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    The current news in town is about the new flick,Talking Dolls,a contemporary drama,which was premiered in London months back,and is now set to hit the Nigerian cinemas from Friday,11 May,2018,The film,which was shot in London,Essex and Kent in November 2015,is rated 15 by the Greenwich Council,was highly rated by the audience as one of the best dramas of contemporary Africa,and has been described as an unpredictable kaleidoscope,thriller,and suspense,carefully built-up to a climactic epic finale.Produced by Marc Adebesin { Bluewaters Solutions},the movie was directed by Sukie Oduwole and it features notable stars such as Daniel K. Daniel,Belinda Effah,Tamara Komboye,Mofe Duncan,Mike Olaribigbe {Mikes Comedy},Yetunde Oduwole,Kunle Oladeji,Feona Mali,Natalie Deadman,Marie Gomez-Sarkis Olukunle Fafowora,QueenMonty,Adesegun Adeosun Jr and veteran actress,Victoria Inyama.Talking Dolls follows the lives of two colourful and opposite characters that find love and affection with each othe

       The Lagos State Government has presented keys to 150 new homeowners under the Rent-to-Own Policy, thereby increasing the total number of housing units already allocated to Lagosians under the Scheme to 650. Speaking today at the hand-over ceremony to the 4th set of allottees of the Rent-To-Own Housing scheme, the State Commissioner for Housing, Prince Gbolahan Lawal explained that the State government was not just providing accommodation but using the various housing schemes as major means of economic empowerment for residents of the State, especially young people. According to him, the Scheme is aimed at ensuring that all Lagosians irrespective of status, income and affiliation have access to decent and affordable housing in order to improve their quality of life. He said, “Under this policy, all that prospective homeowners need do is make a 5% commitment fee, take possession and pay up the remaining balance towards the ownership of the property over a period of 10

        The Enugu zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday 11th May, 2018 arraigned the trio of Clementina Ndukwe, Anthony Njoku and Alexander Umunna before Justice Lewis Alagoa of the Federal High Court, Owerri, Imo State on six count charge bordering on Conspiracy and Currency Counterfeiting to the tune of N1, 147, 000 (One million, One Hundred and Forty Seven Thousand Naira) contrary to sec tion 6(2) of the Counterfeit Currency (Special Provisions) Act, Cap C35, L.F.N. 2004 and punishable under section 5(1) (c) of the same Act. A case of conspiracy and currency counterfeiting was reported to the Commission on 12th April, 2018 by the Department of State Services, DSS Imo State command, where it was alleged that some group of persons were trading in counterfeit banknotes. The Commission swung into action and commenced investigation where it was discovered that the prime suspect, Mrs. Clementina Ndukwe who sells bread at a popular bus stop in Ower

        Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested a Port Harcourt's foodstuff seller for defrauding a victim the sum of N10, 070,000( Ten Million, Seventy Thousand Naira only).   The suspect, Mrs Faith Dickson, was alleged to have scammed Mr. Ossai Napoleon the sum of N10, 070,000 by introducing him to a non- existing Agricultural Loan Scheme meant to support him finance some pre ferred agricultural practices. Napoleon claimed that he paid the money in nine different installments into the bank accounts of the suspects and two of her allies: Obile Godstime and Fidelis Ejeagwu. According to him, the payments were made between 2014 and 2017 and nothing had accrued to him through the phony Scheme till date.  Dickson, a foodstuff seller at Shell pipeline, Rukpokwu, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, is undergoing interrogation and would be charged to court soon.

      According to sources, who just sent in this photos with the caption '' An Abuja-based businessman, Chinedu Nzegwu, has been beaten to death by unknown evil men in Enugu State. This was made known by his friends, colleagues and former schoolmates who took to their Facebook accounts to mourn his untimely death.Chinedu, who lives in Abuja until his death, is a former student of Dennis Memorial Grammar School DMGS, Onitsha, Anambra State and a graduate of the University of Port-Harcourt.He was reportedly attacked by yet-to-be-identified people who left him for death after hitting him with a big stick on the head.It was gathered that the sad incident happened few days before his planned return to Abuja.Meanwhile, reason for his killing is not yet known''.

      The International Vocational, Training and Entrepreneurship College (IVTEC), Ajase-Ipo has matriculated 123 pioneer students, with a pledge to focus on creating jobs after the training. The number includes indigent students, who are beneficiaries of the scholarship provided by the Kwara State Government and drawn from the 16 local governments (LGs) of the state. Speaking at the matriculation ceremony on Thursday, the acting rector of IVTEC, Dr Ade Somide disclosed that 125 students were admitted but only 123 of them have commenced training at the College. He added that 10 independent students, who benefited from the 70 per cent reduction in tuition fee approved by Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed, were also part of the matriculating students. Somide further explained that the training which is a three-month special certificate programme cuts across 14 different programmes in 7 departments of the College. He listed the departments to include Building construction Techn

      President Muhammadu Buhari will on Monday, May 14, 2018, declare open the 8th Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Heads of Anti-corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa. The conference will hold at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja at 9 am. The 5 –day conference which is jointly organised by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the Commonwealth Secret ariat will be a forum for discussing burning issues of asset recovery and return.It will also afford the relevant stakeholders in the fight against corruption the opportunity to establish and strengthen ties with Law Enforcement Agencies in Commonwealth Africa.The conference will foster collaboration in anti-corruption efforts in the region and promote peer learning and exchange of best practices in the fight against corruption.President Buhari will deliver the keynote address at the opening ceremony. Also expected at the conference is Ms. Patricia Scotland, Secretary General of the Commonwealth and Thabo Mb

      As part of efforts to stem the tide of cyber crimes, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, in the early hours of Friday, May 11, 2018 arrested over 12 suspected internet fraudsters in the Ikoyi area of Lagos.   The EFCC operatives stormed the popular Club 57 on Awolowo Way, Ikoyi, where the suspected "yahoo yahoo boys" were rounded up, following intelligence report.  While some of the suspects  abandoned their exotic cars to avoid arrest, some others put up resistance, thereby turning the environ into a war-like zone of sorts.However, a total 10 cars were recovered from the suspects during raid that lasted about three hours.  The suspects will soon be charged to court when investigations are concluded.More photos below.

       1. Troops conducting clearance operation in Numan general area of Adamawa State has neutralized 10 armed bandits following an encounter. 2. The ten bandits were neutralised during an operation which lasted for one hour. 3 Items recovered include: a. 18 motorcycles. b. Two Dane guns. c. One Sub Machine Gun. d. One double barrel. e. Four cartridges. f. Thirteen rounds of 7.62mm ammunition NATO special. g. One cutlass. 4. Also, one of the bandits, Adamu Umar was captured during the operation. 5. Preliminary investigation is ongoing meanwhile, the suspect and the remains of the 10 bandits neutralized have been handed over to the Nigeria Police. 6. The general public is hereby advised once again to always report any suspicious activities to the law enforcement agents from prompt action. 7. You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public. 8. Thank you for your kind cooperation. TEXAS CHUKWU Bri

Today marked the end of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall's visit to France and Greece, with the couple making several visits around the island of Crete. Their Royal Highnesses toured the Knossos Archaeological Site – which was the centre of the Minoan culture of Bronze Age Crete in 7,000 BC. The Prince of Wales visited the Heraklion Development Agency, which is currently supporting over 700 refugees across Crete, and was briefed on their current project to in tegrate refugees into Cretian society. Accompanied by the Mayor of Archanes and Governor of Crete, The Prince and The Duchess later joined a Cretian celebration where they toured stalls showcasing local produce and crafts as well as local initiatives and entrepreneurs.More photos below.

       Date: 10th May, 2018 PRESS RELEASE PARADE OF SUSPECTED BANDITS/MILITIAS MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH IN THE ARREST OF FIFTY SIX (56) VICIOUS BANDITS AND CRIMINAL MILITIAS RESPONSIBLE FOR SEVERAL KILLINGS OF INNOCENT PEOPLE, KIDNAPPINGS, ARMED ROBBERIES, CAR SNATCHING, CATTLE RUSTLING AND DEALING IN UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF PROHIBITED FIREARMS IN BIRNIN GWARI AREA OF KADUNA STATE TO OTHER VILLAGES AND TOWNS IN ZAMFARA STATE BY ACP JIMOH MOSHOOD, FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER AT DIVISIONAL HEADQUARTERS, KATARI, KADUNA STATE ON 10th MAY, 2018. SUSPECTS 1st Gang – i. Mohammed Rabiu (Gang Leader) -29Yrs ii. Ardo Aliyu (Principal Suspect) - 45Yrs iii. Four (4) members of the gang were killed by the Police Joint Team in a shootout before the gang leader was arrested. 2nd Gang – i. Abdullahi Abubakar -35Yrs - Gang Leader ii. Halidu Musa -34Yrs - Principal suspect iii. Mohammed Ruwa -30Yrs - Principal suspect iv. Mohammed Sani -30Yrs - Principal s

       Nigeria signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States Government, on the Nigeria HIV/AIDS Indicator and Impact Assessment Survey (NAIIS). The survey, which will begin on June 1, 2018, will be the largest population- based study for HIV/AIDS conducted in the world. "Not only are we going to look for HIV, we are also going to look for Hepatitis. We are going to link them up with treatment. As you know there is treatment for HepC, we will drive forward efforts to cure Nigerians of Hepatitis C also." - Minister of Health Isaac Adewole "I will like to call on all Nigerians to engage with us fully. To make sure this (largest HIV survey in the world) is done successfully. This is an opportunity for Nigeria to better understand the full extent of the challenges of HIV the country is faced with. This survey will help our interventions be better focused and indeed sustainable."- Director General of National Action Against AIDS (NACA) S