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On February 22, Team USA captured its first men's hockey gold since 1980, with Hughes scoring the winner past Jordan Binnington and Connor Hellebuyck making 38 saves. Canadian stars like Nathan MacKinnon questioned who played better, while coach Jon Cooper drew 'sore loser' criticism for his sideline reactions, fueling online posts praising the Soviets' public poise after their own upset loss. Not all Canadians were bitter—some highlighted the hard-fought battle—but the rivalry's intensity keeps the talk alive, echoing 'Do you believe in miracles?' for a new generation.

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Jack Hughes' overtime wrist shot sealed a 2-1 U.S. win over Canada in the 2026 Milano Cortina gold medal game, sparking memes that even the Soviets showed more class in defeat back in Lake Placid.

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Abuja-based stylist @drharveee posted on X prompting users to name one favorite artist excluding Davido, Wizkid, or Burna Boy. Users responded with artists such as Kida Kudz, Sidhu Moose Wala, Oxlade, Tiwa Savage, and Phyno. Many replies also included favorite football players like Trent Alexander-Arnold, Wayne Rooney, Ronaldinho Gaucho, Kylian Mbappe, and Luis Suarez.

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The Nigerian Afrobeats star, real name Azeez Fashola, posted a hadith quote from Sunan al-Tirmidhi on February 24, during the holy month that started around February 18 for many Muslims. Fans responded with 'Ameen' prayers and greetings, while skeptics questioned the timing or called out his party image as hypocritical, like one quip about yearly rhetoric. The 34-year-old has shared faith messages before, defending Islam amid controversies, highlighting how celebrities navigate religion and fame.

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Naira Marley shared a hopeful Ramadan message about Allah saving people from hellfire each night, pulling in thousands of likes and a wave of replies blending prayers with pointed jokes.

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez publicly declared, 'Ladies and gentlemen, repeat after me… What is happening in Gaza is a genocide.'

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The Badminton World Federation updated rankings on February 17, placing Nigeria's Mariam Eniola Bolaji at No. 1 in women's SL3 para-badminton with 63,950 points, ahead of Indonesia's Qonitah Ikhtiar Syakuroh. Her rise followed silver at the 2026 World Championships in Bahrain and gold defending her Egypt Para-Badminton International title. At Paris 2024, the then-19-year-old won bronze, the first African badminton medal at Olympics or Paralympics. Discovered just four years ago in Ilorin, Nigeria, Bolaji competes in the SL3 category for players with moderate impairment in one lower limb.

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From a Paralympic debut bronze in Paris to smashing into the top spot, 21-year-old Mariam Eniola Bolaji has become Nigeria's para-badminton queen.

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A picture showing the Edo State Governor greeting FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has gone viral on Nigerian social media. The image prompted widespread online debate about political hierarchy, dignity, and influencers accepting paid gigs.

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader since 1989, was killed in a U.S.-Israeli strike on February 28, 2026, prompting President Trump to label him one of history's most evil figures while Iranian media confirmed the death amid retaliation vows. In Nigeria, Gumi's Facebook post praising Khamenei and decrying strikes on an Iranian school fueled backlash, with online debates exposing divides between pro-Western voices highlighting Iran's abuses and others decrying colonial history and Western hypocrisy. Posts mocking pro-Palestine stances clashed with counters accusing Nigerians of blindly following U.S. narratives, reflecting the nation's religious and ideological tensions alongside its own battles with Islamist insurgents.

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Sheikh Ahmad Gumi called Iran's late leader a 'lucky soul' who died in jihad, sparking heated clashes among Nigerians already split on global politics.

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On Glitch Africa's 'The Honest Bunch' podcast, comedian-singer Carter Efe confessed he fabricated stories about Wizkid sending him money to promote 'Machala,' his 2022 viral hit honoring Wizkid's fan nickname. He said Wizkid and DJ Tunez ignored him after release, no shows or support came his way, and he hustled alone while struggling. Carter even declared himself the 'real Machala' now, calling Wizkid a fool, sparking fan backlash that praised Wizkid's caution with supporters. The revelations revisit past tensions, like a 2022 onstage moment and Carter's prior frustrations over awards and rivalries.

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Carter Efe sat down on a podcast and dropped a bombshell: he never got cash from Wizkid for his breakout tribute track, despite claiming otherwise online.

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Real Madrid have placed Borussia Dortmund centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck high on their defensive wishlist to shore up injuries, though no bids or contact have occurred yet. Dortmund, with his contract until 2027, plan a key meeting this month to extend his stay and highlight his central role. Liverpool show interest too, but fans see Madrid's past smooth deals as giving them an edge, while BVB hopes he stays put.

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Nico Schlotterbeck scored in Dortmund's tense derby loss to Bayern, with Real Madrid scouts watching from the stands. Now, the 26-year-old stands at a career crossroads.

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