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19.06.2020 / 14:39

Benedict Cumberbatch is getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Doctor Strange actor is among 35 names from different sections of the entertainment industry, including film, music and TV, announced by the Hollywood Chamber Of Commerce.British actor Cumberbatch will be joined by his Avengers: Endgame co-stars Josh Brolin – who portrays supervillain Thanos – and Don Cheadle, best known as superhero War Machine, in having their names placed in a star on the world famous landmark.Cumberbatch is just one of many A-list stars who has recorded a short story as part of Yahoo’s STOR14S podcast series, which is raising money for GEANCO who are helping to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and improving lives in Nigeria.

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How COVID-19 changed Canada’s battle for a UN Security Council seat

United Nations Security Council would hardly be described as a picnic or a walk in the park.But it has become just that as COVID-19‘s arrival in New York City transformed the face of international diplomacy, forcing Canada’s diplomats to do things a little differently in its quest to win one of two seats on the council.For Canada’s UN ambassador, Marc-Andre Blanchard, physically distant events such as picnics, walks, the odd bicycle ride through Manhattan parks and visits to streets outside the official residences of fellow ambassadors have become features of his last few weeks of campaigning.Meanwhile, in the ghost-town headquarters of the United Nations, a skeleton staff remained, supporting Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, the Nigerian diplomat

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Man Utd's Angel Gomes responds to re-shared 2016 video of him being 'healed' by pastor

Manchester United star Angel Gomes has reacted after an old video surfaced on social media in which he was seen receiving prayer of healing at TB Joshua’s Synagogue Church of All Nations.Gomes became the youngest player to represent Manchester United since Duncan Edwards in 1953 when he made his debut for the club in 2017.The talented attacker is reportedly on the verge of signing a contract extension which will see him remain at Old Trafford beyond the summer.But in a distraction ahead of United's return to Premier League action against Tottenham on Friday, a video of Gomes undergoing a 'healing' has surfaced.Gomes can be seen opening up on his injury problems while attending T.B.

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WOW Foundation announces ‘first-ever’ global online festival for women

The Women of the World (WOW) Foundation has announced what it describes as the first-ever global online festival focused on women and girls.

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Prince Philip's 99 most controversial gaffes as he celebrates his 99th birthday

Happy birthday Prince Philip!

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Who's bidding to be next World Trade Organization chief?

GENEVA/BRUSSELS : The World Trade Organization (WTO) began the process on Monday of selecting a new director-general to replace Brazil's Roberto Azevedo, who is stepping down a year early at the end of August.Azevedo's successor will need to steer reforms and negotiations in the face of rising protectionism, a deep recession caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and growing trade tensions, notably between the United States and China.The Geneva-based body normally takes nine months to choose a new chief but now wants to do so in three.

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Naser was under investigation when she won world 400 gold

Salwa Eid Naser was already being investigated for missing doping tests when she raced to an upset win in the 400 meters at the world track and field championships.The Athletics Integrity Unit confirmed Sunday that Naser was already under scrutiny for three “whereabouts failures” prior to her world championship win in Doha in October.That means that Naser could be stripped of her gold medal if she's found guilty.

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OPEC, Russia to extend record oil cuts to end of July

oil production cuts until the end of July after crude prices doubled in the past two months on the back of their efforts to withdraw almost 10% of global supplies from the market.The group known as OPEC+ was also set to demand countries such as Nigeria and Iraq, which exceeded quotas in May and June, compensate by making extra cuts in July to September.OPEC+ had initially agreed in April that it would cut supply by 9.7 million barrels per day (bpd) during May-June to prop up prices that collapsed due to the coronavirus crisis. Those cuts were due to taper to 7.7 million bpd from July to December.Benchmark Brent crude climbed to a three-month high on Friday above $42 a barrel, after diving below $20 in April.

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Man Utd handed transfer poser by Wolves over target Raul Jimenez

Manchester United have been put on alert after Wolves reportedly lowered the asking price for striker Raul Jimenez.

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John Boyega joins Black Lives Matter protest: Don’t know if I’m going to have career after this but f**k that

John Boyega recently showed up to participate in the protests against the killing of George Floyd and all the other black victims of police brutality and fearlessly addressed the rally. Over the last few days, various Hollywood celebrities have broken the COVID 19 social distancing rule to join the anti-racism solidarity protests taking place across the USA. Addressing the protestors, Boyega gave a moving speech and noted that he might be risking his career to raise his voice against the injustice.

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Manchester United morning headlines as Odion Ighalo lifts lid on loan extension

Ighalo on United ‘dream’

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03.06.2020 / 13:16

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Odion Ighalo tells Manchester United fans how Paul Pogba has been training

The return of Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford has helped Manchester United's squad find top gear in training, according to Odion Ighalo.

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Man Utd now chasing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's 'dream target' after Ed Woodward promise

Manchester United have put signing a new striker on hold to focus their attention on landing Jadon Sancho, according to report.

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How Sarz Empowered a Generation of Afrobeats Creators

For over a decade, his beats have rung out across the radios and clubs of Lagos, and now the world. At 30, Sarz has been a key collaborator for Nigerian artists like Wizkid and WurlD, who have helped bring the sound of Afrobeats to the U.S. and U.K. pop charts. (He’s one of the half-dozen producers credited on Drake’s “One Dance.”) But, he says, he has never been able to make a living out of his music from domestic revenue, and he is determined to change that for the next generation of Nigerian musicians.

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This Is Africa's Biggest Touring Challenge

Nigerian Afrobeats star Naira Marley has become so popular internationally that his home country — Africa’s largest, with a population of over 205 million — doesn’t have a live venue large enough to contain his burgeoning fan base. Overseas, the 26-year-old artist’s popularity expands far beyon

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Post-Pandemic, Nigerian Artists May Still Face Visa Challenges

In February, before most of the world had banned cross-border travel to try to contain the coronavirus outbreak, four members of Nigerian megastar Davido’s team waited patiently in Lagos, Nigeria, for a response from the U.S. State Department on whether they would be allowed to travel to the United States. They had all applied for visas to join the Afrobeats performer on an 18-city swing through the United States. Among the applicant

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How The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Affecting Africa's Music Industry

Thanks to tough measures that included overnight curfews and restricted travel between provinces, health authorities were hopeful that African countries could avoid the worst of the coronavirus outbreaks that have ravaged Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States. As of May 28, Nigeria and South Africa — two of the continent’s largest music economies — had 254 deaths and 552 deaths, re

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01.06.2020 / 10:39

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Odion Ighalo agent confirms Manchester United transfer situation

Odion Ighalo's agent has confirmed the forward is set to extend his stay at Manchester United for another seven months.

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31.05.2020 / 22:01

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Timo Werner willing to join Manchester United if Liverpool FC move fails and more transfer rumours

RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner would be willing to join Manchester United but only if his proposed move to Liverpool fails, according to reports.

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Man Utd agree new Odion Ighalo loan with help from travel and quarantine restrictions

Odion Ighalo is winning his battle to remain at Manchester United after agreeing a new loan deal.

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31.05.2020 / 16:35

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Odion Ighalo set to stay at Manchester United for another seven months

Odion Ighalo is set to stay at Manchester United for another seven months with a deal to extend his loan spell from Shanghai Shenhua edging closer.

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Man Utd and Shanghai Shenhua negotiating last-minute extension to Odion Ighalo deal

Manchester United are negotiating with Shanghai Shenua over an extension to Odion Ighalo’s loan deal at Old Trafford.

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Arsenal want to repeat Nicolas Pepe transfer tactic with £50m move this summer

Arsenal splashed the cash to land one of Lille’s top young talents in the form of Nicolas Pepe last summer.

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27.05.2020 / 11:41

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Odion Ighalo agent breaks silence on Manchester United talks

Odion Ighalo's agent has spoken about his client's future for the first time since it was revealed earlier this week that the player is set to leave Manchester United at the end of his loan contract.

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Man Utd should be allowed to sign new striker if Odion Ighalo leaves, says Dimitar Berbatov

Manchester United should be allowed to sign a replacement for Odion Ighalo if they are not able to keep him on a permanent basis.

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26.05.2020 / 23:49

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Shanghai Shenhua name condition for Ighalo's Manchester United return and more transfer rumours

Shanghai Shenhua will allow striker Odion Ighalo to return for a second loan spell at Manchester United but only if a fee is paid, according to reports.

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No Rest For Angélique Kidjo: How The African Icon Is Keeping Busy (& Helping Others) In Lockdown

It was going to be an important year for Angélique Kidjo. In March, a few months after earning her fourth Grammy Award (for her Celia Cruz tribute album, Celia), the singer had planned to celebrate her own 60th birthday — along with the 60th anniversary of independence of her native Benin — with a special performance at New York City’s Carnegie Hall featuring everyone from Nigerian Afropop star Yemi Alade to Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes.Of course, due to the coronavirus pandemic, those plans changed, and the March 14 concert was cancelled just days ahead of time.

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26.05.2020 / 20:05

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Manchester United give update on Odion Ighalo future

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopes that Shanghai Shenhua will allow Odion Ighalo to stay at the club past the expiry of his loan contract.

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Sentenced to death via Zoom - horrifying new justice system for executions

Staring at a computer screen in the midst of the coronavirus lockdown, Olalekan Hameed learned his fate via the video conference call, Zoom.

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Man Utd 'could lose Odion Ighalo next week' as Shanghai Shenhua want him back

Odion Ighalo's Man Utd dream could be coming to an abrupt and premature end as parent club Shanghai Shenhua are demanding he returns to China for pre-season training.

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24.05.2020 / 13:59

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Manchester United can finally sign striker to follow Ruud van Nistelrooy and Robin van Persie

Manchester United are in need of a centre-forward. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has run with Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford this season, but both look more comfortable in wider areas.

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Afro-Jazz Singer Nissi Delivers Encouraging Message During Billboard Live At-Home Performance

Rising afro-jazz singer Nissi capped off the final day of performances for Billboard's Platoon Africa Artist Showcase with a moving black-and-white performance.

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Baby goat stolen from Baltimore garden reunited with owners

BALTIMORE – A stolen baby goat was returned home to its community garden in Baltimore late Tuesday night, police said.

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McAfee report shows spike in covid-19 related malware and financial fraud

We have all become wary of emails and messages promising prizes, easy money-making opportunities and appeals from Nigerian princes. But scammers can evolve too, and as people start spending more and more time online due to the lockdown, they seem to be doing just that.

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11.05.2020 / 12:47

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Gary Neville sends Odion Ighalo transfer warning to Manchester United

Gary Neville admits Odion Ighalo probably isn't worth the rumoured £20million transfer valuation placed on him by Shanghai Shenhua.

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Gary Neville tells Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to balk at Odion Ighalo valuation

Gary Neville has warned Manchester United against signing Odion Ighalo for £20million.

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Gary Neville tells Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to avoid Odion Ighalo transfer

Gary Neville has warned Ole Gunnar Solskjaer over signing Odion Ighalo on a permanent basis.

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10.05.2020 / 22:25

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Manchester United fans make Odion Ighalo transfer plea as loan approaches end

Manchester United fans have made it clear that they want Odion Ighalo to stay at the club when his loan spell ends.

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Odion Ighalo's Man Utd future uncertain as Shanghai Shenhua 'expect him back in July'

Odion Ighalo could be forced to miss some of Man Utd's remaining fixtures as Shanghai Shenhua expect the striker to return from his loan spell by July.

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08.05.2020 / 21:35

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Manchester United evening headlines as Solskjaer makes transfer admission and Ighalo speaks out on future

Ighalo wants to stay

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08.05.2020 / 17:31

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Odion Ighalo wants to extend Manchester United loan

Odion Ighalo wants to extend his loan with Manchester United until the end of the Premier League season.

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Ty, Mercury Prize-nominated UK rapper, dead from coronavirus at 47

Mercury Prize-nominated UK rapper Ty has lost his battle with the coronavirus, the Guardian reports. He was 47.

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Ty, British Rapper, Dead at 47 From Coronavirus

Ty, a Mercury Prize-nominated Nigerian British rapper, has reportedly died from COVID-19. He was 47.

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Man Utd's Odion Ighalo transfer stance explained with star's loan due to expire this summer

Manchester United want to keep Odion Ighalo for longer but will reportedly wait to see when the Premier League season restarts before opening talks.

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06.05.2020 / 13:51

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Manchester United transfer stance on Odion Ighalo contract situation revealed

Manchester United are relaxed about the possibility of Odion Ighalo returning to Shanghai Shenhua now Marcus Rashford is fit again.

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03.05.2020 / 10:37

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Andy Cole explains what Manchester United strikers must do to take club to next level

Andy Cole knew a thing or two about scoring goals for Manchester United and he believes the current crop are well on their way to taking the club back to the top.

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Mason Greenwood prediction made by Man Utd team-mate Odion Ighalo

Manchester United star Odion Ighalo has predicted that his young team-mate Mason Greenwood is set to go to the top.

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Odion Ighalo makes prediction about Mason Greenwood's Man Utd future

Odion Ighalo has predicted that fellow striker Mason Greenwood will become a hugely important player for Manchester United in the next two or three seasons.

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