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The official England national football team account posted a 'Ramadan Mubarak' message on the first day of Lent. The post sparked backlash from users accusing the team of neglecting England's Christian heritage and ignoring the Christian observance of Lent. Some users defended the message while others questioned the critics' religious observance.

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The Sky Sports poll drew nearly a million views, splitting opinions right after Saka's five-year deal until 2031 made him Arsenal's highest earner at over £300,000 a week. The 24-year-old has 57 Premier League goals and 48 assists in 217 games, plus strong showings against top teams like Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, helping Arsenal lead the table with 57 points from 26 matches. Pundits like Wayne Rooney say Arsenal lack world-class players, while Danny Murphy calls Saka a super talent who needs trophies to prove it—Arsenal's only win in his era is the 2020 FA Cup.

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Bukayo Saka just signed a massive Arsenal contract extension, yet a simple poll asks if he's world class—and fans can't agree, with votes hovering around 60-40 against.

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Chidimma Adetshina withdrew from the Miss South Africa pageant in August 2024 after questions arose about her citizenship. Investigations revealed her mother, Anabela Rungo from Mozambique, likely stole a South African woman's identity in 2001 to obtain documents, preventing the real holder from accessing basic services. Home Affairs announced plans in October 2024 to revoke their IDs and travel rights after they missed a deadline to respond; the case went to the Hawks for fraud probe, with Rungo briefly detained in 2025. The ongoing saga highlights immigration frustrations and the lasting harm of identity theft.

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A young woman's stolen identity left her life on hold, while her alleged fraudster lived it—now South Africa's government is moving to cancel those documents.

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Dave and Tems' 'Raindance' debuted at No. 89 on the Billboard Hot 100 dated February 7, 2026, marking Dave's first entry there from his October 2025 album *The Boy Who Played the Harp*. The track boasts nearly 200 million Spotify streams, tops the UK Singles Chart for Dave's fourth No. 1 and Tems' first, and has hit top 10s in Australia, Ireland, and the Netherlands. Shot in Lagos with local flair, the video amplified its global appeal, proving Afrobeats-infused rap's crossover power.

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Dave's emotional Instagram post captured the moment: 'Thank you all and @temsbaby the 🐐 for taking us there 🙏🏽😭.' Fans lit up as the UK rapper finally broke into the US charts.

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The 22-year-old Spanish midfielder will ease in with 15-20 minutes off the bench during Sunday's La Liga match against Levante on February 22. Barcelona's medical team plans a gradual ramp-up: limited action this weekend, about 60 minutes against Villarreal next week, and full matches for the Copa del Rey semifinal versus Atletico Madrid. Fans celebrate the news alongside returns for Marcus Rashford and Gavi's training progress, though they urge caution given Pedri's injury history—his vision and control have been missed amid recent losses.

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After nearly a month out with a hamstring strain, Pedri is set to step back onto the pitch at Spotify Camp Nou, bringing smiles to Barca fans craving his midfield magic.

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U2 surprised fans with 'Days of Ash,' an EP led by 'American Obituary,' dedicated to 37-year-old Renee Good, killed on January 7 when ICE agent Jonathan Ross fired at her SUV during raids targeting undocumented immigrants. ICE claims self-defense after Good accelerated toward him, but her family autopsy revealed a head wound, videos show her calm, and probes continue amid conflicting accounts labeling her a protester or terrorist. The release follows suspicious arson at her memorial and draws parallels to ignored vandalism of Charlie Kirk memorials after his 2025 assassination, highlighting divides over immigration enforcement and media coverage.

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Bono's voice cracks with fury and grief in U2's new track, honoring Renee Good, the Minneapolis mother shot dead by an ICE agent during immigration raids.

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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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The 25-year-old Nigerian striker, on loan at Werder Bremen from Bayer Leverkusen, underwent cartilage repair surgery in early January and is now grinding through intensive rehab at Leverkusen's facilities. He's sharing selfies from Biodex sessions to rebuild quad strength, light drills over hurdles, and gym work, all while joking about his routine of rehab, sleep, and gaming streams. Fans and the club are rallying behind him with messages like 'C’mon fighter' and 'Admin trusts the comeback,' as he eyes a mid-May return at the earliest. His resilience shines through past knee troubles, fueling hope for his role in Leverkusen's title push and Nigeria's internationals.

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Just over five weeks after knee surgery, Victor Boniface is back on the pitch, balancing on high-tech machines and jogging straights under cloudy skies at BayArena.

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The Nigerian striker, fresh off a £30m move from Atalanta, scored in the 34th minute and set up Julian Alvarez before halftime during Thursday's first leg at Riyadh Air Metropolitano. An Eric Garcia own goal and Antoine Griezmann strike completed Barca's humiliation, leaving them facing a tough return leg on March 3 at Camp Nou. Rival supporters clashed on X, with Lookman backers hyping him over Barca's young stars like Lamine Yamal, while some Barca fans fired back harshly—one viral post called a troll a 'hippopotamus,' drawing cries of hypocrisy and hate from the other side.

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Ademola Lookman arrived at Atletico Madrid and immediately dismantled Barcelona with a goal and assist in a 4-0 Copa del Rey rout. Fans traded blows online, turning banter into accusations of outright hate.

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In a widely shared essay, Manidis recounted his December trip to Oman, where Sultan Qaboos transformed a poor, isolated country in 1970 into a high-income nation with 97% literacy and life expectancy over 77 years. Oil funds built modern infrastructure, but strict rules preserved traditional architecture, avoiding the soulless feel some see in places like the UAE. As AI promises sudden wealth, readers praise Oman's balanced path, though critics note its reliance on strong leadership and oil.

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Picture a nation that turned oil riches into schools, roads, and hospitals while keeping its ancient forts and villages intact. Tech writer Will Manidis saw this in Oman and called it a vision for societies facing AI-driven prosperity.

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Paul Onuachu leads the Turkish Süper Lig scoring charts with 16 goals in 19 games for third-place Trabzonspor, pulling ahead of Victor Osimhen's nine in 16 for table-topping Galatasaray. A popular post celebrated Onuachu's hot streak without big-name hype, prompting Osimhen fans to push back against the comparisons and highlight his assists, pressing, and value to a championship side. While some trace the tension to past Chelsea transfer banter and Super Eagles critiques, Onuachu himself praises Osimhen as the superior talent, and many urge fans to cheer both stars ahead of national qualifiers.

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Paul Onuachu's header in a tight loss lit up X, where Nigerian fans now clash over whether his goal lead trumps Victor Osimhen's role in the leaders' title chase.

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