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Channing Tatum has revealed that he has the rights to the classic 1990 romance Ghost from Paramount Pictures and plans to remake it. His disclosure that his production company Free Association has “the rights to Ghost” came during an interview with Vanity Fair, conducted while the actor-producer was making pottery. “Now I know why they put [pottery-making] in Ghost,” he joked. “This whole process is very, very sexual.” Tatum told Vanity Fair that he’ll play Patrick Swayze’s role in the new Ghost. “But we’re going to do something different,” he said, alluding to certain problematic elements in the storytelling of the original film. Tatum added, “I think it needs to change a little bit and have our…” but never got around to finishing his sentence after being distracted by the aforementioned pottery. Further specifics as to his plans for Ghost haven’t been disclosed. More photos below. 

KDSG Security Update: Tuesday 17th January 2023.  Troops neutralize bandits, clear hideouts in Chikun LGA. Troops of Operation Forest Sanity have neutralized two bandits and cleared several hideouts in Chikun LGA.  According to operational feedback to the Kaduna State Government, the troops achieved these breakthroughs during fighting patrols along the Kaboresha-Rijana Forest-Kuzo-Kujeni-Gwanto-Kachia axis.  The troops set up an ambush position along the Gwanto-Kwasau Road, and thus engaged bandits approaching the location on motorcycles. The troops neutralized two bandits and recovered three motorcycles.  The troops also raided bandits camps in the Kutura-Rijana general area. The bandits fled into the forest on sighting the troops, who then destroyed the camps and recovered three motorcycles.  Other items recovered include several sets of military uniforms and bandoliers.  The onslaught against bandits is in progress and government appeals to the general ...

Police Officer Family Seeks Help Over ₦3.5m Loss Of Property To Fire *** The family of a Nigerian police officer with the FCT Police Command, Insp. Ahmed Adamu, is seeking  help from well-meaning Nigerians over the loss of his valuables and property worth ₦3.5 million to fire.  Mrs Fadilah Adamu, the wife of Adamu, speaking on behalf of her husband, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Masaka on Tuesday,  that the fire occurred at about 10:45 p.m. on January 10. Adamu, while recounting the losses, said their three bedroom bungalow situated at Talent Science School Street, Jeun, Masaka, was razed by the fire as calls made to the fire service for help to minimise the damage proved abortive. She said when the incident happened, the family called the fire service and the officers promised to come to rescue the situation, but they never came and the house got burnt beyond recognition. “I was in my sitting room to rest after the day’s job, my husband put on the generator fo...

PRESIDENT BUHARI RECEIVES AWARD FOR PEACE IN AFRICA, LISTS CONDITIONS FOR FUTURE HARMONY President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Nouakchott, Islamic Republic of Mauritania, urged leaders to place a premium on youth development, with more seriousness and actionable ideas in promoting skills acquisitions, while discouraging idleness.   Speaking at the African Conference for Peace, 2023, the President said idleness of youths and non-inclusion in discussing issues that shape their lives and the future portends liability for the continent, especially in religious fundamentalism and extremism.    The President, who was honoured by the Abu Dhabi Peace Forum with “Award for Strengthening Peace in Africa”, said there was a need to inculcate values and principles of tolerance and peace in educational institutions, and particularly, among the youths.   “African leaders and decision makers should ensure that democratic principles and good governance form the basis for management o...

Slain Lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, Buried In Lagos   Lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, who was shot dead on Christmas Day in Lagos, has been buried in the Ikoyi area of Lagos on Tuesday. A service of songs was held on Monday before her burial Tuesday.   Meanwhile, the trial of the Assistant Superintendent of Police, Drambi Vandi, accused of killing her has commenced at the Lagos State High Court, Tafawa Balewa Square annex, on Monday. He pleaded not guilty to the one count of murder, that he’s facing. Earlier report  OMOBOLANLE RAHEEM: LAGOS ARRAIGNS ASP DRAMBI VANDI AT HIGH COURT Lagos State Government on Monday arraigned Assistant Superintendent (ASP) Drambi Vandi before Hon. Justice Ibironke Harrison of the Lagos State High Court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos, on a one-count charge for allegedly killing Mrs. Omobolanle Raheem at Ajah roundabout, along Lekki Expressway, Lagos on the 25th of December, 2022. The Commissioner and Attorney-General of Lagos State, Mr. Mo...

8 people shot at Martin Luther King Day event in Florida 17 January 2023  Eight people were shot at a block party packed with more than 1,000 people celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Fort Pierce, Florida, Monday, police said. All eight of those shot were adults and they were ferried to the hospital for treatment, including one person in critical condition, St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Brian Hester said during a news conference. At least four others were injured as people ran for safety, the sheriff’s office said. One of those injured was a juvenile who was hurt as people rushed to flee the park where the event was being held, Hester said. “As the shots rang out, people were just running in all directions,” Hester said. “There were people laying behind cars, laying behind anything they could lay behind. It was kind of hard to tell who was a victim and who was just hiding at that point.” The shooting began at around 5:20 p.m. in Ilous Ellis Park, he said, wh...

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT This is to inform students of Lagos State indigenes in tertiary institutions across the country that applied for the year 2021/2022 academic session Bursary and Local Scholarship Awards that oral interview has been scheduled for Monday, 23rd – Tuesday, 31st January, 2023. The interview dates for the awards are scheduled as follows. ✨ Mon. 23rd -Tues. 24th Jan. 2023  EPE: Michael Otedola College of Primary Education, Noforija; Epe  ✨ Mon. 23rd -Tues. 24th Jan., 2023 IKORODU: Lagos State University Of Science and Technology, Ikorodu  ✨ Wed. 25th - Thurs. 26th Jan., 2023 LAGOS: St. Georges Primary School, Falomo, Ikoyi  ✨ Wed. 25th - Thurs. 26th Jan., 2023   BADAGRY: Lagos State University of Education (Formerly AOCOED), Ijanikin  ✨ Mon. 30th - Tues. 31st Jan., 2023 Ikeja: Lagos State Scholarship Board, 254, Ipaja Road; beside NYSC Orientation Camp, Agege. ⏰ Time is 9.00am – 4.00pm daily.      Documentation:...

PRESS STATEMENT  On Governor Akeredolu's State Of Health, No Cause For Alarm We have observed the growing anxiety about the State of Health of the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON. The good people of the State and, by extension, other friends and well-wishers continued to express concern over the wellness of the Governor, especially since yesterday.  We are constrained to respond to these concerns and assure our people that by the grace of God, there is no cause for alarm on the Governor’s state of health.  Governor Akeredolu, just like every other mere mortals has had some health challenge for which he has since received treatment and recuperating speedily. Since the Governor is not a super human and the immunity his office enjoys does not extend to physical wellness or otherwise, the health issue is therefore not an unusual one. However, contrary to speculations and insinuations making the round, the Governor though frail, is discharging h...

 She shared all these photos today with the caption  "Maa Eywa  We are all connected.  With my craft over the years, I have been able to transmit energies I feel from deep within my soul to my @korraverse_  through my music, dance. Social media has been a key medium. I know you think it is just Instagram but I feel closer to some people on here than I have ever in real life. We are all connected. Thanks for rubbing energies with me.  ‘Korra, the earth and womb from whence you came’ Photo: @chandellt  Artist: @glitterthumbscustoms  #korratheavatar #korraverse"  More photos below. 

She shared all these photos on social media with the caption  "❤️He was one-of-kind. Growing up, the example he set spoke volumes to my heart. His kindness and generosity were unmatched. In this day and time, what makes me proudest when I think about my father is that he never sold himself out for money or fame. He stood for what was right while having everything to loose. Nothing about him was orchestrated or controlled; He had a free mind and was his own man. Those are just a few of the MANY facts that make Muhammad Ali the original one and only G.O.A.T! Happy B Day Champ!❤️❤️❤️". More photos below. 

LAGOS POLICE COMMAND ARRESTS 203 SUSPECTS, ARRAIGNS 117 IN COURT …  Reiterates Commitment to Protection of Lives, Properties in Lagos   In its continuous efforts to improve security and protect lives and properties in the State, the Lagos Police Command has arrested about 203 suspects for various crimes ranging from armed robbery, rape, impersonation and cultism, just as it revealed that it has arraigned117 suspects in court for prosecution. According to the monthly Police Activity Report for December 2022, signed by State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Abiodun Alabi, the Command prevented many robbery incidents and recovered 14 firearms, while 364 vehicles and 209 motorcycles were impounded for violating the State Traffic Laws across the Lagos metropolis.  The report further disclosed that following credible information of suspected cultists, who had been terrorising the Eredo-Epe axis and hibernating at Idowu Street, Eredo Epe. Policemen immediately mobilised to the locati...

Her Excellency, Senator (Mrs) Oluremi Tinubu and  Her Excellency (Mrs) Nana Shettima, accompanied by Her Excellency, Barr. (Mrs) Chioma Uzodimma pay courtesy visit to Eze Imo at the Palace, Mbari Owerri. Her Excellency, Barr. (Mrs) Chioma Uzodimma receives Her Excellency, Senator (Mrs) Oluremi Tinubu, other First Ladies and Women Presidential Campaign Committee at the Sam Mbakwe Airport, Owerri.  More details later and more photos below.