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The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has in the early hours of this morning, provided arrival assistance to 157 Nigerians returning from Libya by Chartered Flight. The returning migrants were received by Government and IOM officials at the Hajj Cargo Terminal in Lagos. IOM has so far assisted 8500 + migrants who have returned from Libya.

This is coming after the National Emergency Management Agency NEMA received a new batch of 171 stranded Nigerians from Libya some weeks ago through the assistance of the International Organisation for Migration.

The returnees comprising 70 female adults including nine pregnant women; 90 male adults, three children and eight infants arrived at the cargo wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, on Monday evening.

The agency said eight of them had minor health issues, adding that they returned voluntarily from the Zintan District of Libya.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/06/another-batch-of-stranded-nigerians-arrive-the-country-from-libya-photos.html

A staunch supporter of the Ekiti governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Kayode Fayemi has been assassinated in Ado-Ekiti just 30 days before election. It was gathered that the APC stalwart identified as Olawuyi Aiyegoro (Willy) was shot by unknown gunmen at Atikankan area of Ado-Ekiti and gave up the ghost early this morning.

The assassination is coming ahead of the Ekiti State governorship election which has been slated for July 14.

News of Aiyegoro's death has been making the rounds social media with his friends and colleaguesin lament.

His close friend Odewale wrote;

They have killed one of my loyalists! My friend and comrade-at-arms. One of the few whose loyalty was never in doubt, in or out of sight, and never needed to be tested. Adieu

I am yet to get the full details of your death but it’s painful enough to draw me out of my social media hiatus. Your rude passage is too close to home for me and I dare say that you will be sorely missed.

You have been with me on the political journey and not once have you flinched. Your were there for the long haul. Not once have you voiced any hesitation to the path taken or to the roles assigned to you. Your loyalty is nonpareil and I am not sure I can build our kind of bond with anyone in your ilk.

Willy, you left unannounced. Who will pester me again? Who will always demand to see me even when sometimes inconvenient? You understood me very well that even when I thought I was managing you, you were really the one managing me. You were never angry with me. You knew I had your best interest at heart always and you totally deferred to me.

You were loyal to the very end!

Adieu my friend and comrade-at-arms, Olawuyi Aiyegoro. I definitely cannot finish a tribute to you in one sitting...

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/06/fayemis-supporter-olawuyi-aiyegoro-assassinated-in-ekiti-state.html

There was commotion in Ayegun area of Ibadan, Oyo state after some residents went on rampage after accusing a man of being a ritualist. According to reports, the residents stormed the house of the Ori-Aje some days ago and destroyed all they could lay their hands on as they accused him of being a money ritualist who is also using their glory.

The angry residents also demanded that he should leave the community for them.

What later became of the accused - is yet to be ascertained as at the time of filing this report.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/06/residents-storm-mans-house-after-accusing-him-of-being-a-money-ritualist-photos.html

A driver was allegedly shot by a Customs official while traveling from Kano to Bauchi state. According to information gathered online, the driver was shot in the leg following a heated argument with Customs officials at a checkpoint in Bauchi. The argument was reported to be about a fee which the driver was told to pay but refused as he disagreed with them.

In the course of the argument, the man was shot in the leg.

He was later rushed to the hospital where he was treated and is said to be recuperating well.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/06/customs-officials-shoot-driver-at-a-checkpoint-in-bauchi.html

A sixteen year old cultist was nabbed after stealing from a young lady in Bayelsa state. According to reports, the boy who is said to be a notorious criminal in the area and a known cultist - was nabbed after stealing a phone from a lady and taking to his heels.

The lady raised an alarm after the theft as the young boy was given a hot chase before he was later apprehended.

He was taken to the head of Bayelsa state vigilant service, Parkins Ogede who interrogated him before handing him over to the police.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/06/16-year-old-cultist-nabbed-after-robbing-from-lady-in-bayelsa-state-photos.html

Members of the The Lord's Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries who have been heavily criticized by Nigerians in time past for their "aggressive" mode of publicity, were recently spotted in action again. This time around, the church members were seen holding an 'acrobatic' form of publicity in Warri, Delta state as members displayed different characters including those who sat on the wet ground.

Here are some pictures showing how the publicity went down.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/06/lords-chosen-members-during-publicity-in-warri-delta-state.html

Troops deployed in operation IDON RAINI on Saturday 9th June 2018 while on clearance patrol along Maganda - Funtua road rescued eight hostages who were earlier kidnapped along Maganda - Sofo Birnin Gwari road. Those rescued include:

a. Three men.

b. Two women.

c. Three children.

Items recovered from the bandits include:

a. One red Golf car.

b. One trailer.

c. Two boxes of clothes belonging to one of the passengers.

Also, troops on patrol to Nachibi village recovered a motorcycle abandoned by the bandits on sighting the troops.

Similarly, troops encountered bandits at Maidaro village where they were rustling some cows.

Three members of the vigilante sustained gun shot wounds while one person was killed in action during the encounter.

One motorcycle was recovered from the bandits.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/06/army-rescues-hostages-in-kaduna.html

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This is very sad. A mother of five has been buried after her tragic demise following serious batterings by her husband. According to reports, the woman identified as Harriet Atanga was beaten mercilessly by her own husband and was rushed to the hospital where she gave up the ghost on Thursday, June 7th.

It was gathered that the woman had allegedly disclosed to those close to her that the only reason she was staying in the abusive marriage was because of her children.

The sad incident happened in Mile Four, Limbe, Cameroon.

She was laid to rest on Friday, June 8th as family and friends wore #StopDomesticViolence outfits to her burial.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/06/harriet-atanga-woman-dies-after-being-beaten-by-her-husband-in-cameroon.html

According to media outlet Scannews, sergeant Ndubuisi Okoro, the Police Orderly of the Rivers State Commander of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, Akin Fakorede has been arrested for armed robbery and kidnapping. Also arrested is another member of the Rivers State SARS; Sergeant Christopher Abakpa for armed robbery and kidnapping.

It was learnt that the two officers run a kidnap and armed robbery gang of eight persons.

The arrested policemen allegedly confessed to the crime upon their arrest.

They have been detained at the SARS facility in Port Harcourt, awaiting transfer to Abuja for further investigations

Ndubuisi Okoro, a sergeant, participated in the invasion of Rivers East Senatorial District Collation Centre alongside Akin Fakorede.

Attached Picture: Sergeant Christopher Abakpa

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/06/akin-fakoredes-orderly-arrested-for-kidnapping-and-robbery.html

The operatives of the Lagos State Task Force over the weekend arrested a 35-year-old Togolese man identified as Omoakin Friday Kojo around Ikeja railway line for impersonation and extortion with a fake Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) identity card.

The suspect was arrested by the enforcement team of the Agency after an official complaint about his illegal activities was lodged by the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC).

The suspect popularly called 'FRYO' was arrested around Ikeja railway line for perpetrating all sorts of illicit act ranging from impersonation, defamation of character and extortion in the name of LAGESC.

He and other 3 who were at large paraded themselves as officers of LAGESC with fake identity cards in disguised and defrauded their victims by extension defamed the Agency. Investigation by the Taskforce revealed that the suspect and his cohorts has been long in this illegal business across the State arresting pedestrians who crosses express roads defying pedestrian bridges provided by the government.

The Chairman of Taskforce SP Olayinka Egbeyemi warned members of the public to be wary of touts going around impersonating as law enforcement officer of the State.

Lagos State Commissioner of Police CP EDGAL IMOHIMI has directed that the suspect be charge to court and that other perpetrators who were at large must be arrested and brought to book to serve as deterrent to other touts across the State.

The Agency hereby enjoined members of the public to stop crossing highways and always make use of modernised pedestrian bridges provided by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for the safety of their lives.

The suspect (Omoakin Friday Kojo) disclosed that they were 4 as a group and that their routine operations cut across Ikeja, Berger, Oshodi, Ojota, Ojodu and Mile 2 area. He claimed to be making an average of N8,000 to N10,000 per day from arrested pedestrians who would preferred not to be prosecuted in court.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/06/fake-lagesc-official-from-togo-arrested-by-lagos-task-force.html

Some Nigerians are now beginning to recall the unfortunate events that followed after the June 12 election was annulled by Ibrahim Babangida in 1993 which led to nationwide chaos. This is coming after President Muhammadu Buhari conferred on Abiola posthumously, the award of Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR) - 20 years after his death.

The president also declared June 12, the day on which the election held in 1993, as the new Democracy Day.

Pictured is one of the victims of the chaos caused by the annulment, Okanlawon, one of the unsung heroes of June 12. He was reportedly injured along with others when the Chief of Army Staff, Sani Abacha rolled out tanks and mowed down protesters who agitated against the annulment.

According to journalist Richard Akinnola, Okanlawon who is now maimed - is fortunate to be alive as he survived the chaos which saw hundreds of victims killed.

Despite several treatments and surgical operations, he is still limping. He was referred to India for further treatment and surgery but no financial help came and is reported to be still suffering till date.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/06/okanlawon-who-survived-the-june-12-annulment-protest.html

A man has been found dead in a tragic circumstance following his visit to his wife's hometown after a misunderstanding with her. The victim identified as Mr Benson Aminadokiye popularly known by his nickname 'Benny' from Ogu Town in Ogu/Bolo LGA of Rivers State - was reported to have had misunderstanding with his wife which made her pack out of their home with the kids.

It was claimed that Benson was invited to come and resolve issues with his wife at her hometown Kira in Tai Local government area of the state some days ago and this morning, he was found dead in what looked like a suicide.

An eyewitness who found the corpse alleged that the man was beaten and tied to a window at his wife's hometown.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/06/benson-aminadokiye-found-dead-in-rivers-state.html

An unidentified lady who came down from a tricycle popularly called Keke Napep just slumped few hours ago in Sapele area of Delta state - causing panic among residents.

According to reports, the lady whose identity is yet to be ascertained as at the time of filing this report - laid unresponsive on the ground with blood coming out of her mouth as shocked passersby gathered at the scene.

Report has it that efforts are being made to rush the lady to the hospital and locate her family.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/06/lady-vomits-blood-and-slumps-after-coming-down-from-keke-napep-in-delta-photos.html

Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali, is currently on pilgrimage duty to the Holy city, Mecca in Saudi Arabia. According to reports, the minister has been given tight security in the country to protect him throughout his stay there. The minister who was accompanied by some of his aides - also met with top Saudi authorities to thank them for the nice treatment.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday asked the Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali to withdraw his statement which said, killings in Nigeria was as a result of anti-grazing laws by Benue and Taraba states.

The minister recommended the suspension of anti-grazing law operational in Benue,Taraba and Ekiti states.

He said the suspension will calm the tension in the volatile states, especially in the middle belt.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/06/minister-of-defence-mansur-dan-ali-on-pilgrimage-in-saudi-arabia.html

A native doctor has taken to social media to urge Nigerian youths to stop disturbing him for money rituals and go and look for something serious to do. The traditionalist based in Asaba, Delta state capital - said he doesn't do rituals for money as he advised the 'lazy' youths that the best way of making it is by hard work.

Below is what he shared on his Facebook page;

I am not a Money rituals traditional doctor please lazy youths go and look for something serious to do, money will locate you don't being deceive by any spiritual man nothing like money rituals the best way of making it is by hard working and destiny.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/06/go-and-work-hard-native-doctor-tells-youths-disturbing-him-for-money-rituals.html

OP. This man was the person arrested while sleeping with a pregnant Zambian woman

https://www.nairaland.com/4533538/zambian-man-caught-having-sex#68032191

A man has raised an alarm after falling victim to the scam of a fake Customs official on Facebook. It was revealed that a particular lady, who goes by the name Ademola Victoria on Facebook, with a profile picture which depicts her as a customs woman, has been discovered to be nothing but an Internet fraudster.

The fake account holder has been sending friend requests to people, and whoever falls into that carefully arranged scam by confirming her as a friend is liable to automatically become a prospective victim.

A young graduate, who ignorantly fell her victim, narrated to Crime Puzzle reporter how he fell for the scam.

Hear him: "My name is Bankole Olayiwola Babatunde. On May 15, 2018, one lady in customs uniform as her profile picture, Ademola Victoria, sent me a friend request, which I obliged. The next that happened was to ask me if I was interested in a customs job. As job seeker, I answered in the affirmative. She then asked me to forward my particulars to her; my curriculum vitae (cv), credentials and voter's card. Since I am in dire need of a job, I did as directed.

"On receipt of my particulars, she sent me a form via whatsapp, telling me to print and fill it, which I did. She thereafter asked me to send the sum of #3,000 into a United Bank for Africa (UBA) account with the following details: Financial Secretary, Ezekiah Imoye Lazarus, 2104136939. Still not suspicious of her wicked intent, I did.

"Thereafter, she told me to open a salary account, where the management would always pay my salaries into after being offered employment. Still not suspicious of her, I tried attempting doing as directed, but didn't succeed. However, when she tried finding out if I had opened the account, I answered in the affirmative. She then directed me to send #15,000 for application form. I told her I didn't have such an amount and pleaded with her to help me. Based on that, she sent me the form.

"What happened next was shocking to me. On Thursday, May 31, 2018, a man, Ayomide, called my father, complaining to him that I had duped him to the tune of #170,000 through a business platform known as 'bit coin'. Another person, who gave his name as Segun, called on Monday, June 4, 2018, saying I duped him in the same manner to the tune of #120,000

"It was later I realized that the fraudster had gone into my Facebook account, uploaded my pictures with which he opened another Facebook account in my name, using Bankole Olayiwola Samuel, the name on my voter's card". Bankole narrated.

Embittered Bankole has, however, cried out to Nigerians to discountenance whatever Internet business transactions proposed to them in his name, adding that it was a fraudulent ploy to fleece unsuspecting people.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/06/scammer-disguises-as-customs-operative-to-commit-fraud.html