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On February 16, 2026, Rabi Muhammad from Kano was arrested while trying to smuggle the opioids to Cotonou, Benin Republic, using the creative fake bump tactic. Videos show officers in pink uniforms carefully removing the device in a search room, as she stood dressed in traditional attire. The bust was part of a busy week for NDLEA, including an Ivorian man excreting cocaine at Kano airport, a real estate CEO with 89 kilograms of cannabis in Lagos, and raids across several states that nabbed hundreds more kilograms of drugs— even a 68-year-old grandmother in Edo. Chairman Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa praised the team's vigilance against these evolving smuggling plots.

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NDLEA officers at Lagos' Seme border spotted a suspicious protruding belly on a 35-year-old businesswoman heading to Benin. A search revealed 3,200 tramadol capsules hidden inside a strapped-on pink calabash disguised as a pregnancy.

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The Gunners lead the Premier League with 58 points from 27 games, yet a late collapse in the 2-2 draw highlighted fatigue in Zubimendi (2,265 minutes) and Timber (2,182 minutes), who top outfield minutes. New signing Christian Nørgaard has played just 32 minutes despite strong international form, prompting journalist Ray Shiraz to challenge Mikel Arteta on his choices. Arteta insisted the players look great and selections follow condition data, but fans called it stubborn amid a packed schedule including Sunday's North London derby at Tottenham.

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Arsenal blew a two-goal lead at Wolves, leaving fans worried about overworked stars Martin Zubimendi and Jurrien Timber running on empty.

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The 28-year-old Welsh winger's Fulham contract expires in June, drawing interest from Villa and Everton. Emery likes his right-wing play and set-piece threat, passing on a January move to focus on a striker instead. Villa fans buzz with excitement over his 'bangers' for squad depth, though some call him a safe rotation pick. Fulham supporters debate a pay rise, amid a busy summer of Bosman deals.

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Harry Wilson has lit up the Premier League with eight stunning goals from just four expected, including late winners against Chelsea and Brighton. Now, Aston Villa's Unai Emery sees him as a perfect free-agent fit.

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On March 8, 2005, in the Champions League round-of-16 second leg, Barcelona lost 4-2 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea advancing 5-4 on aggregate after a 2-1 first-leg defeat. Ronaldinho's jaw-dropping dead-ball strike from 35 yards silenced the home crowd, following his earlier penalty goal, though Chelsea responded with strikes from Eidur Gudjohnsen, Frank Lampard, Damien Duff, and John Terry. Fans who saw it live called it magical, with one behind the goal naming it the best ever witnessed, while others marveled at the technique and shared playground memories of kids trying to copy it. The clip revives nostalgia for Ronaldinho's flair, even as some gripe about modern football lacking that pure showmanship.

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Ronaldinho grinned with his trademark braids, then curled a 35-yard free-kick over the wall and past Petr Cech into the top corner at Stamford Bridge.

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Gabriel endured months of brutal abuse from his mother Pearl Fernandez and her boyfriend Isauro Aguirre before his death in 2013, despite over 60 ignored calls to authorities reporting his injuries. Fernandez received life without parole after pleading guilty, while Aguirre sits on death row; the case led to reforms like improved social worker training and calls for greater accountability. Prosecutor Jonathan Hatami marked what would have been Gabriel's 21st birthday with a post vowing to protect child victims and announced a public gathering at his Palmdale memorial tree. People online shared the lasting pain of his story, urging everyone to speak up against abuse.

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Communities in Southern California gathered quietly on February 20, 2026, to remember Gabriel Fernandez, the 8-year-old whose tragic story exposed heartbreaking failures in child protection.

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The Gunners lead the Premier League with 58 points from 27 games, yet a late collapse in the 2-2 draw highlighted fatigue in Zubimendi (2,265 minutes) and Timber (2,182 minutes), who top outfield minutes. New signing Christian Nørgaard has played just 32 minutes despite strong international form, prompting journalist Ray Shiraz to challenge Mikel Arteta on his choices. Arteta insisted the players look great and selections follow condition data, but fans called it stubborn amid a packed schedule including Sunday's North London derby at Tottenham.

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Arsenal blew a two-goal lead at Wolves, leaving fans worried about overworked stars Martin Zubimendi and Jurrien Timber running on empty.

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Matheus Cunha stated in an interview that he is grateful for everything Ruben Amorim did at Wolverhampton Wanderers, describing him as an incredible person who attracted many new players to the club. Cunha attributed a significant part of the team's ongoing success to Amorim's influence, noting that excessive pressure distorted the simple context during his tenure.

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Bernardo Silva, already on a yellow card, committed a foul on Newcastle United's Joelinton by jumping into him without playing the ball during the Manchester City match. The referee did not issue a second yellow card, resulting in Silva remaining on the pitch. The incident sparked widespread debate among fans over refereeing decisions.

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Gazetted on February 16, 2026, the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill extends parliamentary and presidential terms from five to seven years, delaying the next election to 2030 and shifting the presidential pick to parliamentarians needing a majority vote. Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi calls it constructive reforms for stability, while supporters like MP Temba Mliswa point to ZANU-PF's parliamentary strength; critics argue it breaches term-limit rules under section 328 and past court views, with figures like Nelson Chamisa labeling it an assault on the people's will. A 90-day public consultation now runs until mid-May, amid planned protests, petitions for a referendum, and potential court fights.

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Zimbabwe's government just published a bill to stretch President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term until 2030, replacing direct elections with a parliamentary vote—a move that's ignited fierce backlash from critics.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta selected MLS to start in his preferred midfield position for the first time in a year ahead of the match against Wolves. The selection is part of significant team rotation with several players rested.

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Leandro Trossard was substituted in the 93rd minute of Arsenal's match against Athletic Bilbao after Martin Bueno struck him in the jaw or chin with his shoulder off the ball. Arsenal followed medical assessment and concussion protocol checks to make the substitution. The incident sparked debate over whether it qualified as a legitimate concussion sub.

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The table-topping Gunners, six points clear of Manchester City after 25 games, saw no sign of their key attackers in Wednesday's training photos from the Sobha Realty Training Centre. Mikel Arteta stayed cautious in his presser, saying 'We will see' on their fitness for the 8pm GMT kickoff at Gtech Community Stadium, while confirming Mikel Merino faces months out from foot surgery. Despite the worries, Declan Rice grinned through drills, Thomas Partey laughed it up, and Kai Havertz impressed in the gym with flair kneeing a ball—keeping spirits high in a buzzing session with academy talents like Ethan Nwaneri.

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Arsenal's top spot feels solid, but fans hold their breath as captain Martin Ødegaard, Bukayo Saka, and Leandro Trossard missed training ahead of Thursday's test at Brentford.

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Matheus Cunha stated in an interview that he is grateful for everything Ruben Amorim did at Wolverhampton Wanderers, describing him as an incredible person who attracted many new players to the club. Cunha attributed a significant part of the team's ongoing success to Amorim's influence, noting that excessive pressure distorted the simple context during his tenure.

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Manchester United fans are debating starting Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko, and Bryan Mbeumo in the front three over Amad Diallo following a draw against West Ham. Critics highlight Diallo's lack of efficiency in scoring and creating chances, including a late-game pass to Sesko instead of shooting, while supporters note his 2 goals and 2 assists in 15 Premier League games under manager Ruben Amorim. The discussion references Mbeumo's recent assist and Sesko and Mbeumo's four goal contributions each in their last five appearances.

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Manchester United dismissed Ruben Amorim on Monday after 14 months, citing their sixth-place Premier League position following a 1-1 draw at Leeds. The Portuguese manager, who joined from Sporting CP in November 2024 and reached the Europa League final, posted a 38.1% win rate across 63 games—the worst since Sir Alex Ferguson left. Fletcher, a former midfielder with over 340 appearances, takes charge for Wednesday's match at Burnley, with fans mixing despair over the post-Fergie curse and hopes for a reset. Pundits like Gary Neville call for attacking football true to United's DNA, while Amorim's backroom staff departed Carrington laughing despite the shock.

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Ruben Amorim strolled through the snow with his wife, flashing a thumbs-up to cameras just hours after his Manchester United sacking. The club turned to legend Darren Fletcher as interim boss amid a dismal run.

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Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo made an exceptional defense-splitting pass to Pedro Neto, contributing to Joao Pedro's opening goal against Brighton. The sequence started with a progressive pass from Santos to Caicedo, who then found Neto leading to the finish.

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The U.S. Trade and Development Agency confirmed its intent to back the project, which targets rare earth elements vital for magnets, defense, and clean energy. CEO Cedric Simonet called it powerful validation of the site's strategic value, backed by a 2023 study projecting strong returns from a 13.6 million tonne resource. Shares jumped from 1.3 pence to over 2.15 pence, lifting the market cap past £6 million, as investors noted the low valuation and upside from fluorspar and gallium.

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Altona Rare Earths' stock more than doubled Monday after a key U.S. agency signaled support for its Monte Muambe project in Mozambique.

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