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        VendettaTheMovie An intriguing thriller with a superb cast of veterans and new Nollywood actors. Shot in the city of Lagos, in ONE single location (not a common feat in Nollywood), it will keep you glued to your seat, from start to finish!! Vendetta is a story centered around a family of five brothers, and the wives of three of them. They had all come together for the usual annual family reunion, a tradition initiated by their late Parents...but something very much unexpected is about to happen! One member of the family has just been... wait for it... MURDERED!!! mysteriously!!  Who is the murderer? How was it possible to kill right under the nose of everyone else?🤷🏽‍♀ How will they find this killer?🤔 Everyone suspects the other and the only thing they could agree on, was finding the killer..... Oh dear!!!! 👀 The mystery, drama and suspense heightens feverishly as 'Linda' the chief 'detective' tries to find out who the killer is..

      The authorities of the Nigerian Army wish to inform the general public of the change of name of one of its annual training exercises code named, "Exercise EGWU EKE" to 'Exercise ATILOGWU UDO'. The annual training exercise commenced in 2016 and has consistently recorded remarkable successes since its introduction. The Exercise, which covers the South East region of the country, is designed to combat criminal activities including kidn appings, armed robbery, inter-cult and communal clashes among other sundry crimes. All other information relative to the Exercise as contained in the previous Press Statement and Press Conference issued by the Army Headquarters remain unchanged. The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai wishes to reiterate the commitment of the Nigerian Army in protecting lives and properties of citizens particularly during these ember months and the fast approaching Yuletide season. He also wishes to further solicit the sup

      Justice Peter Affen of the FCT High Court, sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday October 15, 2019, heard how Aliyu Yakubu, a former Revenue Officer with the Kano State zonal office of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, (JAMB), siphoned N20, 000,000 (Twenty Million Naira) belonging to JAMB by replacing sold e-facility cards with cardboard, cut to size. EFCC, is prosecuting Yakubu on an eight-count charge, bordering on criminal breach of trust, misappropriation of funds and money laundering to the tune of N20, 000,000 (Twenty Million Naira).

       The EFCC, Sokoto Zonal Office today, Wenesday, October 16, 2019, arraigned the trio of Aminu Umar Gagi, Ibrahim Ahmaed (a.k.a Ibrahim Ibson) and Aliyu Suleiman (a.k.a Pilisco) before Justice Isah Muhammad Bargaja of the Sokoto State High Court on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, bribery and vote buying. . . The defendants were arrested by operatives of the EFCC on February 23, 2019, at Gagi Ward, Nakasarin Magaji Area of So koto Metropolis, during the 2019 Presidential Election. They were arrested with N400, 000.00 (Four Hundred Thousand Naira) only which was allegedly earmarked for bribing INEC Officials at the polling station as well as other key members of the election team. . . The case has been adjourned to October 18, 2019 for hearing of the bail application and November 4, 2019 for trial.One more photo below.

      The EFCC, Lagos Zonal Office, Wednesday October 16, 2019, arraigned Twenty Six suspected Pirates alongside a company, Sam Pam Nigeria Limited and a Vessel, MV Neso II, before Justice Mohammed Liman of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos on a two-count charge bordering on illegal dealing in petroleum products. . . The suspects include Frances Onyeama, Adebayo M. Charles, Melvin A. Jack, Omogoye Wasiu Bolaji, Umoren Harrison Daniel, Oloyede Y. Ademola, Arichibong Aniete James, Richard Essien David, Oke Asaki, Mike Simon. Others are: Godswill Emmanuel Umoh, Edu Fidelis, Miebaka Iyaka, Kinsley Terry, Austine Abararowei, Udom Victor Jerome, Victor Uchendu, Firstman Job, Nelson Sokarabo Solomon, Emomotimi F. Watchman, Iwuoha Okechukwu Victor, Ogerugba Patrick (Aka. Odafe) Emmanuel Eze, Inyang Ruyie Grace and Paul Obi.

        The Lagos State Traffic Management Agency has announced that there will be a temporary road closure at the Railway Crossing, Yaba from 8:00 pm on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, to 1:00 am on Thursday, October 17, 2019, due to the ongoing track laying for the Lagos-Ibadan Rail Project. A statement issued by the Agency today, therefore, advised motorists to make use of the following alternative routes during the closure; those going to Tejusoho Street from Herbert Macaulay Way to pass through Yaba or ply Jibowu - Empire - Moshalasi - Ojuelegba to access Tejuosho. It continued that motorists going to Tejuosho Street from Ikorodu Road should pass through Fadeyi - Dormanlong Bridge - Ojuelegba - Tejuosho; or through Fadeyi - Jibowu - Empire - Moshalasi - Ojuelegba - Tejuosho Street to reach their destinations. While soliciting for the support and understanding of members of the public for the inconvenience from the temporary closure of the Railway Crossing at Yaba, the relea

    A facebook user identified as Mayor Mumbai shared all these photos today with the caption ''  We Nigerians and Anambra in particular are Tired of losing our brothers in the hands of Indian mafians. .Our Brother Joseph Udezo from NTEJE, was Murdered yesterday by Indian Mafians. .in Nallasopara East, Mumbai, INDIA by 2am. R.I.P NTEJE my best friend.  —  feeling sad in  Navi Mumbai (New Mumbai), India .  ''.More photos below.

      Nigerian actor Yul Edochie took to his social media today to celebrate his daughter as she added a year to her age today.He captioned the photo of his daughter '' My first child Danielle. Anytime I look at her it brings so much memories. Especially the owu wey dey blow me when she was born 14yrs ago. I give God all the glory for my life. Focus, find your strength, build on it''.Happy Birthday to her.One more photo below.

     The Nigerian community in South Africa has confirmed the killing of one of its members, 41-year-old, Ikenna Innocent Otugo, in Empangeni, South Africa on Tuesday October 15th. Acting chairman of Nigerian Union, South Africa (NUSA) in the Kwazulu Natal Province, Sylvester Okonkwo, who confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said the deceased, a native of Nimo in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra, was allegedly stabbed to death by unknown assailants over a business disagreement. According to Okonkwo, Otugo who is a phone repairer, had repaired a cellphone for a client in the area. However the female client wasn't satisfied with the job he did for her and they had an argument. Things degenerated when she organized some men to attack Otugo who was stabbed in the process. He died while he was being rushed to the hospital. Okonkwo says the body of the deceased has been deposited in the morgue and an autopsy is expected to be carried out on him. Otugo i

       What A Tragedy.... There is fire outbreak in Onitsha now, from Upper Iweka going down to Ochanja, down to Amobi Market caused by a petrol Tanker. from the report reaching us, there is no any fire service officers seen around the seen. now the fire has gotten to Ogbo Akwukwo. The fire have engulfed the popular Ochanja market. We sympathise with those affected.More photos below.

      President Buhari presides over Emblem Appeal Fund Launch for the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration and Presides over Federal Executive Council Meeting in State House on 16th Oct 2019 Emblem Launch 9: President Buhari watches as Chairman Nigerian Legion Brig. Gen. Adakole Akpa Rtd decorates Vice President Yemi Osinbajo as he presides over Emblem Appeal Fund Launch for the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration in State House on 16th Oct 2019. PRESS RELEASE: REMARKS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, ON OCCASION OF LAUNCHING 2020 ARMED FORCES REMEMBRANCE DAY EMBLEM AND APPEAL FUND WEDNESDAY, 16TH OCTOBER, 2019 PROTOCOL I heartily welcome you all to the formal launch of the 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration Emblem and Appeal Fund. Today, we are once again gathered to acknowledge and commend the sacrifices of our fallen heroes and veterans of First and Second