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      In the yoruba genre of Nollywood movie industry which is believed to be the largest film making sector in this part of the world, one name that has kept on recurring in the consciousness of movie buff is enterprising, innovative and with focused Tespian, Bukola Fadipe who is about to unleash a new sense and dimensions into the industry, as you are reading this, Bukky as fondly called is at the verge of making another statement, albeit very quintessential in the industry with a new movie, aptly titled: 'AMENDMENTS (ATUNSÉ)' which will be randomly unveiled and premiered at a well appointed event center, Massimo, Lagos Airport Hotel. The date is November 11th of the year 2018 and industry giants and movie afficionados are already waiting in the wings to make the memorable event an all embracing affair for Bukola Fadipe because she's not a small fry in the make believe Industry. Bukola comes across as intelligent, intellectual and focus driven actress, director, prod...

       The Rehabilitation of Township Roads has shifted to Otukpo, Gboko and Katsina Ala Local Government Areas with the award of contracts. Also to be rehabilitated are three more Township roads in Makurdi Metropolis. The total contract sum for all the work is put at over N1.4 billion Naira. The roads to be given attention in Makurdi are from Wurukum Round-About to Airforce base, Bush Bar to Adaka and Customary Court of Appeal to George Akume road. In Otukpo, the Amstrong Avenue, Commercial and Och'Idoma roads are earmarked to be rehabilitated,while in Katsina-Ala,The Takum Junction to Juladaco Roundabout to College of Education, Juladaco Roundabout to General Hospital to Zaki-Biam road as well as Atim Atedze road will be given attention. The Captain Downes,Adekaa,Bristow Roundabout to Union Bank Roundabout down to Tor-Tiv garden in Gboko are also be rehabilitated. At the Contract Signing Ceremony, The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works,T...

    Senate President post this photo above two hours ago on social media with the caption '' I am encouraged by the reception from Imo State delegates and party executives to our   # GrowNigeria   message. It is clear that everyone understands that there is no time to waste. We must pull this country back together and rebuild, block by block, with dedication and commitment''.

       Six people are reported dead after torrential rainfall at Esereso Adagya in the Bosomtwi in the Ashanti region of Ghana on Thursday night. The deceased were members of the Jehovah’s Witness faith who had closed from construction works on a new Kingdom Hall project in the area and were on their way home in a saloon vehicle when the incidence occurred. According to reports, their vehicle, were washed away after the Attafuah bridge caved in as a result of the downpour.The bridge reportedly became weaker after the Ankonim River overflowed its bank. Hours after the incidence, rescuers have been able to retrieve the lifeless bodies of five of the victims with but the driver is still missing, according to family members present.One more photos below.

      According to the magazine '' At a Janet Jackson concert, what hits you immediately are, well, the hits themselves. There are so many of them, she is forced to do multiple medleys. And the videos! So sharp and iconic in their aesthetic: “Love Will Never Do” (in all its Herb Ritts glory), “Runaway” (where a wide-eyed Janet bounces around the world), and “Scream” (the aggressive pop classic with brother Michael) flash on huge screens and smack back into your consciousness. There is so much in the canon of Janet, she jokes about it onstage. And that’s before she launches into “Rhythm Nation,” hitting “Say it if you want a better way of life” not only pitch-perfect but with a resonance only living 30 years beyond the song’s release can bring. I met Janet, now 52, in 2009, a couple of months after Michael’s death. I was interviewing her for a story, and to say the conversation was sensitive is an understatement: Janet had not yet spoken about her brother publicly ...

    PRESS RELEASE 1. Troops of 192 Battalion of 26 Task Force Brigade of Operation LAFIYA DOLE in conjuction with Civilian Joint Task Force neutralised 14 Boko Haram terrorists in a village suspected to harbour terrorists that ambushed a civilian vehicle in Pulka on Wednesday 5th September 2018. 2. The troops attained the feat on Thursday 6th September 2018 during an early hours clearance operation to Amdaga Madachi village in Gwoza Local Governmnent Area in Borno State suspected to habour the terrorists. 3. The troops engaged and subdued the terrorists following a superior fire power of troops in the village. Their aggressive posture, tactics and marksmanship resulted in the following; a. The troops neutralised 14 Boko Haram Terrorists. b. Rescued 21 civilians. c. 6 women. d. 11 children. e. 4 men who are being attended to at the military hospital. 4. The Acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division Brigadier General Abdulmalik Bulama Biu, ...

     Deputy Governor of Lagos State and the Superintendent of the Education Sector, Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule has reiterated the need for all schools in the State, both private and public, to comply with the School Calendar jointly agreed upon and resume on the 10th of September, 2018. Speaking at the Education Sectoral meeting on Thursday, Adebule frowned at a situation in which some private schools open a week before or after the agreed date and warned that any school found in breach of the rules will be sanctioned appropriately. While looking forward to welcoming students, pupils, teaching and non-teaching staff back to school for the Y2018/19 academic session, she said the adoption of a uniform calendar makes for proper planning and ensuring that pupils and students attend school for the number of days required in the term. The Deputy Governor commended teachers for working tirelessly to prepare the children for leadership, adding that the State Government ...

      President Muhammadu Buhari has received assurances from the Joint Venture Partners assigned to construct the 3050 Megawatts Mambilla Hydro-electric Power Plant, that all processes leading to the start of work would soon be completed to pave way for the commencement of the project early next year. At a meeting Thursday in Beijing with Professor Lyu Ze Xiang, the President of CGCC, the construction company, President Buhari asked to be briefed on time lines for the commencement of work, following his highly successful meeting with the Chinese leader, Xi Jinping. The Nigerian President, who likened the Mambilla to China’s Three Gorges Dam, said given the significance of the project to Nigeria’s socio-economic development, there was a need for its speedy completion. “I am very pleased with the concern you have shown for the significance of this project,” he told the head of the construction giant, adding, “I would like you to ensure its speedy completion.” ...

      Yesterday, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo was at Utako Ultra Modern Market for the official Launch of the Trader Moni Program in Abuja. Trader- Moni is a 10,000- collateral loan scheme for petty traders, part of the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP), a social infrastructure programme.More photos below.

     Beyonce who was born on the 4th of September 1981 is sharing some photos from her personal birthday with her husband few hours ago on social media.She captioned the photos '' I became a new mother of 3. I breastfed twins.   I renewed my vows with my husband of ten years. I came back home to the stage to do Coachella, after pregnancy.  Then my husband and I released our album together, Everything Is Love.  And we’ve been touring with our family around the world, and loving it.  This year has been monumental for me.  I thank God for everyone in my life.  Thank you for all the positivity and for the beautiful birthday wishes.  I’m looking forward to continuing to learn from my past, living in the present, and surrendering to the future.  I love you, Hive. B''.More photos below.

        Bullets fail to penetrate pastor after he was shot in Anambra (photos)A pastor was allegedly attacked and shot at by assassins yesterday but  According to reports shared by his church members online, Pastor David Elijah, the founder of Grace and power prophetic ministry international, was attacked in Awka, Anambra state, as he was going to his Church. miraculously, none of the bullets penetrated his body. His car is noted to have multiple bullet entry points and his clothes ripped by bullets which however failed to penetrate his skin.Thank God for him.More photos below.