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ROBOCOP STATUE FINALLY UNVEILED IN DETROIT AFTER NEARLY 15 YEARS. (PHOTO).

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RoboCop statue finally unveiled in Detroit after nearly 15 years A 11-foot-tall bronze statue of the iconic science fiction hero RoboCop has finally been installed in Detroit, nearly 15 years after the idea first emerged. The 2.5-ton sculpture, depicting RoboCop as played by Peter Weller in the 1987 film, now stands outside the Free Age Production Studio in Detroit’s Eastern Market. Jim Toscano, the studio’s owner, expressed excitement over the installation, calling it “super impressive” and noting that it has already drawn visitors to the area. The project began in 2011 after a public exchange with then-Mayor Dave Bing sparked a fan-led campaign to bring the statue to life. Community arts advocate Brandon Walley and entrepreneur Jerry Paffendorf launched a Kickstarter that raised over $67,000 to fund the effort. Detroit sculptor Giorgio Gikas completed the statue in 2017, but legal hurdles, including obtaining rights from MGM, delayed its placement. With the statue now in place, organ...

CHARLIE SHEEN POURED BLOOD AROUND PORN STARS,WHEN HE DISCOVERED HE WAS HIV POSITIVE.

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                        Today thursday it was reported that according to Charlie Sheen's right hand man 34 year old Steve Han said,when Charlie Sheen learned he was HIV positive in 2011,he bled all over the carpet and even on iPad while he was surrounded by porn stars and friends during one wild night in mid-2012.When a pal lunged forward to sop up the 50 year old's blood,Charlie Sheen high on crack cocaine,suddenly flipped ''Don't touch my blood,i got this!'',he allegedly screamed.In an interview with Daily Mail,Han claims he knew something was wrong but had no idea what was really going on.According to the assistant,Charlie Sheen didn't divulge his secret diagnosis until celebrating the New Year in 2013.''He came out with it,i'm HIV positive,he was so blase about it.He was very strong about it,he said it's okay,don't cry,i'm not dying,things will get better''.In the meantime,Han says he had the responsibility of ensuring...

LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT,ESTABLISHED A ONE STOP SHOP ABROAD TO ATTRACT INVESTORS.

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            Lagos state Governor Mr Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday wednesday stepped up his government's campaign for direct foreign investment in Lagos,where he seized the opportunity at the just concluded Common Wealth Business Forum in Malta,to invite investors to advantage of the numerous investment opportunities that abound in the state.The Commonwealth Business Forum in Malta,which was held from Tuesday 24 to thursday 26 November,attracted over 1,200 business leaders from 80 countries Lagos was the toast of many investors as the Special Session hosted by the State Government had prospective investors from several countries in attendance.Governor Ambode,who was accompanied to the forum by a strong contingent consisting Commissioners and a Special Adviser from the State Executive Council,intimated investors to various investment opportunities in Lagos state.''The strong team i have here with me is a statement of our commitment to facilitating business in La...

15 PEOPLE DIED TODAY IN NIGER,AFTER BOKO HARAM ATTACKED A VILLAGE.

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                          Today thursday,two security source said Boko Haram militants attacked a village in Niger's southern border area of Diffa killing 15 people.The guerrillas arrived in the village of Gogne on foot and opened fire indiscriminately on residents,adding that Niger troops had pursued them.A state of emergency has been declared there in a bid to boost security,but the attackers often manage to flee across the River Komadougou,marking the border with Nigeria.

LATE AUDU'S SON ''MOHAMMED'',NOMINATED BY THE APC TODAY TO REPLACE HIS FATHER.

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                     Today thursday,late Audu Abubakar's first son 43 year old Mohammed was nominated by the All Progressive Congress {APC} in Kogi east to replace his father as the party's governorship candidate.The leaders,stakeholder and delegates who made this known in Lokoja to day thursday after a marathon meeting,sad they arrived at the decision after due consultations.Their spokesman,Mr Daniel Isah,the Vice Chairman of APC in Kogi East,said they have resolved and are determined to back Mohammed to replace his father if the National Working Committee orders fresh primaries.Isah thanked the independent National Electoral Commission and the national leadership pf the party for the opportunity given to them to find a replacement for Audu who died on November 23 at Ogbonicha,Ofu Local Government.He appealed to the national leadership of the party to give their decision utmost consideration and approval in the overall interest of ...

A MOTORCYCLIST KNOCKED DOWN TO DEATH A LASTMA OFFICIAL,RECENTLY ON 3RD MAINLAND BRIDGE.

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                                     Today it was reported how a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority {LASTMA} official Prince Sunday Segun Shenuga was knocked down to death on the third mainland bridge while trying to assist a man whose vehicle broke down.The motorcyclist also suffered arm fracture,and he is at Gbagada General Hospital,while Shenuga who rode a LASTMA motorcycle was rshed to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital {LASUTH},Ikeja where he died.LASTMA General Manager {GM},Bashir Briamah described the incident as sad,adding that the late Shenuga's remains had been buried.LASTMA footed the hospital and funeral bills of Shenuga and Bashir Braimah appealed to motorists to see LASTMA officials as fellow human beings.