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Sonny Echono, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, says nearly 60 million Nigerians are illiterates.

Echono made this known on Thursday at the Federal Government College Otobi, during the inauguration of a pilot Literacy Centre for the North Central Geo-Political Zone.

The permanent secretary expressed regret that the illiteracy rate among the youths and adults was high.

According to him, Literacy Centres to be established in 104 Federal Government Colleges (FGCs) are aimed at reducing the high rate of illiteracy at the low cadre staff of the institutions, stressing that the Federal Government designed the literacy programme to cater for them and others in the host communities.

He said literacy was both a social and human right issue and called on the learners at the pilot centre to remain committed and take their studies with all seriousness.

According to him, the essence of scheme was to fit into the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) especially SDG number four which highlights inclusive and equitable quality education and promotion of long learning opportunities.


He explained that the programme would equip its beneficiaries with literacy and numeracy skills to be able handle challenges of life.

An officer from the office of the Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari, on SDGs, Mr Stephen Ojo, commended the foresight of the education ministry in designing the programme and promised to provide technical support to the ministry towards its success.

He emphasised that the scheme would help build capacities and skills of all the participants.

The principal of the school, Mr Amudipe Gabriel, commended the permanent secretary for his doggedness in ensuring that the programme began in earnest and for making his school the centre in the zone.

The Coordinator of the programme, Mrs Abisode Olayiwola, in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said the response from learners in the school and host community far exceeded the instructional materials made available.

“We targeted 40 learners but what we had was twice that number, we are impressed by the turnout. We will make arrangements for all of them.” He said.


Source: https://www.mediahelm.com.ng/2019/04/60-million-nigerians-are-illiterates-fg.html
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A young man protest, stripped Unclad over nonpayment of his 3 months salary.

The man's child is reportedly very ill and he has allegedly not been paid for three months by the company he works for.

The man went to the company and took off all his clothes while demanding he gets paid. He said they offered to give him transport money but he wants his three months salary.

Spectators can be heard saying, "Make una give this man him money nau." as they stood by the gate with the man carrying out a naked protest.


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Source: https://www.mediahelm.com.ng/2019/04/man-with-sick-baby-strips-unclad-in.html
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The Katsina State Police Command on Wednesday, paraded a 14-year-old suspected female kidnapper alongside other suspects arrested for various crimes in the state.

Spokesperson for the Command, SP Isah Gambo said that on April 11, based on credible intelligence, the Command raided a criminal hideout at Sabon Layin Sira village, Kafur LGA of Katsina state.

"After a fierce encounter with the bandits, the Police team succeeded in dislodging them. A search was immediately carried out in the camp and the following exhibits were recovered:
One Travor-21 Rifle No.38801176
Seventy nine rounds of 5.6mm live ammunition
One unregistered Boxer Motorcycle
National ID Card"

"However, on the same date, one Safiya Alh Yakubu, ‘f’, aged 14yrs of Runka village, of Safana LGA of Katsina state was arrested roaming around the camp. In the course of investigation, she confessed to be the wife of the owner of the recovered rifle, one Alh Yakubu of Runka village, Safana LGA of Katsina state and mentioned three others now at large. Investigation is ongoing"


Source: https://www.mediahelm.com.ng/2019/04/14-year-old-suspected-female-kidnapper.html

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Boy disguised as a girl, caught while trying to steal panties.

The suspected Yahoo boy was nabbed on Tuesday while trying steal panties for money ritual at a female hostel at the Ekiti State University, EKSU.

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Source: https://www.mediahelm.com.ng/2019/04/boy-disguised-as-girl-caught-while.html
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UK based Nigerian comedian, Ekene Clinton Egbuna popularly known as KlintonCod celebrates after he become British citizen, show off his passport.

Source: https://www.mediahelm.com.ng/2019/04/instagram-comedian-klintoncod.html
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As shared by the former aide and PDP ranting machine on his Twitter handle he wrote:

Permit me to extend heartfelt gratitude to Pasor Ayo Oritsejafor, who just got off the phone with me and is buying one customised #FreeLeahSharibu shirts for ₦100k and is paying the money DIRECTLY to Leah's mother, Rebecca. I love you Pastor Ayo. Mo do'pe sir!

Source: https://www.mediahelm.com.ng/2019/04/pastor-oritsejafor-to-buy-customised.html
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President Buhari meets with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi H.H. Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on 9th April 2019.

Source: https://www.mediahelm.com.ng/2019/04/buhari-meets-crown-prince-of-abu-dhabi.html

Two Nigerian men have been arrested by officers of the Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA), with heroine worth 12 million Liberian dollars.

Henry Cheigwu and Christian Onhuwu, supply drugs to citizens in Gbarnga, commander of the LDEA in Bong County,Alex Tweh, said, following their arrest on Sunday.

“We received a tip off that the two Nigerian nationals have been dealing drugs in Gbarnga, Bong County, for the past ten years,” he said.

Upon the search of their business center, LDEA officers found plastic bags containing the drugs.

Source: https://www.mediahelm.com.ng/2019/04/nigerian-biggest-drug-dealers-in.html

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One 44-year-old Nigerian woman has been arrested after Cannabis believed to be worth almost €250,000 was seized in West Dublin, Ireland.

According to Irish Examiner, the drugs were found during the search of a house in Lucan earlier. The Nigerian woman arrested at the scene is being held at Lucan Garda Station. Below is a statement by Irish Examiner:

In an intelligence led operation, Revenue officers seized approximately 12kgs of herbal cannabis with an estimated street value of €240,000, during a search, under warrant, of a house in Lucan.

The seizure was made as a result of a joint intelligence-led operation conducted by Revenue’s Customs Service and Gardaí from the Divisional Drugs Unit in Ronanstown Garda Station and the Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau. A 44-year-old Nigerian woman was arrested by Gardaí and is detained at Lucan Garda Station, under the provisions of Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drugs Trafficking) Act 1996.

Investigations are ongoing.

Source: https://www.mediahelm.com.ng/2019/04/nigerian-woman-arrested-in-dublin.html

Man narrates how his female 'customer' allegedly gave him food for his 5-months-old babby, filled with broken bottles.

The man reveals that his female customer came to his shop and gave him food for his newborn baby.

It can be seen in the video as the man was removing the broken bottles which the wicked customer hide in the baby food.

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Source: https://www.mediahelm.com.ng/2019/04/customer-gave-man-food-for-his-5-months.html
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Two Nigerian brothers were arrested on Monday for allegedly attempting to rape a Nigerian woman in India.

The woman has alleged that the accused barged into her house around 3am on Monday and tried to rape her. They fled when she raised the alarm. Later, she filed a complaint at the local police station.

“The woman reached the police station on Monday morning. She explained that she was alone in the house and her husband was elsewhere when the accused barged into the house and attempted to rape her. She said she knew the two accused, as they stayed in the same locality,” said Ajay Kumar, SHO, Kasna police station.

“Based on the complaint of the Nigerian woman, we have registered a case against the two accused under sections 454 (lurking house-trespass or house-breaking in order to commit offence), 376 (rape), 511 (punishment for attempting to commit offences) and 427 (mischief causing damage to the amount of fifty rupees) of the IPC,” Kumar added.

The accused have been identified as Chinonso and his brother Emma. Both are in their twenties.

They pursued BA from a private college in Greater Noida and were staying on student visas, said the police. The accused were arrested from their rented house in Kasna and sent to jail after being produced in court on Monday.

A representative from the Nigerian Embassy, Charles, told TOI that he will request the magistrate to deport the accused back to their country.

Source: https://www.mediahelm.com.ng/2019/04/two-nigerian-brothers-arrested-in-india.html

Lagos based movie producer, Olabisi Monsurat otherwise called Bisket has died.

The rising actress and filmmaker passed away less than 2 weeks after she welcomed a new baby. Her death was today confirmed by her colleague Omolola Olumide.

According to reports, she passed away at a clinic in Lagos on Saturday, the 30th of March 2019. The actress reportedly welcomed her 6th child at the age of 47 in March before she developed complications.

She was the producer of Bisola Alanu hit movie which brought Lola Margaret to limelight. Late Bisket was a member of the Theater And Motion Pictures Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN).

Source: https://www.mediahelm.com.ng/2019/04/yoruba-actress-dies-from-complications.html

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Davido reacts as Ghanaian singer, Shatta Wale recreate his 02 Arena grand entrance

Singer Davido who shutdown 20,000 capacity 02 Arena in London few months ago, has reacted as Ghanaian controversial musician, Recreates his grand entrance.

Davido reacts with funny emojis as he shared the photo of the Ghanaian musician as he recreate his 02 Arena grand entrance.

Source: https://www.mediahelm.com.ng/2019/04/davido-reacts-as-ghanaian-singer-shatta.html