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One of the few people who survived the fatal accident that happened along Benin Ore Road which claimed over 80 lives six (6) years ago, has taken to social media to appreciate God and life. Yesterday, Kenny Williams Makaveli marked the 6th year anniversary of the petrol tank accident/fire explosion which happened on 05/04/2013.

He shared pictures and videos from the accident to show how far he has recovered after the fatal accident. He wrote;

Today April 5th marks 6 years of my survival from the inferno that killed over 80 persons in Benin ore express way and I was the only survivor. It’s my REBIRTH day! A day I came face to face with death and saw my life flash right before me, just about to end...

Exactly six years today, I was traveling back to school to resume a new semester when the luxurious bus I boarded had a ghastly accident by colliding with a petrol tanker which further caused the two vehicles to explode into wild fire like a bomb, thereby claiming the lives of all people on board including babies, little children, corpers, e.t.c., except me. The gory sight of people burning and fearful screaming voices of "Jesus!", "Jesus!" will forever remain evergreen in my memory. That was a traumatic experience I'll never wish on anyone, even my enemy.

Today I remember everyone who died on that bus and pray they continue to rest in the bossom of the Lord. My heart and prayers also go to the families and loved ones they left behind..

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2019/04/new-photos-of-kenny-williams-makaveli-who-survived-fatal-accident-on-benin-ore-road.html

The treasurer of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Lagos state chapter, Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya popularly known as MC Oluomo, has shown that he's a great father following his recent gesture to his daughter.

The NURTW chieftain who is married to three wives - gifted his daughter, Ayisat Adufe Akinsanya, a new car to celebrate her acheivements after making him proud.

Sharing pictures of his daughter checking out her new ride after its arrival, MC Oluomo wrote;

I sent you to school you came out in flying colors, You promised me you would graduate and make me happy. You went for your NYSC to serve your fathers land and you succeeded, you came home with the man of your choice and I was very happy because you came home with a great gentle man.

You got married and some months later you gave birth to a lovely bouncing baby girl so why would I not be proud you are the first born of the family. This is a little Gift from me. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH MY DAUGHTER

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2019/04/mc-oluomo-buys-new-car-for-daughter-ayisat-adufe-akinsanya.html

A Mobile Police (MOPOL) armoured vehicle escorting a Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN bullion van on Friday, was involved in an accident along Muritala Highway, Calabar, Cross River state capital.

It was gathered that the incident happened close to the Zenith Bank section of the Highway as the armoured tank driver carrying a batch of police officers, usually driving at high speed tried to prevent a salon car which was attempting to overtake the convoy to continue in their path.

In the attempt to prevent the salon car, the armored vehicle crashed on the road. No casualty was recorded in the incident which caused a traffic gridlock in the area.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2019/04/escorting-cbn-bullion-van-involved-in-accident-in-calabar.html

A young girl has passed away after being stabbed by her estranged boyfriend for reportedly quiting the relationship. The deceased identified as Ulumma from Imo state, was allegedly attacked by her ex-boyfriend named Chibuzor last week Thursday.

She was rushed to the hospital where she was treated till she finally gave up the ghost on Monday, April 1st. Report has it that the suspected killer has been arrested and is in police custody. The victim died few days before her Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) on April 11th.

Below is what Ella Peters shared on Facebook.

Chibuzor pori(the killer) Even if they later release you from police custody it will never b well with you for causing little Ulumma such Pain. Am a living witness ulumma told you she was never interested in d relationship and u vow that d relationship will b by fire by force..

Chibuzor (the killer) you seek for my advice so many times and I told u to let her go that they are other beautiful girls outside besides that girl is tender but u insist it must be her.. Now you have cut her life short you killed her dreams you make her and her family wallow in pain from Thursday last week till April 1st when she finally gave up ghost.

Ulumma is suppose to start her ssce Exam on 11th but you send her to early grave before the Exam .. Pori y? I hate u for this I pray u never return, I pray u rust there, I pray u never make it to see sunlight again..What pain me most is that u hv d guts to go to the girls family house To stab her, what her crime? She said she is no longer interested in d relationship.. You are not d one training her what is d thing or how much have u spent on her that made u do dis, so many times d girl parent have made her stay far away from home so that u wunt see her but u will trace where she is and start disturbing her to an extent I advice her to report to d police .. I regret ever knowing u chibuzor I never knew u where this wicked and hrtless.. Chia Rip Ulumma Do not sleep fight till justices take place..

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2019/04/girl-dies-days-before-her-ssce-after-being-stabbed-by-boyfriend.html

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, was pictured with his four beautiful wives during the first public performance of Ugie Ododua ceremony which commenced today in the Oba's Palace in Benin city, Edo state.

The Ugie Ododua which is synonymous with Ovia Deity featured ritual dance performances by seven masquerade dancers belonging to Chiefs Osa and Osuan, two high priests with spiritual songs by the Ogbelaka Royal bands.

The event took place at the Ugha-Ehengbuda axis of the Royal Palace.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2019/04/oba-of-benin-ewuare-ii-pictured-with-his-wives-as-commences-ugie-ododua-ceremony.html

Yesterday, it was reported that a kidnapper was arrested by police operatives in Imo state. The suspect confessed to the police how his gang led by a man identified as Ability – abducted and killed their victims.

The police officers who are still conducting investigation on the case, have arrested two prison warders for supplying guns and ammunition to the dreaded gang leader, 'Ability'.

The prison officials confessed to the police in a video posted online, how they supplied weapons to the kidnap gang leader to use for his operations and claimed they didn't inquire what he (Abililty) wanted to use them for.

It was gathered that the officials knew the gang leader during his time in the prison and did business with him after his release.

Watch the video below.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2019/04/two-prison-officers-arrested-for-selling-ammunition-to-gang-leader-in-imo.html

Officers of the Man O' War at the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, arrested an armed man who specializes in waylaying students and robbing them of valuables on campus.

He was caught in the early hours of today at ECN Block by Man O War officials, after they sighted him robbing some students of their phones and laptops at gunpoint.

The Man O' War officials alongside some members of Thunderbolt, who were on early morning training exercise, quickly swung into action and overpowered him, recovering a locally-made pistol, phones and a laptop.

On interrogation, he gave his name as Daniel Clement and confessed to have been perpetuating the act for a while.

Narrating the incident, one of the officers said "while we were jogging during our morning drills, we sighted the guy pointing a gun at students, we quickly mobilised and ran there and overpowered him just as he was about collecting the laptop from the guy and we also recovered the gun."

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2019/04/armed-robber-nabbed-while-attacking-students-in-university-of-uyo-photos.html

The owner of M&M Perfume & Cosmetics Nigeria, has turned a new leaf following recent series of backlash and criticism after converting from Islam to Christianity.

The businesswoman identified as Muneerat Abdulsalam who hails from Kaduna state, converted to Christianity and was bombarded with threats both online and offline.

She sparked further anger from internet users after sharing her intimacy gadgets (which she sells) on Facebook and blasted those who criticised her for selling them as she said she's not the first person to deal on the products in Nigeria. .

In a video posted on Facebook, Muneerat asked for forgiveness and said she regrets the mistakes she made as she revealed she returned to Islam yesterday.

She also revealed that she will no longer sell intimacy gadgets and other materials against her religion, Islam.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2019/04/muneerat-abdulsalam-coverts-back-to-islam-vows-not-to-sell-sex-toys.html

A wanted murder suspect identified as Ikechukwu Udensi Nwokolo popularly known as Ikanda, has been apprehended by the Anambra state police command.

The State Commissioner of Police Mr. Mustpha Dandaura while parading the suspect and other criminals at Police headquarters Awka, Monday said Ikanda was arrested when police raided a criminal hideout at Menax near down flyover in Onitsha.

Dandaura said the suspect was on June 29, 2018 in broad daylight allegedly murdered one Ndubuisi Nwokolo, a-38 year old man at 21 Otamoye street Odoakpu in Onitsha.

He said that the command launched aggressive manhunt for the fleeing Ikanda after he committed the murder and declared him wanted.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2019/04/ikechukwu-udensi-nwokolo-ikanda-arrested-by-police-in-onitsha.html

An argument between a woman identified as Mrs Aniefiok Otobong Jumbo and men of the Nigerian Army Attached to 6th Battalion, Nigerian Army, Ibagwa, Akwa Ibom State, has reportedly culminated in the death of her husband, Mr Otobong Jumbo at Uta Ewa waterside, Ikot Abasi LGA on Tuesday, 26/3/2019.

She said; "When I bent down to defecate, I saw flashes of torchlights pointed at me, it happened to be men of the Nigerian Army on duty at Uta Ewa waterside"

"They asked me to relocate to another point which I obeyed. They continued to point the torchlights on me. At that point I protested, which led to series of arguments.'That particular Soldier has been pestering me for sexual relationship, which I rebuffed,telling him I am a married woman"

Mrs Jumbo said that while the argument lasted, people of the community had gathered to witness what was going on.

Angered by the incident with the woman, two soldiers headed to the residence of the deceased which is within the waterside area and forcefully dragged her husband to the scene of the argument at the waterside.

According to the wife and some eyewitnesses, Mr Otobong Jumbo was severely beaten, totured and manhandled. He was hit by the soldier with their gun butt which led to his collapsing into the river.

According to eye witnesses "had the soldiers allowed us to rescue him at that point, his life would have been saved. But they didn't allow".

The family and the community are therefore calling on all relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into this heinous crime and bring Perpetrators to book. Some of the soldiers fingered in the crime are S/Sgt Tagun Yakubu Banu and Sgt Austin Lamun Dauda of the Nigerian Army.

Watch the video below.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2019/04/family-community-seeks-justice-over-murder-of-mr-otobong-jumbo-by-nigerian-army.html

A young man who was accused of murder has been banished from his community in Imo state. The accused identified as Mr. Obinali but popularly known as 'Nwa Ohuru' allegedly confessed to killing one Mr. Clement Durugbo and purportedly planned to assassinate another man before he was caught.

Based on the alleged confession, the young man was stripped totally unclad and paraded round the town as some traditional rites were performed.

After that, the village kinsmen banished the suspect from the community for the next five years.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2019/03/man-banished-from-community-in-imo-over-alleged-murder.html

A mild drama ensued earlier today after a man attacked officers of the Federal Road Safety (FRSC) in Ajogodo area of Sapele, Delta state.

According to reports, the road safety officials destroyed the man's vehicle during patrol in the area and he reacted angrily by attacking them with a plank.

The officers ran and entered their vehicle while being hit by the aggrieved man before they speedily took off.

The shocking incident was greeted with laughter from residents and passersby. Watch the video below.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2019/03/road-safety-officers-flee-as-angry-man-attacks-them-in-delta.html

This is how 100level students of the Department of Theatre Arts were inducted/initiated today at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) in Awka, Anambra state.

In an event caught on camera, the new students were made to dress as native doctors in white and black attire as they were formally welcomed into the creative department.

Here are scenes from their induction.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2019/03/induction-initiation-ceremony-of-unizik-department-of-theatre-art-students.html

A man has met his untimely death after he went to separate a fight between a couple in Umueze village, Isuaniocha, Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra state.

The 29-year-old victim identified as Bonaventure Mkpume, the only son of his parents, died following the incident which occurred in the early hours on Monday. .

According to his wife, Mrs Chinenye Mkpume, they were at home when one of their family friends, called on phone for help that her husband was beating her. Mrs. Mkpume said she wanted to go alone but the husband insisted on going with her not knowing it would be his last day on earth.

It was gathered that while they were still making peace between the couple, about five boys whose faces were familiar - appeared and immediately pounced on the deceased who was standing just in front the gate.

Mrs. Mkpume further explained that while they butchered her husband with axe and matchete, the couple that invited them to make peace - ran inside and locked the gate leaving her and her husband to the mercy of the boys.

They reportedly cut off one of his arms and butchered him while the wife shouted for help but no one came to their aid.

The young widow said that her husband died shortly after he was rushed to hospital having run into the bush with one hand and several matchete cuts.


See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2019/03/man-killed-while-trying-to-separate-fight-between-couple-in-anambra.html

A woman narrowly escaped tragedy following a robbery attack which happened earlier today in Bayelsa state.

It was gathered that the victim identified Elizabeth Mangi, was attacked by armed robbers who disposessed her of all her belongings and pushed her out of a moving tricycle popularly known as 'Keke Napep' along a highway in Yenagoa, the state capital.

The bloodied victim who was abandoned in the middle of the highway - was rushed to the hospital by sympathizers and is currently receiving medical treatment in undisclosed hospital in Yenagoa.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2019/03/woman-injured-after-attack-by-armed-robbers-in-bayelsa.html

A young man was allegedly stabbed by his girlfriend over a phone call in Rivers state.

According to reports, the victim identified as Mr. Abeulah, a native of Delta but stays in Ogu/Bolo local government area of Rivers state, with his girlfriend named Miss Alice Peter, who is a native of Ogoni in Rivers.

It was gathered that Mr. Abeulah was said to be making a phone call when his girlfriend stormed the room and allegedly stabbed him in the eye.

According to an eyewitness, the lady said her reason was that he (the victim) was calling another woman while she was still with him. The victim was rushed to a nearby pharmacy for urgent medical treatment.

The accused has been apprehended and the matter taken up by Bolo youth council.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2019/03/lady-nabbed-after-stabbing-her-boyfriend-over-a-phone-call-in-rivers.html