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More foreigners have continued to drum support for the release of Leah Sharibu who is being held in Boko Haram captivity for 200 days today and counting, for refusing to recant her Christian faith.

Another British man took to the streets of London to stage a solo protest for the Dapchi schoolgirl who was kidnapped in February. 

This solo demonstration is coming two days after a member of Parliament of the United Kingdom, Tom Brake, held a protest in front of the Nigerian High Commission in the UK to bring attention to the #FreeLeah campaign. 

Last week, Leah Sharibu, the only Christian among the abducted 119 students of Government Girls Secondary School, Dapchi, Yobe state, asked President Muhammadu Buhari to save her from captivity.

All the girls who were captured were subsequently released, except five who reportedly died in detention, but Sharibu was held back for “refusing to renounce her faith”.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/09/leah-sharibu-another-british-man-takes-to-the-street-of-london-to-protest.html

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Yesterday, president of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta met with Donald Trump at the White House in Washington D.C to discuss issues affecting his country. President Kenyatta and First Lady Margaret Kenyatta were formally received by their hosts President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump when they arrived at the White House.

Speaking with journalists briefly before moving inside the presidential hall, Trump welcomed his Kenya counterpart and opined that his visit would strengthen their relationship.

On his own, Uhuru thanked both the United States number one and first lady, noting that his visitation would strengthen their Trade and investment ties.

Speaking further Kenyatta said that his major reason for coming was to seek for the United States assistance in fighting terrorism and improving their economy.

Their meeting is coming after the Financial Times reported that Donald Trump referred to his Nigerian counterpart Muhammadu Buhari as “lifeless” shortly after a meeting between the two leaders on April 30.

That meeting ended with Trump saying he never wanted to meet someone as lifeless as Buhari again, Financial Times reported citing three persons familiar with the matter.

Advocates of closer US-Africa ties hope his encounter with the younger, more urbane Mr Kenyatta, 56, will breathe fresh life into a relationship with a region that Washington is seen to have neglected as other countries, notably China, develop ever-closer trade and investment ties with the continent.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/08/donald-trump-receives-kenyan-president-uhuru-kenyatta-at-white-house.html

The family of Ejeh is in serious pains after experiencing a fire outbreak believed to have been caused by adulterated kerosene in Anambra state. It was gathered that a stove in the kitchen (apparently filled with the adulterated kerosene) - exploded just like that and caught fire before spreading to other parts of the house.

The woman and her four out of five children including a new baby - were burnt in the process. Some of the children were badly burnt beyond recognition in the unfortunate mishap.

The children and their mother are currently in the hospital. 

Meanwhile, the federal government has been urged to set up agencies that supervise the distribution of kerosene to mop up the fake product from the market. 

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/08/woman-and-her-4-children-burnt-after-fire-outbreak-in-anambra.html

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A man was rushed to a hospital in Kano state after allegedly attacked by a suspected thief. According to reports, the man identified as Alhaji Auwalu, was attacked by thieves who wanted to rob him and when they thought he wanted to resist, he was stabbed with a big nail in his throat before absconding.

The nail pierced his throat and left him bloodied but he survived it as he was rushed to Aminu Kano teaching hospital.

The man appeared very calm even after he was brought to the hospital for treatment. 

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/08/man-stabbed-with-a-big-nail-in-his-throat-in-kano-state.html

The gang war going on between Nigerians in South Africa, has claimed another life after a businessman was gunned down. According to confirmed reports, the deceased was shot dead on Sunday, August 26th (yesterday) along Esselen Street, Sunnyside in Pretoria area, South Africa. 

Another Nigerian man was said to have been also shot in the attack but was rushed to the hospital for treatment as South African police officers stormed the area after the shooting. 

This is coming a day after a Nigerian man identified as Williams a.k.a Willie, was killed by unknown gunmen. Willie was murdered on Saturday, August 25th, by fellow Nigerians following the war going on between Nigerians in the country.

The deceased was killed by suspected cultists/thugs on Saturday in Gezina area of Pretoria, South Africa, hours after going to a club to relax with his friends.

It is reported that several Nigerians have lost their lives in South Africa following similar war caused by drug dealings, cultism and internet fraud otherwise known as ‘Yahoo Yahoo’.

A video footage trending online shows the moment after the attack (with inured people on the ground) as people gathered at the scene before arrival of the police.

Some South African internet users also confirmed the attack in their area. 

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/08/another-nigerian-businessman-gunned-during-gang-war-in-south-africa-photos.html

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At least three persons were burnt to death in a ghastly motor accident that occurred along Abuja-Lokojo Highway on Thursday. Also involved in the accident was a House of Representatives aspirant for Etsako Federal Constituency, Edo State, Dr. Blessing Agbomhere, who narrowly escaped death.

It was reported that that three persons were burnt to death with their vehicles while five others sustained severe injuries in the accident.

Narrating his ordeal, the former deputy-director of Buhari Support Organizations (BSO), Dr.  Blessing Agbomhere, said the accident was caused by the dilapidated road coupled with the reckless driving of a Scania Truck and Mack Tanker, both trying to overtake each other.

“I am so grateful to God almighty for sparing my life after my vehicle somersaulted thrice. By just viewing the pictures to see the badly damaged Land Cruiser Jeep alone, you will agree with me that God did wonders.

"I was on holiday to my hometown to celebrate Salah with my people, while returning back to Abuja, this happened”.

Dr. Agbomhere, appealed to family, friends and teeming supporters to remain calm as he is presently responding to treatment in an undisclosed hospital.

Earlier this year, no fewer than 8,000 members of All Progressives Congress, APC, led by a former governorship aspirant of the party in the 2016 governorship election, Mr Blessing Agbomhere, defected to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/08/blessing-agbomhere-involved-in-car-crash-as-3-persons-are-burnt-to-death.html

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Two men took their celebration to another level after surviving a ghastly motor accident two days ago in Delta state. According to reports, one of them who was driving the vehicle, hit a pavement before the car somersaulted multiple times on the road.

The car occupants came out from the crash alive and without a scratch before they decided to dance on the road to celebrate their survival.

The excited men also took pictures of themselves at the accident scene before towing the damaged vehicle. 

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/08/men-take-pictures-after-surviving-motor-accident-in-delta-state.html

Here's an interesting historic piece of how a wild elephant was killed by a brave hunter in 1966 after terrorising communities in Abia state. It was disclosed that the elephant was finally killed by hunter known as Okorie Nkata Emetu, who sat on the giant animal after slaying it - to show his prowess. 

The historic write-up and picture were shared Udumeze Ukwu. Read below; 

HISTORY OF A TERRORIST WILD ELEPHANT IN OHAFIA.

History is an important aspect of mans existence.

Around July 1966, there was an elephant that was terrorizing Asaga village and other surrounding villages in Ohafia.

This wild elephant became a nightmare to Ohafia as a whole to the extent that every community were sending their strong hunters to kill this satanic wild elephant.

One of the sons of Amaekpu Chief, The Ezeogo , Late Chief Nkata Emetu , called Okorie Nkata Emetu, was sent by the Ezeogo to hunt the wild elephant down.

On the 11th of July , 1966, Okorie Nkata Emetu shot and killed the elephant.

Peace returned to Asaga Village and the other surrounding villages as a result of the killing of the wild elephant.

The man sitting on top of the elephant is Okorie Nkata Emetu , the killer of the wild elephant.

This particular picture use to be in every home in Amaekpu.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/08/wild-elephant-killed-by-brave-hunter-in-ohafia-abia.html

A Nigerian lady got emotional after she her boyfriend proposed to her against 'her imagination'. The single mother of one identified as Faith Dudu Heritage, took to Facebook to share pictures of the surprise marriage proposal which was pulled by her boyfriend in collaboration with his friends. 

The excited bride-to-be also prayed so that the blessing she received will befall other single ladies who might have lost hope. 

Congratulations to the intending couple. 

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/08/single-mother-of-one-rejoices-after-being-proposed-to-by-boyfriend-photos.html

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Kogi residents have been left shocked after a borehole which was built and commissioned by the new direction team led by White Imenika, collapsed this morning at Ofejikpi area, three weeks after commissioning.

According to reports, 68% of the boreholes built by the new direction team are said to be non-functional again - few months/weeks after commissioning due to mechanical or electrical fault.

Facebook user, Enemama Sam Akubor, took to Facebook to share the report, as he wrote in parts; 

My advice to kogites is simple,we should be extra careful when approaching any infrastructure build by the new direction team. Or preferably make use of alternative sources.

While other States are empowering and improving lives through infra structural and social facilities, ours in kogi the new direction government is endangering humans life and the environment via infrastructural and social facilities...

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/08/borehole-collapses-in-kogi-three-weeks-after-commissioning.html

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There was pandemonium earlier today in Sapele, Delta state following an accident between a young man and tipper driver. According to journalist Sapele Oghenek, the young man believed to be an internet fraudster otherwise known as 'Yahoo Boy' was said to have called his group of friends after the accident with the tipper. 

The guys reportedly blocked the road as they allegedly prevented other cars from passing while they blamed the tipper driver for the accident. 

The residents alerted the police who arrived the scene to calm the tension. 

In the course of fostering peace, the young men resisted arrest after being told by the police to follow them to the station for further interrogation. 

While resisting arrest, one Austin was shot in the ribs and was rushed to Sapele clinic for treatment. 

Some soldiers were reported to have finally arrived the scene to control the chaos. 

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/08/pandemonium-as-man-collides-with-tipper-driver-in-delta.html

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose and his wife Feyisetan, witnessed the marriage of their daughter to the Odunlade royal family of Ile-Ife, Osun state. The colourful and lavish wedding ceremony was held at the Haven Event Centre, Ikeja, Lagos yesterday with lots of dignitaries in attendance. .

Dignitaries at the classic event include; Akwa Ibom governor, Udom Emmanuel Udom, Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abiodun Olujimi, Ekiti State Commissioner for Environment, Otunba Bisi Kolawole, Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Hon Michael Ayodele, Commissioner for Utility and Water Resources, Aremo Docky Ogunleye, Chief of Staff to Ekiti State Governor, Barr. Dipo Anisulowo, Mr. Bisime Akinola, Ekiti State Commissioner for Education, Hon. Jide Egunjobi, Commissioner for Works, Mrs. Funmilayo Ogun amongst others.

Congratulations to the new couple.
 
Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/08/governor-fayoses-daughter-weds-photos-from-marriage-ceremony.html

Congratulations are in order for former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peterside Idah, who recently welcomed a bouncing baby after 10 years of marriage. Idah Peterside who is also a former media officer of the Super Eagles, took to social media to share the good news. 

He wrote on his twitter account:

"We give God the glory that after 10years 21 days of marriage God has finally blessed us with our first child.mother and baby are fine."

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Idah Peterside once revealed that he was "like a slave" to Daniel Amokachi in the national team camp.

Speaking on a live breakfast television show, 'Sunrise Daily' on Channels Television, Idah disclosed that he and the former Nigeria striker were always roommates whenever they lodged at hotels during international matches for Nigeria.

"When I was playing for Nigeria, I felt like a slave to Daniel Amokachi.  He was my roommate. I was a home-based player and Daniel was always my roommate. There was a bed here and another there," Idah said gesticulating.  

"When we went for a game in Ethiopia, he would bring out a wallet full of dollars and ask "oh boy you go drink coke?" But meanwhile, on the table there is a bundle of dollars. it was a very intimidating. And you cannot steal it because he is your teammate, it's not fair.

"You go to training and when you tackle them, they tell you "don't spoil my career for me o." It was quite intimidating.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/08/former-super-eagles-goalkeeper-peterside-idah-welcomes-baby.html

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It was a shocking moment as six pupils, one male and five females alleged of witchcraft confessed uncontrollably in Danjuma area of Akure, Ondo state capital. 

According to Mercy-Babs Communications, it was gathered that Idayat, one of the oldest among the six, while being interviewed by journalist Omo Edema, confessed to have initiated her sister and the four others into witchcraft. How did she come about witchcraft? She said an elderly woman neighbour in their previous house initiated her a long time ago.

“I can’t remember the year I was initiated into witchcraft, but can remember I joined them in the house we were living before at Idole, Akure.

“One day a little girl like me then came to me and said I should accompany her somewhere which I obliged. She took me to an elderly woman where they gave me biscuit and groundnuts. I ate them there. Immediately I finished eating those things, they commanded me to go and begin to  bring people’s glories to them”, Idayat said.

When she was asked how many glories had she been able to submit to them, she said she only took the glories of her parents to them.

“I have not collected many glories. I have only taken the glories of my mother and father to them”, Idayat said without mincing words.

In her shocking revelations, the alleged witch confessed that a neighbour and member of the group identified as Unice had collected the glories of the whole house—an upstairs said to be about twenty rooms.

“I didn’t touch anybody in this house. Eunice was the one who collected their glories. I and Eunice are highly ranked in our coven. We both possessed four different birds each in our bellies”, Idayat confessed.

Idayat said all the witchcraft birds in her belly were used for afflicting her parents for punishing her for her wrong doings.

“The first bird in my belly is used for troubling my mother for punishing me for my wrong doings. The second one is used for pushing my mother into heavy debt. The third one is used to invoke misfortune on my father while the fourth bird is used for sending my father out of his matrimonial home”, she said.

The daughter of a Muslim cleric (Alfa) said they normally converge for their witchcraft meetings at available uncompleted buildings.

Idayat’s younger sister, Kudirat also confessed to be a member of the group. According to her, she also concentrated her wicked afflictions on her parents too.

The mother of the duo, Anuoluwapo had earlier spoken with Omo Edema and blamed the matter on the father of the children who she said had failed in his true parenting. The mother of three confirmed that her Alfa husband was insensitive to his children, adding that he had left home without a genuine reason.

Eunice and all other alleged members of the coven confessed and confirmed their witcheries. On how they take people’s glories from them, they  said they would fly in the spirit realm to carry the urine of their targets to their meeting which, in turn, would deprive them (targets ) of their glories.

Their live confession was aired on ILE-AYE radio programme on Voice 89.9FM, Ado-Ekiti.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/08/six-pupils-reveal-how-they-were-initiated-into-witchcraft-in-ondo.html

Credit; Omo Edema

A Nigerian soldier identified as Nweke Chidiebere Emmanuel, who was declared missing by his family since the Boko Haram ambush in Maiduguri, Borno state capital, last month, has been confirmed dead.

The gallant soldier who served at Ojo cantonment Lagos before he was posted to Maiduguri to fight against Boko Haram - has been buried by his family. 

"We have confirmed it that my brother is really dead and already buried without a family members present, he was buried along side other officers, 36 of them," the family said.

May his soul rest in peace. 

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/08/nigerian-soldier-declared-missing-by-family-has-been-confirmed-dead-photos.html

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A pastor has revealed what transpired between him and some police officers after his motor broke down on the Third Mainland bridge in Lagos. According to Adeniyi Adekunle, he had a flat tyre on the busy bridge and pulled over to change it before he was approached by a concerned policeman.

The policeman who offered to help him, called his colleagues to help the stranded man change the car tyre and also helped him in washing his hand after the assistance.

The pastor said to his surprise, the policemen didn't ask for a dime after the help as they bade him goodbye. 

Below is what the pastor wrote; 

"I was driving on third mainland bridge and had a flat tyre just before the Yaba turning. As I pulled off the road to change the tyre, a police man approached me asking what the problem was. Before long, he had called his colleagues and they were helping me change my car tyre.

I must confess, I was a bit uncomfortable seeing the officers getting down to change the tyre, while I assisted. After changing the tyre, they gave me a pack of sachet water to wash my hands, then I was waiting for their next move...

To my surprise, they simply wished me well, as I continued my journey, absolutely no request or demand for anything.So I want to say a very big thank you to officers Zakari, Adeyemi and Augustine Ameh for really demonstrating that the police can really be your friends.

Just about the same time, another driver pulled over, who had missed his way; they were equally as helpful with such gracious attitude.

With all the negative things that come out of the Nigerian Police Force, it was so amazing seeing these men of the Nigerian Police demonstrate such selflessness at no cost.

To officers Zakari, Adeyemi and Augustine Ameh, I salute and honour you for your conduct.I pray you will see and enjoy the reward of the good investment you are making in this country.I hope this can somehow get to the force authorities.

God bless you!"
 
Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/08/police-helped-pastor-to-change-his-flat-tyre-on-third-mainland-bridge.html