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        In view of misgivings in certain quarters about the proposed registration of contents by stakeholders in the entertainment industry, the Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board (LSFVCB), has assured stakeholders that there is nothing to be anxious about. A statement released today and signed by the Executive Secretary of the Board, Mr. Dele Balogun, stressed that the initiative is not a stand-alone policy, but an all-em bracing plan designed to resolve all current challenges facing the entertainment industry. He explained that the sector faces challenges of piracy, effective distribution, production, funding, Guilds and Associations' discipline, adding that the initiative also encompasses mass job creation, profitable investments and accelerated development of rural areas. “The State government, through the Board, plans to rejuvenate the industry and ensure it is duly empowered to function and regularly contribute to the creative and economic well-being of the stakeholders

         The government of Enugu state is today demolishing the home of Architect J. J Emejulu in Eziokwe Street, community Estate, trans-ekulu Enugu. We are aware that demolition is in progress and his properties are all inside the house. Report says that the demolition order was given as a result the event that happen yesterday at Akanu ibiam airport, where Arc. Emejulu facilitated the demolishion of FAAN fence at Akanu ibiam int'l Airport Enugu. Information also said that the rehabilitation of the Akanu ibiam airport took part of his land but he requested for a compensation from the government which they ignored.More details later and more photos below.

         *Signs N15.8 billion contract for fifth flyover and other roads Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says he will not politicise the development of the State. He has therefore reiterated his commitment to providing quality infrastructure that would enhance the development of the State. Governor Wike gave the assurance during the signing of the contract papers for the award of the GRA Junction Flyover in Port Harcourt. According to him, the provisions of critical infrastructure will not be politicised because Rivers people deserve the best. "Today, we have signed the papers for the award of N15.8billion contract for the GRA Flyover and also the dualization of the Ezimgbu Link Road up to Stadium Road, and from Genesis Eatery Axis of Tombia Road up to Ikwerre Road. "It is unprecedented that a State can dream, commence and complete construction of five flyovers within a year. "We will pay Julius Berger Nigeria PLC, 70 percent of the contract sum up front. This

        The Ilorin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC) on Thursday, August 13, 2020, secured the conviction of one Kolade Emmanuel Balogun for internet fraud. Balogun was convicted by Justice Sikiru Oyinloye of the Kwara State High Court, Ilorin on one count charge of criminal impersonation brought against him by the Commission. The charge read: "That you, Kolade Balogun (a.k.a Willam Davis, alias Behemooth) sometime in March, 2020 or thereabout at Ilorin, Kwara State, within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, attempted to commit an offence of cheating by impersonation by pretending and representing yourself to be a white man, called Willam Davis, alias Behemooth to unsuspected white woman on dating site called, Seeking Arrangement as it is contained in your gmail account: Willamdavis@gmail.com and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 95 of the Penal Code Law of Northern Nigeria." He pleaded guilty to t

         Justice Nasiru Saminu of the Kano State High Court on Friday, August 14, 2020 convicted and sentenced one Chidi Okafor to one year imprisonment for fraud. The convict was prosecuted by the Kano Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on one-count amended charge of criminal breach of trust to the tune of N3,135,000 (Three Million, One Hundred and Thirty-Five Thousand Naira). The charge read: “That you Chidi Okafor, sometime in January 2019 at Kano, within the jurisdiction of this honourable court did dishonestly convert the sum of N3,135,000 (Three Million, One Hundred and Thirty-five Thousand Naira) only via an account Number 0027684407, bearing Chidi Okafor, domiciled in Access Bank Plc, property of Okoye Nnemeka and that the said sum will be used to execute a contract with Setraco Construction Company Limited, a pretext which you knew to be false and you thereby committed an offence, contrary to Section 311 and punishable under Section 312 of the P

        11-year-old Nigerian ballet dancer Anthony Madu who impressed many around the world after a video of him dancing in the rain went viral has been offered a scholarship from the American Ballet Theater in New York City. The video of Anthony Mmesoma Madu dancing in the rain in Lagos, Nigeria, spread across the internet as social media users praised the 11-year-old for breaking negative stereotypes around male dancers. The video was seen by the American Ballet Theatre in New York and the theatre has offered Anthony a scholarship from Ballet Beyond Borders and arranged internet access for the 11-year-old to experience virtual training sessions this summer. Anthony spoke with the Washington Post to share his excitement at the news he would be soon training in the US. "When my friends see me dancing, they feel like, ‘what is this boy doing, is he doing a foreign dance?’?" he said. "Now I have won a grand prize to go to the US... I will be in the plane and this is what I

      According to report, the wedding of Hanan, one of the daughters of President Muhammadu Buhari will be held inside the Aso Rock Villa. The marriage is reportedly billed to take place on September 4, 2020.Being the first-ever wedding to happen in the Aso Rock Villa, the event has been dubbed as ‘The First wedding’. In June, the opposition Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, faulted Buhari for using the Presidential Villa for the National Executive Committee meeting of the All Progressives Congress, APC.The PDP described the action as the height of corruption, as well as a desecration of the sanctity of the seat of power and national values. The party accused the president of mixing party business with government activities, adding that public funds might have been used in the processes. Nigeria’s First Lady, Aisha Buhari, flew to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in a jet belonging to billionaire Mohammed Indimi to shop for luxury items in preparation for Hanan’s wedding. The groom is the s

          This is the Cannibal in the horror video that took place in Odukpani. His name is Okon Asuquo. He is 31 years old and hails from Odukpani LGA in Cross River State. He is they guy in the horror video that was slaughtering a human being into pieces. We couldn't upload the video because Facebook's policy would not allow such. He was paraded today at the State Police Command in Calabar. While at the Police Headquarters, a footage of the video was re-played through a laptop before press men. While answering questions from newsmen, he expressed shock that someone did a secret video of him while he was carrying on the act. Community members from Odukpani who were also at the Police Command in Calabar commended the new Commissioner of Police who assumed office two weeks ago as the new CP for his giant efforts in arresting the man whom they said has been terrorising communities in Odukpani for a long time now. The man next to him, wearing a blue shirt, is his accomplice who al

        The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has provided succour to victims of the rainstorm that affected four communities at Badagry in May 2020, and resulted in the loss of many buildings and other personal belongings of residents. Speaking during the presentation of the cash support to 31 families affected by the rainstorm, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said the presentation was a fulfilment of the promise made by the State government to compensate victims of the unfortunate incident. Sanwo-Olu, represented at the event by the Special Adviser on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Solomon Bonu, however, implored the beneficiaries not to divert the money to other projects, marry new wives or host parties, insisting that the money should be judiciously utilised to rebuild their damaged houses. He said the present administration deemed it fit to compensate the victims in the four affected communities namely, Iragon, Iragonthogli, Iragbo and Kemu, in order to alleviate their suf

       Operatives of the Office of the Special Adviser on Central Business Districts have sealed some shops within the Lagos Island Business District for violating the COVID-19 trading hours issued by the State Government to shops as part of efforts to contain the Coronavirus pandemic. The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Central Business Districts, Mr. Olugbenga Oyerinde disclosed this on Friday, warning oth er recalcitrant traders, who are in the habit of trading beyond the 3.00 pm stipulated time, to desist or have their shops equally sealed. While decrying the nonchalant attitude of some traders towards obeying the COVID-19 directives, the Special Adviser declared that his office will enforce all the health safety guidelines issued by the State Government to flatten the curve of the dreaded disease in Lagos. He, therefore, called on traders and visitors as well as business owners within the business district to adhere strictly to the stipulated COVID-19 directives iss

           President Muhammadu Buhari felicitates with journalist, lawyer, civil rights activist, politician and administrator, Abdul Shaibu Oroh, as he turns 60 August 15, 2020. On the joyful occasion, the President rejoices with the former member of the House of Representatives (2003-2007), his family and friends, joining them to thank God for good health, sound mind, and continued service to God and humanity. President B uhari enjoins the former Edo State commissioner to further deploy his multi-skills to touch lives and emancipate society, noting that such public spiritedness would never go unrewarded. At 60, the President urges Hon. Oroh to sustain his passion for the country, as Nigeria is destined to take her place in the comity of nations. Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) August 14, 2020.

         *ABANDONED CHILD* On the 13/08/2020 at about 9:20am, One Ginika Okoromike 'f' of Ozalla village isuofia reported at Aguata Police station in company of a staff attached to Ozalla-Isuofia community health center, that on the same date at about 6:am,a day old baby girl was wrapped up in a cloth and abandoned at the corridor of her house by unknown person. All efforts made to trace the mother of the baby proved abortive. Meanwhile,the baby is in good health condition and will be handed over to the Social Welfare for proper care while effort is ongoing to trace the parent in order to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident please. *SP Haruna Mohammed PPRO* Anambra State Police Command, For-Commissioner of Police Anambra State Command. One more photo below.

     Obstruction cleared and free flow of traffic restored* On the14/8/2020 at about 5:30am a Mack Truck with REG number RUM 646 XA driven by yet to be identified person and laden with Diesel loss control while trying to negotiate a sharp bend near Agulu lake bridge and crashed inside the bush.As a result,the diesel spilled on the ground and the truck conductor (name yet unknown) whose body was dismembered following the accident died on the spot . Police operatives led by DPO Neni Division SP Asadu Uche and other Sister Security Agencies quickly mobilised to the scene and cordoned off the Area to prevent catastrophe.Fire Service was equally on ground to prevent fire outbreak. Meanwhile,Victim was taken to ST Joseph Hospital where he was certified dead by a medical doctor and corpse deposited at the mortuary for preservation. Consequently,obstruction was cleared to enable free flow of traffic in the area and investigation is ongoing to ascertain circumstances surrounding the incident. *