Sunday, 12 June 2016

Battlestar Galactica Movie Back On At Universal

 
It’s been in and out of development for years now, but it looks like Universal is finally going to get a big screen outing for the crew of the Battlestar Galactica off the ground and into space to take on those fracking toasters.

Niger Tornadoes Target NPFL Top 10 Finish

 
Lateef Adeshina has said that Niger Tornadoes' target this season is to finish in the top of half of the Nigeria Professional Football League log. The former Sokoto United FC defender revealed that Tornadoes are on track to achieve their target despite their position this season.

Moses Ocheje says Enyimba Win Beat Shooting Stars

 
Moses Ocheje is confident that Enyimba are in the right mood to silence hosts Shooting Stars at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan on Sunday. The Caf Champions League campaigner have not lost in their last two visit to Ibadan, having recorded two draws and Ocheje has stated that the People's Elephant can secure a win in Ibadan.

Angel Di Maria Could Miss Rest Of Copa America

 
Argentina's Copa America Centenario hopes have been dealt a big blow with the news that Angel di Maria has a small adductor tear. The winger picked up the thigh injury in their 5-0 win over Panama and had to be replaced before half-time by Tottenham's Erik Lamela.

Olivier Giroud Believes He Has Silenced His Critics

 
France striker Olivier Giroud hopes that he has silenced the mudslingers who jeered him and questioned whether he's good enough for international football. With coach Didier Deschamps leaving out Karim Benzema from his Euro 2016 squad, all eyes were on Giroud.

Osimhen And Nwakali Hand Flying Eagles Victory

 
Nigeria defeated Burundi 2-1 in Saturday’s U20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers played at the UJ Esuene Stadium Calabar. Second half goals from Victor Osimhen and Kelechi Nwakali handed the defending African champions a hard earned win as Ndikumana Magloire’s strike counted as mere consolation.

Two England Fans Reportedly In Critical Condition

 
Two England fans are reportedly in a critical condition after several clashes with Russian and French rivals, as well as police, on a third day of disorder in Marseille. Images and video footage show England supporters in savage fights with fans in Marseille shirts and Russian-speaking men, while police attempt to disperse the battles with tear gas and a water cannon.

Chelsea Ladies Manager Awarded MBE

 
Chelsea Ladies manager Emma Hayes has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's 90th Birthday Honours.  Hayes, who led the Blues to the Women's Super League and Women's FA Cup Double in 2015, receives the accolade for services to football, but revealed the news came as a shock.

#AMAA2016: Full List Of Winners At The Africa Movie Academy Awards 2016

The 2016 Africa Movie Academy Awards has come and gone with all its glamour. The event was held at Dr. Obi Wali Event Centre, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State with Nollywood stars and their African counterparts all stepping out in dazzling outfits.

#AMAA2016: RMD dedicates award to every Warri-born child

At the 2016 AMAA that held in Port-Harcourt over the night, veteran Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe Damijo received the Lifetime Achievement Award.

American singer, Christina Grimmie, dies after being shot at her concert

22-year-old American singer, Christina Grimmie has died after being fatally shot by a male suspect while signing autographs at her show in Orlando on Friday, June 10.

Saturday, 11 June 2016

#Amaa2016: Lai Mohammed Attends The African Movie Academy Awards + Celebrity Pictures

 The African Movie Academy Awards AMAA 2016 is happening right now in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Among those in attendance are Nigeria's minster for information and culture, Lai Mohammed, Olu Jacobs, Eniola Badmus, Saheed Balogun etc. See photos below

Gripping Marco Polo Season 2 Trailer Confirms July Premiere

Thanks in large part to the superhero fandom that continues to grip Hollywood, much of the praise that is directed at Netflix’s slate of original series often involves the company’s partnership with Marvel be that in the form of Daredevil or Jessica Jones.

Ocean’s Eleven Spinoff Lands Helena Bonham Carter And Mindy Kaling

Since Sandra Bullock was announced as the lead in Warner Bros. potential Ocean’s Eleven spinoff, the project has attracted the attention of every major A-list actress in Hollywood. Or it’s been reported that way, at the very least. While there’s been suspiciously little in terms of official announcements, there’s plenty of rumors about who’ll be joining the Oscar-winner and today brings another two names: Helena Bonham Carter and Mindy Kaling.

James Wan Says There’s A Possibility Of Scaring Up More Conjuring Sequels

With The Conjuring 2 hitting U.S. theaters this weekend, talk has inevitably turned to the future of the eerie franchise. The tremendous success of James Wan’s first installment racked up over $300 million in box office receipts worldwide. This led to a sequel getting the greenlight shortly afterwards, which begs the question: when’s The Conjuring 3 entering development?

Hilary Swank And Katherine Waterston Board Steven Soderbergh’s Logan Lucky

Steven Soderbergh does love his heist movies. After delivering Warner Bros. a corking heist trilogy, packed with A-list talent in the shape of Ocean’s Eleven, Twelve and Thirteen, he’s at it again. Logan Lucky is his next heist-related drama that’s now bolstered its cast with Oscar-winner Hilary Swank and Alien: Covenant‘s Katherine Waterston.

Norman Reedus To Playing Ghost Rider

His character on The Walking Dead rides a bike, and he now has a new AMC TV series which explores motorcycle culture, so it probably won’t come as much of a surprise that real-life biker enthusiast Norman Reedus is interested in suiting up as the demonic Marvel antihero, Ghost Rider.

Kenneth Choi Joins Spider-Man: Homecoming

The cast of Spider-Man: Homecoming continues to grow, with Kenneth Choi being the latest actor to join the film. As with pretty much every other addition to this highly anticipated movie, no official details about who he’s playing have been revealed, but Deadline mentions that he’ll be the principal of Peter Parker’s high school.

First Trailer And Images For Netflix’s Stranger Things

It’s called Stranger Things, and whisks Winona Ryder off to the small town of Hawkins, Indiana, where an eerie paranormal mystery is afoot. Built around a set-up and old-school aesthetic not dissimilar to Twin Peaks, Netflix’s latest series centers on a young boy who, inexplicably, vanishes into thin air.

RMD looks dazzling in new photos

As shared on the veteran actor's Instagram page 

Shuaibu Amodu’s burial rites commences (PHOTOS)

Ex-Super Eagles coach, Shuaibu Amodu’s burial rites commences .The corpse of the late Nigeria Football Federation Technical Director and former Super Eagles Coach, Amodu Shaibu, has left the Stella Obasanjo Hospital in Benin in a convoy for his hometown, Okpella.

Deadpool Actually Came Close To Being PG-13

Ever since the movie was officially greenlit, fans were hoping that we’d get an R-rated take on Deadpool but in this current family-friendly superhero movie climate, it always seemed unlikely. After trolling us all for a while though, Ryan Reynolds finally announced that his return to the screen as Wade Wilson would be appropriately drenched in foul-mouthed, gory glory.

Liverpool Release Kolo Toure

 
Liverpool have officially confirmed the departure of defender Kolo Toure after publishing the list of the club's retained players. The 35years old Ivory Coast international is the highest-profile name to leave Anfield this summer after his contract expired.

Don’t Write Me Off- Wayne Rooney

 
England striker Wayne Rooney has hit back at claims from the Russian media that he is not the player he used to be. The 30years old has played more of a midfield role this season for his club Manchester United.
It was put to him by a Russian journalist in today's press conference that Saturday's opening Euro 2016 opponents no longer fear Rooney, but the England captain was defiant in his response

Roy Hodgson Has England Selection Headache

England manager Roy Hodgson admits he has a selection headache ahead of the opening Euro 2016 game against Russia in Marseille. Hodgson has shuffled his squad and tried out different formations in England's warm-up matches, but he now needs to finalise his starting XI for the Stade Velodrome showdown.

14 Things You Don't Know About The Dead NFF Technical Director, Shuaibu Amodu

The Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, on Saturday, announced the death of its Technical Director, Shaibu Amodu. The four-time coach of the Super Eagles died in his sleep after complaining of chest pains on Friday night.

Again, another ex Super Eagles Coach, Shuaibu Amodu, dies

Another former super eagles coach and current technical director of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Shuaibu Amodu, has died, the NFF announced early Saturday.

Manchester United Release Victor Valdes

 
Manchester United have released goalkeeper Victor Valdes and midfielder Nick Powell. Valdes, signed as a free agent in January 2015 as back-up to David de Gea, made just two appearances for United 13 months ago and was farmed out to Belgian side Standard Liege on loan in January this year after falling out of favour with then manager Louis van Gaal.

King Sunny Ade Set To Own Radio Station

According to The Punch Newspaper, Juju music maestro, King Sunny Ade is set to join the league of broadcast media owners in Nigeria as he launches his radio station, M&C FM.

Gareth Bale Will Handle Wales Expectation

 
Wales manager Chris Coleman is confident Gareth Bale will be able to handle the huge focus on him at Euro 2016. The 26years old Real Madrid forward is tipped to be one of the stars of the tournament in France, having scored seven of Wales's 11 goals in qualifying to inspire his country to a first major championship finals since 1958.