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Top Musician and superstar Davido has revealed in an interview with MTV Base that he is in communication with 13 different presidents.

The head of the 30 billion gang recalled how life was not always good for him and the internal issues he had with his personal life and family that detracted from his career path.

“When I released the song ‘Back then,’ I did not know that it was going to be that big.

“Then I went back to school and the love that I was shown was overwhelming, let alone the way girls began to treat me. That one song with the video made my father realise that I had the talent. And then, I did the song, ‘Dami Duro.'”

“The song became so big and I remember that the President at the time called my father to talk about me and the song. Even during my father’s business meetings with his friends, they would mention my name and the song.

“Before long, I started travelling and doing shows around the world. Now I have the numbers of about 13 presidents on my phone and if I call them, they would answer the call.

” Then the award came and it set me on another level.”


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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) Ibadan Zonal Office has arrested a suspected undergraduate internet scammer, Ilesanmi Babatunde Yemi, 31, a final year Accounting student of Ekiti State University for alleged Internet fraud.

Babatunde who poses on the internet as an American Army Officer by the name Dennis Martinez allegedly serving in Libya engages in Internet love and romance scams.

He engages unsuspecting ladies on the internet in a dating and romance scam through which he fleeces them of their money.

Last of his victims were the duo of Sandra Simundza and Lily F, both in Australia, from whom he claimed to have obtained about Five hundred dollars in tranches.

Babatunde, according to series of intelligence gathered by the Commission, allegedly lives an ostentatious life without a definite job. He confessed to have been engaged actively in internet romance scam in the last four years from which he sustained his flamboyant lifestyle and bought himself a 2005 Lexus car with registration number Lagos MUS 404 DX.

Being a Part time student, he also confessed to have spent most of his time on the dating sites, particularly tinder and okculpid from which he meets his victims.

Operatives have recovered several items from him. They include: One laptop Apple macbook Pro, three ATM cards, one iphone 6 x plus, one Nokia phone and one international Passport. Several love scam mails were also found and downloaded from his laptops.

The suspect will be arraigned in court soon.



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Reno Omokri Taunts El-Rufai Following Obasanjo's Approval Of The President's 'Failure'

Reno Omokri‏ has taken time out to throw a shade at Nasir El-Rufai as the letter of Ex-President, Olusegun Obasanjo to President Buhari hits the streets for sale.


He Stated:

Look at these two letters to President Buhari. The only difference between President Obasanjo and @elrufai is that chief Obasanjo was courageous enough to expose the truth publicly.

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Imagine having a huge crush on someone and that person drops a love emoji on a happy birthday post about you….What will you do?



Well,Big Brother Naija 2017 contestant,Uriel was in that position today. Her fellow housemate,Bisola put up an Instagram post, wishing her a happy birthday ,and then while Uriel was responding,she noticed Davido dropped a love emoji under the post.



Uriel quickly replied “‘OMG..I Love Uuuuuuu” Well, turns out she was sending her love to a fake Davido account…(sad face)..



Fans quickly pointed it out to her but she is yet to respond ..Probably still reeling at the fact that her crush,Davido showed love to her..



http://www.newshelmng.com/2018/01/photos-bbnaijas-uriel-falls-for-fake.html

National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Part, Prince Uche Secondus‏ led a PDP delegation to pay a condolence visit to the family of late Dr Alex Ekweme in Enugu

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Babatunde Fashola and Suleiman Hassan met with EFCC Boss Mallam Mustafa Magu during the inspection of EFCC's New Office Building at the Airport Road, Jabi, Abuja.


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Nude photo model, Ama Richest, says if she ever falls victim to rape, she would have no one but herself to blame.

There was a frenzy on social media earlier last week with pictures of the model, with colourful inscriptions detailing the issues that dominated the headlines last year, on her bare body.

The pictures, taken by a photographer by name Kwesi Nikon, who describes himself as a nudist, stirred a lot of conversations on social media.

As some expressed horror over the images, others admired it simply as art.

Ama Richest, however, believes that if ever her nude pictures cause any man to commit the crime of rape, “well I’m going to blame myself,” she admitted.


She, however, added that “there is no way someone is going to rape me because I take very good care of myself.”


The model, who also owns and operates a pub, told Ady Dosty on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM that, despite the attempts to ridicule her, she is not ready to give up her career as a nude model.

She says she “will do more”.

According to her, it is the only job she knows, and she admits the income is good.

http://www.newshelmng.com/2018/01/i-wouldnt-blame-any-man-who-rapes-me.html

Not every time we get to see Nigerian Athletes race to the top of the world standings, but this happened yesterday.



Oduduru Divine stormed to a World Lead, NCAA Lead, School Record and Indoor Personal Record of 20.49s, to win the 200m at the Texas Tech Red Raider invitational.


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Permanent Secretary, Office of Chief of Staff, Mr. Whenu; Tutor General /PS, Education District V, Agboju, Mrs. Adekanye; 2017 One-Day Governor, Zoffun; Principal, Awodi-Ora Senior Sec. Sch, Ajegunle, Mr. Fashina; other students & a teacher of the School at the handing over of 18-Seater bus to the School

http://www.newshelmng.com/2018/01/photos-lagos-state-presents-bus-to.html

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) today, 14 January 2018, took delivery of the second batch of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft that the Federal Government had since ordered from Pakistan.



The Ilyushin 76 Strategic Airlifter aircraft that brought the new Super Mushshak aircraft touched down at NAF Base Kaduna at exactly 7.45 am today. The Chief of Logistics at NAF Headquarters, Air Vice Marshal Bello Garba, received the new aircraft on behalf of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar.



A combined team of NAF and Pakistan Air Force (PAF) personnel were also on hand to assist in offloading the new aircraft, some parts of which came in crates. In addition, officials of the Nigerian Customs Service and the Nigerian Immigration Service were present to ensure necessary documentation. The newly delivered aircraft, which are capable of being used for acrobatics training, are all brand new and fitted with digital glass cockpit.



The newly received aircraft, five in number, form the final batch of a total of 10 Super Mushshak aircraft, the procurement of which the current Federal Government Administration initiated in Year 2016. As at 2015, local primary flying training in the NAF was almost grounded thereby necessitating the procurement of the Super Mushshak Aircraft. Consequently, with the delivery of the new Super Mushshak aircraft, primary flying training of NAF pilots at 401 Flying Training School (FTS), Kaduna has just received a boost. Without doubts, the delivery of the aircraft would go a long way in helping to sustain the process of building capacity to effectively prosecute the counterinsurgency operations in the North East as well as other forms of criminalities in the country.



It would be recalled that the NAF took delivery of the first batch of 5 brand new Super Mushshak Aircraft on 14 July 2017, following which the aircraft were inducted and deployed for primary training of NAF pilots. Furthermore, some NAF personnel had undergone training in Pakistan, as Instructor Pilots and technicians on the Super Mushshak aircraft, as part of the contract. The delivery went without any hitches and the Ilyushin 76 Aircraft has departed from Nigeria. The newly received aircraft will now be assembled in Nigeria by a team of PAF and NAF technicians prior to test flying and formal induction into the NAF.



OLATOKUNBO ADESANYA
Air Vice Marshal
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

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Late Nigerian army commander, Major MM Hassan (Sarkin Yaki Damboa) during funeral prayer in Maimalari in Maiduguri. Major Hassan died fighting Boko Haram insurgents

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The Osun state Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola is showing his soft side lately. He shared a story of an Osun student who was abducted and robbed of his school fees and he paid an extra 30 thousand naira with the stolen money to ease his pains.


Kudos to him:

http://www.newshelmng.com/2018/01/governor-rauf-argbesola-refunds-school.html

The story of Mayowa Balogun, a young man who was abducted and robbed of his school fees (N120,000) on Friday in Osogbo was brought the to attention of the state government.
9:44 AM · Jan 13, 2018

The state government through the ministry of information yesterday presented a cheque of N150,000 to young Mayowa Balogun to enable him pursue his dreams for a University education.


Most importantly, we are working closely with the State Police command to ensure that the perpetrators of this dastardly act are brought to book.

I want to assure you all that Osun remains a safe destination and we will not rest on our laurels in ensuring the safety of lives and property in the state.

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Ex Minister of Culture and Former Minister of Aviation of Nigeria, Femi Fani-Kayode has expressed his disgust towards the news that 7 northern governors have endorsed the president for a second term.


In his words:

The 7 northern APC governors that have endorsed Buhari for a 2nd term are a bunch of losers and scumbags.They are sadists, leeches,parasites and vampires who have fed fat off the blood of the innocent Nigerians that Buhari and his Fulani terrorists have shed over the last 3 yrs.

http://www.newshelmng.com/2018/01/governors-that-have-endorsed-buhari-for.html

Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has rejected plans by the federal government to establish "cattle colonies" for Fulani Herdsmen and their cows in Abia State.



In a release signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Enyinnaya Appolos, the Governor stated that Abia state will not cede any part of her territory to Fulani herdsman as colony for cattle.



According to Governor Ikpeazu; "we reject any plan to establish cattle colonies for herdsmen in Abia State.



“We don’t have enough land for our agricultural activities and our people want more land.



“Giving away any part of Abia land as a colony to herdsmen, wherever they may be from, will be most unjust and unfair treatment to Abia State and her people who are largely farmers.



“Such alien land occupation will also cause unrest and crisis that may grow beyond what we can handle when it happens, so the best thing I think we should do is to reject such plans so that those behind it will know that Abia State is not party to it."



Thank you.



Enyinnaya Appolos
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
12/01/2018


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The Aare Ona Kakanfo Designate, Otunba Gani Adams on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode at the Lagos House in Alausa Ikeja, where he commended his role in the political and economic integration of the South West Region.



Adams, who said he was in Lagos to pay homage as well as invite the Governor to his installation scheduled for January 13, alluded to the fact that Governor Ambode since assumption of office has taken the growth of the South West region to heart.



The Aare Ona Kakanfo Designate also lauded Governor Ambode, noting that it was in his tenure that Lagos joined the Oodua Investment Group, an initiative tailored towards expanding the economic integration of the South West Region.



Commending the developmental strides in Lagos, Adams said the Governor in the last two and half years had succeeded in giving the State a major facelift, adding that appreciable level of progress has been recorded across the State.


http://www.newshelmng.com/2018/01/photos-gani-adams-visits-gov-akinwunmi.html

If this does not show you how not to be lazy, then nothing else might!


If your legs aint good enough, then use your hands...


Kudos to him


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The colourful traditional marriage between Babajide Ayotola Akeredolu, son of Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu and his fiancee, Mary Oghenetega took place on Saturday, January 6.

The event which was attended by top government officials as well as royalties took place at the Landmark Events Centre, Oniru, Lagos state. In attendance was Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, APC National leader Bola Tinubu, Governor Ibikunle Amosun, Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi state , Governor Nasir El-Rufai and many others.

Check out photos from the event:

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Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger has revealed that he has been invited to the inauguration ceremony of his former player George Weah.

The former Chelsea and AC Milan star George Weah defeated Vice president Jospeh Boakai to cling the Liberian presidency.

Arsene Wenger reveals he has been invited to attend George Weah's inauguration Arsene Wenger reveals he has been invited to attend George Weah's inauguration Journalist James Olley confirmed the Arsenal manager statement on the invite, he posted in a tweet " Wenger says he's been invited to attend George Weah's inauguration as Liberian president. He's then asked if he will attend: "Maybe if I am suspended [by the FA] I will have time to go."


http://www.newshelmng.com/2018/01/arsene-wenger-reveals-he-has-been.html

A Nigerian man identified as Augustine Otuokwa Ogar has constructed a hydro-electric power plant that would generate electricity for the people in his community. The 32-year-old man constructed a 200 megawatts mini hydroelectric power plant.

Ogar who is a graduate of electronic and computer technology built the power plant in Boki local government area, Cross River state.

The genius constructed the plant with locally sourced materials. It was gathered that the hydro-electric plant would convert the kinetic energy of flowing stream water into electric energy.

"When the turbine spins so does the electromagnetic field convert this mechanical energy into electric energy" he said and continue, "the flow rate of the stream water is low, because it’s not a dam or water fall, this is a small stream with low flowing water, Yet I was able to convert it to bring Pressure and fall like a dam."

http://www.newshelmng.com/2018/01/photos-nigerian-man-constructs-hydro.html

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This is a photo of Governor Nasir El-Rufai and President Buhari having a laugh at God knows what!


What do you think they could be discussing?



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The newly wed Mrs Adesua Etomi Wellington, stepped out in style for the Ciroc New Year party that held in Lagos yesterday January 1st.


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FLY BOY CEO, Kiss Daniel is really becoming a darling in the Nigerian entertainment industry.


Check out this lovely selfie of him and fans as he performed on stage:



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According to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), President Muhammadu Buhari’s New Year address to Nigerians is depressing because it failed to address serious economic and security issues confronting the country.

PDP National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, in a statement said Nigerians were again treated to another round of false claims and empty promises, which has become a routine in close to three years of APC-controlled Presidency.

“We already knew the pattern and we advised against it this year. We knew their New Year message would heighten Nigerians’ despondency rather than providing us hope,” he said.

“Instead of offering solutions or providing the indices for development, the Presidency deployed over 2000 words passing the buck, begging the question, making empty claims and attempting to appropriate achievements of the PDP administration.


http://www.newshelmng.com/2018/01/president-buharis-new-year-message-is.html

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One house of rep member recently got people talking as he was pictured with a citizen kneeling down for him, this is a step higher as Senator Dino Melaye was seen been "worshiped" by a constituent....

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RRS patrol team of the Lagos State Police Command late yesterday night foiled an attempt by a 4 – man robbery gang to snatch a Toyota Camry and a Corolla from two drivers near Lagos Dump Site on Lekki – Epe Expressway

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Abia State Governor Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu now has 239 Aides including Special Assistants, Personal Assistants and Senior Special Assistants.



The Governor announcing through his Principal Secretary, Emma Nwabuko approved the appointment of Elder John Nwangborogwu as the Executive Assistant to the Governor in charge of “Micro-managing the Governor’s welfare Commitments and goodwill Challenges.”



According to the statement, the new Executive Assistant will also “Co-ordinate and ensure integrated, harmonized services by Governor’s appointed aides through strategic and periodic interactions for assured loyalty, commitment and participation in the vision and direction of the Governor.”

“The appointment takes effect from 28th December, 2017. He will strictly report to the Governor,” the statement read.



http://www.newshelmng.com/2017/12/governor-ikpeazu-appoints-239th.html

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A man parading himself as a king of a Yoruba land has been caught and arrested. The man identified as Olugbenga Jeremiah Oduwole was claiming to be a traditional ruler with the title Oriade of Iranmiyi kingdom, Adeyenmi II.

The man who also claimed that his palace is located at No 1, Palace Way, Iranmiyi Kingdom in Ogun state, was arrested on Thursday, December 21, in Gbagada by detectives from a police station in Ifako .

It was gathered that Oduwole has now been transferred to the Nigerian police headquarters in Ikeja, for further investigation. False king Man allegedly parading himself as a king caught and arrested in Lagos state

According to reports, the false king was arrested after the Oba of Kweme Kingdom in Badagry, Aholu Olalekan Sejiro James, discovered that Oduwole was using his name to extort people. The false king who claimed that he was friends with Oba of Kweme Kingdom alleged used his influence to collect money from people.



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Lol... grooms now cry more than brides during weddings


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Popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Alabi Pasuma and Afro Juju Master, Sir Shina Peters thrilled the crowd with electrifying performances at the Badagry venue of One Lagos Fiesta.

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