Why don't I put a Muslim fighter and a Mexican fighter in the same ring, just to show Trump that we are important - De La Hoya

If you want to show Donald Trump and the world that Muslims and Mexicans are welcome in the U.S., then why not organize a "mega mega" fight between two of the most popular Muslim and Mexican boxers on the planet?

At least, that was the thinking behind former multi-weight world champion Oscar De La Hoya's decision to host a showdown between British Muslim boxer Amir Khan and Mexican fighter Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, in Las Vegas this May 7.

De La Hoya, who in the past has played golf with Trump several times, said he was left "scratching his head" over the Republican's controversial comments about Muslims and Mexicans -- and decided to organize the bout in protest.

"It's mindboggling to know that he has those types of philosophies and thoughts," said American-Mexican De La Hoya, seemingly referring to Trump's call for a ban on Muslims entering the U.S., and building a wall between the country and Mexico.

"I was watching Donald Trump speaking his nonsense, and I said to myself: 'Why don't I put a Muslim fighter and a Mexican fighter in the same ring and create a mega mega event on Cinco de Maya week (the Mexican national holiday) -- just to show Trump,'" De La Hoya told CNN.

"I thank Trump for giving me the inspiration to come up with this mega event -- because we're going to have millions of Muslims, millions of Mexicans, buying pay-per-view, and watching the fight live from Las Vegas."

Twenty-nine-year-old Khan is seen as the underdog in the fight, as he steps up two weight classes to take on 25-year-old Alvarez for his WBC world middleweight title.

Governor Seriake Dickson met with Ese Oruru

Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has met with 14-year-old Ese Oruru, who was freed from her abductors.

Ese met with the Governor on Thursday.

Her meeting with the Governor, which lasted for about 30 minutes, was held behind closed doors as journalists were banned from covering.

In a chat with newsmen after the meeting, the Governor promised to rehabilitate Ese. He also said that state authorities would prosecute all those who are involved in the alleged abduction.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) had also called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Solomon Arase, to ensure that all those involved in the abduction are prosecuted in accordance with the law.

Ese arrived Bayelsa State in company of her mother, Mrs Rose Oruru and some Police officers from Abuja on Wednesday.

She was allegedly abducted in August 2015 by one Yunusa Dahiru, also known as Yellow, and taken to Kano where she was also allegedly married off.

Mile 12 Market Shutdown - Lagos Govt.

According a report, the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has wielded a big stick as he orders the immediate closure of Mile 12 market and restriction of movement in the area.

The Governor, who addressed the media on Thursday afternoon, said that he had directed security operatives to deal with anyone seen to be going against the directive of the state government by obstructing law and order.

He vowed to deal with any criminal while maintaining that Lagos is home to all, irrespective of tribe or ethnic leanings, the Channel Television reported.

So far, about 50 suspects have been arrested from the scene of the incident.

Violence had erupted in Agiliti Area of Mile 12 in Lagos State, Nigeria’s south west region.

Eyewitness accounts said that at least four people had died, while security operatives battled to get the violence under control.

Huge plumes of smoke were seen bellowing from a distance as houses were set ablaze.

Residents of the area have remained indoors for fear of being attacked.