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2020 Oscars: Laura Dern wins best supporting actress for ‘Marriage Story’
Laura Dern’s turn as a steely divorce attorney in “Marriage Story” made the case with Oscar jurors, who completed her awards season sweep by awarding her the best-supporting actress trophy.
LeBron James under fire after blaming China row on ‘misinformed’ Rockets chief
Basketball superstar LeBron James was accused of turning a blind eye to Chinese repression on Tuesday after he criticized a Houston Rockets executive for angering China with a “misinformed” tweet supporting protesters in Hong Kong.
Operation Rewired: FBI announces arrest of 167 Nigerians
United States’ Federal authorities on Tuesday announced the arrest of 167 Nigerians in a wide scale effort to disrupt Business Email Compromise (BEC) schemes tagged used by fraudsters to intercept and hijack wire transfers from businesses and individuals, including many senior citizens through an investigation tagged ‘Operation reWired” conducted around the world.
Antitrust probe of Facebook may be first step against Big Tech
A coalition of US states unveiled on Friday an antitrust investigation of Facebook, the first of what is expected to be a wave of action against dominant technology firms.
Facebook under investigation by state attorneys general for antitrust violations
A group of states is investigating Facebook for potential violations of antitrust law, the office of the New York attorney general said in a statement today.
Possible killer heat wave imminent in US – weather agency
The United States National Weather Service has warned of a possible killer heat wave across parts of the country starting from Wednesday through the weekend.
Murder suspect slashes own throat during trial
A man accused of killing and dismembering a 24-year-old woman slashed his neck and fell from his wheelchair during his murder trial.
![Paddocks at Washington County Fairgrounds are partially underwater due to flooding in Arlington, Nebraska. [Humeyra Pamuk-Reuters]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/23110101-324x235.jpg "River levels keep rising in already flooded US")
River levels keep rising in already flooded US
Flood waters continue to rise across the United States and there are fears that many parts of the Mississippi River will remain above flood stage for a further two or three months.
Warren Buffett: What counts are brains and capital
A giant hurricane, earthquake or other conflagration inflicting unprecedented, catastrophic damage is likely at some point to strike the United States.
Congo releases US citizen held for over a year
A naturalized US citizen who was detained in the Republic of Congo for more than a year has been released, the United States Embassy there said on Friday.
American state to resume prisoner executions after 20 years
The death penalty will resume in Nebraska for the first time in 20 years, with the US state planning to execute a convicted killer using a new, untested combination of drugs.
Dinner date gives Tottenham players appetite for success
Mauricio Pochettino took his Tottenham players and staff for a steak dinner this week in a bid to fuel his club’s appetite for success.
US send troops, aircraft to flood-hit Texas
The U.S. Department of Defence is pre-positioning troops, search and rescue units, aircraft, vehicles, equipment and supplies to staging areas near places worst hit by flooding in southeastern Texas, in anticipation of a possible request for assistance.
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US new Army training team heads to Africa first time
The United States Army, for the first time, will send soldiers from one of its new training brigades to Africa in the coming weeks, expanding the use of the new specialized units as the Pentagon looks at possible troop cuts on the continent.
Robert Clarke: Corruption runs in blood of Nigerians
Robert Clarke, a senior advocate of Nigeria, says death sentence will not stop corruption because of the act of stealing runs in the blood of Nigerians.
Two sides claim victory in Togo vote as challenger cries foul
Two sides have claimed victory in Togo's presidential election as the main challenger to incumbent Faure Gnassingbe cried foul, citing "revelations of fraud".
Samuel Eto’o: Cristiano Ronaldo is the best of all time
Samuel Eto’o offered an interview in Italy in which he spoke about the past and future of Inter Milan. Still, in the comparison with Juventus, the name Cristiano Ronaldo came up, who the Cameroonian called “the best of all time”.
Nigeria’s economy grows by 2.27 percent, surpasses IMF’s projection
Nigeria’s gross domestic product grew by 2.27% in 2019, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics has shown.
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Senate mulls establishment of state police in new constitutional amendment
The Senate is considering a constitutional amendment to restructure the country’s police architecture, according to a report.
Kano Pillars aim to secure maximum three points against Rangers in Enugu
Kano Pillars coach Ibrahim Musa has revealed his side’s target ahead the midweek NPFL clash with Rangers in Enugu.
Everton seek to lure Emmanuel Dennis from Club Brugge
The striker impressed against Manchester United in the Europa League in midweek, and has continued to make a name for himself on the continent since scoring a brace against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu last year.
Andy Robertson regrets attacking Lionel Messi in Champions League semi-final
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson has said that he regrets attacking Barcelona’s Lionel Messi.
Imo renames college after late Senator Uwajumogu
The Imo State government has renamed the Imo State College of Education, Ihitte Uboma after the late Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu as a way to mortalizing him for his service to the state.