Nigeria: Oscars 2023 -Stopping Outfit

Aside from losing her first Oscar nomination in the ‘Best Original Song’ category to Naatu Naatu”, the soundtrack of Bollywood blockbuster ‘RRR’, Tems’ dramatic outfit has seen her trend in nearly 24 hours. Aside from losing her first Oscar nomination in the ‘Best Original Song’ category to Naatu Naatu”, the soundtrack of Bollywood blockbuster ‘RRR’

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Nigeria: Biden Faces Nigeria Crisis

Washington, DC — President Biden faces three simultaneous crises in his policy toward Nigeria in the aftermath of the elections on Saturday, 25 February, when 24 million Nigerians voted in national elections. Now, following the election of Bola Tinubu as president, they are all coming to a head. First, Washington’s efforts over the past twelve

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Concerns raised as some security guards being forced to resign ahead of April 1 reclassification

President of the Union of Clerical, Administrative and Supervisory Employees, Vincent Morrison Concern is being raised that some security companies have been forcing security guards to resign and sign one-year contracts ahead of the April 1 timeline for transitioning the guards from being contract workers to employees. Last September, the Supreme Court ruled that security

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‘SNL’ Pokes Fun at Oscars Pre-Show, References Infamous Slap, Ariana DeBose’s BAFTAs Rap & More: Watch

The hilarious “SNL” cold open arrived ahead of the 95th annual Academy Awards on March 12. “Saturday Night Live” castmembers Heidi Gardner, Marcello Hernandez and Kenan Thompson during the “Oscars Red Carpet Cold Open” on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Will Heath/NBC Ahead of the 2023 Academy Awards, Saturday Night Live hilariously mocked the red carpet

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When will Silicon Valley Bank depositors get their money back — and will they be made whole? Questions swirl after lender goes down

When will Silicon Valley Bank depositors get their money back — and will they be made whole? Questions swirl after lender goes down As an FDIC-insured lender, anyone who banked with SVB had their money guaranteed by the federal government — but only up to $250,000. People stand outside an entrance to Silicon Valley Bank

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Bruce Springsteen & E Street Band Postpones Several U.S. Concerts Due to Illness

“We are working on rescheduling,” a statement reads. Bruce Springsteen performs onstage during the The Rainforest Fund 30th Anniversary Benefit Concert Presents ‘We’ll Be Together Again’ at Beacon Theatre on Dec. 9, 2019 in New York City. Kevin Kane/Getty Images for The Rainforest Fund Bruce Springsteen & E Street Band are postponing a handful of

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South African Rapper Costa Titch Dies After Collapsing at Ultra Music Festival in Johannesburg

“Death has tragically knocked at our door,” his family wrote in a statement. Costa Titch at YFM Big Announcement on October 26, 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Oupa Bopape/Gallo Images via Getty Images South African rapper Costa Titch has died after collapsing onstage at Johannesburg’s Ultra South Africa music festival on Saturday (March 11). He

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Africa: Vanuatu Twin Cyclones Underscore the Pacific’s Vulnerability to Compounding Climate-Disaster Risks

Bangkok — Two destructive Category 4 tropical cyclones, Judy and Kevin, and an earthquake of 6.5 magnitude impacted over 80 per cent of the Vanuatu population from 1 to 3 March 2023. To address this emergency situation, the UN, along with Pacific member States have deployed personnel on the ground to coordinate humanitarian assistance and

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Stars and Scars –

this publication/Getty Composite “Vanderpump Rules” is the hottest show in town thanks to the ‘Scandoval,’ and wow, Tiger’s gettin’ sued by his ex after allegedly tricking her into going on vacation and changing the locks. So, we gotta ask … Tom’s BFF, Tom Schwartz, Should Have Told Ariana … Abso-f-in-lutely!!! C’mon, Best Friends Don’t Snitch Tiger’s

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Africa: Breaking Barriers

Beirut — The writer is Global Campaigns Strategist for Gender Rights and Justice at Oxfam International. This month, government and civil society organization representatives gathered in New York for the United Nations’ 67th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) to discuss technology as a tool to facilitate access to education for

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Pack president: Rodgers’ return isn’t top option

Packers president talks about Aaron Rodgers’ future (2:09)Packers president Mark Murphy discusses what’s happening with the future of Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay. (2:09)Mar 10, 2023Rob DemovskyESPN Staff Writer CloseCovered Packers for Green Bay Press-Gazette from 1997-2013 Two-time Wisconsin Sportswriter of the Year as selected by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters AssociationGREEN BAY, Wis. —

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Anti-migrant rhetoric growing in Canada

Migrants from Venezuela, Nigeria, Haïti and other countries arrive at the Roxham Road border crossing in Roxham, Quebec, Canada, on March 2, 2023   –   Copyright © africanews SEBASTIEN ST-JEAN/AFP or licensors By Africanews Last updated: 5 hours ago Canada For many migrants from countries such as Venezuela, Nigeria, Haiti and others, Roxham Road represents the

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Watch Will Smith Rap ‘Just the Two of Us’ With 10-Year-Old Bass Player

“This is fantastic,” Smith praised the young instrumentalist. Will Smith attends Apple Original Films’ “Emancipation” Los Angeles premiere at Regency Village Theatre on Nov. 30, 2022 in Los Angeles. Matt Winkelmeyer/GI Will Smith has found a new bandmate. The Emancipation actor took to Instagram on Thursday (March 9) to share a video duetting 10-year-old bass

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LALI Makes History at the Velez Sarsfield Stadium in Argentina & More Uplifting Moments In Latin Music

From LALI’S record-breaking feat to Karol G topping the Latin Songwriters Chart. From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. Explore Explore Karol G See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos

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Africa: International Women’s Day, 2023 -Responsive Approach to Technology and Innovation Will Ensure Progress

United Nations — Promoting gender equality in technology and digital spaces is at the core of the UN’s observance of International Women’s Day (IWD) as UN senior officials call on the world to take concrete action against ingrained gender biases. The United Nations and UN Women hosted their observance of IWD under the theme “DigitALL:

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Africa: Blinken to Meet Ethiopia and AU Leaders in Addis and to Make First-Ever Niger Visit by a U.S. Secretary of State

Washington, DC — Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Ethiopia and Niger March 14-17, 2023. On March 15, the Secretary will visit Addis Ababa, Ethiopia where he will discuss implementation of the cessation of hostilities agreement to advance peace and promote transitional justice in northern Ethiopia. He will also meet humanitarian partners

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Congo-Kinshasa: DRC and International Civil Society Letter on Potential Sanctions Relief for Israeli Mining Magnate Gertler

The Honorable Antony Blinken Secretary of State Washington, D.C. 20520 The Honorable Janet Yellen Secretary of the Treasury Washington, D.C. 20220 March 8, 2023 Re: Potential Sanctions Relief for Mr. Dan Gertler Dear Mr. Secretary, Dear Madam Secretary, We, the undersigned members of Congolese and international civil society organizations, write to you once again to

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Charlamagne Tha God, Master P & More Set to Speak at Hollywood & Mind Mental Health Summit

UTA will host the inaugural conference that focuses on how entertainment’s influence can elevate mental health. Charlamagne The God Nick Fancher Radio personality Charlamagne Tha God, rapper Master P and Vicky Cornell, wife of late Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell are among the first speakers lined up for the Hollywood & Mind Summit, taking place May

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Inside Meet Me @ the Altar’s Debut Album: ‘We Didn’t Want to Trap Ourselves in the Box of Genre’

Pop-punk trio Meet Me @ the Altar arrived during the pandemic as a vibrant newcomer to the scene — and has been eager to release its debut album ever since. “I’m done waiting,” vocalist Edith Victoria tells Billboard in late February, in a tone that fuses excitement with exasperation. “I’m really over it.”  Fortunately, the

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‘Vanderpump Rules’ Ariana Madix Not Accepting Tom Sandoval’s Affair Apologies

‘Vanderpump Rules’ Affair Ariana Not Having Tom’s Apology … Not Yet, At Least 3/10/2023 1:00 AM PT Ariana Madix isn’t in the mood for her ex-bf Tom Sandoval’s apologies for his affair with fellow “Vanderpump Rules” castmate Raquel Leviss … because she’s still steaming mad. Sources with direct knowledge tell this publication … Ariana’s nowhere close

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Murder victim’s spouse still struggles with stabbing at ‘drug house’

‘Right to his last breath, he didn’t fight back,’ says Ryan Babineau’s partner; Three men found guilty in homicide at Dunlop Street apartment It’s been more than three years since Ryan Babineau was stabbed to death in downtown Barrie in what a sentencing judge described as “extraordinary violence, cruelty and inhumanity.” But only now that the case of

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Alabama’s Miller: Whole situation ‘heartbreaking’

Alabama’s Brandon Miller calls Tuscaloosa shooting ‘really heartbreaking’ (0:21)Alabama’s Brandon Miller declined to discuss specifics about the fatal shooting of Jamea Jonae Harris, but he called the entire situation “really heartbreaking.” (0:21)Mar 8, 2023Michael RothsteinESPN Staff Writer ClosePreviously covered University of Michigan for ESPN.com and AnnArbor.com Also covered Notre Dame for Fort Wayne Journal GazetteAlabama

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Amnesty denounces the blocking of access to several social networks in Ethiopia

FILE – In this Monday, Nov. 30, 2020 file photo, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed   –   Copyright © africanews Mulugeta Ayene/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Last updated: 5 hours ago Ethiopia Amnesty International on Thursday called on the Ethiopian authorities to lift the blocking of access to several social networks, including Facebook

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Rochester Venue Where 2 Died in Stampede Has License Revoked During Investigation

The Main Street Armory hosted the show featuring GloRilla and Finesse2tymes on Sunday night. GloRilla performs onstage at Center Stage on January 28, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. Terence Rushin/GI The license of a Rochester, New York, concert venue was revoked Wednesday (March 8) while authorities investigate the circumstances of a stampede after a rap concert that left

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The U.S. Now Blames an Unnamed Pro-Ukrainian Group for Blowing up the Nord Stream Pipeline

Photo: Swedish Coast Guard (Getty Images)Several weeks after a journalist accused the U.S. government of being behind the Nord Stream pipeline’s destruction, sources within the government are telling the New York Times that a “pro-Ukrainian group” is actually responsible for the brazen act of international sabotage. To review—large stretches of the natural gas pipeline known

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Source: Buccaneers releasing starting LT Smith

Buccaneers releasing starting left tackle Donovan SmithplayBucs OT Donovan Smith released (0:25)Adam Schefter explains why Buccaneers left tackle Donovan Smith and other veterans will be released for salary cap reasons this week. (0:25)Mar 7, 2023Jenna LaineESPN Staff Writer CloseCovered the Buccaneers since 2009 Joined ESPN in 2016TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ roster purge

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$367b for salaries

Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke uses two abacus maths tools to illustrate a point as he opens the 2023/24 Budget Debate in Parliament on Tuesday. (Photo: Joseph Wellington) MORE than half of Government’s $657.2-billion allocation for non-debt recurrent expenditure will go towards the compensation of public sector employees as the Administration forges ahead with its

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‘Vanderpump Rules’ Star Raquel Leviss Seeks Protection from Scheana Shay

‘Vanderpump Rules’ Raquel Leviss Seeks Court Protection from Scheana 3/7/2023 6:15 PM PT More “Vanderpump Rules” cast drama, and this time it’s Raquel (Rachel) Leviss seeking court-ordered protection from Scheana Shay. Raquel, whose affair with fellow ‘VR’ star Tom Sandoval was recently revealed, beelined it to court Tuesday and filed for a restraining order against

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‘The Voice’ Contestant Kala Banham Produces Tears With ‘Unbelievable’ Blind Audition: Watch

“You are unbelievable. You’ve got such a storytelling voice, so sweet so beautiful,” Niall Horan enthused. Kala Banham performs on “The Voice”. NBC’s “The Voice.” No blind audition is the same. And precisely no singer on NBC’s The Voice has made an arrival quite like Kala Banham. The 24-year-old Windermere, Florida native stepped onto the

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Kelly Rowland Signs With UTA

The Grammy-winning singer, actress, producer and television personality has signed with the talent agency for global representation in all areas. Kelly Rowland attends the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 27, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. Arturo Holmes/FilmMagic Grammy Award-winning singer and

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The FTC Wants Elon Musk’s Emails

Photo: Justin Sullivan (Getty Images)The Federal Trade Commission has been on a mission to compel Twitter to turn over internal communications and documents related to its ongoing layoffs, the Wall Street Journal reports. As Twitter’s workforce continues to shrink, federal regulators seem afraid that the bird app will soon have too few employees left to

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Champions League live updates, analysis: Reyna, Pulisic go head-to-head

MenuESPN Search scores NFLNBANHLNCAAMNCAAWSoccer…MLBNCAAFGolfTennisSports BettingBoxingCFLNCAACricketF1HorseLLWSMMANASCARNBA G LeagueOlympic SportsRacingRN BBRN FBRugbyWNBAWorld Baseball ClassicWWEX GamesXFLMore ESPNFantasyListenWatchESPN+ SoccerHomeScoresScheduleTransfersTeamsLeagues & CupsTablesUSMNTUSWNTSubscribe to ESPN+FIFA World CupEnglish Soccer Pick’emTickets Live: Latest from Chelsea-Dortmund, Benfica-Brugge5hESPNDoes Chelsea win over BVB in Champions League mark turnaround for Potter?2hJames OlleyChelsea beat Dortmund to reach UCL quarters48mMessi hails ‘incredible’ Mbappe WC final hat trick13hESPNManager sacked for

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Malnutrition in mothers soars in 12 countries, putting women and babies at risk

According to a UNICEF report unveiled Monday (Mar. 6), 12 countries among whom 10 are in Africa are hardest hit by the global food and nutrition crisis among adolescent girls and women. The report calls for governments, development and humanitarian partners and donors, civil society organizations and development actors to transform food, health and social protection systems

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Unwelcome Crosses Folk Horror With Straw Dogs, and Will Make You Squirm

Image: Well Go USAAfter a brutal home invasion in London—just after learning they’re finally expecting a much-wanted baby—a young couple sees a brighter future when they inherit a home in the Irish countryside. But not for nothing is this folk horror/psychological thriller/creature-feature blend titled Unwelcome.Directed by Jon Wright (Grabbers) and written by Mark Stay, Unwelcome

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U.S. firm’s subsidiary sold electronics to Chinese defense firm linked to spy balloon program

When the U.S. blacklisted six Chinese entities last month in response to a suspected spy balloon’s traversing the country, a little-known tech firm in Northern California had reason to pay particularly close attention.AXT Inc. has extensive ties to China that go beyond its manufacturing facilities there. The company owns an 85% stake in a Chinese

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Cravity Get ‘Groovy’ With Feel-Good New Single: Watch the Rising K-Pop Boy Band Take the Spotlight

The nonet’s new ‘MASTER : PIECE’ EP boasts six new tracks. Cravity STARSHIP ENTERTAINMENT After 2022 marked career milestones for Cravity with their first English single, touring the U.S., and releasing their New Wave album, which saw them “take charge” with their musical direction, the K-pop boy band returns with a “Groovy” direction for 2023. Explore Explore

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Oscars Watch Party Ideas: Get ‘Perfectly Crafted’ Drinks With This Cordless Cocktail Maker

The bev by Black + Decker is a cordless cocktail maker that’s perfect for your next shindig. GI All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Planning an Oscars

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South Africa: Broadcasting Legend Mark Pilgrim Fought Cancer ‘Valiantly to the Very End’

Mark Pilgrim has passed away following a year-long battle with lung cancer. The legendary broadcaster passed away on Sunday morning at his home in the company of his partner, Adrienne Watkins. During the year-long battle, 53-year-old Pilgrim often documented difficult moments regarding his ailing health. Pilgrim recently shared pictures of himself looking healthy but showing

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Prince Edward Island premier expected to call election Monday

All signs are pointing to a spring election on Prince Edward Island after the province’s Progressive Conservative Party issued a release Monday afternoon promising a “major announcement” by Premier Dennis King, signalling an election call. “I think it’s almost a certainty,” said Don Desserud, a political science professor at the University of Prince Edward Island. “Premiers

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Miley Cyrus Teases Disney ‘Endless Summer Vacation’ Special With ‘The Climb’ Preview: Watch

Cyrus is celebrating the 14-year anniversary of her Hannah Montana: The Movie hit. Miley Cyrus Vijat Mohindra/NBC via GI Miley Cyrus‘ upcoming Disney+ original special will feature performances of songs from her new album, plus will see her revisiting her 2009 classic “The Climb” more than a decade after its release. Explore See latest videos

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No Freedom of Speech in Pakistan? Broadcast of Imran Khan’s Speeches Banned by Electronic Media Watchdog

Edited By: Oindrila MukherjeeLast Updated: March 06, 2023, 00:25 ISTThis is not the first time that the PEMRA has banned TV channels from broadcasting ousted PM Imran Khan’s speeches. (Image: Reuters/File)The former PM was warned against criticising ex-army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and Major General Faisal Naseer, who is the DG of counter intelligence

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