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Actors Guild of Nigeria to Host International Festival in Miami, Florida

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has unveiled plans to organize an international festival in Miami, Florida, in partnership with the African Travel Film Festival. AGN’s National President, Emeka Rollas, revealed the festival’s objective during a news conference in Lagos on Tuesday. The event, scheduled from November 9 to November 11, seeks to establish networking... Read More

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December 14, 2018

Kodak Black might just be another victim in the ‘pressure to get views’ interview style

It seems of late that interviewers get a bit too carried away when conducting an interview with a famous person, especially when they believe they can milk a controversy as a cheap stunt to pull in more viewers and ultimately higher ratings for their show. Or perhaps they are simply doing their job, asking the... Read More

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October 27, 2017

Thousands of Puerto-Ricans flee to Florida amidst prevailing blackout

Following the lingering suffering unleashed by Hurricane Maria which battered the Caribbean in September, tens of thousands of Puerto Rico residents are fleeing to Florida to find better survival. The island still struggles to regain power more than one month after the storm. About 70% of the approximately 3.4 million populated of the US territory,... Read More

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September 29, 2017

OJ Simpson set to be released on Monday

Disgraced former American footballer O.J. Simpson could be released on parole as soon as Monday in Las Vegas under a plan being finalized by Nevada officials. State Department of Corrections spokeswoman Brooke Keast said: “process culminating in freedom for the former football player, actor and TV pitchman is in motion, but must be approved and... Read More

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September 14, 2017

Trump, Melania leave for Florida to inspect effect of Hurricane Irma

Just like he disclosed on Wednesday, President Trump is on his way to Florida alongside wife and First Lady, Melania Trump to inspect and encourage the ongoing efforts of relief workers and national guards and also show solidarity and sympathise with the citizens of the sunshine state following the devastation unleashed by Hurricane Irma which... Read More

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September 13, 2017

Trump confirms visit to Florida over Hurricane Irma

Confirming the words of White House press secretary, Sarah Sanders on Tuesday of his impending visit to Florida, President Trump has personally disclosed he would be visiting the flood battered state on Thursday to show solidarity and support to the victims of Hurricane Irma and encourage government agents involved in the various relief efforts. Mr... Read More

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September 12, 2017

Trump scheduled to visit Florida in the wake of Hurricane Irma

Just like he did during the days of Hurricane Harvey which ravaged Texas and Louisiana, President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will travel to Florida on Thursday. The President and First Lady will survey damages inflicted on the sunshine state by Hurricane Irma, which made landfall in southwest Florida on Sunday morning and... Read More

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September 12, 2017

Trump laments unexpected state of Hurricane Irma damage

Although, the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Centre predicted the strength of Hurricane Irma even before it made landfall in the Caribbean, with a complementary precautionary effort from government, the damage wrecked by Irma is overwhelming, and surpassed thoughts and expectations. The Hurricane birthed an eyesore of all its paths causing maximum wreckage... Read More

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September 12, 2017

US Navy deploys Carrier to help rescue operations in Florida

As part of rescue efforts and to achieve a thorough search, the U.S. Navy has dispatched the aircraft carrier “Abraham Lincoln” and two other ships to the Florida Keys to help with search-and-rescue operations after Hurricane Irma flooded the region, FOX reports. Gov. Rick Scott, after flying over the affected areas called it scenes of... Read More

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September 11, 2017

Theft increases as Hurricane Irma ravages Florida

Following series of burglary arrests as Hurricane Irma ravages the plane of Florida, authorities have warned residents that “going to prison over a pair of sneakers is a fairly bad life choice” According to Police in Fort Lauderdale, nine were arrested in connection to a sportswear store burglary. The group was given off by a... Read More

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September 8, 2017

Knife-wielding man shot by police at Miami airport during Irma evacuation

Amidst massive evacuation from Florida ahead of Hurricane Irma, an unusual incident has erupted at the Miami airport as Police shot a man trying to get into a Miami airport terminal from a runway while wielding a knife, thus causing the closure of a busy concourse. According to Miami-Dade Police Director Juan, the unidentified suspect... Read More

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September 8, 2017

“Heed the advice of officials” | Trump warns citizens over Hurricane Irma

While bracing for the possible impact of the imminent Hurricane Irma expected to invade Florida over the weekend, President Trump has urged concerned citizens to heed the advice of authorities to avoid tragic occurrences. The President who was all about Texas during Hurricane Harvey and personally donated $1million for relief aid on Thursday is trying... Read More

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September 6, 2017

Trump deploys officials to Florida ahead of Hurricane Irma

In his latest reaction to the terrific Hurricane Irma which made landfall in the Caribbean islands this morning and expected to reach Florida by weekend, President Trump has ensured officials are on ground to put necessary measures in preparation for the impending danger. The President was in Texas last week in a show of solidarity... Read More

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September 6, 2017

Terrific Hurricane Irma makes landfall

The feared Hurricane and the most powerful Atlantic Ocean hurricane in recorded history “Hurricane Irma” has eventually made landfall in the Caribbean islands early this morning, Fox news reports. Greater than Hurricane Harvey which ravaged Texas and Louisiana last week, Irma is a Category 5 storm with maximum sustained winds of 185 m.p.h., the U.S. National Hurricane... Read More

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September 5, 2017

After Harvey, another Hurricane set to besiege the US

The Caribbean has been forced to declare a State of emergency over another potential devastating Hurricane “Hurricane Irma”, growing into a category 4 storm and has been forecasted to begin buffeting the Caribbean on Tuesday. According to the Guardian, the storm on Monday night had maximum winds of 130mph (215km/h), but the United States National... Read More

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Police says Venus Williams was at fault in Florida car crash

Tennis star, Venus Williams is at fault for causing a car accident which led to the death of a passenger in another vehicle, Police report has stated. Palm Beach Gardens police say witnesses told investigators that Williams ran a red light in her 2010 Toyota Sequoia SUV, causing a crash that injured 78-year-old Jerome Barson,... Read More

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Tiger Woods arrested on suspicion of drinking and driving

Golf legend Tiger Woods was arrested around on Monday on suspicion of driving under the influence of drinks in Jupiter, Florida. Woods was taken into a local jail and released with no bond a few hours later, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office’s online records. His representatives have yet spoken on the matter.... Read More

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Florida University graduates boo and jeer at US Education Secretary during speech

by Itunuoluwa Adebo Graduating students at the Bethune-Cookman University in Florida turned their backs in protest of US Education Secretary Betsy DeVos at the beginning of her commencement speech on Wednesday. The boos and jeers could be heard when DeVos, who drew attention in February when she said historically black colleges were “pioneers” of educational... Read More

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President Trump to spend weekend at Mar-A-Lago resort for the seventh time

by Itunuoluwa Adebo President Trump arrived for another weekend at his Florida resort on Thursday, this time without the usual retinue of top aides who have accompanied him in the past. This is his seventh visit since taking office in January. This visit coincides with a closely watched anniversary in North Korea, where analysts have... Read More

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November 9, 2016

SPECIAL EDITORIAL: This is America in 2016

It is (almost) over. Hillary Clinton, the most qualified person ever to run for the office of President of the United States of America, is about to lose to a person who called Mexicans ‘rapists’, demeaned women and not published his tax returns, and has had six bankruptcies. With their voting choices, Americans are about... Read More

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November 9, 2016

#AmericaDecides: Florida and everything you missed overnight

There was a fun conversation here within the YNaija editorial team on Monday morning. We had joked about Florida (calling it Flo-rida). But we never really imagined a Trump win in the State. We weren’t unaware of how important Florida is. The votes in Florida have decided the elections for America more times than they... Read More

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ISIS responsible for murder of 50 people in US gay club

The Islamic State’s Amaq News Agency has announced that the terrorist group, ISIS is responsible for the shooting in a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. On Sunday, the Islamic State media revealed that the shooter at the nightclub attack was a member of the ISIS terrorists. According to reports, the shooter, Omar Mateen aged 29... Read More

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September 24, 2014

62-year-old man jailed five years for raping pitbull puppy

by Damilola Jagun James Guy Bull, a 62-year-old Florida man has been sentenced to five years in prison for raping his 8-month-old pitbull puppy, Coco. Earlier in the year, in March, some of Bull’s neighbours reported to authorities that they had seen him fondling the puppy’s private parts on several occasions, while another neighbour claimed... Read More

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September 19, 2014

Gruesome murder: Grandfather kills daughter, her six children and himself

by Azubuike Azikiwe A grandfather has killed his daughter and her six children in Bell, Florida. The 51-year-old gunman, Don Charles Spirit, shot his daughter and her children, whose ages range from 3-months to 10-years-old, after which he took his own life. The police found seven bodies in the house, although there were other people there... Read More

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How US church cancelled man’s funeral because he was gay

by Kolapo Olapoju Even in death, he is still being persecuted for his sexuality! The night before his husband’s funeral, Kendall Capers received a shocking message informing of the cancellation of the service. A Baptist church in Tampa, Florida, has cancelled the funeral of Julion Evans, despite attending the church all his life, with his... Read More

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This man threw a 3-month baby out of a car window (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju Richard McTear, a 26-year-old Florida man, has been convicted of murder on Thursday, 31 July, for throwing a 3-month-old boy out a moving car window along an interstate, killing the toddler on impact with the ground. Prosuctors say McTear got into a fight with ex-girlfriend Jasmine Bedwell, 22, after she returned home... Read More

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BUSTED: Man caught hiding marijuana under his belly fat (PICTURED)

by ‘Jola Sotubo A man in Florida has been arrested for drug possession despite finding a curious hiding place for his stash. 42-year-old Christopher Mitchell, who weighs about 200kg and is nicknamed “Fat Boy”, hid marijuana in his belly fat but was found out by the police. Mitchell was riding in a car with another... Read More

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Good news: Singer, Kefee is gradually waking up from coma (Report)

by S’ola Filani After falling into a deep coma almost two weeks ago, singer, Kefee has reportedly gained consciousness. Kefee had collapsed mid-air in a flight en-route Chicago in the United States of America on Thursday, May 29, 2014, and subsequently slipped into an unresponsive coma. According to Stella Dimokokorkus: “Insiders say Kefee has woken... Read More

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Tunde Fagbenle: Dear dad, how come Nigeria is dirty?

by Tunde Fagbenle “How come Nigeria is dirty, and there is mud everywhere?” He asked. “Is it because the white men left?” I posted this short conversation on my Facebook status last week and the reactions to it by scores of people, Nigerians and non-Nigerians, came in torrents. It touched a sensitive nerve and evoked... Read More

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