Category: AWARD
Jailed Ugandan academic Stella Nyanzi wins PEN prize
Ugandan academic, writer and feminist activist Stella Nyanzi has won the Oxfam Novib/PEN International Award for Freedom of Expression 2020. Ms NyRead More…
Governor Obiano becomes Knight Commander of the Pontifical Order of St Gregory the Great
Earlier today, the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano became the first Catholic faithful in South East Nigeria to be bestowed with the hoRead More…
Adekuoroye wins gold in Rome
Nigeria Wrestler, Odunayo Adekuoroye, defeated India’s Anshu Anshu, 10-0 via superiority to claim gold in the women’s 57kg at the 2020 Matteo PelRead More…
Falode celebrates NWPL legend Oshoala
The Chairperson of the Nigeria Women’s Football League, Aisha Falode, has hailed Asisat Oshoala, after she won the CAF African Women’s FootballerRead More…
Director Spike Lee to head 2020 Cannes Film Festival jury
US Director Spike Lee has been named as President of the Jury for the 2020 Cannes Film Festival, organisers said on Tuesday. The 62-year-old filmmRead More…
Best dressed bombshells wow on the red carpet at the Critics’ Choice Awards
Hollywood’s leading ladies brought major glitter and shine to the the 25th annual Critics’ Choice Awards on Sunday afternoon. And none shone brighRead More…
Oscar nominations: 6 things to look out for
This year’s Oscar nominations will be announced later, with Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, 1917 and The Irishman expected to be among the frontrunnerRead More…
Seth MacFarlane leaves 20th Century Fox and signs $200 MILLION TV deal with NBC Universal
Seth MacFarlane is on the move, signing a massive deal with NBCUniversal Content Studios. The 46-year-old actor and creator of the animation classRead More…
Kanu: It was special winning CAF’s Best Player Award
Former Arsenal star, Nwankwo Kanu, has recounted how he felt winning the prestigious CAF African Player of the Year award, describing the feeling anRead More…
Mane, Oshoala win CAF’s best players awards
Liverpool and Senegal forward Sadio Mane has won the 2019 African Player of The Year award, defeating club mate and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah (last yeaRead More…