Amanda Gorman: Young poet gets over 1M followers after performing at Biden's inauguration
- Amanda Gorman stole the show at President Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony with her powerful performance
- The 22-year old poet who recited The Hill we Climb became the youngest inaugural poet in the US history
- Amanda who dazzled fans with her mastery of words got more than one million new followers in less than 24 hours on her Instagram account
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American? 10 Things You Should Really Know
As with any culture, Americans have a certain way of doing things. They’re best known for their ability to small talk endlessly, wearing pajamas while out and about, and pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving. To put these into context, here is a list of things that are oh so USA from our American writer, Adriana.
10 things you know if you grew up in America 1. How to make American pancakes As an American, I often host friends for brunch.
Buried By a Tropical Snowstorm
Not long ago in the woods of Georgia, a black bear wandering in search of food came across an air-dropped duffel bag packed with about 75 lbs. of cocaine. The animal proceeded to nibble at the coke until it died from an overdose. At about the same time in Haiti, millions of dollars’ worth of poorly aimed cocaine packages fell upon an isolated farming village. The natives tried to make the mysterious substance into a whitewash for their huts but discovered it worked better as a foot powder and diaper-rash treatment.
Don't Expect Steady Electricity Supply In 2014, Minister of Power Says
Nigeria's Power Minister Professor Chinedu Nebo acknowledged it is highly improbable that Nigerians will experience steady power supply this year.
He spoke in Lagos at the annual Power Investors Summit hosted by EnergyNet in conjunction with Nextier Capital Limited.
Minister Nebo noted that Nigeria is struggling to come out of the state of dilapidation, a state of total disrepair of infrastructures and decay.
"Most of the plans are not going to be ready by the end of the year.
Global Political Polarization Chart Pack
Data points featured in this chart pack represent one-month rollups of daily surveys. Bar chart values correspond to the latest full month of data; countries in those charts are sorted by the total shares of adults expressing espousing far-left and far-right political views. Far-left and far-right correspond to values of 0 and 7 on a seven-point ideology scale.
All data was collected through Morning Consult’s proprietary survey research capabilities. All interviews are conducted online.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer: Franchises First Female Protagonist, Vice City Return and 2025
More than 10 years after Grand Theft Auto V first came out, the first look at the long-awaited and highly anticipated sequel, Grand Theft Auto VI, has officially been released. Rockstar Games dropped the first trailer to the massively hyped video game on Monday night after it first leaked online.
How many states are in Nigeria? Know the states and their capitals
Nigeria is subdivided into six regions known as geopolitical zones. The zones are further subdivided into states. These geographical divisions form the basis on which political, economic, and educational resources are distributed in the country. The states vary in size, economic activities, tribal composition, and numerous other attributes. How many states are in Nigeria, and where is each headquartered?
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Jennifer Garner Bought the Farm Where Her Mother Once Lived to Create a Brighter Future for Countles
It’s not uncommon for Hollywood stars to showcase their skills in various businesses outside of their film careers, such as launching cosmetic or lingerie lines. Jennifer Garner, however, has taken a unique path by purchasing the farm where her mother grew up.
The Hollywood star’s upbringing was rooted in conservative values. Her father was a chemical engineer, and her mother was a homemaker. Growing up, Jennifer and her two sisters had strict rules to abide by. For instance, they were forbidden from wearing makeup, painting their nails, or getting their ears pierced during their teenage years.
Makinde Hosts PDP Southwest Leaders In Ibadan [Photos]
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Tuesday hosted leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South West. The leaders met behind closed-door at the Oyo State Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, to discuss the zoning arrangement of the party and the 2023 presidential election.
In a communique read at the end of the meeting by the zonal chairman of the party, Soji Adagunodo, the leaders resolved that the PDP 2023 presidential ticket should be zoned to the South.
Maurice Gibb - Trivia, Family, Bio
British musician best known as a member of the disco group the Bee Gees with his brothers Barry and Robin. They were known for hits like "Stayin' Alive," "More Than A Woman," and "Night Fever."
Before Fame He grew up in a part of Brisbane that was demolished to build Brisbane Airport. His first band was called the Rattlesnakes.
Trivia He is a Songwriters Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee.