John Turturro hadn’t read Umberto Eco’s thriller “The Name of the Rose” or seen the 1986 movie when he was approached in spring of last year about a new TV adaptation. After reading the novel, one of the best-selling of all time, Turturro agreed to sign on – if the producers agreed to honor the original, he says. Read More...
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday affirmed Bashir Machina as the standard flag bearer for the All Progressives Congress (APC), for the 2023 Yobe North Senatorial District election. Naija News reports that the court order is not favourable to the embattled Senate President, Ahmad Lawan’s hope of seeking re-election in 2023.
The appellate court, in a judgement that was delivered by a three-man panel that was led by the President of the Court, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensen, dismissed Lawan’s appeal as lacking in merit. Read More...
Badminton player who made his Olympic debut at the 2008 games in Beijing, where he earned a silver medal.
Before Fame He began playing badminton at age 11, and was drafted to the national team at age 17.
Trivia He was ranked the number one singles player in the world from August 21, 2008 to June 14, 2012.
Family Life He married teammate Wong Mew Choo on November 9, 2012, and they had a son, Kingston, on April 12, 2013. Read More...