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Billie Eilish drops James Bond track
Teenage pop iconoclast Billie Eilish dropped her James Bond theme tune on Friday, racking up 2.2 million views in just six hours as the teenage prodigy continues her stunning rise.
Iran’s shadowy military commander may prove tough foe in death
General Qassem Soleimani, the larger-than-life head of Iran's elite Quds Force, had escaped death many times, but he couldn't flee the U.S. drone-launched missile that struck his convoy shortly after he arrived in Baghdad from Lebanon.
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.
Britain’s Idris Elba named People mag’s ‘sexiest man alive’
Actor Idris Elba, who James Bond fans are campaigning to be the next person to play 007, was named the sexiest man alive on Monday by People magazine.
UK’s richest man Jim Ratcliffe forced out of the shadows
Reclusive titan of industry Jim Ratcliffe has found himself under unusual scrutiny after being declared Britain’s richest man, with his political leanings and tax affairs coming under the microscope.
Trial of Kim Jong Nam killers will continue – Malaysian court
The murder trial of two women accused of assassinating Kim Jong Nam, the half-brother of North Korea’s leader can proceed, a Malaysian court ruled today.
Going ‘Overboard’: Hollywood’s glut of gender-swap remakes
From the polarizing “Ghostbusters” remake to the controversy over female versions of James Bond and Doctor Who, Hollywood’s proclivity for gender-swapped retreads is among its most enduring and contentious.
Danny Boyle to direct new Bond film out in October 2019
Oscar-winning filmmaker Danny Boyle will direct the next James Bond film, with actor Daniel Craig returning for the fifth time as the legendary British spy, the movies’ producers announced Friday.
No-go warning as Japan volcano erupts for first time in 250 years
A volcano in southern Japan erupted for the first time in 250 years on Thursday, spewing steam and ash hundreds of metres into the air, as authorities warned locals not to approach the mountain.
‘Explosive’ eruptions at Japan volcano
Powerful eruptions at a volcano in southern Japan spewed ash thousands of metres into the air Wednesday, as authorities warned locals not to approach the mountain.
James Bond director Lewis Gilbert passes on at 97
British filmmaker Lewis Gilbert has died at the age of 97, James Bond producers said of the director famed for his work on three 007 movies.
Actress accuses Steven Seagal of sexual assault
Rachel Grant, an actress known for her role in James Bond film ‘Die Another Day’, has accused Steven Seagal of sexual assault.
Apple, Amazon reportedly in the running for James Bond movie rights
Apple and Amazon have reportedly joined the bidding war for James Bond distribution rights, and the companies are willing to spend a lot of money.
We don’t have power to arrest hate campaigners – DHQ
The Defence authorities have denied the claim that the military is monitoring hate campaigners with the aim of arresting them, saying it does not have the powers to arrest Nigerians for such infraction.
Daniel Craig confirms return as James Bond
During an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Tuesday night, Colbert commented that the actor had been cagey about whether or not he would reprise the role.
Move over ‘Star Trek’: there’s a new show at the final frontier
As the world clamors for the first "Star Trek" series in a more than decade, a streamlined usurper with no interest in Klingons is entering the space race.
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Norwich secure crucial 1-0 win against Leicester
Norwich boosted their bid for Premier League survival as Jamal Lewis fired the bottom club to a crucial 1-0 win over third-placed Leicester on Friday.
Coronavirus: Don’t fall for fake news – minister
The Federal Government is asking Nigerians not to fall for the antics of purveyors of fakes news and disinformation on social media over the new case of Coronavirus recorded in the country.
Enugu council poll: Police announce restriction of movement
Police Command in Enugu State has announced the restriction of human and vehicular movements in the state on Saturday, Feb. 29, for Local Government Elections.
Coronavirus: Nigeria urged to suspend flights from affected countries
Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, says it is time the federal government suspends flights from countries that have been affected by the coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Nigerians should hold President Buhari responsible – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Friday, urged Nigerians to hold President Muhammadu Buhari responsible if Coronavirus leads to any major calamity in Nigeria.
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Tax tribunal orders firm to pay N1.7 billion to FIRS
The Tax Appeal Tribunal, Lagos Zone, has ruled as lawful an assessment in additional tax liability of N1.738,481,875.33 issued to Prime Plastichem Nigeria Limited (PPNL) by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) as the correct income tax which the PPNL should pay on its profit for doing business in Nigeria under the provisions of Transfer Pricing Regulation No1 2012.
Official: Why Abuja street was named after Stella Adadevoh
In the heart of Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, a street has been named in honour of late Stella Adadevoh, six years after she died to save the country from the dreaded Ebola epidemic.
Italian infected with coronavirus arrives in Algeria
Algeria has reported its first case of the novel Coronavirus recognised by the World Health Organisation as COVID-19.
PDP asks National Assembly to probe President Buhari over Abacha loot
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the National Assembly to immediately undertake a forensic probe of the Muhammadu Buhari administration.
Ekiti fires randy public school teachers
Ekiti State Government on Friday announced the immediate dismissal from service of the three public secondary school teachers accused of sexually harassing their female students.