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Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1 at home for a 3-1 aggregate win, advancing to the Champions League round of 16. Benfica scored first through Rafa Silva in the 14th minute, but Aurélien Tchouaméni equalized two minutes later with a header, and Vinícius sealed it late. His repeated celebration referenced an alleged monkey slur by Benfica's banned winger Gianluca Prestianni, whom he reportedly targeted—Prestianni admitted the word to teammates but denied racism, while Benfica called the report false. As the round-of-16 draw nears, Courtois and Arbeloa joked about drawing Manchester City again.

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Vinícius Júnior curled home the winner in the 80th minute, then struck his signature pose again—arms out, chest puffed—to ignite the Bernabéu crowd.

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Nigerian worship leader Dunsin Oyekan launched 'Amen (Live)' at midnight on January 1, featuring Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. The nine-minute song blends bold declarations from Numbers 6 and Ephesians 3:20 with Adeboye's heartfelt prayer for promotion, protection, prosperity, and greatness over listeners' lives. Fans are streaming it widely on Spotify and Apple Music, calling it prophetic and perfect for the new year, with a music video set for YouTube later today.

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Pastor Adeboye wondered if his part was good enough, and Dunsin Oyekan assured him, 'Daddy, even if you coughed in it, it’s a blessing already.' That warm exchange sets the tone for their powerful new worship track.

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In Tuesday's Benfica vs. Real Madrid game, Vinicius told the referee that 20-year-old Gianluca Prestianni used a slur against him; Prestianni denied it and regretted threats from Madrid players. Benfica coach Jose Mourinho suggested Vinicius's celebrations draw backlash, prompting Vinicius to call out cowards online. Nigerian Barca supporters faced mockery online, with posts like one quipping a Nigerian fan justifies every Argentine crime, tying into Messi loyalty and past Argentina scandals. Defenders see it as a lazy stereotype, while others note Barca players like Lamine Yamal face racism too.

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Vinicius Jr. accused a Benfica player of a racial slur during a Champions League match, halting play for 10 minutes. Nigerian Barcelona fans caught heat for seeming to downplay it amid fierce rivalries.

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On Monday's El Hormiguero, Barcelona's Pedri and Ferran Torres shared locker room stories, from Lamine Yamal's music choices to Gavi's wild goal celebrations and Hansi Flick's strict fines for lateness. Pedri admitted he's slow on the pitch, especially against Vinícius, while Torres compared scoring to chills of thrill. Their instant choice of Mbappé for Barça highlighted respect amid the El Clásico rivalry.

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Pedri laughed off his lack of speed, naming Mbappé and Vinícius as nightmares to chase. Then both picked Mbappé as their dream Real Madrid signing for Barça.

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Nigerian TikTok star King Mitchy, with 3.7 million followers known for her viral philanthropy, shared then deleted an Instagram story showing a chat where the Ooni of Ife praised her social media work and sought a call. Her response, 'Even this king had to find my contact. Come no whine me o,' after missing his calls, drew sharp reactions: some Gen Z fans found it funny and relatable, while others accused her of arrogance toward the monarch. The unverified exchange highlights tensions between young influencers and cultural reverence for traditional rulers, with no comments yet from Mitchy or the Ooni's palace.

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A casual WhatsApp reply to Nigeria's revered Ooni of Ife has Nigerians split between laughs and outrage over respect for tradition.

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Deportivo Alavés and Girona FC shared a thrilling 2-2 draw in La Liga Matchday 25 at Estadio de Mendizorroza on Monday night. Boyé scored twice for the hosts, opening the scoring in the 5th minute and nodding in Víctor Parada's cross late to secure a point and lift Alavés three points clear of relegation. Girona fought back through Vladyslav Vanat and Viktor Tsygankov but couldn't hold their 2-1 lead, as their defense struggled with crosses. The result leaves Alavés 14th with breathing room, while Girona remain 11th and frustrated mid-table.

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With the clock ticking down in the 89th minute, Lucas Boyé leaped high to head home and spark wild celebrations at Mendizorroza. It was the dramatic equalizer Alavés desperately needed.

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Alon Ohel, a 24-year-old Israeli-Serbian pianist abducted by Hamas from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, performed publicly for the first time since his release in mid-October 2025. The emotional moment at Hostages Square drew cheers from a crowd waving yellow ribbons and Israeli flags, as Ohel played 'Song Without a Name' by Yehudit Ravitz, a melody he tapped during his ordeal. Released as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal, Ohel's return highlights Israel's efforts to free hostages, though three individuals—Ran Ben-On, Dror Or, and Sudthisak—remain in Gaza.

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After 775 days of captivity, freed pianist Alon Ohel returned to the keys at Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, playing the song that sustained him through Gaza's tunnels.

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Ivory Coast, producing 40% of the world's cocoa, set its 2025/26 farmgate price at 2,800 CFA francs per kilogram in October, but global futures have crashed to around $3,500 per ton. Exporters offer just 1,500-1,800 CFA francs—deals banned by regulators—leaving cooperatives like Sekou Dagnogo's owing farmers money in places like Duekoue. Farmer Frederic Kouassi Kouassi in Remikro says some take low offers out of desperation, while the Coffee and Cocoa Council buys back stocks to prevent waste; neighboring Ghana cut prices 28% to align with markets and boost sales.

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In Ivory Coast, warehouses are stacked to the ceiling with cocoa beans that risk spoiling, as exporters balk at the government's fixed price for farmers.

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Désiré Doué of Paris Saint-Germain and Lamine Yamal of Barcelona are the only under-20 players to achieve 5 or more goal contributions in the UEFA Champions League this season.

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Lucien Agoumé, Sevilla's 24-year-old anchor, stands out with aggressive tackling, 49% duels won, and 84% pass accuracy in over 1,700 La Liga minutes this season. Vivell views the 6ft 1in destroyer as smart business at €30 million, despite his higher Transfermarkt value, especially as mid-table Sevilla eyes bids before his 2028 contract end. Fans highlight his edge over Casemiro in recoveries, positioning him as a shield for Kobbie Mainoo amid options like Carlos Baleba or Adam Wharton.

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With Casemiro set to leave Old Trafford this summer, Manchester United's recruitment chief Christopher Vivell has zeroed in on a combative young Frenchman to fill the midfield void.

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Shiweda died on February 7 after months of fighting injuries from the October 17, 2025, assault at her Ondangwa home, linked to her opposition to bail for suspects in a high-profile case. Her national honour funeral drew top officials like Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare and Chief Justice Peter Shivute, who praised her integrity and vowed the legal system will not be silenced. Police Inspector-General Joseph Shikongo called the attack barbaric, announced a task force to protect prosecutors, and promised justice as six suspects face murder charges.

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Thousands gathered in Onambango village to bid farewell to Justine Ndapandula Shiweda, the 42-year-old prosecutor gunned down and attacked with acid for standing firm in court.

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Shehu Dikko met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to discuss the AFCON verdict escalated to FIFA and sports contribution to Nigeria's GDP, and presented a special Super Eagles jersey in appreciation of the president's support for sports development. President Tinubu approved the constitution of the board for Nigeria's anti-doping agency.

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Nigerian musician Burna Boy threw bundles of money, such as R20 notes, at crowds during a public appearance. Fans scrambled to collect the money amid scenes of economic distress.

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The Nigerian striker now has 16 UCL goals in 25 appearances, trailing only Serhou Guirassy's 18, while Drogba sits at 15. Since his record €75 million move to Galatasaray from Napoli last summer, Osimhen has scored around 53 goals and added 13 assists in 65 games across all competitions. His form powered Galatasaray into the Round of 16, including a key goal against Juventus, and has Turkish fans hailing him as their league's top striker, with his market value reportedly doubling.

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Victor Osimhen's latest Champions League strike felt extra special—he overtook his childhood idol Didier Drogba to claim second place among African scorers.

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Leonard scored 27 points in the thriller, extending his franchise-record 33-game streak of 20-plus points and capping a hot pre-All-Star run at age 34. He's averaging 27.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, and elite shooting through 41 games despite earlier injuries, powering the Clippers' midseason turnaround after trading Harden and Zubac. His clutch play earned a seventh All-Star nod and sparked MVP talk, with coach Ty Lue calling him the greatest to ever suit up for L.A.

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With two seconds left and the score tied, Kawhi Leonard drained a game-winning three-point play, sending the Clippers home happy in a 105-102 nail-biter against Kevin Durant's Rockets.

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During a recent podcast with H2O's Toby Morse, Paramore's Hayley Williams recalled her band's first Grammy trip in 2008, when Beyoncé complimented 'Misery Business' from their Riot! album as they left the venue. Williams and stylist Brian O'Connor were stunned—Beyoncé had just performed a duet with Tina Turner that night. The story highlights Beyoncé's gracious side and has fans dreaming of a future collaboration, especially with her Cowboy Carter era still echoing.

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Hayley Williams froze in awe when Beyoncé tapped her stylist's shoulder at the 2008 Grammys, blurting out the only thing on her mind: 'You're Beyoncé!'

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The latest NSPPD 7am Fire Prayers centered on El-Roi, the biblical name for the God who sees every struggle, drawing global viewers for 45 minutes of declarations, music, and intercession. Eze's daily streams on YouTube and Facebook build a devoted community of NSPPDians tuning in weekdays at 7am Nigerian time, sharing personal testimonies of health breakthroughs and family mercies. Many described it as a vital daily reset, affirming that God's mercy prevails.

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Pastor Jerry Eze led thousands in a vibrant morning session, filling the air with worship, dances, and cries for mercy. Participants captured their joyful moments, from restaurant thanksgivings to family huddles.

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Samuel Chukwueze stated in an interview that he does not like Calvin Bassey, likes Alex Iwobi, and that Bassey stresses him and gave him sickness, adding 'there’s love in sharing.' The comments about the Nigerian trio at Fulham prompted widespread laughter and reactions on social media.

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Samuel Chukwueze stated in an interview that he does not like Calvin Bassey, likes Alex Iwobi, and that Bassey stresses him and gave him sickness, adding 'there’s love in sharing.' The comments about the Nigerian trio at Fulham prompted widespread laughter and reactions on social media.

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In the resurfaced clip from a TV interview, Osayi describes a heavenly committee of eight, including Abraham and Prophet Joel, screening candidates from Africa. He says he scored perfectly to lead the continent but faced rejection until an unknown member intervened. The account has drawn laughs, skepticism about heavenly logistics and recognition, plus defenses from supporters who see it as a true spiritual revelation. It highlights ongoing Nigerian discussions on bold faith testimonies amid calls for pastors to address earthly issues.

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Nigerian apostle Arome Osayi recalls a prayer-induced trip to heaven, where biblical figures like Abraham and Joel tested 24 African ministry candidates—and he claims he topped the list.

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