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At its Money Rails event in Buenos Aires on November 18 during Ethereum Devcon, Polygon announced partnerships with Mastercard and Revolut to enable mainstream cross-border payments. Revolut integrated Polygon for USDC, USDT, and POL transactions with zero fees for UK and EEA users, processing over $690 million in volume since December 2024. Mastercard selected Polygon as the default chain for its Crypto Credential system, allowing username-based transfers to self-custody wallets.

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Polygon just unlocked zero-fee stablecoin remittances for Revolut's 65 million users—gas covered, instant transfers worldwide.

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Fenway Sports Group scouted clubs in Spain, Portugal, and France since summer 2024, advancing talks with four like Bordeaux, Malaga, Getafe, and Monaco, but each deal collapsed over debts, legal issues, costs, and UEFA rules. Sources cite risk aversion and unclear goals, such as whether a second club would feed talent or serve as a loan spot, amid post-Brexit youth signing limits. Edwards, now in his contract's final year alongside sporting director Richard Hughes and coach Arne Slot, feels frustrated as Liverpool battles for a Champions League spot in fifth place.

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Michael Edwards returned to Liverpool in 2024 with a clear mission: build a second club to boost competitiveness. Two years and 25 targets later, those plans sit dormant, leaving key figures frustrated.

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Felix, an Arsenal commentator, posted that strong support from Nigerian fans for the £55 million striker from Sporting CP stems from a 'twisted' machismo linked to misogyny in Nigerian culture, not just his goal-scoring prowess. He clarified Gyökeres is blameless and a 'mentality monster,' but tied it to broader issues like violence against women. Critics called the claim xenophobic and low-IQ, while defenders pointed to his 100+ goals in two Sporting seasons and big-game wins as the real draw. Amid the title race, all agree Gyökeres delivers when Arsenal needs him most.

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Viktor Gyökeres has powered Arsenal to the Premier League top with 15 goals, including a Tottenham brace. Yet one fan's tweet linking Nigerian backing to cultural misogyny has fans clashing fiercely.

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Bournemouth and Manchester United fought to a gripping 2-2 draw in Matchweek 31, highlighted by Bruno Fernandes' penalty opener, Ryan Christie's quick reply, James Hill's own goal, and Kroupi's late spot-kick equalizer. Bournemouth, seventh with 41 points, edged possession at 55% and held firm at home, while third-placed United chased Champions League spots but couldn't seal the win despite dominating corners. The feisty clash featured key saves from keeper Djordje Petrovic and chances for Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo, leaving both teams with valuable points amid wild fan energy.

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Junior Kroupi's 81st-minute penalty sent Vitality Stadium into frenzy, rescuing a point for Bournemouth after trailing in a match packed with penalties and drama.

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Speaker Alban Bagbin administered the oaths with warmth, revealing he gave his daughter in marriage to Baba Jamal years ago and now sees him as a son. Bagbin advised the former High Commissioner to Nigeria to serve his constituents diligently, promising close watch and even campaigning against him if he underperforms. Shortly after, images showed Baba Jamal slumped in his seat near MPs like Hon. Munal Hassan and Hon. Sukpare Mohammed Adams, sparking online laughs and memes about his 'hardworking' debut—perhaps after treating voters to street food kosua ne mako.

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Freshly sworn in as MP for Ayawaso East, Mohammed Baba Jamal settled into his seat—only for photos to catch him with eyes closed and head tilted back amid the session.

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Pooja, a Lagos-based sports photographer, made history on March 18 by becoming the first Nigerian photojournalist to cover a Champions League match at Anfield, where Liverpool overturned a first-leg deficit with goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and stars like Mohamed Salah. His selfies from the pit racked up nearly 20,000 likes, sparking national pride in Nigeria alongside some debate over prior Nigerian photographers like Ayo Olu Ibidapo, though no records confirm earlier Anfield UCL appearances. From Nigerian Premier League gigs to World Cups and now Europe's elite, Pooja's vibrant style and bold energy have fans worldwide cheering 'Ankara Pooja' as Nigerian talent shines in top football media.

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Sulaiman Adebayo, aka Pooja, stood in Anfield's photo pit in his signature Ankara outfit, capturing Liverpool's 4-0 thrashing of Galatasaray—then dashed a shouting fan £1,000 on the spot.

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Manchester United lead 2-1 in their Matchweek 31 opener against Bournemouth after Bruno Fernandes' 61st-minute penalty, Ryan Christie's quick equalizer, and James Hill's own goal restoring the edge. Maguire's 79th-minute dismissal handed the hosts a spot-kick, ramping up the pressure on third-placed United, who sit seven points behind leaders Arsenal. A win would pull them within four of second-placed City, while Bournemouth chase an equalizer in their unbeaten run.

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Deep into stoppage time at Vitality Stadium, Harry Maguire's foul on Evanilson triggered a penalty and a straight red, leaving Manchester United with 10 men in a nail-biting Premier League clash.

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Liverpool supporters criticize Arne Slot's tactical experiments and interventions, arguing the team performs best by fielding top players in optimal positions without overcoaching. Discussions reference a recent big win attributed to a tactical change that eased pressure on Slot, while others call for his replacement or nostalgically mention Jürgen Klopp. Supporters highlight Slot's inconsistent results despite strong player quality and compare his record unfavorably to predecessors.

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The 2025 series follows Jay-jay, played by Olviga, as she joins a rowdy all-boys class led by Muhlach's grumpy president, sparking school crushes and feel-good vibes across two seasons. It hit No. 6 on Google's 2025 Year in Search for Philippines shows, drew 14.3 million trailer views in 24 hours for Season 2, earned 90,000+ high ratings on Viva One, and sold out fanmeets fast—going global on Viki and Amazon Prime. Now in its third year, it inspires nostalgia while Olviga stars in the upcoming Viva One anthology Ashtine, with her 'My Melody' episode dropping March 20.

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Fans chant 'AMNSE PAVED THE WAY' for the Filipino teen rom-com that turned a Wattpad story into a streaming sensation, boosting Viva One and stars Ashtine Olviga and Andres Muhlach.

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Nottingham Forest U21s faced West Ham U21s in a Premier League 2 match at Loughborough University. Chris Wood, a 34-year-old first-team striker recovering from knee surgery since October, started and scored the opening goal in the 11th minute.

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Fans express divided opinions on Ruben Amorim's tenure as manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers, with some praising player upgrades such as Watkins over Sesko and Martinez over Lemmans, while others criticize his 38% win rate, 15th-place finish, refusal to change from the 3-4-3 formation, and a final loss to Tottenham.

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At a February 24 rally in Kakamega, Sifuna promoted his new Linda Mwananchi movement as a citizen-focused challenge to President Ruto, while signaling openness to a United Opposition coalition including Gachagua and Kalonzo Musyoka. Odinga's Luo base recoils at Gachagua's past mockery of their leader and his absence from the October 2025 state funeral, with one critic insisting Raila would never join such an alliance. Allies like Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi counter by recalling Odinga's own history of unlikely partnerships, from Kibaki in 2002 to the 2018 handshake with Uhuru Kenyatta, urging strategy over grudges amid ODM's internal fractures.

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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's talk of teaming up with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has Odinga's supporters fuming, reopening old wounds just months after the opposition icon's death.

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On Sunday, President William Ruto visited Siaya County, attending a church service with Ida Odinga, launching a youth digital skills hub, and promising balanced growth to enthusiastic locals. Governor James Orengo skipped the events, accusing police of detaining nine of his staff—including his bodyguard and communications officer—without explanation, calling it intimidation ahead of Ruto's trip. The visits proceeded peacefully in the opposition stronghold, highlighting ongoing political tensions as Ruto focused on empowerment while critics like Orengo raised alarms over the arrests.

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President Ruto drew cheering crowds in Siaya for development launches, even as Governor Orengo boycotted over police arrests of his aides just beforehand.

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The 26-year-old Portuguese defender has shone in the 2025-26 Premier League campaign, notching one goal and three assists while playing both right and left back. Real Madrid are reportedly ready to bid €30m to replace the injury-hit Dani Carvajal, though United—contracted until 2028—want much more amid Bayern Munich's interest too. Fans are divided: some call a big sale smart business, others say Dalot's two-footed versatility is worth £50m-60m at least.

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Diogo Dalot has turned heads with his steady play at Manchester United this season. Now Real Madrid see him as the perfect fix for their full-back injury headaches.

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During a match, Bayer Leverkusen player Piero Hincapie gestured to shush Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hürzeler after Hürzeler urged him to speed up a throw-in. The moment went viral on social media.

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Lancôme Thailand launched the 'Friends of Idôle' campaign today, featuring rapper MILLI for the woody floral Idôle Power, 4EVE's Aheye for the rosy jasmine signature scent, and BUS vocalist AA Ashirakorn for the new fruity Peach 'N Roses with juicy peach, red berries, and velvety rose. The 'Be Your Own Idôle' initiative celebrates self-confidence through chic images of the artists in colorful outfits, sparking fan excitement with trends like #FriendofIdole and giveaways. For AA, it's a major milestone, blending his playful Gen-Z energy with luxury beauty as fans share pride and edits welcoming him to the Idôle family.

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Three rising T-Pop talents—MILLI, Aheye from 4EVE, and AA from BUS—step into the spotlight, each embodying a bold Idôle fragrance that matches their unique vibe.

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During a Nairobi press conference, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi expressed shock that Ayomo, killed in chaos at a Kitengela 'Linda Mwananchi' rally on February 15, was Luo, then urged the community to stop protesting since 'there is no cause' anymore. Relatives clarified Ayomo was heading to fetch spare parts when police gunfire struck him below the left eye; his wife identified his body at the morgue, and his brother demanded justice from those meant to protect them. Critics accused Mbadi of tribalism and hypocrisy, while the Independent Policing Oversight Authority probes the incident amid calls for police accountability and party unity.

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Vincent Ayomo, a 28-year-old mechanic and father, was shot while crossing the road for work parts—not even at the rally. His family's plea for justice hangs heavy amid the backlash.

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Peak Rare Earths, an Australian company developing the Ngualla deposit near Mbeya, was bought by China's Shenghe Resources after funding woes. China already dominates with 70% of global mining and 90% of refining for the 17 rare earths essential to electronics, EVs, defense, and AI. The U.S. once led from its Mountain Pass mine in the 1980s but lost ground to China's low prices and refining prowess; now efforts like reviving Mountain Pass and federal aid aim to diversify, though experts say it will take a decade.

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A promising rare earth project in Tanzania, meant to challenge China's supply hold, has now fallen under Beijing's control. It highlights how tough it is to build alternatives for these vital metals.

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On February 15, Suna East MP Junet Mohamed, a fellow ODM member, criticized Orengo for delivering no development in Siaya since his 2022 election, echoing frustrations from residents over missing basic services. Orengo responded indirectly by promoting his 'Linda Mwananchi' opposition tour with young MPs, using a Luhya phrase to brush off critics amid President Ruto's outreach to Western Kenya MPs. Supporters point to rising county revenue, hospital upgrades, and planned roads, while the debate highlights tensions in ODM over activism versus infrastructure ahead of 2027 elections.

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Siaya MP Junet Mohamed called out Governor James Orengo for focusing on protests instead of building roads and water systems locals desperately need.

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President William Ruto appointed individuals from one ethnic group to the boards of key Kenyan parastatals such as KETRACO, KPC, and KAA. The appointments have sparked public criticism for favoring loyalists over professional merit.

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President William Ruto welcomed prominent ODM members including Dr. Oburu Odinga, Kisumu Governor Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o, and others to an Eid-ul-Fitr luncheon in Kisumu, emphasizing unity in the politically divided Nyanza region. He praised Ramadan's lessons of sacrifice and charity, pledged KSh 20 million for a new Jamia Mosque, and urged peaceful coexistence. Oburu Odinga called for harmony through diversity, while the event launched Ruto's five-day development tour in the opposition stronghold, signaling thawing tensions.

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Dressed in crisp white kanzus, opposition figures like Oburu Odinga joined Muslim leaders on a red carpet at State Lodge, sharing a festive meal to mark Ramadan's end.

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