Marriage Story
Oscar 2021: Genevieve Nnaji, Akin Omotoso named Academy members
Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji and Film director, Akin Omotoso, have been selected as members of the 2020 class of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
2020 Oscars: Laura Dern wins best supporting actress for ‘Marriage Story’
Laura Dern’s turn as a steely divorce attorney in “Marriage Story” made the case with Oscar jurors, who completed her awards season sweep by awarding her the best-supporting actress trophy.
Oscar winners in main categories
South Korean film “Parasite” was the big winner of the night, taking home four prizes — for best picture, best director, best original screenplay and best international feature film.
Brad Pitt wins best supporting actor Oscar for ‘Once Upon a Time…’
Brad Pitt’s Oscar win on Sunday marks a fitting comeback for the veteran actor whose personal life, rather than his on-screen roles, have dominated headlines in recent years.
‘Farewell’ rebukes Oscars with Spirit Award win
Chinese-American film “The Farewell” delivered a rebuke to its Oscars snub at the Spirit Awards on Saturday, as South Korea’s “Parasite” added a final burst of momentum to its much-hyped Academy Award challenge.
Oscars 2020: No host for the Sunday’s Academy Awards
No one will be assigned to host the 2020 Oscar event on Sunday night after 2019’s host-free experiment merited a rating spike.
Oscar nominees emerge as awards row rages over female snubs
The Oscar nominations will Monday reveal which stars and movies have a shot at Hollywood’s ultimate prize, as the industry nervously awaits the number of women and minorities selected.
Golden Globes Awards: War film ‘1917’, Awkwafina shine, Netflix flops
War epic “1917” shocked the Golden Globes on Sunday by claiming the top prize for best drama film, while Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood” won the most honors, massively boosting their prospects for next month’s Oscars.
Recent Stories
Governor Sule: Mobile Police training school will enhance security in Nasarawa
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa says the Mobile Police Training School being built in the state would enhance security when completed.
332 Nigerian nationals arrive Lagos from London
Three hundred and thirty two (332) evacuees arrived Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos, from London at 7:40 p.m local time via Air Peace flight No. P47854 on Saturday.
VP Osinbajo: Nigeria’s elites influence appointment of judges, damaging judiciary
He disclosed that the major reason for such interest is to get favour, warning that “if we leave it to the system that is going on at the moment; we are clearly headed in the wrong direction because interest whether private, political or group influences how judges are appointed.”
Chad: Boko Haram will continue wreaking havoc despite offensive
Chad's President Idriss Deby said on Saturday that Boko Haram jihadists would continue to wreak havoc in the Lake Chad region despite a huge military offensive against the group earlier this year.
Julian Nagelsmann: Real Madrid offer came too soon for me
RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann has explained that he rejected the opportunity to go to Real Madrid in 2018, believing it was not the correct step in his career at that time.
Most Popular
Ghana celebrates Eddie Nketiah after Arsenal FA Cup triumph
Ghana’s football followers are still basking in the euphoria of Eddie Nketiah’s involvement in the Arsenal’s FA Cup victorious outing.
Ebonyi governor urges President Buhari to increase Nigerian Army funds
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, Friday, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to increase funding and logistics to the Nigeria Army, rather than contemplating sacking the Service Chiefs.
Chelsea manager set to sell ten players this summer
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is prepared to sell ten players this summer.
NOSDRA, Agip investigate oil leak in Bayelsa
National Oil Spills Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) and Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) say they are jointly investigating an oil leak from Ship’s Clough Creek-Tebidaba trunkline at Azuzuama community in Bayelsa.
Governor Obaseki: President Buhari forced to endorse Pastor Ize-Iyamu
Crusoe Osagie, Special Adviser on Media and Communication Strategy to Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki, says President Muhammadu Buhari was forced to endorse Osagie Ize-Iyamu as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the September 19 Edo State governorship election.