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Trump administration adds Nigeria to Travel ban list

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The US State Department on Friday night announced that it has put six new countries under its travel ban list. Under a proclamation signed Friday by President Trump, citizens from Eritrea, Myanmar, Kyrgyzstan and Nigeria- Africa's most populous country, won’t be allowed to apply for visas to immigrate to the U.S. Two other countries, Sudan and Tanzania, will be barred from participating in the diversity visa lottery, which randomly awards green cards to 50,000 immigrants from underrepresented countries annually. The six countries will join a list of seven nations, most of them Muslim-majority, which include Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria, Yemen, Venezuela and North Korea, that faced significant travel restrictions under President Trump’s original travel ban, issued in 2017.

More than 360 billion Locusts threatens to become a humanitarian crisis, eat up farmland across east Africa (PHOTOS)

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A locust plague decimating crops and livestock pastureland in east Africa, including swarms 40 miles wide, threatens to trigger a humanitarian crisis, the UN has warned. The horde of 360 billion insects has laid waste to farmland across Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia, caused damage in Dijibouti and Eritrea, posing an unprecedented threat to food security. It is the worst to hit Kenya for 70 years, and the worst to affect Ethiopia and Somalia for 25 years, and could grow 500 times bigger by June when the next generation hatches next month. The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations director-general Qu Dongyu has called for urgent funding to help it provide security for the region. It has already used $15.4million of the $76million it has requested to tackle the emerging crisis in the five countries. The next generation of desert locusts, a million of which can eat enough food for 35,000 people in just one day, are expected to be ready to swarm in April, which coinc

WhatsApp will stop working on millions of iPhone and Android models TODAY

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WhatsApp will stop working on millions of old iPhone and Android models today, as the chat app withdraws support for some older operating systems. Users on unsupported devices will no longer be able to create new accounts or reverify existing accounts from Saturday, February 1.

BRAND NEW! Fast & Furious 9 featuring John Cena ... Watch Full Trailer (VIDEO)

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The film, which is the ninth installment in the successful franchise, is scheduled to be released on May 22, 2020. And on Friday, the hugely anticipated trailer dropped in Miami at The Road to F9 Concert with performers that included Cardi B, Wiz Khalifa, Ludacris, Charlie Puth and Ozuna. The trailer shows Vin Diesel's character Dominic Toretto facing off again his brother, Jacob, played by John Cena, with epic car chases and fights across London - and appearances by Charlize Theron and Helen Mirren.

Rihanna slays in new advert for Savage X Fenty collection (PHOTOS)

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The 31-year-old appeared happier than ever to be back on the market as she proudly showed off her curves on social media Friday morning for the Spring 2020 Savage X Fenty collection.

The UK finally leaves the EU as Britons across the country celebrate (PHOTOS)

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Britain has ushered in a new chapter outside the European Union as Brexit was at last delivered, drawing a line under 47 years of membership. On the stroke of 11pm on Friday night, the UK officially divorced from the bloc after three years of bitter political struggle that split families and paralysed Westminster. Jubilant Brexiteers heralded the moment with celebrations across the country, including a flagship bash in London's Parliament Square headlined by Nigel Farage.

Manchester United beats Tottenham, signs new striker; Odion Ighalo, to pay him ₦47.7M per week

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Manchester United have completed the £3million loan signing of Odion Ighalo - but the deal does not include an option to buy. Ighalo will travel back from China in the next few days. United see him as a short-term fix to striker problems exacerbated by Marcus Rashford's back fracture, and good value for six months.

SlimCase Kicks #PongilahChallenge 250k off tomorrow (See Hot Video Entry)

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SlimCase kicks off dance challenge for his new hot joint with Zlatan Tomorrow... #PongilahChallenge ...The musician will be giving out 250k.

PMB Flags-Off Movement of the Torch of Unity of the 20th National Sports Festival (PHOTO)

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PMB Flags-Off Movement of the Torch of Unity of the 20th National Sports Festival "EDO 2020" in State House on 30th Jan 2020

President Buhari receives Governor of Imo State Hope Uzodinma in State House (PHOTOS)

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President Buhari receives Governor of Imo State Hope Uzodinma in State House on 30th Jan 2020.

City Villa gifts LIVE Ram, 50kg Bag of rice and other gift items on SUPER SUNDAY (See winners)

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#SUPERsunday City Villa was great! Congrats to the winners. Guinness Nigeria had a great day with the super fans of their products: McDowells and SmirnoffX1 as they dole out gift items last Sunday at the City Villa SUPER SUPER. Entertainment was also top-notch as Samba's International LIVE band performed alongside stunt Maestro; FireMan and the clown ancestors (JBs)...see photos and video below   #experience_city_villa #weON

Coronavirus outbreak is declared a global emergency as SIXTH case is confirmed in the US after Chicago man is infected by his wife in first person-to-person spread in North America

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The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Thursday that it was declaring the deadly coronavirus outbreak spreading from China to be a global health emergency.

coronavirus robots:Hospital starts to use AI-powered droids capable of disinfecting themselves to help treat patients

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A Chinese hospital has started to use two robots powered by artificial intelligence and capable of disinfecting themselves to help treat coronavirus patients.

Ciara reveals she's pregnant with her third child as she shows off her baby bump

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Ciara has revealed she is expecting her third child with husband Russell Wilson. The singer, 34, announced the news with a stunning Instagram snap on Thursday as she showcased her blossoming baby bump in a red bikini.

Soulja Boy sued for kidnapping and assault by ex-girlfriend while his assistant is sued for sexual battery in case which landed rapper in prison

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Soulja Boy is being sued for allegedly assaulting and kidnapping his ex-girlfriend while his assistant is also being sued for sexual battery after a February incident.

Bill Gates' daughter Jennifer, 23, gets engaged to her Egyptian showjumper boyfriend Nayel Nassar, 28,

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Bill Gate's daughter, Jennifer, has got engaged to fellow equestrian Nayel Nassar. The eldest daughter of Bill and Melinda Gates who is 23, announced on Wednesday in a romantic Instagram posting that she is getting married to the young Egyptian millionaire.

Medal-winning Royal Marine, 20, died after being submerged in freezing water 'for FIVE minutes'

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Tributes have been paid to a Royal Marine recruit who died after he was submerged in freezing water for 'roughly five minutes' while training on a beach.

Demi Rose Shows Off Her Eye-popping Assets In Sexy Lace Top As She Sets Temperatures Soaring In Her Latest Saucy Social Media Snap

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Her social media posts are known to send temperatures soaring. And Demi Rose was up to her old tricks once more this week as she smoldered in a racy Instagram snap in which she displayed her eye-popping cleavage.

US-Israeli Woman Jailed In Russia For Drug Trafficking Is Released

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A US-Israeli woman jailed for drug trafficking in Russia flew home from Moscow today with Benjamin Netanyahu after she was granted a pardon by President Vladimir Putin.

Coronavirus Is Declared International Health Emergency

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared an international public health emergency over the coronavirus outbreak.

Naomi Campbell On Grammy Awards: Burna Boy Lost Due To Lack Of Education

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Naomi Campbell has written an open letter to the organizers of Grammy Awards after Burna Boy’s loss to Angelique Kidjo at the 2020 edition of the awards.

China's Super League Season Postponed Because Of Coronavirus

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The Super League, which features ex-Premier League players including Yaya Toure, Marouane Fellaini, Oscar, Marko Arnautovic and Salomon Rondon, was due to run from 22 February to 31 October.

Senate Confirms Kingsley Obiora As CBN Deputy Governor

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The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the nomination of Dr. Kingsley Obiora for appointment as the Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria.

E. Jean Carroll Seeks Trump's DNA Over Rape Accusation

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New York (AP) -- Lawyers for a woman who accuses President Donald Trump of raping her in the 1990s are asking for a DNA sample, seeking to determine whether his genetic material is on a dress she says she wore during the encounter.