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On Wednesday, 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.

Abiola's daughter, Wura took to Twitter to thank the president for the hounour as she extolled her late father.

In a series of tweet, Abiola's daughter wrote;

Dearest Daddy, Bashorun Moshood Kashimawo Olawale #Abiola GCFR. Wonderful to finally be able to write this, 20 years on! Thank you President Buhari.

#MKO "Through your sterling example..may you flesh the dream of a free democratic society" in Nigeria. #June12

Proudly Nigerian today and always.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/06/abiolas-daughter-reacts-to-buharis-posthumous-award-on-her-late-father.html

Audu Danjuma, one of the slain officers who was butchered by Fulani herdsmen in Nasarawa council area, has been laid to rest. He was buried earlier today amid tears and tight security at his hometown in Akwanga area of the state.

The slain police officer who was the brother of Nasarawa Amazons’ goalkeeper coach, Audu Yahaya, was hacked to death with machetes in an attack reported to have been carried out by suspected cattle rustlers in a mountainous area in Nasarawa Local Council of Nasarawa State.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/06/sars-officer-who-was-butchered-by-fulani-herdsmen-laid-to-rest-amid-tears-photos.html

A gallant mobile police officer has died after surviving many many tragedies at the battle field. The Mopol identified as Michael Ejinaka was said to have died after suffering from an undisclosed illness. His friend and colleague Albert Egor took to Facebook to lament the officer's death as he cursed those whom he believed are responsible for his untimely death.

It was gathered that the officer who was well known for his bravery - was involved in many unfortunate situations after being posted to Borno, Benue and Nasarawa states but still came back home alive and strong, only to die suddenly from an undisclosed ailment.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/06/police-officer-michael-ejinaka-dies-after-suffering-from-undiclosed-sickness.html

The mother of Nigerian football legend, late Sam Okwaraji, has revealed her unhappiness with the federal government after alleging that all her son sacrificed for the country - has been forgotten as she accused the authorities of abandoning the late hero's family. According to Emmanuel Okwuluora Okoh who paid a visit to the home of the late hero, Okwaraji's mother who is said to be sick - was emotional while appreciating them for their generosity.

Sam Okwaraji who died while on international duty for the country on August 12, 1989. Okwaraji slumped and died while playing for the Super Eagles against Angola at the National Stadium, Lagos in FIfa World Cup qualifier that ended 1-0 in favour of Nigeria.

Emmanuel took to Facebook to share details of the visit as he wrote;

I led a team to Sam Okwaraji's home~ His mother cried while appreciating us~ We lost a HERO and forgot him(Nigerian government forgot all my son sacrificed she said)~ I am pushing for his sick mother to be looked after and for Sam to be immortalised. Sam Okwaraji is the most patriotic Nigerian recorded~ May 19th 1964 to August 12th 1989~ The Lawyer~Footballer died playing for Nigeria against Angola.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/06/sam-okwarajis-mom-laments-accuses-fg-of-abandoning-family.html

A journalist has issued a public notice concerning two boys who are known for criminal activities while selling sachet water in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state. Emmanuel Owuala took to Facebook to narrate how the two street boys snatched the money he shared to them and another young boy in a bid to help them.

After sharing the story online, some Facebook users confirmed that the two boys are ''criminals'' known for stealing in the area - with a man revealing how they almost snatched his phone from a tricycle.

Read what Emmanuel wrote on Facebook;

PUBLIC NOTICE :

This two boys are growing to become a major threat to this society.

Yesterday, at Udoumana Traffic light, they me begged me for small thing to eat, I told them to meet me at Discovery Park where I was going for a meeting, on getting there, they arrived.

I took out time to ask them few questions about who they are and their origin, they both told me their parents are dead. I knew they lied, but I told them I was going to help me.

I asked what they will like to do so as to keep them going, and they said they will like to sell pure water, I then asked how much they needed, they both said they needed to get the rubber (as seen in the picture above), I then asked another boy who was selling pure water to go and buy the rubber, each costing 700naira.

Before the rubbers were brought, I asked them about school since it was free, these boys said they don't have the need for school since they can't feed themselves. But I encouraged them to go to school in the morning and sell in the afternoon.

When the rubbers were brought, I asked how much they needed to start their business and they said just 200 each which will give them 2 bags each and when the sell, they will make another 200 as profit. After counseling them, I gave them 1k each, and assigned another little boy who was selling pure water already to go with them and ensure they bought the pure water and use the balance to eat and pay for the daily tickets.

30mins later, the little came back and informed me that these boys snatched the money from him, threatening to beat him up and bought a certain concoction and took a Keke and ran away without buying the pure for sell.

I'm doing this post because I know alot of people may have seen them and wished to help them if they have not done that already. We should not be encouraging them to beg for a living, but get something doing

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/06/beware-of-these-two-young-boys-selling-sachet-water-in-uyo-man-raises-alarm-photos.html

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A family is filled with appreciation to God for breaking the barrier of barrenness. Sister Ruth Bassey and Pastor Bassey - The Pastor in charge of Epe Autonomous of The Lord's Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries, who joined in the year 2003; came in with songs and jubilation to testify after a 14 year yoke of delay in conception was broken.

The couple were blessed with a set of twins, two bouncing baby boys after 14 years of childlessness.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/06/couple-blessed-with-a-set-of-twins-after-14-years-of-childlessness-photos.html

This is new but awesome. An American citizen arrived Nigeria to wed his beautiful Hausa lady whom he has never met before in his life. According to trending reports, the couple had been dating each other online for two years after meeting themselves on social media but have never met physically before the man landed in Abuja and headed to Kano to seal the union.

The man reportedly embraced Islam and had his name changed to Musa as he tied the knot traditionally last week in the presence of family and friends.

Congratulations to the new and lovely couple. We wish them the best in their marriage.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/06/american-man-lands-in-kano-to-wed-hausa-bride-whom-he-has-never-met-photos.html

Nigeria army has lost another gallant hero. The soldier identified as Major HA Fashina, the commanding officer of 271 tank battalion, was killed on the 31st of May in Borno state. The brave officer was killed along four other soldiers along the Pridang-Bita road in Borno after their vehicle stepped on Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).

The army spokesman, Texas Chukwu, said in a statement that the incident, which occurred in Gworza Local Government Area, happened when troops of 271 Task Force Battalion fought through an ambush staged by Boko Haram terrorists.

“Sadly, five military personnel paid the supreme price as a result of the Improvised Explosive Device attack,” Mr Chukwu said.

He, however, said that the troops killed a number of the terrorists, while others fled with gunshot wounds.

Mr Chukwu also said that troops had rescued nine people held by the terrorists during a clearance operation in six villages in Borno.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/06/five-nigerian-soldiers-killed-in-boko-haram-ambush-in-borno-state.html

Operatives of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS), Abeokuta in Ogun State, on Thursday, May 31, 2018, recorded a triumphant victory over a gang of cross-border bandits after a gun battle. During the fire fight, a member of the syndicate was killed by the police bullet while others scampered for safety in different directions.

It was gathered that a team of FSARS operatives, attached to Sango-Otta area and led by Supol Bawa Sanni, had received an order from their boss, DSP Uba Adams, as directed by the state Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Iliyasu, to track down the bandits who had earlier snatched a Lexus 350 Jeep at Oke-Ilewo in Abeokuta, the state capital.

The hoodlums were ostensibly heading towards neighboring Benin Republic when they ran into a brick wall in the FSARS operatives on Sango-Idiroko Road.

Apparently bent on escaping with the vehicle, they opened fire on the policemen, but were subdued by the retaliatory and gallantry efforts of the officers.

The fatally injured member of the gang was taken to the State Hospital Ijaye, Abeokuta where he finally gave up the ghost. His corpse was consequently deposited at the hospital's mogue.

The snatched jeep and an AK 47 rifle, as well as 13 live ammunition were recovered from the robbers.

"Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Iliyasu, who expressed his satisfaction about the performance of his men, has ordered a serious manhunt for the fleeing members of the gang. The CP also assured residents of the state to always alert the police on time whenever any crime is being committed in their area to enable the police respond as quickly as possible".

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/06/cross-border-bandits-fsars-engage-in-gun-battle-1-robber-shot-dead.html

A man was thrown into a state of confusion and disbelief when a suspected armed robber took possession of his Toyota Corolla car and sped off with a three-year old girl therein. According to reports, the victim had gone to pick his daughter from school and decided to branch at the workshop of an artisan repairing his pumping machine at Sokori area of Abeokuta, Ogun State capital.

He, was said to have parked the car ten meters away, with the engine running, while he to meet the artisan.

To his utmost bewilderment, he suddenly noticed the car move, but had to jettison the thought as unimaginable on account that the little girl, aside that she was on the back seat, could not be so perfect to make the car roll.

While still ruminating on the fearful and strange development within that short spate of time, what happened thereafter was damning to him; the car sped off, suggesting that a devil disciple was at work.

He then raised an alarm, which attracted a horde of sympathizers, comprising mostly motorcyclists, who chased the fleeing marauder on the wheel and successfully caught up with him.

He was dragged out of the car, beaten to a pulp and later handed over to men of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS), Abeokuta.

Crimepuzzle gathered that on arrival at the office of the FSARS, a search was conducted on the 32-year old suspect, identified as Samuel Akinwale, during which a short locally-made gun was lying in his pocket.

On interrogation, he was said to have revealed to the detectives that he belonged to a five-man car snatching syndicate and consequently led the operatives to their hideout.

It was further learnt that, on approaching the robbers' 'den', his other gang members, sensing a swoop on them, opened fire on the policemen, which shattered the side screen of their operational bus.

Their arrested gang member, Samson, was incidentally, not spared of the violent attack. Their bullet hit him. He was thereafter rushed to a hospital by the police team but confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.

A twist has, however, been introduced into the scenario. The suspect's relatives have begun to threaten the complainant for being instrumental to the arrest of their son.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/06/armed-robber-nabbed-fleeing-with-3-year-old-baby-in-car-in-ogun.html

A father allegedly refused to take his own daughter to the hospital after she was injured which made blood to flow to flow to her head. According to reports, the 8-year-old girl fell and hit her head on a concrete while playing causing blood to accumulate in her head and make it soft.

It was revealed that the girl's father refused to join those who wanted to take his daughter to the hospital days after the injury because it's a woman's duty to take a child to the hospital.

Olorunfunmi Adebajo shared the sad news online. Read below;

Why women? Rebecca one of our students had a very nasty fall. She tripped and hit her head on concrete while playing with her older sibling. We got to know 12 days later after she had bled into her scalp and the head was soft like hot puffpuff. The blood that accumulated in the head would fill a big cup.

While we panicked and sought for solutions, the father stated emphatically that he wouldn't go to the hospital with us since it's a woman's responsibility to take of a child. And that he can only release his phone so we can contact his wife. He wasnt being irresponsible. That is the mindset of a lot of the men in that community.

The wife in question had major scars and stitches on her face (reportedly given by her husband). But It wasn't even time to address the domestic violence.

Rebecca is fine now.

Thanks to Ayobami who raised money and went to the hospital with the mother and child everytime they needed to go. Thanks to Ajibulu Sam Hardeykunlay for the RedCross intervention.

I have several stories to justify women being more vulnerable in poverty situations especially due to archaic cultural norms.

Their traditions might not change today but we hope to change their world view one woman, one man, one girl and one boy at a time.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/06/father-refuses-to-take-injured-daughter-to-the-hospital-because-its-a-womans-duty.html

A Nigerian enterprenuer has revealed the shocking story of a 15-year-old girl who is five months pregnant. According to the Programme Director at Kindle Africa Empowerment Initiative, Olorunfunmi Adebajo, the girl revealed that her lover is a barber who left his first wife and reportedly takes care of her as her father is dead and her mother, a cleaner.

The girl also reportedly said that her mother who beat her for getting pregnant - has told her already that she will live with the man when she gives birth.

Read what Olorunfunmi Adebajo shared online.

Her lemon sized breasts peeked through the threadbare tshirt she wore and both of us tried to hide the tears as she spoke. We both succeeded.

"I don't know his age but he is big like you. He has TRAVELLED OUT to SANGO OTA to get a job. He is is a barber. He will come back for me in three weeks. He left his first wife."

"He takes care of me. I have eaten. I drank Garri. My father is dead and my mum is a cleaner. I finished primary school last year. I can write but I cannot pronounce. My mummy beat me when she knew about the pregnancy. She said I will live with him when I put to bed"

"Do you want to marry him, does he like you?" The silence was deafening.

Eventually, She nods.

Doyin is 15 years old and five months pregnant. She doesn't even have a bra

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/05/15-year-old-girl-impregnated-by-her-barber-lover-in-lagos-after-leaving-first-wife.html

A renown businessman and politician Alhaji Garba Kirki Jega has passed away this Tuesday at a private hospital in Abuja of an illness at the age of 65.

A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Abubakar Mu’azu Dakingari says, Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu along with former Governor of the State incumbent Senator Kebbi Central Muhammadu Adamu Aliero attended his funeral in Jega this Wednesday. Also present were former deputy Governor and now Chief of Staff Alhaji Suleiman Muhammad Argungu, former Deputy Governor, Katsina Sttae Alhaji Ahmad Jikamshi as well as Business tycoon and Chairman Max Airlines Alhaji Dahiru Barau Mangal.

Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu participated in the burial of the deceased at Jega cemetery also paid a condolence visit to family house, during which prayers were offered for the repose of his soul.

Late Garba Kirki Jega is survived by his aged Mother, Hajiya Rakkiya, his wife Halima and twenty-five children among whom is Alhaji Bilya Garba Kirki Jega a businessman.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/05/businessman-alhaji-garba-kirki-jega-is-dead-buried-in-kebbi-state.html

Congratulations are in order for a Nigerian man, Mopileola Tomi Adewumi , who graduated in flying colors at the Oklahoma State University in America. The young man won the Winner School of Healthcare Administration, 2018 outstanding graduate student award.

His family and friends were present at his convocation ceremony to share in his moment.

Sharing the tremendous news on his social media page, Tomi wrote;

Not sure where to start all I gotta say is Thank you Lord!!! ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀

It’s been a long time coming... Today marks the end of a very long journey... very rough, humbling but exciting journey!!! I am nothing but grateful for this wonderful opportunity given to me!!! M.S. Biomedical Sciences &M.S. Healthcare Administration (2018, Outstanding Graduate Student Award Recipient).Oklahoma State University!!! One time

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/05/mopileola-tomi-adewumi-graduates-from-oklahoma-state-university.html

Some days ago, it was reported how suspected Fulani herdsmen attacked and almost killed a young pregnant woman in Yogbo town Makurdi, Benue state capital. The gruesome attack was said to have happened on Sunday evening. The woman was reported to be with her husband when the attacked happened as he escaped when they started shooting.

She was attacked by armed herdsmen who used sticks to pierce through her private part to kill the unborn child. They also pulled out the child and her womb after which they beat her and left her to die.

When soldiers went to pick her corpse upon her husband’s report, it was discovered that she’s still alive and she was rushed to Bishop Murray Hospital for treatment.

Mrs Eunice Ortom PhD, wife of the Governor of Benue state yesterday evening visited the woman identified as Mrs Blessing Akaanger at the Bishop Murray Medical Center, Makurdi. Dr. Mrs Ortom joined her in thanking God for sparing her life and thanked
Roots for Christ Kingdom Foundation for taking care of her when she needed help the most.

She extended Gov. Ortom's goodwill message to the Akaanger family and also took over the treatment of Mrs Blessing.

In her magnanimity, Mrs Ortom promised that she will look after her,pay her bills till she will recover fully.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/05/photos-of-pregnant-woman-who-was-attacked-by-fulani-herdsmen-and-left-to-die.html

A man was arrested and taken into custody after he was caught red handed having sex with the pregnant wife of another man in a hotel. According to reports, the two were found red-handed by the husband of the woman who was assisted by the security guard personnel at the hotel.

After finding them having sex - with his pregnant wife on top due to her pregnancy, the husband ordered the promiscuous duo to continue what they were doing as he recorded them.

The man was eventually arrested and placed in handcuffs. The incident occurred yesterday in Lusaka, Zambia capital city.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/05/man-arrested-after-being-caught-having-sex-with-married-pregnant-woman-photos.html