vefa Travel Agency, Abuja.


http://www.newshelm.com/2016/07/list-of-institutions-allegedly-owned-by.html

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Indonesia has executed Michael Titus Igweh and two Nigerian drug convicts by firing squad, an official said.

The Nigerians were put to death along with one Indonesian on Thursday (after midnight Indonesian time), Noor Rachmad, deputy attorney general for general crimes, told reporters.

He did not say why 10 other drug convicts, who had been expected to face the firing squad, were not executed.




Indonesia Thursday rejected appeals from the UN and EU to halt the execution of 14 drug convicts including foreigners, as speculation mounted they could face the firing squad in a matter of hours.

The group, including foreigners from Nigeria, Pakistan, India and Zimbabwe as well as Indonesians, have been placed in isolation on a prison island where Jakarta carries out executions.

Authorities stepped up preparations with ambulances carrying coffins seen crossing over to Nusakambangan island. Family members say they have been told the convicts will be executed Thursday night, according to a lawyer and diplomat — who were angry as it was earlier than they thought was allowed.

http://www.newshelm.com/2016/07/photos-michael-titus-igweh-2-other.html

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[url]NEWSHELM.COM[/url] can confirm from Inner sources that Edo Guber Candidate Obaseki steped down for Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu

In a dramatic twist in Benin, the Accord Party gubernatorial candidate and younger brother to Godwin Obaseki of the All Progressives Party, Dr Don Pedro Obaseki has stepped down for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the September 10 2016 election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, collapsing his entire political structure into the PDP.

Dr. Obaseki, a veteran writer and university lecturer said he decided to endorse Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu because he realised that Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu is the best candidate for the election, describing Adams Oshiomhole and his brother, Godwin Obaseki as betrayers and unworthy of trust.

Happening now… Details shortlly..


http://www.newshelm.com/2016/07/breaking-news-edo-guber-candidate.html

Nollywood actress Tamara Eteimo is in a joyous mood today! The award winning actress who is currently in Atlanta to pick up her African Culture Image Award as the Best Supporting Actress 2016 is also celebrating her birthday today, July 24th.

Tamara who has carved a niche for herself in the movie industry as a talented and respected actress has featured in several movies such as Mrs Somebody, DRY, Finding Mercy, Unblissful, Somewhere Down The Line, and Desperate House Girls. She also doubles as an R&B singer with some hit singles to her credit.

In 2011, Tamara won the 7th edition of Next Movie Star, which set her in motion for a lucrative career. She has recently finished filming ‘CANDLES’, a movie she produced which will hit the big screen in the coming months. Tamara has a lot more interesting projects planned for 2016!

http://www.newshelm.com/2016/07/nollywood-actress-tamara-eteimo-stuns.html

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Did you hear about the fire outbreak at isolo general Hospital.?




A [url]NEWSHELM.COM[/url] Reader Sent in this report

On 21st of July, there was a fire outbreak in one of their storage rooms located between the male ward and female ward. The theatre which had many oxygen cylinders standing outside is very close to it. The fire started around 6 am.



What was regarded as "small smoke" turned out to be a huge fire.



One which blew off the roof. You need to see us running around with our sick loved ones. Most of the patients are paraplegic so they had to be lifted by their carers. Our prayer was that the fire doesn't get to the theatre otherwise we're trapped.


Those oxygen cylinders could cause more harm than imagined. People tried to help by using available fire extinguishers through the back window because the workers refused anyone from breaking down the door. Lagos state Fire fighters later came and put out the fire.


The most annoying thing is that the hospital management didn't deem it fit to apologize to us or even pacify us in any manner.


The government needs to look into their policy of forcing patients to buy their 3x daily tasteless and tiny food at the rate of 250,whether you like it or not. Its very unfair. The food is nothing to write home about.



Could only take a few pics cos they cordoned off the area and were mindful of cameras. One is the back of the affected room, the others are pics of the fire truck.

http://www.newshelm.com/2016/07/photos-fire-at-isolo-general-hospital.html

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Last week, Daddy Showkey visited the Commander, RRS in his office, today Korede Bello was with him.

http://www.newshelm.com/2016/07/photos-korede-bello-and-daddy-showkey.html

The Voice Coach and ONE ambassador Waje flirted with the feminine and power appeal in an all black ensemble with a gold belt. Her make up was a pop of colour to soften the effect.

http://www.newshelm.com/2016/07/photos-waje-plays-with-structure-and.html

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Wizkid had sadly been denied visa into London which resulted in him missing the 2016 edition of the Wireless Music Festival in London.

Recall that Wizkid had earlier been scheduled as one of the performing artistes at the event but due to the latest development he has been robbed of the opportunity. An official statement has been released by both the artiste and the event organisers.

http://www.newshelm.com/2016/07/wizkid-denied-visa-misses-wireless.html

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Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen TY Buratai visited Troops In North East, Kangarwa as part of the activities marking this year's Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2016.

http://www.newshelm.com/2016/07/photos-chief-of-army-staff-lt-gen-ty.html

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During his wake keeping service at the National Stadium Surulere, five of OJB Jezreel‘s kids took to the stage to deliver an emotional tribute song titled ‘You Are Not Here’.



Watch below…


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

http://www.newshelm.com/2016/07/video-touching-moment-when-ojb-children.html

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The Shoprite located in Ilorin, Kwara State, had to completely shut its doors after a crowd of people stormed their store for the public holiday today. According to eyewitnesses, when the crowd became too much, they quickly shut their doors to prevent others from coming. However, residents of the state still eager to get in, stayed put at the door awaiting their turn. Lol. See more photos after the cut.


http://www.newshelm.com/2016/07/photos-shoprite-ilorin-shuts-its-doors.html

Embattled Governor Of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose is looking as calm as ever....

Today, he made the day of this woman who he empowered with Grinding Machine during a street-walk.

http://www.newshelm.com/2016/07/photos-woman-goes-crazy-with-joy-as.html

The Ondo state governor, Olusegun Mimiko today was at at the launching of FRIENDS OF Univ. of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) Fund, Laje Ondo. Osemawe in Council donated N1m at the Lunching ceremony.

http://www.newshelm.com/2016/07/photos-gov-miimiko-at-lunching-of.html

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Unknown persons gunned down a boy in broad daylight at about 1pm, today, at Titogate, along Kashim Ibrahim road in Makurdi, the Benue State capital.



Eyewitnesses say the boy was earlier seen talking to three unknown faces who surrounded him before the loud sound of gunshot was heard. The boy was shot in the head and died instantly.



The killers, were on foot and took advantage of the pandemonium that ensued to mix up with the crowd and escape.


http://www.newshelm.com/2016/07/photo-boy-shot-dead-in-broad-day-light.html

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Nigerians Can Be So Creative Atimes

http://www.newshelm.com/2016/06/photo-see-what-nigerians-did-to-zenith.html

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SAHARA REPORTERS AND CAMPAIGN OF CALUMNY AGAINST THE CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF

The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to another round of campaign of calumny against the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai and his family by some unscrupulous elements as contained in Sahara Reporters story titled “Revealed: Buhari’s Chief Of Army Staff, General Buratai, Wives Own Dubai Property”, alleging that Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Tukur Buratai, and his two wives are joint owners of a Dubai property that was paid for in one transaction posted on the website, this evening.

It is important to know that these baseless allegations were not new. In March this year, some groups of individuals under the aegis of “Concerned Citizens”, tried same smear campaign to their disappointment, it could not fly, because it is not true.

You will recall early this week, there was similar campaign of calumny by yet another online news medium, The Cable, in which among other things, it alleged that wounded in action Nigerian Army personnel were abandoned by the Army, government and the nation which is not true.

Therefore, the latest round of smear campaign by Sahara Reporters is one of the series of campaigns of calumny by these faceless individuals to malign the Chief of Army Staff and the Nigerian Army. Yet, typical of blackmailers and mischief makers despite failures, they did not give up, hence they now found a willing accomplice reputed for muckraking like the Sahara Reporters. The online news medium this evening uploaded another campaign of calumny allegedly based on a petition by obviously fake and non-existent group it described as “Concerned Soldiers and Officers From the North East”.

The allegations contained in the Sahara Reporters write up are baseless and not correct. It is a fact that the Buratai family have two properties in Dubai that were paid for instalmentally through personal savings three years ago. This, along with other personal assets have consistently been declared by General Buratai in his Assets Declaration Form as Commander Multinational Joint Task Force Commander and as Chief of Army Staff.

It is pertinent to state that the Chief of Army Staff does not have any account with Skye Bank as alleged, let alone making deposits in the imaginary bank account to the tune of the amount stated in the write up. Similarly, he has not been involved in any form of shady or dishonest transaction, not to talk of “contract scam”.

In addition, General Buratai was never near either Defence Headquarters or Army Headquarters in 2013. It is pertinent to also note that he was never a Director of procurement in Army Headquarters as alleged. As a matter of fact, the Nigerian Army never had a Directorate of Procurement till when he established one last year when he became Chief of Army Staff.

In a bid to rubbish the hard earned reputation and good name of the Chief of Army Staff, these blackmailers will stop at nothing hence all these kinds of mudslinging.

It is really worrisome that some people could condescend so low to fabricate baseless allegation against the Chief of Army Staff for reasons that could best be described as mischievous. It is equally worrisome that Sahara Reporters could lend space for this obvious mischief. We really do not believe that it is because the price is right.

Consequently, the public and indeed all well meaning persons should disregard this round of campaign of calumny against the Chief of Army Staff and similar ones because they are baseless and unfounded.

For the unscrupulous elements and their cohorts, these campaigns would prod the Nigerian Army and indeed the Chief of Army Staff to continue to serve the nation diligently and with utmost zeal.

Thank you for your kind cooperation.

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations



http://www.newshelm.com/2016/06/my-wives-own-no-property-in-dubai.html

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Nigerian gay rights activist ‎, Bisi Alimi, met and had a chat with Caitlyn Jenner at the Aspen Ideas conference in Colorado, USA yesterday June 24. According to Bisi who shared the photo on his IG page, they talked about Global Trans Alliance and the way forward.


http://www.newshelm.com/2016/06/photo-bisi-alimi-meets-caitlyn-jenner.html

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The lady just expressed her mind… In clean clear sincerity


We’ve got just one life… So she ain't scared


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq-PSjmNDcI


http://www.newshelm.com/2016/06/video-this-lady-cursed-governor-fayose.html

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Ooni Enitan Ogunwusi, His wife and all memebers of his Royal Entourage visited the The National Museum Of African Art In Washington, D.C, Today.

http://www.newshelm.com/2016/06/photo-ooni-of-ife-at-national-museum-of.html
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Fast rising Afro-pop artiste, Ekene Ijemba popularly known as ‘Humblesmith’ in a recent chat with Showtime Celebrity opened up about his family background, childhood, music career, and the music industry.

Humblesmith said, “I was born and brought up in Ebonyi State. Music started for me when I was a kid, it actually runs in the family. My mother is a good singer; she is a chorister in the church, most times she sang at home, likewise other members of my family. Everything my mom does goes with music, at times, if she wants to talk to you she talks with music. All these and more got me inspired.

On how he survived and started his music, Humblesmith said “I hustled seriously on the streets to survive; it got to a point that I opened a video rental shop in Asaba. I stole and sold my mom’s gold to pay for my first studio session, but I later confessed and apologized to her, promising to buy her more than what I stole in the nearest future”.


http://www.newshelm.com/2016/06/i-stole-and-sold-my-moms-gold-to-pay.html

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Ikorodu United Bus was involved in an accident on there way to Makurdi at about 4pm today.



No casualties were recorded as at the time this report was filled in but we hope nothing happens to any team official.



[url]NEWSHELM.COM[/url] sources reported that the team bus ran into a trialer which had already gone off course before part of the bus ran into the trailer.



More details to come...


http://www.newshelm.com/2016/06/photos-ikorodu-united-bus-involved-in.html

Senators of the Federal republic set up a committee to look into the possible amendment of the 1999 cosntitution and today they had an extensive review of the 1999 constitution at Eko hotels, Lagos with a view to amending it in the nearest possible future.



This is the 4th attempt at constitutional amendments since 1999.



http://www.newshelm.com/2016/06/photos-senate-committee-on-constitution.html

this Morning, Executive Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko met with global policymakers at the 2016 Chatham House, London...



http://www.newshelm.com/2016/06/photos-olusegun-mimiko-meets-with.html

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This Bill Board was found in the very heart of Lagos....


What Kind of hospital homeopathic hospital should be located in this kind of area and yet it has a bill board which of course is not taxed......


Yet in this Environment, they run labroratory tests!!!


http://www.newshelm.com/2016/06/photo-homeopathic-hospital-found-in.html

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Do you have challenges, please call N-Power hotlines.


http://www.newshelm.com/2016/06/photo-n-power-help-lines.html

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Would You ride on this bike?


This is very crazy I think....


Describe the bike and the owner in one word pleas

http://www.newshelm.com/2016/06/photo-craziest-bike-ever-seen-in-nigeria.html

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Nigerian music veteran Innocent ‘2baba’ Idibia has shot the video for his wave-making single Oya Come Make We Go which features Kenyan pop group Sauti Sol and the behind-the-scene photos are different shades of pleasant.



Shot in Kenyan on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, the clip was helmed by ace Nigerian video director Unlimited LA.


2Baba and Sauti Sol at the location for the video shoot of Oya Come Make We Go in Kenya on June 15, 2016.

http://www.newshelm.com/2016/06/photos-2face-shoots-new-music-video-in.html

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