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The Police Headquarters in Abuja has paraded the informant who allegedly gave the police false information to conduct a search on the home of elder statesman, Edwin Clark, in Abuja. The suspect, identified as Ismail Yakubu, is resident at Waru village around Apo area of Abuja.

The Police, yesterday raided the Abuja residence of former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South Leader, Chief Edwin Clark, for alleged possession of arms and ammunition.

The policemen stormed the 43, Haile Selassie Street, Asokoro, residence of the 91-year-old elder statesman at 12.30 and left at 2.30 pm, after carrying out a search of the entire

The suspect's parade is coming after the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, ordered the detention of the policemen and the informant who illegally raided the Abuja residence of Clark. 

Meanwhile, the Nigeria Police Force has apologized to elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark over the unauthorised raid of his residence in Abuja by four policemen.

The Force spokesman, Ag. DCP Jimoh Moshood, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday.

Moshood said that the police delegation to Clark’s house comprised of the DIG Operations and some Commissioners of Police.

He said that the IG has also directed the immediate presentation of the informant to the media before his prosecution in the law court.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/09/police-arrest-man-who-gave-information-on-edwin-clarks-house-raid-photo.html

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A UK based traditionalist has condemned some Nigerians who give conditions for their traditional weddings and exclude items which are used to represent their culture. Uba Acho, a hardcore traditionalist who is based in Leicester City, took to his social media page, to speak against those 'Westernising' their traditional weddings as he said a pastor would never conduct a church wedding where vital items are not displayed.

Uba Acho also shared a picture of a couple who used orange juice for their traditional wedding instead of Palm wine. 

Read below what he shared online; 

What is Good for the Goose is also Good for the Gander.

If I go to a pastor and said I want to do a church wedding, but I don’t want Bible around on the day, I don’t want the name of Jesus to be mentioned on the day. Because I’m Onye ogo muo (Traditionalist), I don’t subscribe to the bible and I don’t believe in Jesus. Surely no pastor or church will tolerate that.

But when church goers and Christians wanna do Igbo traditional wedding, they come with hundreds of conditions, no palm wine or Mmai Nkwo, no tobacco, no itu mmai (Libetion) which we do in honour of our ancestors who laid the foundation of what we’ve gathered to do. No igu Ofor Ndu, which is our way of communing with the Gods of the land, forces of nature and all the energies that make us who we are as a community, releasing a generational and ancestral blessings and proclamations on the Union.

And we keep tolerating their baggage, keep watering down the things that held us together and make us a unique people. How much more can we keep adjusting our standard for a group who’s intention is to Christianise, westernise and Europeanise every element and institution that make us a unique people? If we don’t put our feet on the ground and push back this invasion, the Igbo race will go extinct, not that Igbo people will all die off literally, but a people without an original self identity, are technically extinct in the committee of races.

Like they say, give to Caesar what belongs to him and to God what belongs to him. If you go to Rome they say, behave like the Romans.

If you don’t like the terms and conditions of a traditional wedding ceremony, please kuku just go and do your Church/white wedding alone or go to the Registry. Is not a must to do traditional wedding if you can’t respect its sacredness.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/09/man-criticises-christians-for-westernising-their-traditional-weddings.html

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The police in Lagos police said they arrested 57 men for alleged homosexual activity at Kelly Ann Hotel/ Event Centre in Egbeda, Lagos, on Sunday morning.

The police said on arrival, young men numbering about 80 were met in a hall taking different types of drinks including banned substance like Tramadol, Shisha laced with substances suspected to be Marijuana. When the men sighted the police, they took to their heels but the police arrested 57 of them.

One of the arrested suspects, a 20-year-old man identified as James Brown told journalists they were attending a birthday party and that he is not a homosexual. 

The young man who said he is a dancer - told journalists during the parade in Lagos, that he disclosed to the police that he is HIV positive and yet they arrested him and labelled him gay even though he was at the night club to perform.

When asked how he contacted HIV, he said that he got from birth (through his mother). 

The young man said; “I went there to work and get paid. The party was on Saturday and it is (was) meant to be overnight. I was arrested and have been denied to even take my drugs which is for medical reasons.”

James Brown also said that they were about 25 girls at the birthday venue but the police left them to arrest the guys and labelled them gays. He said he regrets the day he was born in this country. 

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/08/i-am-not-gay-says-20-year-old-hiv-suspect-arrested-in-lagos-hotel-photos.html


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A protocol staff in the office of Nasarawa state first lady, has returned the sum of N500, 000 he found to Pakistan Pilgrim in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Yahaya Omaki, a pilgrim from Nasarawa state, found a missing wallet during cycling of the Ka’ aba (Tawaf) containing some valuable items belonging to a Pakistani’ pilgrim Mr. Faisal Saleem.

After completing his TAWAF in the holy mosque of Makkah, Yahaya Omaki called the PRO of the Board Abdulrazaq Muhammad to intimate him with the news with a view to locating the owner of the items through his phone, found in the wallet.

After much efforts, Mr Faisel Salem was reached and he was asked to come for his missing wallet.

Within an hour Mr. FAISAL and his friend located Binladin Mosque where Yahaya Omaki and the PRO NSMPWB finally handed over his belongings.

Receiving his belongings, Mr. Faisal Saleem of Pakistan said the gesture has further projected the image of Nigeria pilgrims in the eyes of international communities.

Mr. Faisal Saleem then offer Yahaya Omaki the sum of 50 riyal which he turned down saying he has done it for the sake of Allah.

Items found in the wallet include Pakistani’s and Saudi Currencies, traveling documents, Samsung Phone model and I.D cards among others.

In a swift reaction, Executive Secretary Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Nasarawa State Mallam Abubakar Hassan Nalaraba said he will continue to remain indelible for the State pilgrims for exhibiting high level of maturity and sincerity during hajj exercise.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/08/protocol-staff-of-nasarawa-first-lady-returns-n500000-to-pakistan-pilgrim-in-makkah.html

Villagers gathered in their numbers after three elephants were spotted yesterday in Koko Besse local government area, Kebbi state. The animals would have been killed had the villagers not been previously warned by the Kebbi state governor, Atiku Bagudu.

An ‪elephant was caught last year in Kebbi before it was killed and butchered by the villagers. The host community and hunters trooped to the Kebbi State Government House with great pride to present Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu with the slaughtered elephant’s Tusks.

To them, they had successfully defended their territory from a single invading elephant.

Instead of the accolades the expected, they received a lifetimes worth of telling off and an educational lecture- interspersed with threats of imprisonment.

Yesterday, after the three elephants were spotted, the Koko LG authorities assisted by security forces in the area successfully mobilized the community, secured the animals and kept them away from the usual threats from hunters - in order to avoid the wrath of the governor. 

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/08/3-elephants-spotted-in-koko-besse-lga-in-kebbi-state.html

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A young lady has left her family and friends in lament after her unfortunate demise in Delta state. The deceased identified as Obuwe Tega, a final year student of Federal Polytechnic Auchi, Edo State, died yesterday morning after complaining of something moving in her body, according to a report shared by journalist Sapele Oghenek. 

It was revealed that the lady who hails from Sapele area of the state, had been complaining of mysterious movement in her system for quite some time now before her death. She died weeks before writing her final exams. 

Her death was greeted with shock from her friends who took to social media to mourn her. 

One of her friends and schoolmate, Princess Bee, wrote, Tega!!!!!!! I don't know where to start from, i celebrated you dis same month and now you are no more, RIP my love, cant believe am not gonna see you again...

May her soul rest in peace. 

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/08/final-year-student-dies-after-complaining-of-movement-in-her-body.html

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Anambra State Government today presented cheques for one million naira each to the six students of Regina Paecis that won the World Technovation Challenge held recently in San Francisco, USA. 

At a reception held at the governor's lodge, Amawbia, Governor Willie Obiano also presented cheques for two million naira each to the Principal of the school and the mentor of the Students. 

Also during the ceremony which was used to mark the 27th Anniversary of the creation of Anambra State, the governor also announced scholarships for the students up till their first University degrees. 

Present to witness the ceremony where the parents and teachers of the students, members of the National and State Assemblies, State government functionaries among many others.

Having earlier won at the National level, the School proceeded to the International level which brought together students from different parts of the world.

The Nigerian Golden Girls who shone at the international event are:
1.Promise Nnalue
2. Jessica Osita
3. Nwabuaku Ossai
4. Adaeze Onuigbo
5. Vivian Okoye

The young world champions who went with the name “Team Save A Soul” are now attracting a worldwide attention in the world’s greatest technological hub swept over 2000 competing applications to get to the finals in San Francisco, USA.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/08/governor-obiano-presents-1-million-naira-each-to-world-technovation-champions.html

Report has it that two Nigerian girls have been allegedly killed by their employers after being trafficked to work as housemaids in Saudi Arabia. It was gathered that the murder of the two young women occurred within a space of two weeks in the respective homes where they worked as servants by their Saudi bosses.

According to Satellite Times, the first Nigerian girl to be murdered was by name Omotayo who until her death in June 2018 worked as a migrant domestic worker in Riyadh. She reportedly sent this photo to her friends in a group chat called “Strong Nigerian Ladies” – a solidarity group created by Nigerian migrant domestic workers in Saudi Arabia.

Omotayo, in her June post which happened to be her last, narrated to the solidarity group her latest incident of battery in the hands of the Saudi family she worked for. Her boss and the entire family had descended on her for being disrespectful to them. The maid’s only offence was that she insisted her three-month salary arrears be paid to her. She had put her foot down saying she would no longer accept excuses for the non-payment of her salaries just as she said she was tired of eating leftover food. Her action was seen as an affront.

Another Nigerian by name Shola, was also killed by her boss. Her story was told by Adeola Oladipo, another housemaid in the Strong Nigeria Ladies Group.

“Shola has been constantly assaulted and starved by her sponsor in Saudi Arabia. Whenever she demands for food they would always beat her up and she became so slim like somebody with HIV.

“One day her male boss came as usual to beat her while she was doing chores in the kitchen. The beating became so severe she had to defend herself with a knife. In the process the knife cut her boss and her sponsor hit her on the neck and she collapsed. When the boss saw that Shola was dying, he rushed her to the hospital where he said she suddenly fell ill. A few days later, the Nigerian gave up the ghost in the hospital.”

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/08/two-nigerian-housemaids-killed-by-their-bosses-in-saudi-arabia.html

Credit; Satellite Times.

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The general overseer of Victory Life Bible Church Abeokuta, Ogun state, Apostle Lawrence Achudume, has come under criticism from Nigerians after asking his church members to drop N5,000 and various amounts of money in his hand so that they can receive their blessings.

In a trending video posted online, the cleric can be heard telling the congregation that if anyone has N5,000, N10,000 or N3,000, he/she should come and drop it in his hand because what he's doing is special and wants his congregation to connect to it. 

Church members trooped out in their numbers to drop the offering as the pastor told them that money will locate them anywhere they go.

Nigerian Facebook users have heavily criticised the pastor over his mode of offering as they say that one's blessings doesn't depend on how much he or she gives. 

Recently, the pastor's wife, Rev. Folake Achudume, trended online after asking members of the church to give N21, 000 so they can secure a divine intervention within 21 days.

In a video which went viral, the clergywoman asked those that do not have the money during the service, to come to her office within the week to drop the money. 

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/08/apostle-lawrence-achudume-tells-church-members-to-drop-n5000-in-his-hand.html

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The Civil defence and security forces have busted a notorious robbery gang who claim to be invincible while operating. 

It was gathered that two criminals including a lady who were arrested during the raid - have been terrorising some communities in Cameroon, close to Nigeria border (Cross River state). 

The suspects claim to appear in the house of their victims without notice, even if occupants are in the house, they cannot be seen (so they claimed). According to them, they take whatever they want and disappear diabolically.

Acting on a tip off, the Cameroonian Civil Defense and security in the area decided to raid an old abandoned building in the outskirt of the village, where they were nabbed. 

Malende and Beliki were rounded up during the raid, with lots of charms and other weapons recovered from the house. About 50 mobile phones, stolen national identity cards belonging to commuters (about 25 in number), foodstuff and other items were also recovered. 

An Odeshi shrine/ juju house which they use for their diabolical activities was found destroyed by the security men.

They have been taken to the police station for further investigation.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/08/notorious-robbers-arrested-by-security-operatives-in-cameroon.html

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A teenage girl who was released on bail after her arrest in Delta state, is said to have absconded. The 18-year-old girl identified as Ogechukwu Ogwuegwi, was arrested in October 2017, along with five others by her employer for allegedly stealing.

Ogechukwu who was 17-years-old then and six months pregnant, was denied bail by the police for failing to provide N15,000.

The CEO Behind Bars imitative, Prince Gwamnishu Harrison, secured her bail before she was released and charged to court. 

Report has it her guarantor, Prince Harrison, is currently being detained at the Delta State Police Command HQ, Asaba, after failing to provide Ogechukwu whose location is unknown. 

Below is what Prince shared on Facebook; 

Dear Ogechukwu,
I saw you pregnant, 18/10/2017 eating inside A Divisional Police Station Asaba. I came to secure the release of someone when I met you.

I asked the officers why a young pregnant woman is been detained and was told you have been detained for 7 days for stealing and your family members can't meet up with the bail condition (N15,000) imposed by the IPO.


I risked my life, protested and the good DPO(Now Retired) ordered for your release at about 9:15pm. I gave you and your brother my phone number to call and the next morning your brother called that the police took you to Magistrate court Asaba, I left all I was doing, drove and picked up Barr Ajuebor Favour who gave reasons to the Magistrate why you should be released on bail.

Magistrate granted bail of One Million Naira and a surty. None was available to take you on bail. Your brother was employed. I wanted to leave you to be taking to Agbor Prison but my conscience kept judging me.

I ASKED MYSELF 
I rescued you from the police, why can't I rescue you again... I think my emotions betrayed me. I perfected your bail, paid everything payable and you got your freedom.

Oge, I know you are innocent of the crime alleged which i promised to help you get Justice. I registered you for medical check up. You were 6 months pregnant and underage and needed all the support.

As I pay off your debt by going to prison, you don't me any apology, but the following persons deserve your apology.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/08/ogechukwu-ogwuegwi-declared-wanted-in-delta-after-absconding.html

See previous thread >>> https://www.nairaland.com/4124113/6-months-pregnant-lady-arrested#61533803

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A man has decided to celebrate his survival in a unique way after an accident in Owerri, Imo state. The chairman and CEO of Young Boss Entertainment, YBE, has offered to pay the bills of sick patients in any hospital in Owerri, Imo State capital and has set out N200,000 for that purpose.

It was gathered that Castor miraculously survived a very terrible motor accident over the weekend, along Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport while returning from a function he attended at Mbaise with his friends.

Castor was driving a new Toyota Corolla that somersaulted multiple times and got damaged in the process.

The young man and his friends in the car - came out of the crash without a single scratch on their bodies. Report has it that even the scans and x-rays conducted confirmed them free from any injury both internal and external.

And in thanksgiving to God, Castor has offered to pay the bills of sick patients in the hospital, who have been discharged but can't afford to pay their bills.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/08/man-sets-out-n200k-to-celebrate-his-survival-after-accident-in-imo.html

Here are pictures purportedly showing how Boko Haram terrorists marked Eid-el-Kabir on Tuesday. Eid prayers and ram sacrifices were led by Amir of the occupied areas around Lake Chad.

In June, Boko Haram terrorists observed Eid-el-Fitr in various locations of Sambisa forest.

A journalist with access to the terrorists had earlier tweeted the screenshots of the compilation video, saying the terrorists performed the prayer despite “unrelenting airstrike” by the Nigerian Air Force.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/08/sallah-see-how-boko-haram-terrorists-celebrated-eid-el-kabir-photos.html

Photo-credit; Daily Nigerian

A peaceful protest occurred earlier today in front of Ebonyi State Government house by Greater Ezza Ezekuna Youth Association led by Barr. Alegu Leonard over the death of Barr. Ernest Odu.

The group who were visibly angry, called on the Ebonyi State government and the Inspector General of Police to immediately to investigate as the stories that trail the death of their brother is indeed pathetic.

On the protest, the youths were seen with placards with inscriptions as stated below;

- Enough is enough, Onu-Odo-Edon, where is Ernest?

- Inspector General of Police, please, investigate the hands behind the murder of Ernest Odu.

- Because he said NO, they conspired and killed him.

- They are desperate, for saying no, they killed Ernest Odu (Barr) .

- Onu-Odo-Edon, please provide Ernest Odu, don't tell us story.

Barr. Odu before his death was the factional All Progressives Chairman (APC) Chairman in Ezza North LGA and was alleged to have collapsed and died during Ebonyi APC stakeholders meeting that took place at Barcelona Hotel, Enugu where many were in attendance.

However, the manager of the hotel and some party executives have been invited for questioning by Enugu State police command to ascertain the reason on why there was a clear attempt by some APC stakeholders and hotel management to conceal the death of the man before his family raised alarm.

In response, the Ebonyi State Governor who was represented by the Chief of Staff, Dr. Emma Okorie, pleaded with the family members and protesters to be calm as the state government has received their outcry and assured them that whatever led to the death of their brother must be thoroughly investigated.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/08/ebonyi-factional-apc-chairman-ernest-odu-dies-during-meeting.html

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The raging cult war between Eiye and Vikings confraternities in Agbor/Owa area, Delta state, has claimed another life. According to reports, the cult groups have been fighting for quite some time now with security operatives in the area trying to curtail the situation.

Report has it that a young man believed to be a cult member - was killed by rival gang members after attacking him recently. Others who were attacked, reportedly escaped with machete cuts and various injuries. 

Just last week, members of Eiye confraternity terrorising Ughelli community in Delta State allegedly killed a 35-year-old businessman, Onoriode Morphy, in Eruemukogharien town, Ughelli in what appeared to be avenge attack.

The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, in the state, Andrew Aniamaka, who confirmed the incident, said, “the victim from our investigation, is a member of the vikings confraternity. Suspects shot him directly on his chest on Thursday evening when they stormed his house on a revenge mission although his family members denied he was never a member of any cult group".

"Investigation is ongoing while his corpse has been deposited at Ughelli General Hospital mortuary. We have arrested four persons in connection with the gruesome murder, and they are being detained for further investigation”.

It was reported that the victim was killed for trying to escape after he allegedly led members of the vickings to murder a member of rival confraternity.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/08/one-killed-as-cultists-clash-in-delta-state-community.html