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The new Trump travel ban will allow you visit America, but not live there
Over the last week, a number of opinions have been expressed about the newly announced expansion of the 'Trump Travel Ban', to include Nigeria and six other countries. According to…
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The YNaija Cover – 8th January
Ukraine International Airlines flight PS752 from Tehran to Kyiv burst into flames and fell to the ground within minutes of taking off early Wednesday morning. All 176 passengers and crew…
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Lupita Nyong’o’s brilliant performances in ”Us” has received nominations for the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards
Let me say one thing: Lupita Nyong'o's performance in Jordan Peele's horror movie Us was brilliant. And she should get all the awards. Still can't get over the fact that…
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Black female power houses Lupita Nyong’o and Chimamanda Adiche team up for dream project
It seems that Hollywood can't seem to get enough of Nigerian novelist, Chimamanda Adichie. In 2013, Adiche's best seller, Half of a Yellow Sun, found its way into the hand's…
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The Power of Two: Lupita Nyong’o’s Performance is the Life force in ‘Us’
Lupita Nyong'o has never starred in a horror movie before Us, the Jordan Peele second horror feature since Get Out that, last week, passed $100 million worldwide at the box…
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Entertainment roundup: Lupita Nyong’o joins Jordan Peele for the world premiere of ‘Us’; ‘Game of Thrones’ season 8 trailer breaks HBO viewing record | Other stories
Here are the biggest stories you may have missed in entertainment during the week and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Lupita Nyong'o joins…
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Lupita Nyong’o is now the fifth black woman to be on the cover of horror magazine Fangoria
Lupita Nyongo's career has accelerated since starring in Marvel's Black Panther. In short, she's everywhere, from getting linked to other movie projects to being worthy enough to be considered as…
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The trailer for Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’ is scary and terrifying, and this is a reminder that the horror genre in Nollywood is still dead
On Christmas day, Jordan Peele released the trailer for Us, a post-Get Out horror film that drove the internet into creating memes, gifs, and opinion pieces crushed into Twitter's 280-word…
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Lupita Nyong’o and Winston Duke might just be in Jordan Peele’s next horror movie “Us”
Ready for a new Jordan Peele horror movie? I can definitely say that I am! Since directing the phenomenal, horror-satire 2017 film Get Out, and making history by winning the…
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The Late 5: Presidency says approval of $1bn for purchase of weapons is not final, US sanctions seven Russian oligarchs, and other top stories
These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has described the coordinated bank robbery in Offa, Kwara State, which left several…
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Terrorists have threatened to attack Abuja | US, UK warn citizens
The United States and British governments have warned their citizens to stay away from Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, over alleged threats by terrorist groups to carry out attacks during the festive…
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US, U.K laws designed to receive looted funds from Nigeria – US intelligence expert
Former United States intelligence community’s top expert on Nigeria, Mathew Page, has said that the U.S. and the United Kingdom are the biggest recipients of funds looted from Nigeria. Page…
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Nigerian suicide bomber, Abdulmutallab sues US for ‘maltreating him’
Suicide bomber, Farouk Abdulmutallab, who is serving life sentence in a US prison has sued the government for “infringing on his rights and maltreating him”. Popularly known as “underwear bomber”, Farouk is…
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North Korea reportedly steals documents revealing US-South Korea plan to ‘decapitate’ Kim Jong Un
According to South Korean news agency Yonhap which cited a statement by Democratic Party Rep. Lee Cheol-hee, North Korean hackers have reportedly stolen a large amount of classified military documents,…
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Russia to sanction U.S. media activities in Moscow
A Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, on Sunday said Russia is within its rights to restrict the operations of U.S. media organisations in Russia in retaliation for what Moscow…
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It was an act of evil | FG condoles with US over Las Vegas shooting
The Federal Government of Nigeria has condoled with the United States of America over the shootings at a country music concert in the Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, on October…
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The Big 5: Oby Ezekwesili calls Buhari’s Independence speech ‘divisive;’ EU releases €20m to Niger Delta; and other top stories
Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: Former education minister Oby Ezekwesili has criticised President Muhammadu Buhari's Independence day speech, calling it "divisive and…
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“Such a senseless tragedy” | US Congress expresses shock at Las Vegas shooting
Following Sunday's mass shooting in Las Vegas, some members of Congress have taken turns to express their thoughts and offer prayers for the victims of the deadliest mass shooting incident…
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No country can tell Nigeria what to do about IPOB – FG
The Federal Government has said it does not need the permission of any country to declare the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) a terrorist group. The Minister of Information and…
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America’s position on IPOB very unfortunate – Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government has described as unfortunate the stance of the United States of America on the declaration of the Indigenous People of Biafra as a terrorist group. Minister of…
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Putin announces the destruction of Russia’s last supplies of chemical weapons
In a welcome development, Russian President Vladimir Putin says the Kremlin is destroying its last supplies of chemical weapons three years ahead of schedule, hailing the development as 'an historic event'.…
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Trump holds joint press conference with Spanish Prime Minister
US President Donald Trump welcomed his counterpart from Spain Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy to the White House on Monday evening to discuss relations between the two countries and global issues…
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IPOB: EU, US have no business with Nigeria’s internal matters – Presidency
Special Adviser to the President on Prosecution, Chief Okoi Obono-Obla has said the United States' statement that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is not a terrorist group is inconsequential. Background:…
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Some undocumented minors are ‘wolves in sheep clothing’ – Sessions
Attorney General Jeff Sessions while speaking before law enforcement officials outside a federal courthouse in Boston on Thursday called for a crackdown on illegal immigration and the increasing influx of…
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Hillary Clinton calls for the elimination of the Electoral College
Former Democrats Presidential candidate in the 2016 election, Hillary Clinton has called for the elimination of the long standing election guiding policy of “Electoral College”. The former Secretary of State…
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Biden says Trump’s actions as President undermining the U.S.
After being away from public eyes of the media since leaving office in January, Former Vice President Joe Biden has resurfaced in an unusual manner. In an op-ed for The…
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Trump expresses empathy towards Dreamers
Even though he phased out the DACA program and recently rebuffed claims of a deal without border security from Democrats leaders, President Trump appears to have a reserved empathetic feeling…
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US Treasury Secretary, Mnuchin requested Military aircraft for honeymoon
Following his marriage to Scottish actress Louise Linton in June, Steven Mnuchin, US Treasury secretary, inquired about the use of a military aircraft to go on honeymoon to Scotland, France…
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Trump urges the U.S. to match China’s tax rate
President Donald Trump continues to state the importance of tax cuts and reform. He made a comparison with the business tax rate of China which he noted is a great…
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U.S. to refuse visa applications from 4 countries in deportation crackdown
In the latest demonstration to crack down on illegal immigrants, the U.S. State Department will from Wednesday stop issuing certain kinds of visas to selected citizens of Cambodia, Eritrea, Guinea…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy