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A teenager who arranged a kidnap of himself with the aim of diverting his master's Five hundred thousand naira (N500,000), has been arrested up by police detectives in Ogun State.

Also arrested for alleged complicity in the pseudo kidnap saga were two friends of the principal suspect, who acted as members of a kidnap-for-ransom syndicate.

Adeboye Micheal, 18, was said to have been sent to bank by his master, Oluwoju Ojo Abiodun, to deposit the said sum but thereafter decided to do away with the money and went further to make further demand of another N500,000 through an arranged kidnap.

To accomplish his mission, it was gathered that, Michael contacted Nafiu Ojo and Abdullahi Lawal, who both acted as kidnappers.

While this was going on, the principal suspect, apparently convinced that the deal was flawless, lodged in a hotel with two girls, playing, 'big boy' with his master's money.

Bubble later burst when his master, Oluwoju Ojo Abiodun, made for Oke-Itoku Police Division in Abeokuta and narrated how he sent his apprehentice, Michael, to bank with the said sum, only to be stunned by the news of his 'kidnap' , a few hours later, with the men behind the scene claiming to have collected the money from him, and made an additional demand of N500,000 to make up their N1million ransom.

According to a press release by the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, after a preliminary investigation by men of Oke-Itoku Police Station, the case was transferred to the Anti-Kidnapping Section of the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID) in Eleweran, whose technical-based investigation trailed and apprehended Michael's collaborators on December 13, 2018.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/12/staged-kidnap-18-year-old-boy-friends-nabbed-in-ogun-state.html

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A serious fire outbreak rocked Abule-Egba community in Lagos. The inferno was reportedly caused by activities of pipeline vandals which led to an explosion in the area. 

According to reports, the fire started by 3:30am on Wednesday, December 19th.  

Residential and commercial houses were affected as the fire engulfed the neighborhood - with many people scampering to safety.

It is reported that vandals caused the explosion from the pipelines, which extended to Abule Egba Bus Stop.

It was gathered that men of the fire service arrived in few trucks hours after the fire incident which destroyed many properties in the area. 

The number of casualties are yet to be ascertained as at the time of filing this report. 

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/12/abule-egba-on-fire-after-pipeline-vandals-cause-explosion-in-lagos.html

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Some residents took it upon themselves to kill a python that encroached their space earlier today in Lagos. 

It was gathered that the huge reptile was spotted by a man in the neighborhood who raised an alarm as residents gathered in their numbers to kill it.

According to reports, the residents have decided to butcher the python and share the meat among themselves. 

See pictures below.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/12/residents-kill-huge-python-after-storming-their-area-in-lagos-photos.html

See how they flaunted their weapons in front of soldiers. Watch videos HERE.

The amnesty program of Cross River state governor, Ben Ayade for the the militant people of Bakassi is yielding dividends as some repentant militants are currently surrendering their arms to the government. 

The former militants and cultists are being documented by soldiers after laying down their weapons and renouncing militancy at Bakassi beach ikang. 

The governor had earlier called on militants and holders of small arms in Cross River State to voluntarily surrender them to government. He said his administration was determined to offer them a viable alternative means of livelihood once they embrace the offer.

Ayade admonished the people to maintain the prevailing peace in the state, advising them to seize the opportunity the disarmament project offers.
 
See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/12/bakassi-militants-surrender-their-arms-to-cross-river-government.html

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There was a serious public fight between two ladies recently in Anambra state. The young ladies who are said to be students of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, took to the streets to fight after a heated argument between both of them.

Though the exact cause of the fight was not revealed, but some alleged that the ladies have been at loggerheads for quite some time now before engaging themselves in the street fight. 

In a trending video posted online, the ladies can be seen throwing slaps and punches at themselves before landing on the ground to continue the fight.

The young ladies were allowed to fight without any interruption as residents and others did little to separate them while filming them. 

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/12/drama-as-two-young-ladies-fight-in-public-in-anambra-state-photos.html

Members of the Life House Pentecostal Church Worldwide in Lagos, were surprised after a cleric identified as Bishop Omooba Adebowale did the unexpected during a annual Thanksgiving service and celebration.

The pastor called out a man from the congregation and gave out his shoe reportedly worth $400 (over N145,000) to him to his surprise and that of others present.

The pastor also tackled Ifedayo Olarinde popularly called Daddy Freeze on the issue of tithing as he urged Nigerians not to listen to him because God will visit him soon.

He said that when one gives, he or she receives.

Meanwhile, for his ceaseless verbal attacks on Christian leaders, the Senior Pastor of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Chapel of Testimony Lagos Pastor Bunmi Babatunde has declared popular On-Air-Personality (OAP) Daddy Freeze as a confused man.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/12/bishop-omooba-adebowale-gives-out-shoe-worth-over-145k-to-member.html

A woman has been arrested for allegedly killing a 2-year-old boy in Lagos.

According to reports, the shocking incident happened on Wednesday, 12th December, 2018, as the young son of one Mr Promise Samuel from Ikono Local Government, Akwa Ibom State - was brutally murdered in cold blood by a co-tenant identified as Ms. Chineye Ndubuife from Anambra State.

The suspect who is cooling off in the cell at Tolu Police station in Apapa, Lagos has allegedly confessed to the crime.

According to Marshal Udoh, the suspect narrated how she sent a child to call Wisdom (the deceased) from their room where he was with his nursing mother.

While Wisdom was with the suspect's child and her elder sister's child, the co-tenant sent the other children to go and buy Indomie and reportedly asked Wisdom to stay back when he wanted to follow them.

Following the departure of the two little children, Ms Chineye Ndubiife, a mother of one took the Wisdom to the backyard where she allegedly hit the child's head on the wall after which she used big stone and hit Wisdom's head severally which led to the boy's death.

She said she dumped the child's corpse in the toilet where Mr Promise found his son's corpse.

Asked why she killed the boy, Ms Chineye Ndubuife disclosed that her intention was to inflict severe injury on Wisdom so that the child's father (Promise Samuel) will spend money on treating him.
 
See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/12/woman-kills-her-co-tenants-2-year-old-son-in-lagos.html

This is very pathetic. A group of boys gang raped a teenage girl on her way coming from Buan community in Khana local government area of Rivers state. 

According to reports, the hoodlums who perpetrated the evil act - wore masks on their faces so as to avoid be recognized by their victim. 

They were said to have kidnapped the girl who hails from Kwawa community and forcefully took her away to where they successfully raped her.

Concerned youths who went for the girl's rescue were also attacked and injured by the same gang of rapists, according to reports. 

The matter has been reported at Bori police station and investigation is ongoing to apprehend the culprits. 

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/12/teenage-girl-gang-raped-by-masks-wearing-hoodlums-in-rivers.html

A well known vigilante member has died and been laid to rest after being shot in Umuahia, Abia state. 

It was gathered that the deceased identified as Bright Nwoye popularly known as Scorpion, was the second in command of Anambra state vigilante group (AVG) and also a member of the "Lion Squad” of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Anambra.

He was said to have been hit by a stray bullet from soldiers during the recent Jewish protest staged by IPOB members in Umuahia, Abia state capital. 

He reportedly came back from the rally four days ago with a bullet injury day and later passed away on Thursday.

The deceased has been laid to rest in his home town in Ikwo, Ebonyi state..

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/12/bright-nwoye-anambra-vigilante-member-dies-after-being-shot-in-ipob-rally.html

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An outrage has been sparked after some Nigerians were seen performing some traditional rituals in broad daylight in South Africa. 

According to reports, the Nigerians were seen in the North of Johannesburg performing the rites where a live chicken was killed and its blood spilled on a traditional item before it was thrown away. 

It was alleged that the traditional rituals were performed in the street ahead of coronation by Ohaneze Ndigbo. 

This happened right in public in the presence of other residents and passersby.

Nigerians are calling on the federal government and Ohaneze Ndigbo to find a way to stop the public embarrassment and call the citizens to order on how to practice their tradition without drawing attention to themselves. 

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/12/outrage-as-nigerians-perform-traditional-rituals-publicly-in-south-africa.html

Rivers State indigenes in the United Kingdom have protested the planned military interference in the forthcoming 2019 General Election, calling on the international community to check the excesses of the Federal Government.

The protest which was powered by the One Million Youths for New Rivers State held at the Nigerian High Commission in London.

The group submitted their petition to the British Prime Minister, Theresa May, the House of Commons and also briefed the leadership of the Nigerian Community in the United Kingdom.

The protesters who were led by the National Coordinator of One Million Youths for New Rivers State, Hon Ehie Edison and Secretary General, Hon Major Jack also condemned the use of the Nigerian Armed Forces to intimidate voters and political opponents of the Federal Government.

They further condemned the non implementation of the Ogoni clean up exercise despite the flag off of the process three years ago.

The protesters said they resolved to involve the international community because it is obvious that the Federal Government plans to rig the 2019 elections.

They stated that President Muhammadu Buhari has distributed permanent voters cards to citizens of neighbouring Niger Republic in order to rig the elections.

A spokesman for the protesters also condemned the fact that the Federal Government drew up an itinerary that prevented Prince Charles of Wales from visiting the oil rich Niger Delta.

They called on the United Kingdom to work with other countries to ensure free, fair and peaceful polls in 2019.

According to them, President Muhammadu Buhari should not be allowed to use the military to rig the 2019 General election, especially in Rivers and other Niger Delta States.

The protesters were received by officials of the Nigerian High Commission to the United Kingdom.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/12/uk-based-nigerians-call-on-international-community-to-caution-buhari-ahead-of-election.html

A 16-year-old girl identified as Faith Thomas Gyang, a native of Berom, from Kakuruk village of Gashish District in Barkin Ladi local government area, Plateau State, was recently granted scholarship by Stefanos foundation after losing her parents to killers believed to be Fulani militants in 2012.

In a recent interview with Stefanos correspondent, Faith narrated with tears, the sad event that led to the death of her parents.

She said:

"My name is Faith Thomas Gyang. I am from Gashish District." "On Sunday, 9th November, 2012 we were at home, myself, my father and my younger brother watching film. My father then told us that, 'you know these days are bad', and he asked us to go and sleep and he prayed for us."

"Around 8pm, we heard gunshots everywhere. My father then said "these people have come". He then came out and we all came out the same time with him. As he was trying to go out, my mum stopped him. She went out first and then he followed her. My mother went behind the house while my father went to the front of the house. As he went around the front of the house, he was shot on his leg. He immediately told me that he was shot and I told him sorry. We then tried to knock on our grandmother's door so we could take cover, but then one Fulani man appeared from hiding, and suddenly the other attackers also appeared from their hiding place. On sighting them, I immediately took cover in a very small place, near some coco yam leaves."

"The Fulanis then approached my father, who could not move as a result of the gunshot wound he sustained and they shot him all over his back. They then took machetes and cut his head and his back. I was watching. 

They then shot my mother on her stomach and the bullet pierced through her stomach and hit my younger brother whom she tied on her back. My younger brother almost died but God saved him and he didn't die."

"I just feel as if my parents are here because my dad was always there for me. He wanted the best for us all, unfortunately, his life was taken away. For the past 6 years now I have not been with my parents and I'm missing them so much. I wish that one day I will see them."

Faith was so emotional at this point as she remembered the good times she had with her parents.

When asked how she feels about the whole situation, and if she has the capacity to forgive those who killed her parents, she said...

"It will be hard for me to forgive but I just have to forgive. I just have to let everything go because the past can never come back, but what I need to do now is to forget. I just want to focus on my studies. I have been praying that one day God will send someone to carry me so I can have scholarship and finally, God answered my prayer. I am really grateful to Him."

Faith is one among the 6 recent IDP children who benefited from the Stefanos Foundation's support through a donor, and scholarship given to the students.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/12/schoolgirl-in-tears-as-she-narrates-how-she-watched-her-parents-get-killed.html

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Rumour has it that a woman was apprehended while trying to behead her own daughter on Wednesday in Delta state. 

According to Facebook user Isaac Omoyibo, the woman was allegedly caught in an uncompleted building while trying to behead her twelve years old daughter for reasons best known to her.

Pictures shared online show the young girl with blood all over her body and the supposed mother laying on the ground with blood stains after being allegedly nabbed while 'trying to commit murder'. 

The alleged incident was said to have happened yesterday evening at No Tension Street, Off Kpateghe Road, Oghara Ethiope West Local Government area of the state.

See more here; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/12/woman-caught-while-allegedly-trying-to-behead-her-daughter-in-delta.html

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