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U.S.-mediated peace talks between Ukraine and Russia have paused after the last round in Geneva on February 17-18, as the Trump administration redirects resources to the third-week war with Iran that began with U.S.-Israeli strikes on February 28. Washington informed allies of delays in arms deliveries to Ukraine, including air defense systems bought by European countries, due to Middle East needs—a move confirmed by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas as a clear competition for U.S. weapons. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accepts a U.S. proposal for talks next week but Russia rejects it, leaving Ukraine's defenses exposed while surging oil prices above $100 per barrel boost Moscow's war chest by billions.

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European diplomats watched in frustration as U.S. attention shifted from Ukraine talks to the escalating conflict with Iran. One called it a disaster for both Europe and Kyiv.

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The resurfaced 2017 clip captures traditional performers dancing and singing Wizkid's 'Daddy Yo' in his honor, right before he packed 20,000 fans into Lugogo Cricket Oval. Starboys are sharing it to highlight that Wizkid earned the 'Machala' title first from the kingdom, predating Carter Efe's 2022 tribute song and fueling Afrobeats rivalries with playful jabs at Davido fans. Ugandans and fans alike are reminiscing about his quiet dominance and continental pull, with one saying Wizkid 'done it all.'

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Picture Wizkid in a stunning white feathered headdress, receiving a chieftaincy title from Uganda's Buganda Kingdom elders before his sold-out Kampala show.

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Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake, whose real name is Ahmed Ololade, took a break from music to perform Umrah in Mecca around March 12 during Ramadan. Videos show him in white ihram, praying and joining pilgrims in the ritual circumambulation, drawing admiration for his joy and charity like sharing food with the needy. While many celebrated the milestone, critics mocked the Black Stone traditions as superstition or idolatry, sparking calls for respect amid discussions on faith and culture in Nigeria.

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Asake smiles through the massive crowds at the Kaaba, pushing to touch the Black Stone during tawaf—a personal spiritual moment caught on video.

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No. 17 St. John's rallied from the chaos to beat Providence 79-69 on the road, extending their win streak to 11 behind Dylan Darling's 23 bench points. The incident led to seven ejections, including Powell, who received a two-game Big East suspension for combative actions after hitting Hopkins—a former Friar—in the head or neck area. Providence coach Kim English called it unacceptable while noting hard fouls have a place, as St. John's improved to 20-5 overall and 13-1 in conference.

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Bryce Hopkins drove to the basket when Providence's Duncan Powell leveled him with a hard Flagrant 2 foul, sparking a wild scrum that cleared both benches.

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The squad features a mix of experience and talent, including Michael Olunga up top, debutant Zech Obiero from Tranmere Rovers, and four Gor Mahia players like Sylvester Owino and Alpha Onyango. They're in Group A with Rwanda, Estonia, and Grenada, starting against Estonia on March 27 at Amahoro Stadium. Fans cheered inclusions like Mohamed Bajaber but debated snubs such as Moses Shummah, as the team eyes this tournament as vital prep for AFCON 2027 qualifiers.

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Kenya's Harambee Stars are gearing up for a fresh challenge in Kigali, with coach Benni McCarthy blending seasoned pros and exciting new faces in his 23-man squad.

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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 Knicks head to Los Angeles for a Monday matchup against the Clippers, fresh off a 110-97 defeat to the Lakers where Brunson had an off night despite his season average of 26.2 points. New York ranks third in offensive rating and fifth in defensive rating, on pace for top-five marks in both for the first time in franchise history, with recent blowouts over the Nuggets and Spurs showing their strength. Defenders note Brunson's 15 assists in the loss and strong advanced metrics, calling fan gripes overblown as the team sits as slim favorites (-138 moneyline) ahead of tipoff.

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Jalen Brunson struggled with just 9 points on 3-of-13 shooting in a tough loss to the Lakers, drawing quick criticism from fans and Stephen A. Smith.

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Sevilla's Adams and Ejuke starred in their 4-1 upset over Barcelona back in October, with Adams scoring the clincher and Ejuke assisting, thrilling Nigerian supporters. Now, as Barcelona lead LaLiga with 67 points, influencers urge 'Nigeria First' backing for the 14th-placed underdogs, while die-hard Barca fans like Kombo and Gracey_Fcb refuse to switch sides. Adams, with about a dozen caps and seven LaLiga goals this season, told reporters Sevilla can shock the leaders again at home.

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Nigerian football fans face a tough choice: cheer their beloved Barcelona or root for Sevilla's Super Eagles stars Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke in Sunday's Camp Nou showdown.

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The post alleged Lookman, who joined Atletico from Atalanta last month for over €35 million after his Europa League final hat-trick, faced a sexual assault accusation from 20-year-old Anna Gegnoso at a private meeting. No police reports, club statements, or coverage from outlets like BBC, ESPN, AS, or Marca back the story, and Gegnoso has no verified connection to him. Fans defended Lookman, noting the mismatched photos and lack of evidence, while urging caution against reputation-damaging rumors aimed at African players.

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A baseless claim pairing Atletico Madrid's new signing Ademola Lookman with an Italian influencer spread fast online, but fans quickly called it out as fake.

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Nigerian pastor Jerry Eze led the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD) live prayer session at 7am. Participants posted celebratory messages online declaring 'The Glory of God Has Taken Over' and 'What God Cannot Do Does Not Exist' using hashtags #NSPPD and #7amFirePrayers. The session generated significant engagement, including a post from Jerry Eze receiving over 1,100 likes.

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