Entertainment Notes TV & Film

Black Panther will not be recast following Chadwick Boseman’s death

The legacy of the character Black Panther will continue on – but not with someone new in the iconic role. Marvel Studios said Thursday that it will not recast the character played by the late Chadwick Boseman. “(Boseman’s) portrayal of T’Challa the Black Panther is iconic and transcends any iteration of the character in any Read More…

Culture & Arts Entertainment Top Story TV & Film

NFC says new data tariff policy to benefit content creators, online film streaming

The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) says the new data tariff policy by the Federal government, will give way for monetisation of content by creative in the country. According to the Federal Government, the price of data has been reduced by more than 50 percent with a directive that the Nigerian Communications commission, NCC, should put Read More…

Football Notes Sports

Angelo Ogbonna’s set-piece goal fires West Ham to 2-1 comeback win over Leeds

Two headed goals from set pieces helped West Ham United to beat Leeds United 2-1 in their English Premier League clash at Elland Road on Friday. Goals from midfielder Tomas Soucek and defender Angelo Ogbonna ensured that West Ham fought from a goal down to defeat the hosts. West Ham goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski conceded a Read More…

Metro Notes

Lagos pays over N25 bn as retirement benefits in 18 months

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-olu of Lagos State on Thursday said that his administration had paid over N25 billion into the Retirement Savings Account (RSA) of retirees of the state since he came on board 18 months ago. Sanwo-olu, represented by Mrs Olubunmi Fabanwo, Chairman, Lagos State Civil Service Commission, said this at the 81st Retirement Bond Read More…

Business Metro Top Story Trade

On Day 7 of Lagos trade fair, improved turnout excites exhibitors

Turnout of visitors at the 2020 edition of the Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF) improved on Thursday as it entered its seventh day. the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Exhibitors at the Tafawa Balewa Square venue attributed the development to the rush-hour syndrome as the 10-day event begins to draw to a close. Mrs Read More…

Entertainment Notes TV & Film

‘The Legend of Korra’ Coming to Netflix in More Regions in December 2020

In August 2020, Netflix US picked up every season of The Legend of Korra but didn’t hit Netflix in most other regions. Now, months later, the series will be touching down on Netflix on December 15th in most international regions. In case you weren’t aware, The Legend of Korra is the wildly successful follow-up TV Read More…