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The United Nations (UN), African Union (AU), and ECOWAS have condemned and deplored the Boko Haram terrorists ambush in Maiduguri, against a convoy of personnel of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company accompanied by geologists, under military escort. Different sources revealed that around 50 persons were killed during the attack. The AU, UN, and ECOWAS reaffirmed their support to the people and the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in their implacable struggle against terrorism. The Unions also reiterated their support to all ECOWAS states to fight against terrorism, by encouraging them to implement the ECOWAS counter-terrorism strategy aimed at eradicating this menace in the region. In a statement, the Unions sincerely wish the injured a swift recovery and express their deepest condolences to the victims and their families, as well as the people and Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Earlier, Acting President, Prof.  Yemi Osinbajo said the o

The next edition of the Africa Cup of Nations will be held in June and July 2019 and feature eight extra teams, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced. CAF said on Thursday after a meeting of its executive committee that the tournament will expand for the first time since 1996 and be switched from its usual slot in January and February. The move will result in AFCON no longer clashing with the middle of the European season, meaning clubs will not have to cope without African players who are called up for the tournament. AFCON will also be held exclusively in Africa and feature only nations from the continent following suggestions CAF could host the tournament elsewhere and invite non-African teams to compete. Cameroon, the holders of the AFCON title after beating Egypt in February’s final, will host the next finals in 2019, with 24 nations to be included in the competition for the first time. An inspection will be conducted in early September to ensure Cameroon

A 39-year-old housewife, Mrs. Omotayo Salawudeen, has confessed that she covered the mouth of her husband, Alhaji Hakeem Salawudeen, while the 24-year-old man she hired to kill him stabbed him to death. Omotayo, who was paraded by the police in Osogbo on Monday for alleged murder, made the confession while being interviewed by journalists. Omotayo said her husband was loving, adding that she had sex with him before 24-year-old Dolapo Oladapo, who she allegedly hired to kill her husband, stabbed him to death. She said, “I hired Oladapo Dolapo to kill my husband. We were married for about 17 years. We are blessed with three children. They are aged 17, 15 and 12. My husband did not not offend me, I was just mad at him “I choked him with pillow after having sex with him; and Dolapo stabbed him to death with a knife. “I don’t know what came over me, but I am regretting my action. I didn’t know it would end this way.” Oladapo, who the woman said she hired to kill her husband, also conf

Police detectives attached to Nnewi Division of the Anambra State Police Command on Saturday, July 8, arrested a 24-year-old mother Oluchi Emeobi, of Nnewi Ichi, Nnewi local government Area of the state.  The suspect conspired with her 26 year old female friend ,Nchedoch Richard, of the same address and sold her two months old baby to a woman popularly known as First Lady, who is now at large. In order to conceal her dastardly act, the suspect reported at the Police Station under false pretense that she left her baby under the custody of a yet to be ascertained woman who absconded with the baby to unknown destination.  Exhibits recovered from the principal suspect include: The sum of Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (250,000) cash and one motorcycle the suspect allegedly bought with part of the money realized from the sale of her baby.  The case is under investigation and effort is being intensified to arrest the fleeing suspect and recover the baby. http://www.newshelmng.com/

On Tuesday, the Senate passed the Compulsory Treatment and Care of Victims of Gunshots Bill. The Bill, which was sent to the Senate for Concurrence, seeks to establish a law that ensures that victims of gunshot wounds receive necessary treatment from medical workers and assistance from security agencies. Speaking on the passage of the Bill, the Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, stated that not every victim of a gunshot wound is a criminal, hence, it is important that a legal framework be put into place to avoid unnecessary loss of lives. “By the passage of this Bill, the Senate has moved to ensure that every hospital in Nigeria, both public and private, must accept to treat victims of gunshot wounds without any clearance from the police,”  the Senate President said , “What we have done is to ensure that everyone is entitled to medical treatment, irrespective of the cause of the shooting. We should reserve judgment for the criminal justice system, and leave healthcare for

Head of European policing agency Europol warns of trafficking gangs' growing use of technology including social media Social media sites including Facebook are being used by criminals to “enslave” vulnerable women in prostitution and illegal working, the head of the European policing agency has warned. Rob Wainwright, the director of Europol, said women forced to work in the sex industry against their will are also being monitored by organised crime groups using live webcams over the internet. "The role of social media is very important here as a new tool for recruiting victims,” said Mr Wainwright. “Facebook is effectively being used in many cases as the means to attract and then enslave vulnerable young women, in particular.” Once women have been lured into prostitution with false promises of legitimate work in cleaning, child care or secretarial work, technology allows criminal gangs to monitor them on an “industrial scale”, said Mr Wainwright in a speech to the Centre

The federal government has appointed Ms. Patience Oniha as the new Director-General, Debt Management Office (DMO) following the retirement of Dr. Abraham Nwankwo yesterday after serving his full term of ten years. An unsigned statement from the DMO said the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo approved Oniha’s appointment, which was announced by the Minister of Finance Mrs. Kemi Adeosun in Abuja. Oniha, who hails from Edo State, takes over from Nwankwo who retired after serving for two terms of five years each.  A highly experienced banker and chartered accountant, the new DG with over 30 years experience in financial sector had worked with Ecobank Nigeria, Standard Chartered Bank, and KPMG, among others. The handover formalities between her and Nwankwo took place in a brief ceremony at the DMO headquarters in Abuja yesterday, the statement said. Oniha retired as a director in the agency, served in the Efficiency Unit of the Ministry of Finance before her latest appointment as t

There is something irresistible about the aroma of roasted garlic. It is so captivating with its powerful notes, that it has long been used as a flavour booster in curries, stir-fries,  pizza toppings , pastas, meat preparations,  dips  - you name it! It has the power to instantly liven up any dish and treat some of the most common ailments. Read on to unravel some surprising garlic benefits. Raw Garlic Could Help Cure Lung Infection While  garlic  is a common ingredient in every kitchen, in the ancient times, it was highly valued for its numerous health benefiting properties, which are still followed in many cultures today. Our ancestors have used it as a bug-repellant, Medieval Europe against plague and the Egyptians would even bury it along with their dead! The Best Garlic Varieties The sulphur-containing compound, Allicin, found in fresh, crushed or chewed  garlic  has  anti-bacterial  and  anti-fungal  properties, and some startling claims mention that it may help prevent some fo