Hollywood actor Tom Cruise is set to become first actor to shoot a movie in outer space.
Hollywood actor Tom Cruise is set to become first actor to shoot a movie inouter space. The 60-year-old Hollywood veteran has reportedly teamed up with The BourneIdentity director Doug Liman on a movie pitch that involves filming in space,which was first tabled in 2020 before the Covid-19 pandemic halted plans. According to the New York […]
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has launched a health insurance scheme that will cater for the health needs of Nollywood veterans.
This was done in a meeting that the Governor had with Nollywood filmmakers to discuss the growth of the industry. This development became known to the public when Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus took to her Instagram page to share a picture with the Governor and caption it with an important highlight of the meeting. This […]
Nigerian lawyer Patrick Fakoya, AKA Rico Swavey, who rose to fame as a reality television star, has died at the age of 29.
Fakoya, popularly known by his stage name Rico Swavey, featured in the Big Brother Naija television series in 2018. His management confirmed his death in a tweet earlier today. Rico Swavey had been involved in a road accident on Tuesday in the commercial capital, Lagos, and was hospitalised in a critical condition. His former housemates […]
Nigeria’s Super Sand Eagles will not compete at the 2022 Beach Soccer AFCON
Nigeria’s Super Sand Eagles will not compete at the 2022 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations. This is as a result of the country’s withdrawal from the competition to be hosted by Mozambique. The Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations will kick off on 21 October at Vilankulos Arena with a match between hosts Mozambique, […]
And in Sports, Diego Maradona ‘Hand of God’
football set to be sold at auction for £2.5-3m
The ball used by the late football legend Diego Maradona to score two of the most famous goals in football history is to go on auction. The match ball used in the famous 1986 World Cup quarter-final between England and Argentina carries an estimated price of £2.5m to £3m. It is being sold by Ali […]
NFF: Death of CAF medical officer, Joseph Kabungo, due to a cardiac arrest
The Nigeria Football Federation has clarified that the death of a CAF medical officer, Joseph Kabungo, after the 2022 FIFA World Cup playoff match between Nigeria and Ghana on Tuesday was due to a cardiac arrest and not due to the stampede that occurred after the match. The NFF’s General Secretary, Mohammed Sanusi, made this […]
The cast and crew of Netflix’s French Original series, ‘Lupin’ Robbed on Set
The cast and crew of Netflix’s French Original series, ‘Lupin’ got a bit shaken after about 20 armed robbers stormed their set and stole more than €300,000 (£250,000; $330,000) worth of equipment using fireworks. According to a Netflix Spokesperson, the incident occurred at the ongoing filming of the heist film’s third season in the Nanterre […]
Nollywood veteran filmmaker Moses Ebere is dead.
Nollywood veteran filmmaker Moses Ebere is dead. The Abia-state born talent reportedly died on Tuesday March 22 from a yet to be confirmed ailment. Confirming the tragic passing, film director Amayo Uzo Philips made an announcement via Facebook. Born in Isiala Ngwa, Abia state, Moses began his Nollywood career as a film editor working on […]
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have landed in Ghana
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have landed in Ghana and have started preparation for today Friday’s World Cup Playoff against the Black Stars. On Tuesday, the three-time African champions held their first training in Abuja with Coach Austine Eguavoen expressing satisfaction over the players’ fitness. The crunch match will be played at Ghana’s largest stadium, […]
Justin Bieber is dropping a $20 million (£16.2m) defamation lawsuit against two women who accused him of sexual assault.
Justin Bieber is dropping a $20 million (£16.2m) defamation lawsuit against two women who accused him of sexual assault. The singer was accused by two social media users in 2014 and 2015. He strongly denied the claims and at the time called them “outrageous lies” that were “provably fabricated”. Last week, his lawyers requested for […]