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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 Valentine's Day photo, posted Thursday by @dyingscribe with a 'Caption this' prompt, shows dad resembling grown-up Harry Potter in round glasses and arm tats, mom channeling a chola Hermione with space buns and bold ink, and their baby in a tiny LA hat. Replies blended Potter lore with Chicano slang, like 'Harry Vato and the Foo Who Must Not Be Named, ese' and 'Hector Potter and the Prisoner of San Quentin.' Some speculated it features @terpsnob559 and his family, known for lowrider snaps and kid pics, while a few Potter fans noted the non-canon pairing and griped about the faux backdrop amid California's drought.

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A tattooed South LA couple and their baby posed in matching Dodgers caps against a glittery heart backdrop, sparking a wave of clever Harry Potter mashups.

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A post showcasing the Thunder Rangers from 2003's Power Rangers Ninja Storm quickly drew over 7,600 likes, with fans clamoring for Epic Games to add the gold-accented duo right after the recent Dino Thunder skins hit the Item Shop on February 20. These brothers trained at the Thunder Ninja Academy, faced a villainous turn, and became fan-favorite heroes with sleek suits and thunder weapons. Excitement mixes nostalgia for their standout designs alongside calls for duo gameplay and even bolder ideas like Psycho Rangers, as Dino Thunder bundles sell strong.

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Brothers Hunter and Blake Bradley strike their iconic pose in crimson and navy, fueling dreams of them dropping into Fortnite battles.

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The Times published an anecdote revealing that as a young man, Prince Andrew's behavior was so atrocious that a footman punched him in the face. Queen Elizabeth II refused Prince Andrew's offer to resign, stating that he deserved it.

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A Hindu woman played a Durga devotional song in a Reliance store in Banswada, Telangana, prompting a Muslim employee to object due to Ramadan, which escalated into a mob of over 500 gathering to attack Hindus and their homes. Violence included stone-pelting and damage to public property.

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The nearly one-minute clip, first posted on February 22 by Dom Lucre, quickly drew tens of thousands of views and mixed reactions. Some called for National Guard deployment or arrests, blaming policies like Illinois' cash-bail elimination, while others pointed to parental absence, social media glorification, or Second Amendment rights. Despite Chicago's progress—homicides at a 1960s low in 2025 and fewer murders—the video highlights ongoing youth gang concerns in the South and West Sides, with no police response or arrests reported as of February 23.

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A montage of hooded young people flashing rifles and pistols amid Chicago's familiar brick buildings and chain-link fences has people talking. Overlaid text claims the Black community wants government action after boasts of running the city.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves waived two-way guard Johnny Juzang, freeing a standard roster spot and two-way slot amid the buyout market. The 24-year-old UCLA product played 21 games this season, averaging 2.0 points in limited minutes behind stars like Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, and Julius Randle. He hit the NBA's 50-game two-way limit, prompting the move for roster flexibility with $788,000 under the apron. Fans shared heartfelt tributes, including 'Johnny Juzang Train' memes and a dad's custom hoodie, wishing him luck on his next stop.

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Johnny Juzang lit up preseason for the Timberwolves, earning fans' cheers with sharp shooting and a memorable chase-down block. Now, he's waived as the team eyes buyout additions.

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Posts discuss a statement by Mahyar Tousi asserting that individuals responsible for cartel violence in Mexico, including setting fires, are the same people ICE is attempting to deport from the U.S. Critics argue that ICE primarily detains and deports non-criminal immigrants, such as hardworking individuals, children, and families fleeing cartel violence. Supporters highlight examples like deported cartel leader El Mencho and emphasize U.S. demand for drugs fueling the cartels.

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New research from the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council shows two unnamed tech companies—widely seen as Apple and Microsoft—paid nearly €11 billion, or 40% of Ireland's 2024 corporation tax, with Eli Lilly covering most of the rest to reach 46% total. Corporation tax has nearly doubled since 2021, boosted by global 15% minimum rates that will add €5 billion more from 2026, but the council warns of risks from over-reliance on a few U.S. firms amid AI uncertainties, regulations, and policy shifts. While multinationals bring jobs, exports like Eli Lilly's €36 billion in drug ingredients, and funds like the €20 billion Strategic Transformation Fund, online concerns echo the 2008 crash, urging bigger savings buffers.

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Imagine three companies footing nearly half of a nation's corporate tax bill. That's Ireland's reality, where two tech giants and one pharma firm drove the bulk of last year's €28.1 billion haul.

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The Catholic actors promoted Hallow's Pray 40 challenge on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026, displaying the traditional cross-shaped ashes that remind people 'you are dust, and to dust you shall return.' Europeans, especially Italians, expressed shock, saying they've only seen ashes sprinkled on the head, not drawn as crosses, while Americans and others defended it as a standard practice in many places. The exchange revealed Catholicism's global variations—both methods are valid per the Roman Missal—turning a moment of piety into a lively lesson on shared faith across cultures.

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Mark Wahlberg and Jonathan Roumie appeared on Fox & Friends with bold black ash crosses on their foreheads, kicking off Lent and surprising many viewers worldwide.

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