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Nokia 7 Plus review: Here’s a no-nonsense Android phone for you; check details

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Nokia 7 Plus will be sold as an Android One-branded smartphone. Anuj Bhatia At this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, HMD Global pretty much stole the thunder by announcing a total of five phones, including the Nokia 7 Plus. While the Nokia 8 Sirocco may be the company’s answer to the iPhone X and Galaxy S9, it is hard to ignore the Nokia 7 Plus. Billed as the “flagship for everyone”, the premium mid-end smartphone appears to be the company’s most interesting offering to date. And that shows: The Nokia 7 Plus is certainly a reliable phone that focuses on practicality and functionality. Powered by Android 8.1 Oreo, Nokia 7 Plus is also the star campaigner of Google ’s Android One platform. I have tested the Nokia 7 Plus for over a week, and here’s my detailed review. HMD Global has made a lot of emphasis on the design aspect, and it shows. The handset is made out of a single block of aluminium and coated with a “ceramic feel” paint. There are no antenn

Chelsea vs. Southampton, FA Cup semifinal: Live blog, highlights

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Getty Images  / Staff FULL TIME: Chelsea win! 84min: Charlie Austin hits the post. Reminder that it’s not over yet. Morata then misses a glorious chance at the other end. 82min: GOAL CHELSEA, Azpilicueta to Morata makes a comeback and should seal the deal for Chelsea. 2-0! 80min: Final substitution for Chelsea, Morata replacing Giroud who had not been the same since the Romeu tackle. 78min: Pedro, Moses, Hazard combine to create a glorious chance, but Yoshida there to put it over his own bar. Another big miss for the Blues. Southampton put an extra striker as Gabbiadini replaces Bednarek. 76min: Chelsea back in the 3-4-3 as Pedro replaces Fàbregas. 74min: McCarthy’s turn to save well, Hazard with the turn and shot. 72min: Big save from Caballero after Cahill and Fàbregas contrive to turn the ball over at the top of the box. Caballero then gets the foul call on the su

Jubilation in Enugu over Big Brother Naija

ENUGU- There was jubilation among Big Brother Naija reality show viewers in Enugu as Miracle won the grand prize. Big Brother Naija Miracle (right) with Egbuka the presenter who announced the result at the Big Brother Naija house Even though some viewers had sympathy for Alex as Enugu state born, nevertheless there were jubilations as Miracle was announced the winner of Big Brother Naija. Jennifer Elochukwu said “I knew it was going to be Miracle. My prediction and vote wasn’t a waste after all.” The coal city revabrated in different areas when the winner was announced by Ebuka until the channel closed. Miracle Igbokwe has emerged winner of the Big Brother Naija reality show after having the highest vote of 38.18%. The pilot and model contested keenly for the grand prize of 25 million and a brand new car alongside other housemates for 85days. He also emerged winner of the Pepsi refresh the mix challenge and payporte games , being the housemate with the least time of 53

Omokri compares voting of BBNaija winner, Miracle to Buhari’s re-election

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Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex president Goodluck Jonathan has compared President Muhammadu Buhari’s re-election bit to the Big Brother Naija reality show. Omokri writing on his Twittter page said President Buhari would be voted out in 2019. DAILY POST recalls that Miracle emerged winner of Big Brother Naija 2018, beating Alex, Tobi ,Cee-c and Nina. The former aide tweeted “The same way a MIRACLE won BBNaija in 2018, is the same way #LazyNigerianYourhs will MIRACULOUSLY defeat @MBuhari in 2019. “We did it with Miracle, we can do it with Buhari. Retweet to congratulate Miracle.Lazy Nigerians, retweet to support the miracle of defeating Buhari in 2019!”

Michael Goolaerts: Cyclist suffered cardiac arrest while riding Paris-Roubaix

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Michael Goolaerts, who died on Sunday, suffered cardiac arrest while riding, causing his crash at Paris-Roubaix. The Veranda's Willems-Crelan rider, 23, was found unconscious and not breathing after falling on a cobbled section of the one-day classic. The Belgian was airlifted to hospital in Lille but died at 21:40 BST. "He suffered an attack while racing. His heart stopped, and that's why he crashed," said Cambrai state prosecutor Remi Schwartz, following an autopsy. Schwartz said experts will carry out toxicology and pathological exams to determine the cause of the cardiac arrest, although the results may not be known for several weeks. Goolaerts crashed on the second of 29 cobbled sections in Paris-Roubaix, 109km into a 257km race regarded as one of the toughest and most prestigious in cycling. BeSpoke podcast: Michael Goolaerts Special 'A great loss to cycling' - former team-mate Shaw Goolaerts' team return to racing

Michael Goolaerts: Cyclist suffered cardiac arrest while riding Paris-Roubaix

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Former team-mate Shaw pays tribute to Goolaerts Michael Goolaerts, who died on Sunday, suffered cardiac arrest while riding, causing his crash at Paris-Roubaix. The Veranda's Willems-Crelan rider, 23, was found unconscious and not breathing after falling on a cobbled section of the one-day classic. The Belgian was airlifted to hospital in Lille but died at 21:40 BST. "He suffered an attack while racing. His heart stopped, and that's why he crashed," said Cambrai state prosecutor Remi Schwartz, following an autopsy. Schwartz said experts will carry out toxicology and pathological exams to determine the cause of the cardiac arrest, although the results may not be known for several weeks. Goolaerts crashed on the second of 29 cobbled sections in Paris-Roubaix, 109km into a 257km race regarded as one of the toughest and most prestigiou

Michael Goolaerts: Cyclist suffered cardiac arrest while riding Paris-Roubaix

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Former team-mate Shaw pays tribute to Goolaerts Michael Goolaerts, who died on Sunday, suffered cardiac arrest while riding, causing his crash at Paris-Roubaix. The Veranda's Willems-Crelan rider, 23, was found unconscious and not breathing after falling on a cobbled section of the one-day classic. The Belgian was airlifted to hospital in Lille but died at 21:40 BST. "He suffered an attack while racing. His heart stopped, and that's why he crashed," said Cambrai state prosecutor Remi Schwartz, following an autopsy. Schwartz said experts will carry out toxicology and pathological exams to determine the cause of the cardiac arrest, although the results may not be known for several weeks. Goolaerts crashed on the second of 29 cobbled sections in Paris-Roubaix, 109km into a 257km race regarded as one of the toughest and most prestigiou

Michael Goolaerts: Cyclist suffered cardiac arrest while riding Paris-Roubaix

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Former team-mate Shaw pays tribute to Goolaerts Michael Goolaerts, who died on Sunday, suffered cardiac arrest while riding, causing his crash at Paris-Roubaix. The Veranda's Willems-Crelan rider, 23, was found unconscious and not breathing after falling on a cobbled section of the one-day classic. The Belgian was airlifted to hospital in Lille but died at 21:40 BST. "He suffered an attack while racing. His heart stopped, and that's why he crashed," said Cambrai state prosecutor Remi Schwartz, following an autopsy. Schwartz said experts will carry out toxicology and pathological exams to determine the cause of the cardiac arrest, although the results may not be known for several weeks. Goolaerts crashed on the second of 29 cobbled sections in Paris-Roubaix, 109km into a 257km race regarded as one of the toughest and most prestigiou

Republican lawmakers keep grilling Mark Zuckerberg about ‘censoring’ two conservative vloggers

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Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Part of The Cambridge Analytica scandal Mark Zuckerberg is facing a lot of questions about Facebook’s policies, most of which involve handling user data. But there’s a running theme on the Republican side of the aisle: Facebook is censoring conservative content, particularly two pro-Trump vloggers who go by the names Diamond and Silk. Multiple legislators have asked about Lynnette “Diamond” Hardaway and Rochelle “Silk” Richardson, who complained that Facebook was limiting the reach of their videos, and were told their videos were “unsafe to the community.” Facebook later told reporters that the email was “inaccurate and not reflective of the way we communicate with our community,” but that hasn’t satisfied lawmakers. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) listed a series of alleged cases of Facebook censorship yesterd

Tristan Thompson Has Reportedly Been 'Consistently Cheating on Khloé Kardashian

Hours after videos of NBA Cleveland Cavaliers player Tristan Thompson allegedly cheating on his pregnant girlfriend Khloé Kardashian surfaced, People and Us Weekly have run reports that Thompson has been regularly cheating on Kardashian during their relationship. “Tristan has been consistently cheating on Khloé,” a source alleged to People . “He’s a serial cheater. And there will be more women to come out of the woodwork.” The scandal, according to one source, “has been a long time coming.” Us Weekly reports that Thompson's friends aren't at all shocked by this. “None of his friends are surprised by this and they all know he cheats,” a source close to Thompson said. “Most of his friends and people in his circle also cheat and don’t think there’s anything wrong with it.” The Kardashian-Jenner family, meanwhile, "are heartbroken for Khloé," People 's source said. "They didn’t realize how deceptive Tristan could really be.”

Tristan Thompson Has Reportedly Been 'Consistently Cheating on Khloé Kardashian

Hours after videos of NBA Cleveland Cavaliers player Tristan Thompson allegedly cheating on his pregnant girlfriend Khloé Kardashian surfaced, People and Us Weekly have run reports that Thompson has been regularly cheating on Kardashian during their relationship. “Tristan has been consistently cheating on Khloé,” a source alleged to People . “He’s a serial cheater. And there will be more women to come out of the woodwork.” The scandal, according to one source, “has been a long time coming.” Us Weekly reports that Thompson's friends aren't at all shocked by this. “None of his friends are surprised by this and they all know he cheats,” a source close to Thompson said. “Most of his friends and people in his circle also cheat and don’t think there’s anything wrong with it.” The Kardashian-Jenner family, meanwhile, "are heartbroken for Khloé," People 's source said. "They didn’t realize how deceptive Tristan could really be.”

Tristan Thompson Has Reportedly Been 'Consistently Cheating on Khloé Kardashian

Hours after videos of NBA Cleveland Cavaliers player Tristan Thompson allegedly cheating on his pregnant girlfriend Khloé Kardashian surfaced, People and Us Weekly have run reports that Thompson has been regularly cheating on Kardashian during their relationship. “Tristan has been consistently cheating on Khloé,” a source alleged to People . “He’s a serial cheater. And there will be more women to come out of the woodwork.” The scandal, according to one source, “has been a long time coming.” Us Weekly reports that Thompson's friends aren't at all shocked by this. “None of his friends are surprised by this and they all know he cheats,” a source close to Thompson said. “Most of his friends and people in his circle also cheat and don’t think there’s anything wrong with it.” The Kardashian-Jenner family, meanwhile, "are heartbroken for Khloé," People 's source said. "They didn’t realize how deceptive Tristan could really be.”

Oprah Winfrey, Alicia Keys & More Celebrate Maya Angelou's 90th Birthday

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Google celebrated Maya Angelou’s birthday Wednesday (April 4) with a special homepage Doodle that opens as a video of celebrities reciting lines from Angelou's poem “Still I Rise.” The Doodle is especially fitting considering April is also National Poetry Month. Maya Angelou would have been 90 years old. She passed away in 2014 at the age of 86. ] The video opens with Angelou reading lines from “Still I Rise.” Check out the rest of the celebrities who celebrated Angelou's birthday on Wednesday. [readmore:8286346 Dr. Maya Angelou You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may trod me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I'll rise. Alicia Keys Does my sassiness upset you? Why are you beset with gloom? 'Cause I walk like I've got oil wells Pumping in my living room. America Ferrera Just like moons and like suns, With the certainty of tides, Just like hopes springing high, Still I rise. Dr. Maya Ang

APC reacts to Senator Mustapha Bukar’s death

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed sorrow over the death of the Senator representing Katsina North in the National Assembly, Senator Mustapha Bukar. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the APC said “Although, a first-time federal lawmaker, the late Senator Bukar made his mark in the Senate through his progressive and pro-people legislative interventions, particularly through his Chairmanship of the Senate Committee on Capital Market. “At Party level, we have indeed lost a dependable and loyal Party man who contributed immensely to the growth and strength of our great Party. “We extend deep condolences to his family, constituents, National Assembly, particularly the Senate, President Muhammadu Buhari and the government and people of Katsina State over the sad and painful loss. It is our prayer that the Almighty Allah grants the late Senator Aljannah Firdaus.”