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The nominations for the 2017 Oscars were announced on Tuesday, and several black actors broke through in all four acting categories. Mahershala Ali (Moonlight) received a nomination for Actor in a Supporting Role; Viola Davis (Fences), Naomie Harris (Moonlight) and Octavia Spencer (Hidden Figures) were nominated for Actress in a …

In his inauguration speech as America’s 45th president, President Donald Trump made it clear his agenda was all about protecting American interest. Here are 5 major highlights of Mr. Trump’s speech that other world leaders could be worried about. 1. Every decision on trade, on taxes, on immigration, on foreign …

Gambia’s Yahya Jammeh has explained his decision to step down from office after weeks of defying all pleas to leave office for President, Adama Barrow. “I have decided today in good conscience to relinquish the mantle of leadership of this great nation,” said Jammeh, dressed in a usual white robe …

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has written an open letter to soon-to-be inaugurated President-elect of United States of America, Donald Trump. Below is the letter… Dear Donald J. Trump, By the grace of God, President of the United States of America. As the United States of America opens a new chapter …

West African leaders Friday said they will travel once again to Gambia in a last-minute effort to convince election loser Yahya Jammeh to cede power after regional troops crossed the border in support of his democratically elected successor. The presidents of Liberia and Guinea were expected to arrive in the …

Billionaire Bill Gate’s wife, Melinda Gates arrived Nigeria yesterday and was received by Governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai at the government house. El-Rufai shared the news and photos of their meeting on his twitter page. Melinda Gates will also be hosted by the President’s wife, Aisha Buhari to discuss …

33-year-old Manchester City midfielder, Yaya Toure has turned down a massive £430,000-a-week offer from a Chinese Super League club. The Ivorian is the latest in the string of players who Chinese Super league clubs are targeting after a failed offer for Chelsea’s Diego Costa. Premier League players such as John …

The Forbes billionaires list has revealed world’s eight richest individuals that have as much wealth as the 3.6 billion people, who make up the poorest half of the world, according to Oxfam. The charity said its figures, which critics have queried, came from improved data, and the gap between rich …

Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t like wearing black boots because they make him look slow, according to an official from Nike. The Real Madrid star has been wearing Nike footwear since his career began in Portugal at Sporting and has since become the leading star for the sportswear company. Ronaldo now has …

The Game took to Instagram to expresses his condolences to Rob Kardashian after learning of Blac Chyna fleeing and taking their baby with her The Game, who believes that the pain is real and not a publicity stunt, in a comment left under Rob’s Instagram video documenting Chyna’s sudden escape, …