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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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Stephen Miller posted that Mexican cartels control all human smuggling and trafficking into the United States, with every illegal immigrant paying cartels to cross the border. He referenced DEA threat assessments confirming over 600,000 operatives from groups like Sinaloa and CJNG present in every U.S. state.

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Videos showed plumes near Iran's Parchin complex, a spot suspected of nuclear weapons research and recently fortified after an Israeli strike in October 2024. Iranian officials said the smoke came from a contained fire burning reeds in nearby Parand, with no injuries and no mention of Parchin damage. A separate 5.5-magnitude earthquake hit southern Iran that day, but experts ruled out nuclear test links, leaving the reports unverified amid U.S.-Iran tensions.

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Thick black smoke rose over hills near Tehran, fueling online talk of an explosion at a sensitive military site long eyed for nuclear work.

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The Orlando Magic defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 110-109 in Los Angeles, with Paolo Banchero leading the Magic with 36 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists. On the Lakers' final possession, Luka Doncic passed up a wide-open three-pointer to LeBron James, who missed an off-balance buzzer-beater. Lakers coach JJ Redick stated the play was designed for Doncic, who took responsibility for the decision.

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Gunna and Lil Baby both emerged in the late 2010s through Young Thug's YSL collective, with their 2018 hit 'Drip Too Hard' racking up over a billion streams. Lil Baby leads in total Spotify streams at 34.3 billion and first-week album sales like 216,000 for 'It's Only Me,' while Gunna boasts 26.6 billion streams, a post-prison surge, and neck-and-neck monthly listeners around 35 million. Supporters split on Lil Baby's commercial punch and raw bars versus Gunna's melodic style and staying power, though many appreciate both as streaming giants.

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Two Atlanta trap stars who once shared the spotlight now divide fans in a heated back-and-forth over who reigns supreme.

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On February 14, the two-time NBA MVP called Lionel Messi the best talent ever for his consistency at the top, but praised Cristiano Ronaldo's discipline for staying elite at 41. Giannis related personally to Ronaldo's drive, yet hailed both as legends who've already won in life. Fans split along familiar lines, with Ronaldo backers celebrating the nod to mentality amid his 962nd goal, while Messi supporters pointed to his dazzle at 38 for Inter Miami.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo paused at Bucks media day, then laid out his honest take on soccer's biggest rivalry: Messi's pure genius paired with Ronaldo's endless grind.

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Hundreds of residents in Sporong fled their homes due to terrorizing activities by heavily armed zama-zamas, including robberies, killings, and rapes. A resident made an emotional public plea for written guarantees of safety before returning.

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ARTMS announced the Abstract Limited Edition Objekt, a blockchain-based NFT series launching November 20 through 23 via the Cosmo webstore, allowing fans to collect digital photocards and earn tokens for polls and events. The initiative follows Modhaus's migration to Abstract Chain, touted as enhancing the K-pop experience with low-fee blockchain features. However, the fandom Ourii has launched widespread backlash under #Ourii_Against_Abstract_Chain, criticizing the move as a betrayal that prioritizes cryptocurrency over music and artistic focus, amid ongoing agency controversies.

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ARTMS's new digital collectible drop on Abstract Chain has ignited fan fury, with thousands protesting the shift toward crypto in K-pop fandom.

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Samir Sobha, president of the Mauritius Football Association and CAF Executive Committee member, told The Guardian that Senegal's players should have received yellow cards for leaving the field during a crucial VAR penalty, halting play for 15 minutes. Senegal still won 1-0 on Pape Gueye's extra-time goal on January 18 in Rabat, securing their second AFCON title after Édouard Mendy saved the spot kick. Sobha stressed the result stands but called for accountability, while also criticizing CAF's general secretary for an illegal term extension. Sanctions followed, including bans for coaches and captains plus hefty fines, though Morocco rejected theirs.

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In a candid interview, a top CAF official admitted Morocco's national team was robbed in the Africa Cup of Nations final, pleading for forgiveness over broken rules.

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The emotional video, resurfaced on Monday, exploded after a U.S. influencer's complaints about unfriendly South Africans during her visit. Nigerians, Ghanaians, and others responded with shock, dark humor, and jabs at perceived hypocrisy toward Western visitors. Some South Africans defended her grief over her son's alleged death from drugs sold by a foreigner, while critics rejected excusing broad hatred against fellow Africans. The clip highlights South Africa's tensions over immigration, crime, and economic woes amid calls for Pan-African unity.

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Tears streaming down her face, a South African woman poured out her raw hatred for foreigners from her community, using slurs like 'kwerekwere' aimed at Black African immigrants.

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Footage from the February 13-15 AU summit showed Kiir walking unsteadily during a C5 meeting, prompting widespread criticism on X about aging African leaders holding onto power despite health concerns. Commentators referenced past incidents like a 2022 event where he appeared to wet himself, and broader frustrations with figures like Uganda's Museveni, contrasting Nelson Mandela's voluntary exit. Kiir has led South Sudan since 2011 independence, through a civil war that killed nearly 400,000, with elections now set for December amid fragile peace; officials insist he remains capable, but no comment addressed the video.

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At the African Union summit in Addis Ababa, 75-year-old President Salva Kiir shuffled slowly with a cane beside his aides. The moment fueled online questions about his fitness to lead a nation still healing from war.

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