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Breaking News: The Chairman of Wells Entertainment Ltd., Captain hosa Wells Okunbo Empowers Fifty (50) Edo Youths in Film Making.

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CC. gettyimages In his drive to get Edo youths off the streets and support the Edo state government's job creation initiative, the Chairman of Wells Entertainment, Captain Dr. Idahosa Wells Okunbo has offered 50 Edo indigenes scholarship to study film making in the prestigious Benin Film Academy (BFA). Captain Idahosa who expressed his profound joy that a film academy is sited in Benin City, commended the initiators, Igbinedion University and Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen’s Nollywood Project 101 for deeming it fit to establish the academy in Benin City, Edo state and urges all well meaning Edo sons and daughters in the state and abroad to support this “ make a filmmaker ” initiative of Benin Film Academy which is aimed at encouraging sponsorship of indigent Edo youths who are interested in the arts and craft of filmmaking. Speaking further, he said this will help in making Edo state a hub for the business of filmmaking and entertainment and also rid the streets of insecurities ...

3 arrested in connection with the assassination of Hector Jobarteh, Guilder Ultimate search winner

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The Lagos State Police Command have arrested three suspects over the assassination of Hector Oluwaseun Jobarteh, winner of the 2006 Gulder Ultimate Search, GUS, reality TV, Season 3,  last Sunday. Hector Jobarteh who just returned to Nigeria in July, after his wife moved to New Jersey to have their second baby, was shot dead by unknown gunmen at his residence in New Oko-Oba, area of Lagos State.   The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Imohimi Edgal, yesterday, said three people have been arrested and are currently being interrogated over the assassination of Jobarteh, who was reportedly trailed to his house and shot dead. Edgal said: “Some yet-to-be identified hoodlums, pretending to be friends of the deceased, gained access into the apartment of Hector Jobarteh, 38, in the presence of his brother, one Victor Joberteh, at 8, Olufowora Close, New Oke-Oba. “They shot the said Hector on the chest without any dialogue and fled from the scene. “The Divi...

Competition for Artificial Intelligence superiority could lead to World War III - Elon Musk

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Billionaire and Tech Guru, Elon Musk spent the weekend tweeting about how the battle for supremacy in Artificial Intelligence (AI) can lead to World War III. According to him, 'competition for AI superiority at national level most likely cause of WW3'. His prediction was in response to a recent comment from Russian President Vladimir Putin who said, ' Artificial intelligence is the future not only of Russia but of all of mankind. Whoever becomes the leader in this sphere will become the ruler of the world'. At the moment, the United States, China and India are the three countries leading the AI race, according to one top tech industry executive.

Fulani Suitor flogged to death by his competitor in Katsina marriage competition

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A young man identified as Yari Inusa, has died while competing with another suitor for a lady’s hand in marriage, The incident recently occurred at Durmin Biri village, in the Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State. Police sources said Inusa following injuries he sustained on the head when he engaged in a Fulani traditional game of Sharo with another man, Ahmed Saidu, to determine who would marry the lady. The traditional game requires two male suitors to bitterly flog themselves for a woman’s hand in marriage. Whoever wins between them will marry the girl. Inusa had reportedly flogged Saidu without any incident, but tragedy struck when it was the turn of Saidu to flog Inusa. Saidu allegedly hit Inusa on the head, instead of hitting him on the back as the rules of the game dictate. Inusa was said to have collapsed after he was hit on the head and subsequently died from the incident. Confirming the incident, the Katsina State Police Command spokesman, DSP Gambo ...

President Buhari shares photos of him watching the Nigeria-Cameroon match

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On Monday,  President Buhari  watched the  Nigeria-Cameroon  match at his Daura residence in Katsina State. Shortly after the match, he shared photos of him sitted in his living room while watching the match. Unfortunately, from the photos shared, Nigerians noticed several things like the size of his TV, the fact that he uses an old DVR recorder and more...

WIZKID ILLNES MADE HIM CANCEL HIS US TOUR

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Wizkid Cancels US Tour Due To Serious Health Concerns Star boy   Wizkid  has announced that he won’t be touring the United States Of America in the coming weeks. The Superstar singer took to his twitter to inform his fans in US that the tour has been cancelled for a later date due to his health concerns. Recall that Wizkid cancelled his homecoming show last December due to health issues, it seems the singer still needs some time off to properly take care himself. Check out his tweets below. #teamWiz Sad i’m typing this but i’ll be moving dates on my tour to get my health up. I appeal to my real fans to understand nd pray with me — Wizkid (@wizkidayo) September 4, 2017 #teaWizki!! My next appearance   will be in London 29th sept. Apologies to everyone affected by this. New dates for cancelled shows soon. — Wizkid (@wizkidayo) September 4, 2017 Apologies to my fans in philly! Missed made in america yesterday but will make i...

Latest score... CMR 0 - 1 NIG

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And Moses Simon's strike sees it Cameroon 0 - 1 Nigeria at half-time. We may well breeze through this one like the last time

2006 Gulder Ultimate Search Season 3 Winner Murdered | Graphic Photo

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The winner of Nigerian reality television programme, Gulder Ultimate Search in 2006, has been shot dead by unknown gunmen in lagos According to multiple reports and a photo making the rounds on social media, Hector Joberteh, the winner of Gulder Utlimate Search Season 3 in 2006, who married his sweetheart Oseyi, a former GUS contender in April, 2013, has been shot dead by unknown assailant