James Bond: Black-British actress Lashana Lynch is next ‘007 agent
Marvel star, Lashana Lynch is reportedly set to adopt the iconic code name ‘007 in the upcoming Bond movie.
Vivendi’s Canal+ acquires African film studio ROK
French pay-TV group Canal+ has acquired African film and television studio ROK, marking the first international acquisition in Nigeria’s film industry, popularly known as Nollywood.
Lion King album: Beyonce includes African artistes, producers
Global music sensation, Beyonce Knowles has enlisted some African artistes and producers on her upcoming executive-produced album, ‘The Lion King: The Gift’.
Kannywood is on the brink of collapse – actor
A kannywood actor, Zaharadden Sani, has called on the Nigerian government to urgently look into the Kannywood film industry as it is in the brink of total collapse.
Nigerian-American filmmaker explores racism in Hollywood film ‘Luce’
Nigerian-American filmmaker Julius Onah examines racism, prejudice and stereotypes in new thought provoking film, ‘Luce’.
Adesua Etomi-Wellington shines in new action film ‘Muna’
Superstar actress Adesua Etomi-Wellington displayed excellent martial arts skills in the intense trailer for new film, ‘Muna’.
ZUFF: NFC announces date, calls for film submission
The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC), organisers of ZUMA Film Festival (ZUFF), has announced that the 2019 edition of the film fiesta will hold on Dec. 1 to Dec. 7 in Abuja.
Game Of Thrones actor Kit Harington checks into rehab
‘Game of Thrones’ star Kit Harington has reportedly checked into rehab for stress and alcohol following the show’s ending
‘Avengers: Endgame’ beats ‘Avatar’ domestically, struggles globally
Marvel’s ‘Avengers: Endgame’ has broken ‘Avatar’s record as the number one movie of all time in the United States but struggles to complete the win globally.
Nollywood masterpiece ‘2 Weeks in Lagos’ premieres at Cannes
Nollywood romantic movie “2 Weeks in Lagos” has premiered at the 72nd edition of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in France.
Author: ‘Game of Thrones’ books will have different ending
George Martin, the author of the ‘A Song of Ice and Fire,’ book series that inspired HBO’s award-winning drama Game of Thrones, has revealed that the book will have a different ending.
Kunle Afolayan decries segregation in filmmaking in Africa
Kunle Afolanya, veteran Nigerian filmmaker says there is so much segregation in filmmaking between the Francophone and Anglophone countries in Africa.
Nollywood, Hollywood team up in new movie “Shadow Parties’’
Nollywood stars, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Sola Sobowale and two Hollywood stars, have joined in the much-anticipated blockbuster movie, ‘Shadow Parties’.
‘Game of Thrones’ breaks record with 19.3 million viewership
The final episode of “Game of Thrones” broke single-night viewing records with 19.3 million tuning in to watch the finale, despite the mixed reactions from fans.
Nodash explores backstory of terrorists in new movie ‘Delivery Boy’
Adekunle Adejuyigbe a.k.a Nodash, Producer of ‘Delivery Boy,’ a new movie, says the movie explores the lives of terrorists and suicide bombers before terrorism, hoping to find out the reasons for their actions.
Alex Ekubo, Sophie Alakija others in new movie ‘Love or Quest’
Nollywood stars Alex Ekubo and Sophie Alakija have featured in a new thrilling romantic movie titled ‘Love or Quest.’
Nigerians spent N304 million on ‘Avengers: Endgame’ in first week
According to data provided by Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) through their instagram page @ceanigeria, ‘Avengers: Endgame’ debuted with N22.5 million in Nigeria on opening day.
Black Panther’s Chadwick Boseman to play Africa’s first Samurai in ‘Yasuke’
‘Black Panther’ star, Chadwick Boseman will produce and star as Japan’s first African samurai in the historical film, ‘Yasuke’.
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Tribunal: I have not been certified – Atiku Abubakar’s data analyst
Petitioners’ Witness 60, Joseph Gbenga, called by Peoples Democratic Party and its presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, as an expert witness admitted before the Presidential Election Petitioner Tribunal, on Friday, that he had not been certified.
Presidency: Court will decide Ibraheem El Zakzaky’s fate
The Presidency has enjoined El-Zakzaky-led Shiite members to desist from needless violent street protests and await the decision of the court in Kaduna where their leader is currently being tried.
Governor Masari pushes for collective dialogue with bandits in North-West
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State says, for dialogue and amnesty programme for cattle rustlers and bandits in the Northwest to succeed, it must involve all state governments in the zone.
Tailor arrested over alleged N1.48 million fraud
A 47-year-old tailor, Popoola Abolade, was on Friday brought before a Yaba Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, for allegedly defrauding a company of N1.48 million.
Kogi guber: APC stakeholders drag NWC to court
The All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders Kogi State chapter, have taken legal action against the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) over the indirect mode of primaries adopted by the national leadership for the election of candidates for the November 16 Kogi State governorship poll.
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Man prays court to warn wife against disrespecting him
A 35-year-old man, Abubakar Auwal, on Thursday prayed a Sharia court II, sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna to warn his wife, Shamsiyya Ahmad, against disrespecting him.
Super Eagles skipper Mikel Obi retires from international football
After leading Nigeria to third place at Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, Super Eagles captain Mikel John Obi has announced his retired from international football.
Garba Shehu: We’re still negotiating the release of Chibok girls
Garba Shehu, Senior special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on media, has revealed that the Federal Government is still negotiating with Boko Haram for the release of Chibok girls.
Election cases: Supreme Court cancels annual vacation for 10 justices
The Supreme Court said, yesterday, it has constituted two panels to continue hearing cases during its annual vacation that will commence on Monday.
President Buhari: I‘ll continue to prioritise military training
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday said the Federal Government would continue to give priority to the training of officers and men of the armed forces to effectively tackle security challenges in the country.