A “crisis team” will be introduced at this year’s Oscars, to handle any real-time incidents as a response to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock during the 2022 ceremony. Academy chief executive Bill Kramer told Time magazine the new unit had…
*Woman lures 4-year-old to kidnappers, Rivers police arrest suspects (Punch)*2023: Obi becomes President of Nigeria from next Sunday, says DG, LP campaign committee in Anambra (Sun)
Woman lures 4-year-old to kidnappers, Rivers police arrest suspects (Punch) The Rivers State Police Command said its operatives busted a kidnap syndicate, comprising four women for allegedly kidnapping and trafficking a four-year-old in Afam, Oyigbo Local Government Area of the…
Serena Williams explains why Will Smith Oscars slap is “not the end of the world”
Serena Williams has called for Will Smith to be forgiven after slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars. During an appearance on CBS Mornings, the tennis star discussed the 2022 Oscars moment in which Best Actor winner Will Smith slapped presenter…
*1 killed as tanker crushes 3 Lagos tricycles (Punch)*We didn’t seal off Lagos school, Lawal family says (Guardian)
1 killed as tanker crushes 3 Lagos tricycles (Punch) At least one person was killed and several others were injured on Tuesday when a petrol-laden tanker crushed three tricycles in the Ikotun area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro gathered that…
“Remember The Titans” screenwriter Gregory Allen Howard dies aged 70
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…
*Gridlock builds as trailer overturns on Otedola bridge (Punch)*13 Chibok rescued girls-turned mothers unveiled as rehabilitation of victims takes centre stage (Guardian)
Gridlock builds as trailer overturns on Otedola bridge (Punch) A trailer carrying a crane on Thursday overturned on the Otedola bridge near the Alausa secretariat in Lagos causing traffic to build in the area. Our correspondent who passed by the…
Will Smith unpacks Oscars slap in ‘Daily Show’ interview
After a series of online statements and quiet public appearances over recent months, Will Smith took further steps back into the spotlight Monday evening, appearing for an interview on “The Daily Show With Trevor Noah.” Promoting his new historical drama…
Keke Palmer wants to team with Will Smith on ‘‘Look Who’s Talking’‘-style comedy
Keke Palmer delivered all the laughs on Tuesday night as the host of the annual Time 100 Next gala, which honoured 100 rising stars who are shaping the future of their fields. “This is like a high school reunion but…