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The famous world boxing champion and boss of The Money Team (TMT), Floyd Joy Mayweather Jr, will arrive in Nigeria on June 12 in what has been termed as a historic visit by organisers, Zzini Media Concept.

Speaking with the media in Lagos on Monday, the chairman of Tettrazzini Group of Companies, the parent company for Zzini Media, Donatus Okonkwo, who is organising an African tour for the boxing icon, said Mayweather among other things will be involved in a charity bout with the Speaker of the House of Representative, Yakubu Dogara.

“Floyd is coming to sub Saharan Africa for the first time and he is starting in Nigeria,” Mr. Okonkwo announced.

“He would arrive on the 12th of June barely eight days from today, he would be around for four days and three nights” he added.

Reeling out the itinerary for Mayweather in his four-day visit, Mr. Okonkwo said the boxing champ will be visiting Lagos, Abuja, Akwa Ibom and Anambra during his stay in Nigeria.

“We are happy to tell you that Mayweather will be engaging Dogara in a charity bout to be staged in Abuja,” the lead promoter for the Mayweather visit revealed.

He added that the Speaker has already given assurances that he would be present for the bout as it is a charitable event.

The bout is fixed June 14 at the Transcorp Hotel.


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The Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has revamped the security fuel pump in Alausa, Ikeja to an ultra-modern facility.


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The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed looks to have lost his edge against a worthy opponent after he appeared on the latest episode of the Osasu Show where he assessed the President Muhammadu Buhari’s Administration at Two.


The Minister who seemed unprepared for the heavy lifting which came at him during the interview had earlier been questioned on his take regarding Nigerians who have accused him of telling ‘little white lies’ to which he replied that this was mainly because he was the face of the opposition party for nearly a decade.


He added that the second reason why Nigerians have accused him of telling lies to favour the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration is because quite a big section of the internet is yet to forgive him for the role he played in ousting PDP from office.


He said: “I think quite a big section of the internet is yet to forgive me for the role I played in the coming of this government. Many of them hold me personally responsible for the defeat of the PDP.”


Lai Mohammed added that “It was Nigerians who wanted a new government,” and he helped.

The Information Minister further dared anyone to come out with facts proving he had indeed lied to Nigerians at any point to favour the Buhari-led administration.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4eEWxKRtoY




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Major parts of Lagos have been submerged after the heavy rain that turned sunday to rain-day.


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A social media user who appears to have been smitten after a sexual encounter with her social media user has taken to the Love Doktor’s page to narrate her experience.



The social media user who revealed that she is 30 years disclosed that she met the social media user, a Yoruba man named Segun via Instagram.



She further revealed that the 34-year-old man based in Europe is all she wanted in a man with a great sense of fashion, chubby and a mind blowing sexual ability.



Read her narration below:


http://www.newshelmng.com/2017/06/come-and-suck-me-again-lady-cries-out.html


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Following the reported arrest of Nigerian singer, Dammy Krane over alleged involvement in grand theft, credit card fraud and impersonation, there have been several reactions in the media by fans and celebrities.



Davido’s Hypeman, Special Spesh took to his social media page to show support for the Nigerian singer in his hard times noting that everybody is a scammer.



Special Spesh on his Instagram page wrote: “WE DEY TOGEDA!!!!! #JETLIFE!!!! #DIAFADA WE ARE ALL SCAMMERS EVEN YOUR FATHERS ARE SCAMMERS AND CHEATS ONCE THEY SEE D OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE AND GAIN EXTRA DEM GO PUT HEAD!!!!! ITS A NIGERIAN P!!!!!”



Other celebrities and media personalities including fans have however registered their reaction, mostly shock regarding the news.



Cool FM’s Dotun took to his social media page to reveal that he was shocked by the arrest news.

New information however disclosed that the artiste’s bail condition has been set at $22,500 as he is currently being held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, Miami-Dade.

http://www.newshelmng.com/2017/06/dammy-kranes-usa-as-bail-condition.html

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Nigerian comedian, Emmanuella whi hit the limelight after her comedy skit with Mark Angel, “This Is Not My Real Face” went viral has revealed her plans for the future.



The child star who revealed that her fame has not made her any different adding that it is only God who makes one great noted that she will love to pursue a career as a make up artiste.



Speaking during a recent chat with goldmyne.tv, the comedienne revealed that she feels happy about what she does at the moment and although she doesn’t wear makeup as yet, she has a passion for makeups.

The 6-year-old further noted that she can do very well as an actress in the movie industry seeing her success as a comedian.

http://www.newshelmng.com/2017/06/child-comedian-emmanuella-reveals-her.html

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Nigerians, especially residents of Calabar, Cross Rivers state are yet to recover from the visit of Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, ''who jumped off'' his car to interact with the people.

Ag. President Osinbajo had gone to Cross Rivers on a working visit, and to commission some projects by Governor Ben Ayade.

But on his visit, out of great joy, a vegetable seller dished out, from her wares, vegetables to the Vice/Acting President.

SEE PHOTO:

http://www.newshelmng.com/2017/06/photo-woman-gifts-osinbajo-vegetables.html


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A new bill to impose six months prison term on persons who shunt or distort queues in public places has passed its second reading on the floor of the Nigerian House of Representatives.

The bill sponsored by Rep. Abubakar Amuda-Kannike representing Kwara on the APC platform passed its second reading on Thursday as the bill seeks to ensure proper conduct of Nigerians in public places.

Amuda-Kannike while defending the bill said it was a normal practice for some Nigerians to shunt or distort queues and go unpunished adding that the recent events have shown that some Nigerians lack the proper etiquette and are on the verge of losing its cherished sense of nationalism, cultural identity and hospitality.

He added: “The bill underscores the need to re-awaken a derailed national culture by proposing disciplinary measures to guide Nigerians in their daily behaviours.

“In our society today, out of total disregard for other persons, who strive to do the right thing by conducting themselves orderly in public places, a large number of Nigerians distort queues and go unpunished.

“The bill if passed shall provide a starting point of value and cultural re-orientation in Nigeria.”



http://www.newshelmng.com/2017/06/nigerians-to-get-six-months.html


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The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called on Nigerians to stop birthing more children than they can cater for.

He spoke on Thursday when Mohammed malick Fall, the United Nations Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF) representative in Nigeria paid him a courtesy visit in Kano.

According to him about 3 million children in Kano are out of school due to ignorance of their parents on their responsibility to their children’s educational up-bringing.

‘’for you to have kids you must make sure that the responsibility of their education, health, and general up-bringing both morally and otherwise are part and parcel of what a parent should do’’.

He said "it is not only giving birth to the child that matters, but how to take your responsibility as a parent to bring-up that child to grow and be a benefit to the society in general’’ saying ‘’if people are aware of this they will not even have many kids that they know they cannot take care of’’.

http://www.newshelmng.com/2017/06/emir-sanusi-if-you-dont-have-money-dont.html

The Managing Director of the Niger-Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Nsima Ekere on Thursday was involved in a ghastly motor accident in Akwa Ibom.

According to a statement issued by NDDC’s Director, Corporate Affairs, Toye Abosede, "the incident, along the Calabar-Itu Road, occurred when a trailer ran into the pilot vehicle carrying policemen attached to the NDDC Managing Director who was on his way to Calabar to receive the Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo.

“The victims were immediately taken to a nearby hospital where they are receiving urgent medical attention for injuries. Unfortunately, one of the policemen could not be saved.

http://www.newshelmng.com/2017/06/nddc-boss-involved-in-ghastly-motor.html

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Nigerian Senate on Tuesday passed the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Bill 2017 after third reading.



The passage followed a clause by clause consideration of the bill and a voice vote by the lawmakers.

Sponsor of the Bill, Sen. Obinna Ogba, had presented the report of the Committee on Sports and Youth Development before the passage.

Presenting the report, Ogba, explained that it had become important to repeal the extant law guiding activities of football in the country in view of controversies surrounding its implementation.

He said there had been series of court cases relating to football and that the passage of the bill would bring such to rest as issues regarding the NFF would be tackled by the Court of Arbitration and not regular courts.

“It has become necessary to repeal the Extant Act. This is because it requires a lot of amendments to bring it into agreement with FIFA required international best practices. It is to give the desired boost it requires.’’


http://www.newshelmng.com/2017/05/senate-passes-nff-bill.html

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Senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi west senatorial district has accused Sahara Reporters of using voice over to implicate him in a new phone conversation tribunal bribery scandal.

Saharareporters had on Tuesday morning revealed how Nigerian Senator Dino Melaye compromised Justice Akon Ikpeme, the tribunal judge who handled his election case in 2015.

In a released tape conversation, Justice (Mrs) Akoh was overheard asking Mr. Melaye to give her a bribe in US dollars.



But Dino Melaye while reacting on his social media account said: “Sahara reporters and awada kerikeri. Using voice over to malign me because my case with them comes up in few days time. (5th June 2017)

http://www.newshelmng.com/2017/05/dino-melaye-replies-sahara-reporters.html

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Mariam Mohammed, publisher of Maktoub magazine, which represents the interest of Northerners was pictured with the Chief of Army Staff, General Tukur Yusuf Buratai.

http://www.newshelmng.com/2017/05/photo-mariam-mohammed-pays-chief-of.html

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Lagos is developing fast; lets develop with it...


Avoid Embarrassment! More importantly, save your own life. Use the pedestrian bridge wherever available.


http://www.newshelmng.com/2017/05/photo-elderly-man-asked-to-frog-jump-as.html


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A Kaduna State-based Nigerian Muslim man, Adams Yusuf threatened to kill any Biafran Christian that visits the state.

A Facebook user, Tonye Felix shared messages Yusuf sent to his inbox.

See his posts below:

http://www.newshelmng.com/2017/05/i-will-kill-any-biafran-christian-who.html

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Despite his political differences with the ruling All Progressives Congress, Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose was pictured in a tete-tete embracement of the former Lagos state governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

Fayose joined other state governor to celebrate with Lagos State as it marks 50 years of its founding.

Recall that Governor Fayose had recently removed the logo and name of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from his campaign office at Olora junction, Adebayo, Ado- Ekiti.

The governor also hinted of his intention to run State office next year.

This is coming as Former Minister of Defense and strong critic of the APC, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro visited the party leader some weeks and his intention to join the ruling All Progressives Congress.

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http://www.newshelmng.com/2017/05/photo-is-fayose-preparing-to-leave-pdp.html

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This is Awhum Waterfall and Cave Located in Enugu state & set in a beautiful valley, the waterfall is believed to have healing properties.


http://www.newshelmng.com/2017/05/photos-awesome-sight-of-awhum-waterfall.html

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SARS Operative Shoots Young Man in The Leg For Confronting Him in Delta

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Acting President Osinbajo has approved the following appointments for some Federal Government Parastatals, Agencies and Commissions:



1. Alh. Ali Usman​​—Chairman, National Pension Commission ​​​​(subject to confirmation by the Senate).



2. Mr. Funso Doherty​—Director-General, National Pension Commission (subject to confirmation by the Senate).



3. Mr. Manase Benga​—Executive Commissioner, National Pension ​​​​Commission (subject to confirmation by the Senate).



4. Zaki Magawata​—Executive Commissioner, National Pension ​​​​Commission (subject to confirmation by the Senate).



5. Ben Oviosun​​—Executive Commissioner, National Pension ​​​​Commission (subject to confirmation by the Senate).



6. Nyerere Ayim​​—Executive Commissioner, National Pension ​​​​Commission (subject to confirmation by the Senate).



7. Dikko Aliyu AbdulRahman—Chairman, Governing Board of the Bank of Industry



8. Mr. Olukayode Pitan​—Managing Director, Bank of Industry



9. Mr. Emeka Nwakpa​—Chairman, Governing Board of the Consumer Protection Council



With the exception of those that are subject to confirmation by the Senate, all other appointments take immediate effect.


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http://www.newshelmng.com/2017/05/acting-president-osinbajo-makes-federal.html

Here are photos of the Lagos state governor, Akiwunmi Ambode at the eko50conference Towards a Smart City.


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According to a [url]Newshelmng.com[/url] reader, he has been in the huge pile-up for about 6 hours now and he simply cannot find a way to turn back as traffic is at a stand still since he left for work since 7 Am in the morning.


Here are some photos sent to us...


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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo today spoke on “Reconciliation, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation” at the #Biafra50 programme.



The former President said, “After independence, Nigeria had 3 countries in one. The problems continue to haunt us as a country today. Unity had eluded us”.

''We must concentrate on building Nigeria, we must learn our history. There’s no substitute for us.

“Nigeria must be treated like a love affair. We must massage Nigeria gently. Nigeria must mean something for everyone.

http://www.newshelmng.com/2017/05/obasanjo-after-independence-nigeria-had.html


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The Federal Government, the 36 states and their local government areas have so far shared N1.4 trillion from the federation account, being revenue generated in the first quarter of 2017.



A breakdown by Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC)on Sunday in Abuja, shows that key agencies that remit funds into the federation account are the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), the Federal Inland Revenue Service and the Nigerian Customs Service.

The total revenue shared in January between the federal, states and local government was N430.16 billion, meaning that federal took N168 billion, states, N114.28 billion and local government, N85.4 billion.

The federation grossed in N514 billion in February and federal government’s share was N200.6 billion, states, N128.4 billion and local government, N96.52 billion.

However, in March, revenue generation dipped lower, grossing N466.9 billion, and from it, the federal government got N180.5 billion, state governments, N116.5 billion and local government, N87.5 billion.

The allocation was made using the revenue sharing formular, Federal Government, 52.68 per cent; states, 26.72 per cent and local governments 20.60 per cent.

The report showed that before distribution, state liabilities were deducted.

The liabilities paid by the states in the first quarter, included an external debt of N8.73 billion, contractual obligations of N30.15 billion and other deductions amounting to N50.23 billion.

The other deductions, covers National Water Rehabilitation Projects, National Agricultural Technology Support, Payment for Fertiliser, State Water Supply Project, State Agriculture Project and National Fadama Project.

However, here is what each of the 36 states got in the first quarter after all deductions were made.

Abia N8.42 billlion, Adamawa N7.8 billion, Akwa Ibom N34.88 billion, Anambra, N8.7 billion, Bauchi, N7.9 billion, Bayelsa, N22.97 billion, Benue, N8.16 billion, Borno, N9.74 billion and Cross River, N4.28 billion.

Also, Delta got N21.54 billion, Ebonyi, N7.56 billion, Edo, N6.5 billion, Ekiti, N4.97 billion, Enugu, N7.86 billion, Gombe, N6.35 billion, Imo, N7.92 billion, Jigawa, N9.66 billion, Kaduna, N10.56 billion and Kano, N14.02 billion.

Similarly, Katsina’s share from the federation account in 3 months was N10.05 billion, Kebbi, N8.37 billion, Kogi, N8.28 billion, Kwara, N6.9 billion, Lagos, 19.03 billion, Nassarawa, N7.41 billion and Niger, N9 billion.

Finally, Ogun state got N4.98 as allocation for first quarter, 2017, Ondo,N10.22 billion, Osun, N1.76 billion, Oyo, N8.9 billion, Plateau, N5.7 billion, Rivers, N26.8 billion, Sokoto, N9.07 billion, Taraba, N6.9 billion, Yobe, N8.33 billion, and Zamfara, N5.91 billion.

FAAC committee is made up of commissioners for Finance and Accountant-Generals from the 36 states of the federation.

The Minister of Finance, is the chairman of the committee, while the Accountant-General of the Federation, is next with representatives from the NNPC.

Other members are representatives from the Federal Inland Revenue Service; the Nigerian Customs Service; Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission as well as the Central Bank of Nigeria.


http://www.newshelmng.com/2017/05/federal-government-states-and-lgs-share.html

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Vice President Prof Osinbajo inaugurates the National Council of MSME (Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) at the State House, Abuja.

http://www.newshelmng.com/2017/04/photos-vice-president-prof-osinbajo.html

The death toll of a meningitis outbreak in Nigeria has reached 813 sixteen weeks after it started.

Nigeria's Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole, who made the revelation on Wednesday in Abuja, said the disease is now spreading more slowly.

“As of yesterday (Tuesday), the number of deaths stood at 813”, he said after the presidential meeting cabinet meeting, adding however, “As of now, we are also noticing a decline”.

“This is week 16. This is also expected because we are moving away from the active season. We are confident that in the next couple of weeks everything will be over.”


SOURCE: http://www.newshelmng.com/2017/04/nigerias-meningitis-death-toll-now-813.html

Executive Comunication: Request from President Buhari on the confirmation of the nomination of the appointment as members of NDDC.


SOURCE: http://www.newshelmng.com/2017/04/photo-senate-confirms-appointment-of-3.html

In her first Interview after the finale of the Big Brother Naija show, Bisola spoke about how she felt when she found out ThinTallTony was married.



She says she felt slightly betrayed as they had opened up to each other and talked about their personal lives, the actress also said she, however, didn’t think they were going to have a romantic relationship after the show, but she feels he has betrayed their friendship.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6SDr2uZJxs


SOURCE: http://www.newshelmng.com/2017/04/he-betrayed-that-friendship-i-thought.html


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Reports reaching our news desk has it that police presence is threatening a "peaceful" Free Zakzaky Protest in Unity Fountain, Abuja. The reports appear to be speculative as the place is still calm.



http://www.newshelmng.com/2017/04/photos-free-zakzaky-protesters-at-unity.html

A 17-year-old Nigerian teenager, Jude Okonkwo, based in the United States, has been accepted into the eight Ivy League schools.

Okonkwo’s story comes a week after another Nigerian-born teenager, Ifeoma White-Thorpe, also gained admission into all eight Ivy League schools.

The Chaminade high school student was accepted by Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, Princeton University and Yale University.


Speaking with WCBS-880, Okonkwo, said, “It’s a tremendous honour to gain acceptance to all eight Ivy League schools. It’s something I never could have imagined.”

Okonkwo, who wants to study medicine says he is leaning towards Harvard.

“Hospitals were severely impacted by the storm while so many people needed so much help. It motivated me to serve as a summer lifeguard for the disabled after we moved to New York,” he said.

“My parents enrolled me in swimming lessons after seeing the powerful flood waters Katrina brought ashore, and I realised I could use swimming to help people.

“Tragedies occur in everyday life, and I want to be someone who can help a person and their family heal in their times of need.

“Right now, I’m leaning towards Harvard, because I applied there on early action and I’ve had a chance to kind of engage with the community and get a sense of what the school is all about. But I’m still very much open to the other schools and I want to learn more about them.”



SOURCE: http://www.newshelmng.com/2017/04/nigerian-teen-accepted-into-8-ivy.html


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