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The Nigerian Police Force has issued a press statement following the clash between Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senators and officers in Abuja earlier today.

Read below; 

Senator Bukola Saraki, Senator Dino Melaye and Senator Ben Bruce who were captured on camera to have been involved in the disturbance of public peace and public safety, unlawful blockade of Shehu Shagari way for several hours preventing motorists, road users and other members of the public from having access and passage on the highway thereby disturbing public peace and public safety and causing innocent people to scamper for safety and violent attack on Policemen posted to ensure security of the Force Headquarters, pushing and hitting the Policemen to forcefully enter the Force Headquarters to cause damage to Police equipment and Government properties are hereby invited to report themselves to the IGP Monitoring Unit at the Force Headquarters on Monday, 8th October, 2018 for investigation.

Today at about 1330Hrs, unruly and violent protesters who are members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in their hundreds with thugs and miscreants inside several trucks and vehicles blocked the Shehu Shagari way in front of the Nigeria Police Force, Headquarters creating a gridlock of traffic on the highway and preventing motorists, road users and other members of the public from having access and passage on Shehu Shagari way thereby disturbing public peace and public safety and causing innocent people to scamper for safety, suddenly the unruly/violent protesters surge and rushed violently on the Policemen posted to ensure safety of the Force Headquarters premises, pushing and hitting the Policemen to forcefully enter the Force Headquarters to cause damage to Police equipment and Government properties.

The Police team headed by a very Senior Police Officer despite the provocation, after issuing words of proclamation, warning this unruly PDP protesters who were chanting war songs of ”we no go gree o, we no go gree, we no go gree”, charged the Police personnel who used minimum force and dispersed them.

Senator Dino Melaye, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce and others yet to be identified were recorded on Camera pushing Policemen to forcefully enter the Force Headquarters to damage and destroy Police equipment and Government properties while Senator Bukola Saraki was at the scene of the attack in his car also captured on camera along with hundreds of miscreants and thugs in the acts of disturbance of public peace and public safety, unlawful blockade of Shehu Shagari way for several hours preventing motorists, road users and other members of the public from having access and passage on the highway thereby disturbing public peace and public safety and causing innocent people to scamper for safety.

The Inspector General of Police has directed immediate investigation into this unprovoked and unwarranted attack on the personnel of the Nigeria Police Force and the Force Headquarters premises which is against the law and condemnable. The Force will do everything within the law to bring all perpetrators of this crime to justice, no matter how highly placed.

Consequently, Senator Bukola Saraki, Senator Dino Melaye and Senator Ben Bruce who were captured on camera to have been involved in the disturbance of public peace and public safety, unlawful blockade of Shehu Shagari way for several hours preventing motorists, road users and other members of the public from having access and passage on the highway thereby disturbing public peace and public safety and causing innocent people to scamper for safety and violent attack on Policemen posted to ensure security of the Force Headquarters, pushing and hitting the Policemen to forcefully enter the Force Headquarters to cause damage to Police equipment and Government properties are hereby invited to report themselves to the IGP Monitoring Unit at the Force Headquarters on Monday, 8th October, 2018 for investigation.

Members of the public in the FCT are implored to remain calm as the situation is under control. Further development will be communicated to the public soon.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/10/police-reveals-what-will-happen-to-saraki-dino-melaye-after-protest-in-abuja.html

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The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom, has issued a statement alleging attacks on its members by suspected political thugs in the state.

According to the APC, there has been a number of violent, politically motivated attacks on members in the state perpetrated by political thugs at the behest of some popular opposition politicians in the state.

It was reported that last week, one of the APC members and a frontline aspirant for the Uruan State Constituency House of Assembly race, Hon. Utitofon Itoro Okon and a host of supporters escaped death by whiskers following ambush and attacks on her campaign convoys by PDP thugs in Uruan Local Government.

She was returning from a campaign visit to her constituency in Northern Uruan Ward 1 when by about 5.00pm, PDP gunmen opened fire on her convoy destroying her cars and slightly wounding some of her supporters.

It took the gallantry of drivers of the four vehicles in the aspirant's convoy to speedily wade through the siege.

The attackers fired gunshots which shattered the windscreen of one of the buses conveying members of the aspirant's campaign committee.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/10/mrs-utitofon-okona-and-apc-members-ambushed-by-thugs-in-akwa-ibom.html

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In continuation of the search and rescue of Maj.-Gen. Idris Alkali (rtd),  the chief of army staff, Tukur Yusuf Buratai, constituted special task force to carry out a sting operation aimed at finally locating the whereabouts of the missing senior officer.

The first phase of the operation involved combing the entire Doi Du Community in Du District of Jos South LGA of Plateau State. 30 suspects were arrested.

Weapons recovered from Some of the Suspects Include, 3 X Locally Made Single Barrel Guns, 3 X Locally Made Pistols, 5 X 7.62 MM(SP) RDS, 30 X 9MM RDS, One Pistol Mag and an Empty Case. Others Include 4 X Knives, One X Locally Made Sword, 3 Cutlasses, One Iron Rod, 2 PAIRS OF Boots, 3 X Vigilante ID Cards, 5 X Motor Cycles, One Tricycle, One Thousand Korean Currency Note, A Wrist Watch, One Power Bank ,25 Assorted Phones, 2 Car Keys, 2 House Keys and A Hoe.

According to the Army, the search operation would continue until the senior officer is found.
 
See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/10/30-suspects-arrested-as-army-continues-search-for-missing-general-in-jos-photos.html

The national leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ahmed Bola Tinubu, arrived Ward C in Alausa, Lagos State, few moments ago to acknowledge his supporters as the party's governorship primary continues in the state.

It was gathered that Tinubu reportedly dropped some money with the 'Alausa boys' on his arrival. This later degenerated into chaos, and unsettled the ward as they dragged for the cash.

According to reports, a man (seen in the picture) gave his colleague a slap after he asked him for his share of the money..

Meanwhile, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the alleged preferred candidate of APC National Leader, Bola Tinubu won at ward C, Alausa, Ikeja.

Olanrewaju Yahaya, the electoral officer of the ward announced that Sanwo-Olu polled 960 votes ahead of the governor who secured just four votes.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/10/lagosapcprimaries-supporters-clash-as-tinubu-drops-money-in-alausa-photos.html

Today, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos state, will pick their governorship candidate for next year’s elections. The two major aspirants are incumbent Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode and Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

Ambode is fighting a tough battle to remain in office for another four years, as Sanwo-Olu has the backing of Ahmed Bola Tinubu, the National Chairman of the party.

Tinubu and other APC leaders in the state have endorsed Sanwo-Olu for the party’s governorship ticket.

Meanwhile, there was a massive reception for Sanwo-Olu as he turned up at his ward, ward E3 Lagos Island to caste his vote in the Lagos APC Primaries.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/10/lagosapcprimaries-sanwo-olu-mobbed-by-fans-as-he-arrives-ward-to-vote-photos.html

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A controversial moment was recorded during the Match Day twelve of the Bet9ja Nigeria National League (Bet9jaNNL) between Remo Stars and Nnewi United in Anambra state, some days ago. 

The Remo Stars goalkeeper, James Faith was reportedly punched and pushed into his net with the ball in his hands leading to Nnewi United second goal..

 Remo Stars Football Club (RSFC) came back twice to play out a 2-2 draw in a controversial match at the Rojenny International Stadium.

The controversial moment came when Onyeudo Bishop punched and pushed goalkeeper, James Faith inside the net from a corner kick and the centre referee adjourned it to be the host second goal of the evening.

The referee added ten minutes after lot of deliberations were done as regards that goal.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/10/remo-stars-goalkeeper-injured-after-being-punched-into-the-net-with-the-ball.html

An emotional moment was recorded during the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election in Borno state as governor Kashim Shettima, broke down in tears publicly. 

This happened after a governorship aspirant, Barr. Kaka Shehu Lawan stepped down and enjoined his supporters to vote Professor Babagana Zulum at the state primary election. 

Hours to the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries in Borno State, the outgoing governor, Kashim Shettima, picked a professor, Babagana Zulum, as his preferred successor.

Mr Zulum, the former commissioner for the ministry for reconstruction, rehabilitation and resettlement (RRR), is among the 21 aspirants seeking to secure the Borno APC governorship ticket.

Before then, the governor was said to be considering either Mr Zulum and the much younger Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Kaka Lawan. 

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/10/kashim-shettima-breaks-down-in-tears-during-apc-primary-election-in-borno.html

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see complete press release; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/09/apc-governorship-aspirant-sanwo-olu-reacts-after-ambodes-allegations-against-him-photos.html

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, whom was declared unfit to govern the state by governor Akin Ambode, has responded to the scathing allegations made the incumbent leader.

Mr Ambode, who has been in the eye of the storm, stated this while addressing a press conference at Government House, Alausa, Ikeja.

He said the aspirant was arrested for spending fake dollars in the United States and had undergone rehabilitation at Gbagada General Hospital in Lagos.

The governor also appealed to the leadership of the APC in Lagos to act in the interest of the development of Lagos.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/09/apc-governorship-aspirant-sanwo-olu-reacts-after-ambodes-allegations-against-him-photos.html

A woman's vigilance prevented her from landing in trouble with the authorities after she was given a bag of food items to give to someone in Italy. The lady was given food items with hard drugs believed to be cocaine and some yet-to-be-identified substances - well concealed inside to avoid physical detection.

The shocked lady who posted a video of the concealed drugs online, revealed that she was given the items by someone who claimed the unidentified person wanted her to give them to the sister in Italy.

When she asked about the contents of the bag, she was told it contains crayfish, beans, garri and other foodstuffs.

But the lady decided to check the items for herself as she saw the hard drugs well concealed inside one of the crayfish before she raised an alarm and decided to post the video online to warn other Nigerians to be careful in this kind of situation.

She would have gotten herself in trouble if she had been caught with the illegal substances she knows nothing about.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/09/hard-drugs-concealed-inside-crayfish-as-italy-bound-nigerian-raises-alarm.html

Watch Video HERE.

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primaries in Akwa Ibom State, turned violent today following the killing of a party member. The deceased identified as Ukeme Efanga, an APC member from Uruan local government area of the state - was shot dead this evening following scuffle during the primary election

This happened after it was reported that political thugs allegedly invaded the All Progressives Congress (APC) secretariat and carted away election materials as they also destroyed a police vehicle.

Some areas in the state capital, Uyo, were reported to have been taken over by the thugs, who many suspect are working for one of the governorship aspirants of the party.

The primary election is a straight fight between Senator Akpan Udoedehe and the managing director, Niger Delta Development Commission, Obong Nsima Ekere.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/09/one-killed-as-apc-governorship-election-turns-bloody-in-akwa-ibom.html

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An ugly incident was recorded today in Nigeria’s lower division, NNL, after a coach was allegedly punched by a player during match today.

It was gathered that the Shooting Stars coach, Agoye Edith Olumide, was allegedly hit in the head by an Akwa Starlets player, goalkeeper Franklin Akwari, after the 0-0 result in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state.

The coach was reportedly left unconscious for some minutes before he was revived by the medics.

It was also alleged that the referees were dealt with by the players, officials and pocket of the fans, after the match.

See more here; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/09/shooting-stars-coach-agoye-olumide-punched-during-match-in-uyo-2.html

Fresh report has it that the Joint Task Force constituted by the chief of army staff, Lt Gen TY Buratai, has found the vehicle belonging to Maj Gen. Idria Nur Alkali (rtd), at a pond in Paddock in Lafendeg Du Plateau State. 

The joint task force comprising of officers and soldiers from 3 Division Quick Response Team, Operation Safe Haven, Nigeria Police Force, Vehicle Inspection Office, Fire Service, as well as local divers, found the vehicle today after weeks of searching for the missing general. 

The army general went missing after leaving his house in Abuja on Monday 3/09/2018 for Bauchi where he has a farm but is yet to be found. He was alleged to have been kidnapped in Plateau state.

According to a military report, several logistics issues including the alleged sabotage from the host communities have hampered the success of the operation.

Due to the terrain in the general areas of Paddock in Lafendeg Du Plateau State, the task force consulted a Chinese construction company working in that area who promised to assist in drilling out water from the pond where it was suspected that the vehicle belonging to the senior officer was pushed into.

In the midst of this challenge however, the Task Force continued with its search and rescue operation which led to the recovery of an 18-Seater Hummer Bus door.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/09/maj-gen-idria-nur-alkalis-car-found-in-a-pond-in-plateau-state.html

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The Arole Oodua & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has returned from his seclusion after moving into ILEDI house at Iremo quaters in Ile-Ife last Sunday where he was incommunicado in an annual 7-day seclusion to kick-start the 2018 Olojo festival.

The monarch ended the 7-day seclusion on Saturday (today) as he's set to appear to the public with the Oduduwa’s sacred AARE CROWN traditionally worn once in a year by the Ooni.

The Ooni said that the 7-day seclusion was used as a point of contact to the Almighty Olodumare(GOD) praying for the Kingdom of Ile-Ife, State of Osun and the entire Nigeria for a new dawn of socio-economic advancement.

The Ooni who is the Co-Chairman of National Council Of Traditional Rulers Of Nigeria congratulated the government and people of the State of Osun for conducting themselves maturely before, during and after last Saturday’s governorship election.

He praised the politicians of all the political parties for their decorum, he lauded the security agents for their unbiased display of professionalism and appreciated the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting the Osun gubernatorial election free, fair and credible.

He asked citizens to welcome the winner with excitement as only the God’s will shall come to pass.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/09/ooni-of-ife-reveals-himself-after-going-into-seclusion-for-7-days-in-osun.html

According to an online report, a pregnant woman and her sister were allegedly gang raped by four persons including a soldier at Mami Barracks in Effurun, Delta state.

According to human rights activist Israel Joe, the alleged rape happened earlier this week (on Tuesday) as he also accused the army of avoiding to hand over the one of the suspects who is alleged to be a soldier - for prosecution by the police. 

Read the report he shared on Facebook; 

On the issue of gang rape at Mami barracks where three persons and one alleged soldier raped a pregnant lady and her sister on Tuesday this week, we are following keenly. The other lady that took ill critically and was rushed to the Navy Hospital Effurun yesterday and she is still on admission.

The soldiers at 3 battalion Effurun has stampeded us for about an hour this morning refusing to hand over the suspect that was caught yesterday to the police ably led by a woman DSP. Their integrity does not worth the lives of innocent Nigerian girls.

I'm not threatening the Army authority but my promise is on the premise of justice that we shall get the suspects and prosecute them whether they like it or not. If the army doesn't want a sour on the cordial relationship we enjoy, upon this issue our stand remains for justice.

If all avenues are explore and the army remains adamant, there will be a PRESS statement address straight to the Chief of Army staff. A stitch in time saves nine.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/09/pregnant-woman-and-her-sister-allegedly-raped-by-soldiers-in-delta-state.html

A young man is set to hold a special Thanksgiving ceremony in Okigwe area of Imo state, after his intestine was accidentally cut off by a doctor. The man identified as Danlynton Remedy was involved in a motorcycle accident in April this year - which left him with a wound on his stomach.

According to reports,  when he was rushed to the hospital in Okigwe, Imo state – the doctor mistakenly cut his small intestine during the surgery that made faeces to be running out of his stomach.

He was later referred to the Federal Medical Center FMC in Umuahia, Abia state for serious medical attention and further surgery.

Now, he is set to hold a special Thanksgiving on Sunday 30th September 2018 (tommorow) to celebrate his survival. 

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/09/man-to-hold-thanksgiving-after-doctor-mistakenly-cut-off-his-intestine-photos.html