Emmy Awards: Game of Thrones leads with 23 nominations

Fantasy drama “Game of Thrones” led the field for television’s coveted Primetime Emmy awards Thursday for a third straight year, with nominations in 23 categories.
HBO’s fantasy epic about noble families vying for control of the Iron Throne will compete for the prestigious outstanding drama series trophy for the fifth year in a row, the Television Academy announced.

Box Office: ‘Ghostbusters’ debuts to $46m

Paul Feig’s “Ghostbusters” movie reboot has triggered intense debate over its decision to refashion the proton pack-wielding paranormal investigators as an all-female team.
For some, the movie had been a feminist rallying cry; for others, a pop culture desecration.
It had also provided ample opportunity for internet trolls to engage in some misogyny.

Court Okays use of hijab in Lagos schools

The Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal has reversed the judgment of a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja which on October 17, 2014 banned the use of hijab in Lagos State public primary and secondary schools.

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde celebrates 3 million followers on Facebook

Veteran Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, on Wednesday hit an uncommon feat of three million followers on the popular social media platform, Facebook.
The excited actress took to Facebook today, sharing a photo with the caption: “Yessss!!! 3 million!!!, My wonderful facebook family’’.

Lagos APC, senators knock Melaye for attacking Tinubu

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has berated the lawmaker representing Kogi-West senatorial district, Senator Dino Melaye, for allegedly threatening to attack Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of the National Leader of the APC, Bola Tinubu.

Also, two senators from Lagos State,  Olugbenga Ashafa and Solomon Adeola on Wednesday, condemned the alleged verbal assault on their colleague, Oluremi Tinubu, by  Melaye, during an executive session within the Senate chamber on Tuesday.

Buhari’s daughter, 2,217 others called to bar

An 80-year-old, Pius Chuka Enebeli, on Thursday made history as being the oldest new wig ever produced by the Nigerian Law School.

Enebeli and 2,217 others including a daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari, Halima, were called to the Bar at two separate ceremonies held in Abuja on Thursday.

Era of free, easy money gone for good –Buhari

President Muahmmadu Buhari on Wednesday said that the era of free and easy money in the country had gone for good.

Bahari made this known when he inaugurated road and drainage projects in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

He said, “As the people of the state are aware the change agenda was central issue of our 2015 electioneering campaign.

Reaction Trail Kim & Kanye West Divorce Speculation

                                                                   Kanye and Kim
 Fans of celebrity television personality, Kim Kardashian and her husband, hip-hop rapper and music producer Kanye West have expressed concern as speculations of the two getting a divorce continues to spread.
In the last few weeks, there had been pictures and notes on various social media platforms that gave inclination that the Kardashian-West marriage may be at the verge of breakup.
Emeka Chukwudi, a personal stylist based in Abuja, said that the story of divorce could be a form of publicity stunt.

Re: Peter Obi's prodigal sons and their industries of lies--APGA PRO Nkwonta

                            My Take
I read with complete shock and dismay, an article on Total Politics by Clem Aguiyi captioned "PeterObi's prodigal sons and their industries of lies" in the Saturday Sun of July 9th, page 22.
My interest was first aroused because of the writer that is a man I have known for a while but the use of prodigal sons on a publication mentioning the former Governor increased my curiosity.
It is a tragedy as far as I am concerned when persons that have never been in positions of leadership write with such reckless mannerism not minding the implications of their statements on the leaders and the led. The debris of irresponsible statements and actions are left at the door steps of our elected leaders as we walk home, nonchalant but maliciously conscious of the damages we have caused. It

Sam Allardyce in line for England coaching role

Sam Allardyce is in pole position to become the next England manager after his club Sunderland revealed Wednesday they granted at his request permission to speak to the Football Association.
The 61-year-old Englishman, who was interviewed for the England job 10 years ago but lost out to Steve McClaren, spoke with the three-man FA panel on Tuesday about succeeding Roy Hodgson,