Screenwriter Gregory Allen Howard, who skilfully adapted stories of historical black figures in Remember The Titans, starring Denzel Washington, Ali with Will Smith, and Harriet with Cynthia Erivo, has died at the age of 70. Howard died on Friday at…
Denzel Washington, Simone Biles to receive Presidential Medals of Freedom
President Joe Biden will present the nation’s highest civilian honour, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to 17 people, including actor Denzel Washington, gymnast Simone Biles and the late John McCain, the Arizona Republican with whom Biden served in the U.S.…
*I was defrauded N36m after meeting river goddess – Woman (Punch)*Lagos reiterates commitment to save lives, prevent building collapse (Independent)
I was defrauded N36m after meeting river goddess – Woman (Punch) An 88-year-old woman, Tawakalitu Ilumoka, has told Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting at Ikeja, Lagos State, how she was allegedly defrauded of N36m by one…
Denzel Washington on playing Macbeth and the legacy of Sidney Poitier
Denzel Washington has been playing Shakespearean roles since he was 20. The latest is Lord Macbeth in Joel Coen’s new Apple TV+ film The Tragedy of Macbeth. Ahead of its release this Friday, the 67-year-old actor sat down with Q…
*Lagos cab driver returns passenger’s missing laptop, valuables (Punch)*Ebute Metta: Residents lament loss of toddler, properties to fire (Guardian)
Lagos cab driver returns passenger’s missing laptop, valuables (Punch) A taxi driver at the Ikeja Central Park, Lagos State, Matthew Okotie, has been commended for returning a laptop and other valuables left in his car by a passenger. PUNCH Metro…
*Pilot breathed for two minutes after crash, says witness (Nation) *Students jubilate over reopening of schools in Lagos (Punch)
Pilot breathed for two minutes after crash, says witness (Nation) One of the witnesses of Friday’s helicopter crash at Opebi had said the pilot, Captain Ernest Chika breathed for about two minutes after he pulled out of the ill-fated chopper.…
Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington joining forces for new Netflix movie
Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington are teaming up again for a brand new Netflix movie titled Leave The World Behind. Netflix has reportedly won the rights to the movie, based on an upcoming Rumaan Alam novel, and Julia and Denzel…
*Lagos COVID-19 task force escapes gunshot attack, seals facilities (Guardian) *Lagos CJ blames parents for kid’s waywardness (Nation)
Lagos COVID-19 task force escapes gunshot attack, seals facilities (Guardian) Members of the Lagos State Safety Commission enforcement team, at the weekend, escaped injuries after they were attacked and shot at while carrying out enforcement of the COVID-19 safety precautions…