Marvel Is Doing Something With Blade

 

We’ve heard from Wesley Snipes himself that the studio still has plans for Blade, and there have also been murmurs of a possible Netflix show in the works for him. So far, nothing has panned out, but if we’re to believe Kate Beckinsale, Marvel does indeed have something going on behind the scenes.

Adekunle Gold needs you to help him get 50,000 RTs to date actress Adesua Etomi

Adekunle Gold is currently on a mission to find himself a girlfriend and he need 50,000 RTs (yes you heard me, retweets on twitter) before he can be gotten off actress Adesua Etomi's friend-zone. 

Military action is till an option in fighting militancy - Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari in Kaduna on Saturday warned that decisive military action was still an option to deal with militancy in Niger Delta if militants continued with sabotage.

Cast Update: Jennifer Hudson, Nas and others On Board For Monster

 

John Legend’s Get Lifted Film Co. is producing the upcoming crime drama Monster and this is a film based on the novel of the same name by Walter Dean Myers, about a young man accused of a crime he claims he did not commit. With filming about to begin in New York, the cast has been rounded out to include Jennifer Hudson, A$AP Rocky and Nas.

Forest Whitaker Added To Black Panther

 

The cast of Black Panther continues to expand, with several more names joining the film and today we have news that Forest Whitaker, who’s been cast as an elder statesman in Wakanda named Zuri. Aside from him, we also have Daniel Kaluuya as T’Challa’s friend W’Kabi, and Florence Kasumba as Ayo, a member of the Dora Milaje who had a minor part in Civil War.

Barry Jenkins To Write A Screenplay

 

Writer/director Barry Jenkins is already lining up his next projects, which include penning the screenplay for a film about real-life boxing sensation Claressa “T-Rex” Shields. Shields was a 17years old boxer from Flint, Michigan who went on to become the first American female boxer to a win a gold medal at the Olympics, and the first American boxer period to win an Olympic title twice in a row.

New Power Rangers Photo

 

Power Rangers hype train has officially left the station and is heading straight towards the New York Comic Con with one hell of a package in tow. Lionsgate is set to unveil the first footage from the reboot and anticipation is at an all-time high.

FBI to close alleged child abuse case against Brad Pitt because there's no case

TMZ reports that Brad Pitt will not be prosecuted for the incident on his private jet ... in fact, we've learned there was never an investigation in the first place because FBI sources say there's no case. TMZ broke the story.. after the L.A. County Dept. of Children and Family Services started its investigation into allegations Brad struck his 15-year-old son on a private jet, the LAPD was notified and turned the matter over to the FBI, which has jurisdiction. 

Nigeria’s Flamingoes out of World Cup

Nigeria’s Women U-17 team, Flamingoes, have been sent packing from the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup taking place in Jordan.

Between Tinubu and Buhari: The Modern Day Afonja and Alimi, By Reno Omokri

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The present trials of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the colossus of the South-West is not surprising to those who have vision. I saw it coming and that was why over two years ago, precisely on Tuesday, May 27, 2014, I wrote a back page op-ed in ThisDay newspaper titled “From Battleground to Common Ground” and in that piece, I said:

Toni Erdmann Trailer

 

The German comedy Toni Erdmann has been one of the breakout hits of the festival circuit this year, garnering critical acclaim out of Cannes, Telluride, Toronto, and New York. In fact, our own Josh Cabrita gave it top marks in his review out of Cannes, calling it one of the most tragic comedies of the decade. Now, as its December U.S. release date approaches, we have the release of the first U.S. trailer, which tries to sell a very curious father/daughter relationship to American viewers.

Gold Trailer

 

Ever since Walter Huston did his little gold dance in Treasure of the Sierra Madre, tales of gold-prospecting have captured the Hollywood imagination. The latest comes to us from director Stephen Gaghan with the film Gold, starring Matthew McConaughey as Kenny Wells.

First Poster Of Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets

 

If Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets sounds like a pulp sci-fi novel from the 1950s…it sort of is. It’s actually the title of Luc Besson’s latest film, and the director has been making pulp sci-fi with the best of them for years now. With the first teaser trailer set to show this weekend at New York Comic-Con, EuropaCorp has released the first official poster and a few images to whet our appetites.

Another Olajumoke? Photographer Kelechi Amadi Obi shares amazing photos of a pillow seller he saw on the street

Few months after former bread seller Olajumoke Orisaguna landed a modelling contract upon walking in to shot during a photo-shoot for pop star Tinie Tempah by ace Nigerian photographer TY Bello, another renowned photographer have discovered yet another diamond in the rough.

Singer Aramide announces debut album | @AramideMusic

Baseline act and singer Aramide has revealed that her debut album will be dropping this November in a tweet shared on her official twitter page.

After winning at Supreme court, Kogi governor probes state’s spending since 2003

Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Friday in Lokoja inaugurated a seven-member panel to probe the use of state funds from May 29, 2003 to Jan. 27, 2016.

DSS Operatives Acting On Buhari’s Orders Allegedly Manhandle Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike

The Rivers state government have decried what it says is the illegal siege on Rivers State by Federal security agencies continued unabated during the early hours of Saturday as Department of State Services (DSS) operatives and policemen attempted to illegally abduct a Federal High Court judge residing at Number 35 Forces Avenue in Port Harcourt.

The Cry of Wastage In Governance, By Poju Oyemade

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Reflecting on a very profound speech given at last edition of The Platform on October 1, I came to the conclusion that Mr. Peter Obi (whom I only met for the first time two hours before the speech) in speaking of wastage, touched a very deep nerve when it comes to the art of governance.

Check out Rugged Man's video version of Olamide's 'Who You Epp'

Watch below a cover video for Olamide's sensational hit track Who You Epp by rapper Rugged Man.

E! pauses production of Keeping Up With The Kardashians

The recent attack on Kim Kardashian in Paris has brought with it a lot of uninteresting consequences for the Kardashians at large, the latest being a pause in the production of their famous show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians.

Folorunsho Alakija speaks on her journey to becoming Africa's richest woman

Africa'srichest woman, Folorunsho Alakija, in this interview Forbes TV, revealed much about her journey to becoming one of the most powerful women in Africa and the world at large/. Watch below:

Buhari begins payment of N5,000 transfer payment to IDPs in Borno

President Buhari's Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme has kicked off today with Biometric Capture and Account Opening of Internally Displaced Persons at various IDP camps in Borno state. The programme is a part of the scheme under the ‘Social Investment Programmes’ of this present administration. Over one million extremely poor Nigerians are to be paid N5,000 monthly.

Kim Kardashian seen stepping out completely covered in a hood and face cap

Kim is obviously yet to recovered from her attack some days ago. She was recently seen stepping out fully covered which is not her usual practice. She was accompanied by s security team and her husband, Kanye West.

Adam Shankman In Talks For Enchanted Sequel

 

It’s being reported that Adam Shankman is in negotiations to direct Disenchanted, which will have Amy Adams reprising her role as a fairytale princess who lands in the real world. Disenchanted picks up ten years after the events of the first film. Princess Giselle finds herself questioning her happily-ever-after with beau Robert, a New York divorce attorney who becomes her dream prince in the first film. Giselle’s doubts are supposed to accidentally trigger events that will have serious repercussions in the real world as well as the fairy-tale kingdom of Andalasia.

First Look At Professor X In Logan

 

Director James Mangold continues to deliver the goods as he’s now given us our first look at Professor X (Patrick Stewart) in the film. He’s certainly not looking his best, though we’d already heard that he’s going be under Logan’s care as he’s not doing too well physically or mentally.

Blade Runner Sequel Gets Title

 

Alcon Entertainment and Warner Bros. have announced that their sequel to Blade Runner, Ridley Scott’s seminal sci-fi film, will be titled Blade Runner 2049. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, hot off his new film Arrival, the movie will see Harrison Ford reprise his role alongside a stacked cast that boasts Ryan Gosling, Jared Leto, Robin Wright, Dave Bautista and more.

Nigeria withdraws charges against N’Assembly clerk, hours after withdrawing charges against Saraki

The Nigerian Government on Friday withdrew all allegations of forgery against a former Clerk of the National Assembly, Salisu Maikasuwa, and his deputy, Benedict Efeturi.

Another Teaser For War For The Planet Of The Apes

 

A new teaser for War For The Planet Of The Apes, Organically building in menace and a sense of desperation, the brief snippet graciously and gradually reveals the iconic visage of Caesar. Though he is silent in appearance, the beautifully rendered imagery is overlaid with the character’s creepy dialogue from his previous franchise appearance.

Teaser For Resident Evil: The Final Chapter

 

Fans of the Resident Evil film franchise will undoubtedly be on the edge of their seats ahead of the October 7th New York Comic Con panel featuring Screen Gems and their upcoming release, Resident Evil: The Final Chapter.

Serach For Han Solo Film Female Lead Begins

 

With a male lead already set for the Han Solo spinoff film in the form of Alden Ehrenreich, it’s time for the studio to start searching for his female co-star. While they haven’t settled on anyone just yet, Variety is reporting that Tessa Thompson, Naomi Scott and Zoe Kravitz all tested in London this week for the role.