See Full List Of Oscar Winners

A full list of this year's winners is below.

Best Picture

"Birdman"

Best Director

Alejandro González Iñárritu, "Birdman"

Best Actress

Julianne Moore, "Still Alice"

Best Actor

Eddie Redmayne, "The Theory of Everything"

Best Supporting Actress

Patricia Arquette, "Boyhood"

Best Supporting Actor

J.K. Simmons, "Whiplash"

Best Adapted Screenplay

Graham Moore, "The Imitation Game"

Best Original Screenplay

Alejandro González Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris and Armando Bo, "Birdman"

Best Foreign Language Film

"Ida"

Best Documentary Feature

"CITIZENFOUR"

Best Animated Feature

"Big Hero 6"

Best Film Editing

"Whiplash"

Best Original Song

"Glory" from "Selma" (written by Common and John Legend)

Best Original Score

Alexandre Desplat, "The Grand Budapest Hotel"

Best Cinematography

Emmanuel Lubezki, "Birdman"

Best Costume Design

"The Grand Budapest Hotel"

Best Makeup and Hairstyling

"The Grand Budapest Hotel"

Best Production Design

"The Grand Budapest Hotel"

Best Sound Editing

"American Sniper"

Best Sound Mixing

“Whiplash”

Best Visual Effects

"Interstellar"

Best Short Film, Live Action

"The Phone Call"

Best Short Film, Animated

"Feast"

Best Documentary, Short Subject

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Former Anambra Governor, Mbadinuju Defects To APC

Former Anambra State Governor, Chimaraoke Mbadinuju, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress.

The former governor, who could not hide his anger at the alleged shoddy treatment he and his supporters were subjected to by the PDP, said he was confident that Nigeria would fare better under an APC administration with Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari(retd.) at the helm of affairs.

While speaking at a press conference  in Abuja, to announce his defection, the former governor said the Boko Haram menace was part of God’s judgment on Nigeria for embracing injustice instead of promoting justice and fairness.

He believed until the leaders gave justice and fairness its pride of place especially in national life, the insurgency would not abate.

The Punch

Suicide bomber in Nigeria kills four including herself

A suicide bomber below the age of 10 blew herself up at a busy market in the northeastern Nigerian town of Potiskum, killing four others and seriously wounding 46 people.

The girl got out of a tricycle taxi in front of the cell phone market and detonated her explosives on Potiskum's main market day, according to survivor Anazumi Saleh, who suffered injuries to his head.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility but the attack bears all the signs of similar bombings by Boko Haram and raises fears that Nigeria's home-grown Islamic extremists are using kidnap victims as bombers.

Floyd Mayweather Vs. Manny Pacquiao Fight Set For May 2

Floyd Mayweather Jr. will meet Manny Pacquiao on May 2 in a welterweight showdown that will be boxing's richest fight ever. Mayweather himself announced the bout Friday after months of negotiations, posting a picture of the signed contract online.

"I promised the fans we would get this done and we did," Mayweather said.

The long anticipated bout at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas will almost surely break every financial record, and make both boxers richer than ever. Mayweather could earn $120 million or more, while Pacquiao's split of the purse will likely be around $80 million.

Delta 2015: Okowa Set To Flaw Candidates On Live TV Debate

The much expected live TV debate among top contenders in the gubernatorial election is scheduled to hold on March 24 in Asaba as against the earlier announced February 19.

The event which is billed to hold at Grand Hotel, Asaba, Delta State, at 7.00pm and will be broadcast live on Channels TV, is organized by Doely Intermediaries, an independent, non partisan management consultancy headed by seasoned business analysts and workshop facilitators working with Inspire Delta Initiative to deliver this project.

The debate which will be broadcast live on Channels Television and covered by major media houses, will be an ideal opportunity for Senator Ifeanyi Okowa of the PDP to share their vision with Deltans at home and in the Diaspora.

Naira Hits N215 To Dollar At BDC's Segment

The Naira on Friday depreciated by N5 to the dollar as it traded N215 at the Bureau De Change segment of the official market.

It also depreciated by N7 at the black market, selling at N217 to the dollar.

Besides, the Naira against the pound at the BDCs exchanged for N332 from the N307 it sold on Monday.

It went for N335 at the black market from the N314 it sold four days ago.

The Naira lost N5 to the Euro to sell at N240, when compared with the N235 it sold on February 16 at the BDCs.

The currency, at the black market, traded for N244 as against the N237 it traded on Monday.

2015 Election: CAN Denies N7bn Bribery Allegation

The Christian Association of Nigeria has denied the allegation that N7bn was offered as bribe by the Presidency to campaign for President Goodluck Jonathan’s re-election.

The General Secretary of CAN, Dr. Musa Asake, in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, the association said the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Gen.Muhammadu Buhari (retd), had fallen into wrong hands, “because his endorsement for the March 28 general election by Northern Christian Leaders Eagle-Eye Forum led by one Aminchi Habu was fraudulent.”

Signposts of Transformation in Kogi State of Nigeria

The administration of Capt. Idris Wada of Kogi State came into office on the 27th of January, 2012.  On assumption of office three years ago, the Governor inherited several projects at various stages of completion.  Despite initial challenges faced by his government, Capt. Idris Wada hit the ground running by completing most of the on-going projects while  initiating new ones, many of which have been completed.

Italy's Richest Man And Owner Of Nutella Brand, Dies Aged 89

Michele Ferrero, the world’s richest confectionery maker has died, officials said. He was 89.

Sergio Mattarella, Italy’s president, praised Ferrero as one of the protagonists of Italian industry, “always ahead of his time thanks to innovative products and his tenacious and reserved work”.

Bayelsa SSG's Wife, 10 Others Killed In Auto Crash

Some supporters of first lady Patience Jonathan on Saturday night died in ghastly auto crash.

The accident occurred at Ahoada axis of East-West road in Rivers state.

The tyre of an oncoming Toyota Sienna van exploded and rammed into the bus carrying the women, a situation that led to the bus going up in flames

It was gathered that a coaster bus in which the women were travelling bore the  inscription of  "Women For Change Initiative", a  pseudo-political NGO promoted by First Lady, Patience Jonathan.

Photo Story: Chris Attoh Marries Nollywood Actress

Ghanaian actor and TV presenter, Chris Attoh married has married Nollywood actress, Damilola Adegbite Yesterday, February 14, Valentines Day in Accra.

The wedding ceremony which was strictly by invitation was attended by few friends and family of the actor.

The wedding ceremony comes months after the two welcomed their first son, Brian Nii Ayittey Olaferomi Attoh

Female Suicide Bomber Kills Scores In Attack On Nigeria Bus Station

A female suicide bomber blew herself up at a crowded bus station in the northeast Nigerian city of Damaturu on Sunday, killing over 10 persons and wounded 30, police said, in a region that is frequently attacked by Islamist militants.

Witness Adamu Muhammad said he heard a loud blast and the people at the Damaturu's central motor park "descended into panic."

Jonathan Makes Surprise Appearance At Redemption Camp

      

President Goodluck Jonathan last night made a surprise visit to the monthly prayer meeting of the Redeemed Christian Church of God at the Redemption camp.

He was received a warm welcome by the worshippers was invited to the podium at around 9.30pm by one of the senior pastors in the church.

The whole church erupted in excitement when the screen showed a calm president Jonathan exchanging pleasantries with the leaders of the church on the front row.

Nyako, Son Declared Wanted By EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has declared former Governor of Adamawa State, Murtala Nyako wanted. Also declared wanted by the EFCC is Nyako’s son, Abdul Aziz, a retired naval officer.

The former governor’s was impeached last year by the state House of Assembly following allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office.

It is not certain if his son is in the country, but the EFCC was said to have beamed its searchlight on the state and other possible locations where he could be hiding.

Suge Knight Cuffed To Hospital Bed After Suffering Serious Blood Clot

Suge Knight  had way more than a panic attack after court on Tuesday ... he was having an intense physical reaction to a potentially fatal blood clot ... It was learnt.

Suge began experiencing chest pains after he was taken from the holding area at the courthouse to the hospital. Suge family sources said that doctors determined he's suffering from yet another blood clot,  like the one that almost killed him in a Vegas jail 3 months ago.

Sources revealed the clots began forming after Suge was shot 6 times last summer at 1OAK during VMA weekend.

He has now been moved to Long Beach Memorial where doctors have put him on blood thinners ... but it's clearly a serious situation. Suge won't be able to make a fast break ... he's been handcuffed to the bed and is under 24/7 watch.

Nigerian Military Bombard Sambisa Forest

The military yesterday launched a full-scale operation to flush out Boko Haram, in collaboration with Chad and Cameroon forces, bombing the dreaded Sambisa forest, camp of the insurgents, in Borno State.

Security source revealed that air force planes had engaged in sustained bombardment of the Sambisa forest, aimed at destroying the military hardware of Boko Haram before a ground force will move in  to reclaim territories the terrorists are occupying.

Train Crash Kills Seven In New York

Seven people were killed when a commuter train collided with a car north of New York City on Tuesday night. A dozen more people were injured, authorities said.

The northbound train struck a Jeep Cherokee at a railroad crossing in Valhalla, about 20 miles (32km) north of New York City, Metro-North Railroad spokesman Aaron Donovan said. The SUV’s driver and six train passengers were killed, said the New York governor, Andrew Cuomo, who described a “truly ugly and brutal” scene.

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Suge Knight Charged With Murder In Alleged Hit-And-Run Death

Former hip-hop music mogul Marion “Suge” Knight has been charged with murder and attempted murder after he struck two men with his pickup truck last week.

Prosecutors allege that Knight intended to run down a friend and another man after an argument on a movie set. One of the men was killed.

Hit by a Car: 'Bold And The Beautiful' Star Suffers Broken Legs

"The Bold and the Beautiful" star Linsey Godfrey was run over by a car Monday in L.A. while she was walking down a sidewalk.

Cops tell us Godfrey was struck around 2:30 PM and got pinned underneath the car. When emergency responders arrived, a citizen had already moved her from the wreckage ... and she was rushed to the hospital by ambulance.

We're told the car that hit Godfrey veered onto the sidewalk after getting into an accident with another vehicle. Neither driver was arrested.

Cops say she suffered 2 broken legs ... and is currently in surgery.

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Court Orders Service Of Documents On Buhari, INEC

On Monday, a Federal High Court in Abuja, ordered the service of court documents on the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Gen. Mohammadu Buhari, in relation to a suit seeking to among others, restrain him from participating in the February 14 election.

N6.87trillion Stolen From Nigeria Yearly — AU Report

Nigeria, the world’s seventh largest producer of hydrocarbon, accounts for about 68.1 per cent of the total revenue Africa is losing annually as a result of illegal transfer of revenues abroad.

The report of the Thabo Mbeki High Level Panel on Illicit Financial Flows from Africa adopted on Sunday by African Union Heads of State and Government at their summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia said about $40.9billion (about N6.87trillion) of an estimated $60billion (about N10.08trillion) lost through such transfers from Africa are traced to Nigeria.

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