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A fatal accident happened earlier today at the Niger Bridge in Onitsha, Anambra State.

According to reports, the accident was allegedly caused by wrongful overtaking by the bus driver, which led to the vehicle colliding with a truck on the bridge. 

Sketchy reports as at press time have it that an unspecified number of bus passengers were killed in the accident including two little children.

The other injured victims were rushed to the hospital for treatment. 

Emergency officials and security operatives arrived the scene to evacuate the corpses and also control the traffic which built up following the crash. 

Road users and motorists couldn't hold their emotion at the accident scene as they broke down in tears. 

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2019/01/fatal-accident-at-niger-bridge-in-onitsha-anambra-state.html

While some Nigerian soldiers at the battlefield are getting tired and want to return home, a gallant young officer and his colleagues are storming the northern part of the country in high spirits.

The young soldier identified as Oluwatosin from Ibadan, Oyo state, was recently posted to Maiduguri, Borno state capital to fight Boko Haram insurgents.

Earlier today, the army troops left in a convoy while heading to their duty posts.

The young soldier revealed that he and his colleagues are battle ready for the deadly terrorists who have been troubling the nation.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2019/01/young-soldiers-arrive-maiduguri-in-high-spirits-to-battle-boko-haram-photos.html

An armed robber met his Waterloo today after being nabbed in the course of an operation in Rivers state. 

It was gathered that the robber and his gang members have been terrorizing residents of Aluu community in the state for quite some time now. 

The suspect identified as Tambari Friday was apprehended with a gun while trying to invade one of the houses in the community at about 2.30 am today. 

He was caught by youths of the community as his gang members took to their heels and escaped. 

The young man has since been handed over to the police for further investigation and possible prosecution. 

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2019/01/young-gang-member-caught-during-robbery-operation-in-rivers-photos.html

Once again, an appeal has been made over the case of an 85-year-old woman who is languishing in a prison in Umuahia, Abia state, for a crime her son committed. .

According to Christian Okezie Chukwuka of the Abounding Grace Foundation, the old Mama with two sons - was imprisoned following a case of kidnap and murder her elder son was involved in. 

It was gathered that Mama's son and his gang members kidnapped the mother of a popular wealthy businessman in Abia state, Chief Lord Dike Udensi Ifegwu (DUBIC) and killed her and the housemaid in the process. 

One of the suspected kidnappers was arrested by the police and he revealed the remaining five gang members who participated in the crime. He mentioned Mama's son who was also involved. 

The police stormed Mama's home to arrest her son but he was not around. Mama's younger son was arrested in the process so that his elder brother could come out of hiding. 

After some time, the police also arrested Mama in a bid to force her son to surrender himself but he refused.

Eventually, the son was traced to Lagos where he was finally killed. It was learnt that all the six hoodlums who partook in the crime were finally caught and killed but by then, about 18 persons have been arrested including Mama. 

Three out of the 18 people bailed themselves out of jail but Mama, her younger son and 13 other persons who have no money are still languishing in prison despite the capture and killing of the real culprits.

According to Christian Okezie, the police said that they cannot be released because the case is still in court. 

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2019/01/pathetic-story-of-85-year-old-woman-imprisoned-in-abia-over-sons-crime.html

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There was chaos in a community in one of the northern states in Nigeria after a House of Assembly aspirant pulled out his gun during a recent political event.

According to reports by Global Campaigners 4Good Governance, the House of Assembly candidate was allegedly rejected by his constituents which led to a tensed situation at the rally. 

In the course of the tension, the aspiring lawmaker brought his pump action and can be seen in a trending video posted online while being dragged and insulted by the constituents.

The aspirant and his team later left in their vehicle after the public embarrassment. 

See how Nigerians reacted to the report below.

Se more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2019/01/choas-as-house-of-assembly-aspirant-pulls-out-gun-during-rally-photos.html

This is very sad. A Nigerian man has left his family and friends in lament following his untimely death.

According to Viviana Osakwe who shared the sad report, the man died a day to his wedding after completing the marriage introduction. His supposed wedding day turned out to be the day he was buried.

The cause of the man's death has not been revealed as at the time of this report as he was hurriedly laid to rest.

Family, friends and colleagues were in tears during his burial.

May his soul rest in peace. 

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2019/01/man-dies-on-a-day-before-getting-married-buried-on-his-wedding-day-photos.html

A Nigerian man who is based in Japan is making the rounds online after giving the reasons why he has not ventured into crime. 

According to Echezona Udeze who hails from Nnewi in Anambra state, he made up his mind not to ever go into crime following the advice given to him by his parents as he said he's content with the "little" money he makes from hustling legitimately in Japan. 

Read his full reasons below as shared earlier today on Facebook. 

My fathers advice when I was going to Lagos in 1990:Echezona please don’t bring disgrace to this family and my name though I know you very well.

My mother advice when I was going to Lagos in 1990:Echezona don’t bring shame to before the presence of my fellow women though I trust you.because of this advise from both parents who brought me up in a Christian way.

Sometimes when I took my personal quite time to think and reason how i will look sitting inside prison for committing a crime.when I think on how my name will trend all over the world for being arrested for drug trafficking or being involved in fraud business or deal mostly on Facebook social media and internet.

when I think on how Udeze family name will be a disgraced to people ears all over the world.when I think on how my father and mother names will be castigated because of me stealing Someone’s car in Japan or being involved is a criminal case in Japan.

when I think of how my immediate brothers and sisters will face the general public in the church market places and streets because of the crime that I committed.when I think of the way my wife and children will look at on the streets of Japan because of my evil deeds.when I think of what my Facebook friends will say about me or against me both those that loves and hates me.

when I think on how enemies of progress laugh at me and my generations and celebrate my down fall .when I think on how friends of progress will feel about me.i simply and personally walk straight to my tall standing mirror and say to my self please respect your self and never bring bring disgrace to your family and friends.

And for that single reason I reject every bad business and everything that will make me to fall into traps of Satan out of greed and selfishness and love of money.and I don’t care how fast and faster my fellow Igbos and mates are making it speedily and faster.

i concentrate on my job and depend on God and my little salary.and by the grace of God am making it little by little and still strongly believe in (ezi aha ka ego)good name is better than money. (Ndu ka aku)life is better than riches. and finally till today am enjoying total freedom here in Japan and my home town.

My residence permit and my names are pure than gold and silver.it is whiter than snow and I still need more grace to get to the end without stain or pollution.
 

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2019/01/nigerian-man-based-in-japan-reveals-why-he-has-not-gone-into-crime-photos.html

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A woman has been hospitalized in Ugwunagbo community in Abia state due to the severe beating and injuries she sustained at the hands of her brother-in-law following a quarrel between them. 

According to Emmanuel Onukaogu, the accused beater simply identified as Udoka is said to be living with his elder brother, Chijioke who is married and staying in the family house. 

It is alleged that Udoka has been bringing different women to family house - to the annoyance of Chijioke's wife who made series of complaints to her husband which he reportedly ignored. 

It was learnt that Udoka allegedly became unhappy with his sister-in-law for intruding in his private life which resulted to a serious quarrel between them.

Due to the heated quarrel, a fight recently broke out between Udoka and his brother's wife. She was allegedly beaten mercilessly and dragged by the hair in the clash which left her with bruises.

It was learnt that her husband Chijioke was not around when the fight broke out but quickly rushed home when the neighbors alerted him and rushed her to the hospital. 

Report has it that Chijioke has told his brother, Udoka to clear the hospital bills of his wife or he will be arrested. 

The neighbours who have blamed Udoka for the whole problem, are reportedly begging Chijioke to forgive his brother.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2019/01/man-beats-his-elder-brothers-wife-mercilessly-in-abia-state-photos.html

see more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2019/01/corpse-found-in-the-middle-of-the-road-in-benin-city-edo-state.html

Residents were gripped with fear after a dismembered corpse of a middle-aged man was found in the middle of the road on Sunday in Benin city, Edo state.

The incident caused a slight traffic at the popular Five junction in Benin where the corpse was found but officers of the Nigerian police were on ground to control the traffic.

Concrete details as what led to the incident could not be gathered as there were no eyewitnesses which led to diverse opinions as to what really happened.

Some of the residents who were interviewed claimed the man was killed in an accident while others argued that he was murdered by unknown gunmen who shot him and dismembered his body before dumping his corpse in the middle of the road.

One of the victim's legs was allegedly taken away.

The corpse has since been evacuated.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2019/01/corpse-found-in-the-middle-of-the-road-in-benin-city-edo-state.html

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see more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2019/01/harrison-okao-speaks-on-holy-aruosa-cathedral-in-benin-city-edo.html

The Chief Priest of Holy Aruosa Cathedral in Benin city, Edo state, Ohen-Osa Harrison Okao, has opened up on how things are run in the church, where the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, is the spiritual head.

The priest revealed that Benin people prayed before the church was formed by Oba Esigie in 1517, by opening their hands and looking up to the sky with the mindset that God is up.

He said that the church does not do juju or pray through anybody but the members pray directly to God.

He also revealed that the presiding head of the church known as ‘Ohen Osa’ (God’s servant) is only picked by God but approved by the Oba of Benin himself.

The priest said that the Oba of Benin is the spiritual head (general overseer) of the Church. His deputy is the Benin Crown Prince. A special seat is reserved for the Oba at the church.

The priests dress like the Roman Catholic priests and usually wear red caps. The Holy Bible is also not used in the church but the book of Holy Arousa.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2019/01/harrison-okao-speaks-on-holy-aruosa-cathedral-in-benin-city-edo.html

The Nigeria Police Intelligence Response Team IRT have uncovered how terrorist groups/Bandits in Nigeria fund their organizations and procure arms from Libya to destabilize the country. The intricate terrorist network was uncovered by a crop of detectives attached to the Inspector-General Special Intelligence Response Team (IRT) led by Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Abba Kyari. The police are also theorizing that arms running deals were partly the cause of the bloodbath that had enveloped Zamfara State for long.

Hundreds of people have been killed within Tsafe, Zurmi, Shinkafi, Maradun, Maru and Brinin-Magaji local government areas of Zamfara State, leaving many others displaced. The terrorists’ arms running and source of funding were discovered after 12 bandits, who participated in the October 2018 kidnapping of twin sisters, Hassana and Hussaina Bala were arrested. The twin sisters were abducted in Dauran village in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, where they went to distribute their wedding invitation.

A ransom of N15million was paid before the girls were released. One of the suspects arrested in connection with the abduction, Nafiu Usman, alias Baba Doctor, a top commander of a group of bandits operating in Zurmi, made startling confessions. In his confessions, Usman revealed how his boss, Dankarimi, who command all bandits within Zurmi Local Government Area, had been procuring arms and getting funds. For long, Zamfara State has become a war zone, with people being killed everyone. This forced the police hierarchy to deploy selected Special teams of police to the area, including operatives of IRT.

The operatives disclosed that investigations have shown that the top grade military arms and ammunition, which were used in most of the killings in Zamfara State were bought in from Libya. “ These suspects and their partners are into high profile kidnappings and armed robbery. They also get large chunk of their funds from proceeds of cattle rustling.

The rustled cows are supplied to cattle dealers at the Abattoir Market in Agege, Lagos State as the cattle were Sent to Lagos from Zamfara using long trailer trucks by the Bandits. “When these funds are remitted back to the bandits in Zamfara State, it will be swiftly moved into Agadez Region of Niger Republic, where it will be used to procure heavy arms including anti-aircraft guns and rocket-propelled grenade launchers, from black markets in Libya.”

It was further disclosed that the arms, which were usually smuggled into Zamfara State, through Niger Republic border, had been used several times to attack and kill security operatives. The source further disclosed: “Baba Doctor, who is a sub commander with over 300 boys, mostly from Niger Republic, confessed that his group, headed by Dankarimi was behind the kidnapping of the twin sisters.

“They were arrested by IRT Operatives led by DCP Kyari in lagos while they were selling some of the buttered cows, which were rustled in Zamfara State,” The suspects, All Natives of Zamfara State, admitted to have bought over 2000 cows from bandits within the space of one year. The suspects admitted knowing that the cows were stolen.

They also confessed to being aware that those they buy cows from were bandits, Robbing cows and killing Innocent Citizens in Zamfara State. Alhaji Ago Atine, 50, said: “I have received over 400 cows from Alhaji Naira from Zamfara State. I sell them at Abattior Market, after which I send money back to Alhaji Naira. I accepted cows from Alhaji Naira because they are usually cheap. I buy the cows between N60, 000 and N70, 000.

See more;  https://www.nationalhelm.co/2019/01/arms-used-in-zamfara-killings-brought-in-from-libya-zamfara-bandits-sponsor.html

A family has been left heartbroken following the death of a set of Siamese twins recently in Katsina state. 

The twin babies were conjoined at the stomach, a predicament which saw the family struggle and seek financial assistance from the public for a surgery to separate them, after their delivery. 

Reports have it that the babies passed away by 2.00pm on Friday. 

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2019/01/sorrow-as-siamese-twins-die-months-after-delivery-in-katsina-photos.html

A gallant Nigerian soldier has sent out a lovely message to his wife, Adama, while fighting the Boko Haram insurgents at the battlefield. 

The courageous soldier who professed love for his partner with bullets, revealed that he's ready to die for his country as he wrote the emotional message with mixed feelings. 

The message was shared by Sadiq Muktar who works with Doctors Without Borders. It reads; 

The indications are very strong, I may not be able to write you again, I feel impelled to write this lines that may fall under your eye when I shall be no more.

With full of pleasure and sadness, it may be one of my severe conflict and deadly to us. Not my will, but thine O God, be done. If it is necessary that I should fall on the battlefield for my country, I am ready. I have no misgivings about, or lack of confidence in, the cause in which I am engaged, and my courage does not halt or falter.

I know how strongly you are, please always put me in your prayers, we shall met again. yours your one and only.#Istandwiththemilitary
 

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2019/01/nigerian-soldier-at-the-battlefield-professes-love-for-wife-with-bullets.html

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