Nigeria breaks record at Rio Paralympics, wins 8th gold medal

Nigerian athlete, Josephine Orji, has just shattered the World Record with a lift of 160kg to win the gold medal in the Women’s -84kg Power-lifting event at the ongoing Paralympics Games in Rio, Brazil.

Casts Update On Detroit Riots

 

According to report John Krasinski has been casted for Kathryn Bigelow’s as-yet-untitled Detroit Riots biopic and it is said that the movie will send Krasinski back in time – all the way back to the blistering hot summer of 1967. 

News From The Set Of Spider-Man: Homecoming

Spider-Man: Homecoming is currently shooting in Atlanta, the same place where Avengers: Infinity War will begin production a little later this year. It was actually last week that the Russo Brothers shared a behind the scenes photo of Josh Brolin suited up in motion capture suit to play Thanos as rehearsals kicked off, but Jon Watts has now fired back with a video of his own.

Ben Barnes On Board For The Punisher Spinoff

 

TV Line is reporting that Ben Barnes has closed a deal to board The Punisher, Marvel and Netflix’s upcoming spinoff that centers on one Frank Castle. Little is known about the casting coup, and the fact that Marvel is yet to announce anything through its official channels at the time of writing means that you shouldn’t consider this a done deal just yet. 

New Supergirl Season 2 Images

 

We’ve yet to see a trailer for Supergirl season two, but The CW has finally released an official batch of images from the highly anticipated premiere. It should come as no surprise to learn that Superman is featured in pretty much every single one of them, especially as his presence is understandably a big part of the network’s plan to ensure new and old viewers alike tune in.

ASUU has NO plans to strike - ASUU chairman

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has no plans to commence an interim strike on October 2, an official has said. The Chairman of the University of Abuja chapter of ASUU, Ben Ugheoke, said on Wednesday that he was wrongly quoted on a planned strike.

New Luke Cage Clip

 

The latest collaboration between Marvel and Netflix, Luke Cage, has been getting rave reviews, and is regarded by many critics as one of the best superhero TV shows yet. In the buildup to the premiere later this month, we’ve had a new trailer, some sneak peeks and a couple of featurettes release. Now, we have a new clip which spotlights the main villain of the piece, Cornell Stokes, A.K.A. Cottonmouth.

Rio 2016: Nigeria gets 7th gold in Paralympics

Flora Ugwunwa set a new world record in the women’s javelin – F54 event on Tuesday at the Rio Paralympics to give Nigeria its seventh gold medal.

She recorded a throw of 20.25 metres after six attempts to win the gold medal and take Nigeria’s tally to seven gold, two silver and one bronze medals.

Seyi Shay performed alongside Sean Paul in London

Last night, Nigeria pop star, Seyi Shay performed alongside Jamaican star, Sean Paul for the first time ever at the Electric Ballroom concert in London. The show was packaged by Island Records, which  happens to be Seyi Shay’s international record label.

What To Expect From Supergirl And The Flash’s Musical Crossover

 

One of the most pleasant surprises to come out of this year’s Comic-Con was the news that Supergirl and The Flash will have a special musical crossover episode. How on Earth those responsible for the shows will find a way for that to work is currently a mystery, but it’s a fun idea and one that fans are fully on board with.

Jay Z's streaming service, Tidal, in huge financial troubles, looses $28m

In the year 2014, Aspiro, which is Tidal’s parent company lost just $10.4m. Norwegian business daily Dagens Naeringsliv recently reported that Jay Z’s streaming service Tidal lost $28m on payments in 2015.

Mr. Sinister Confirmed For The Wolverine 3

 

Nathaniel Essex will indeed have a role in next year’s action sequel The Wolverine 3, Bryan Singer has confirmed. News hails from the audio commentary included in the home video release of X-Men: Apocalypse which featured both Singer and co-writer Simon Kinberg reflecting on the post-credits sting included in the third and final entry into Fox’s acclaimed prequel trilogy.

I Hope The Players Enjoys The Champions League Adventure - Claudio Ranieri says

 

Claudio Ranieri hopes his Leicester City players will enjoy their first venture into the Champions League and would love to still be in Europe come 2017. The Premier League champions open their Group G schedule on Wednesday against Club Brugge in Belgium and also face Porto and FC Copenhagen.

$15m Frozen in my bank accounts are for medical bills, personal expenses - Patience Jonathan

Former first lady, Patience Jonathan, has written a letter to the EFCC explaining how $15 million entered her account. In a letter with reference number GA/Abibo/00226/2016, written by her lawyers, Granville Abibo (SAN) and Co, and addressed to the Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, the former first lady said the $15 million which has been seized by the antigraft agency, was for her medical bills and other personal expenses, according to Sahara Reporters...

Mark Hughes Charged By FA For Misconduct

 

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes has been charged with misconduct by the FA following Saturday's game against Tottenham. Hughes was sent to the stands during the first half of his side's 4-0 home defeat to Spurs.

Arik Air to resume operations today

Arik Air will resume normal flights operations on today by 11am, the airline has said, hours after announcing the suspension of its services.

UEFA Election Holds Today

 

Whoever is chosen as UEFA's next president in Wednesday's election will move to block a new European super league.nAleksander Ceferin and Michael van Praag are the only two contenders to replace the suspended Michel Platini after Spain's Angel Maria Villar withdrew last week.

Alexis Sanchez Rescue Arsenal With Late Strike

 

Alexis Sanchez struck late on as Arsenal started their Champions League campaign with a 1-1 draw at Paris Saint-Germain. Edinson Cavani gave Unai Emery's side the lead after just 42 seconds, heading Serge Aurier's cross into the bottom corner.

Barcelona Humiliates Celtic Scoring 7 Goals

 

Lionel Messi took less than three minutes to open the scoring and after Moussa Dembele missed a penalty at the other end, he added a second before half-time. Neymar made it three with a free-kick shortly after the restart and after Andres Iniesta got the fourth, Messi completed his treble and Luis Suarez netted a double too.

J.A. Bayona Reaffirms Jurassic World Trilogy Plans

 

Colin Trevorrow had seemingly mapped out trilogy plans for Jurassic World alongside producer Steven Spielberg – plans that appear to be very much still in place even after Antonio Bayona was appointed at the helm.

According To Chadwick Boseman, Black Panther May Herald The MCU’s First Anti-Hero

 

With the release of 2018’s Black Panther standalone movie, lead star Chadwick Boseman believes Ryan Coogler’s spinoff could herald the MCU’s first bona fide anti-hero in a central role. Word comes by way of Entertainment Weekly, after catching up with Boseman during the ongoing Toronto Film Festival. It was here that the actor, in town to trumpet the arrival of Message from the King, solicited a handful of questions regarding Black Panther.

First Trailer For The Siege Of Jadotville

 

Jamie Dornan has lined up a starring role in The Siege Of Jadotville, Netflix’s new wartime drama that recounts the moment in history when 150 Irish UN troops descended onto Congo to defuse social upheaval.
The year is 1961. With tensions between the USSR and America continuing to escalate, the UN has been established to extinguish any potential conflicts before they come to a head. The latest spike occurs in Congo, after “pro-western leader Moise Tshombe took control of the Katanga region and killed the Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba.” Led by Commandant Pat Quinlan, The Siege of Jadotville then chronicles the remarkable true story of his outnumbered regiment of troops locking horns with close to 3,000 Congolese troops as they look to, well, siege control of Jadotville.

Travelers stranded as Arik Air suspends operations

Hundreds of air travelers booked on Nigerian Arik airline are currently stranded across the country, following the inability of the airline to airlift them to their destinations.

News Concerning New Sci-Fi Movie, 'Extinction'

 

Reports has it that the actor James McAvoy  is now circling back to full-blown sci-fi territory for Extinction, a new action-thriller hailing from Good Universe and Mandeville Films.

Checkout 'Moana' Movie Poster

 

Meet Maui and Moana Disney’s brand new and seaworthy heroes. They’re poised to light up the silver screen in November, and co-directors Ron Clements and John Musker currently have all hands on deck in anticipation of the film’s theatrical release.

Predator Reboot Movie Eyes Acttor Benicio Del Toro

 

It’s a project that had been sentenced to the shelf for years, but with a February start date now in the cards, The Predator reboot is finally beginning to display some tangible signs of momentum. Having starred in the cult original of ’87, Shane Black will hop behind the lens this time around to direct from his own script, and both the filmmaker and 20th Century Fox have placed their crosshairs on Benicio Del Toro to spearhead the sci-fi redo.

Check Out The Teaser For 'Fifty Shades Darker'

 

Fifty Shades Darker stands as a rare exception in that it is quite literally darker than its hit predecessor in both name and nature. Now, in preparation for tomorrow’s trailer reveal, Universal and Focus Features have lifted the velvet curtain on the first teaser and one-sheet for James Foley’s erotic sequel, heralding the return of both Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele as the Internet’s favorite trainwreck couple.

#StoryTuesday: Adeleke Love Story (Episode Six)

 

This is the sixth episode of our new story series. Read episode fifth @ > #StoryTuesday: Adeleke Love Story (Episode Five). Continue reading episode six below.

Immediately Tutu saw the baby, she started feeling uncomfortable. Funmilayo walked into the tent they (Tutu and the guy she came with) were seated and acted like someone that just arrived for the party. She had seen Tutu before via some of the pictures Adeleke showed her but that didn't do justice because she later admitted that Tutu looked more beautiful in person. 

Expect The Same Leicester In Champions League - Kasper Schmeichel says

 

Kasper Schmeichel does not expect Leicester's counter-attacking approach to change when they play in the Champions League. The Foxes will play their first game in the competition on Wednesday in Belgium against Club Brugge and Schmeichel expects Claudio Ranieri to use exactly the same style that took them to Premier League success last season.

We Are Ready For Barcelona - Tom Rogic

 

Tom Rogic says Celtic are wary of a Barcelona side reeling from a shock defeat at the weekend but insists they are ready for the challenge on Tuesday night. Brendan Rodgers' side head into the Champions League Group C opener at the Nou Camp on the back of a 5-1 win over Rangers on Saturday, while, hours later, an under-strength Barca lost 2-1 to newly-promoted Alaves in La Liga.