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House Speaker Mike Johnson labeled the boycott shameful, saying Republicans don't skip such events no matter the president's party, as it disenfranchises constituents. Critics pointed to past Republican absences, like nine GOP lawmakers missing Biden's 2022 address over COVID rules and others during Clinton's 1999 speech amid impeachment. Johnson's office dismissed the Democratic action as Trump Derangement Syndrome, while the large-scale coordinated boycott underscores growing partisan tensions in a narrowly divided Congress.

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More than 80 House Democrats skipped President Trump's State of the Union on February 24, 2026, opting for protests outside the Capitol instead.

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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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University of Peshawar students mark day 12 of a peaceful sit-in, calling for the recovery of Adnan Wazir and Habib Wazir, who disappeared on November 12 after a peace jirga. PTM supporters accuse military intelligence of abducting them along with four other activists, with no charges filed and locations unknown. Amnesty International deems it an enforced disappearance amid a pattern of arbitrary detentions, while a court-ordered investigation yields no updates, fueling demands for their court appearance or release.

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Hundreds of students brave winter chill on campus, boycotting classes to demand answers for two vanished classmates.

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Alhassan Ado Doguwa, from Kano State, described Nigeria's security crisis as horrific, with farmers abandoning fields, traders fearing markets, and worshippers avoiding mosques and churches—especially devastating in the North. He called for a legislative emergency or full shutdown, urging lawmakers to return home and bolster vigilante groups amid threats to the 2027 elections. His plea highlights Amnesty International's report of 323 deaths in northern states in February's first 20 days, fueling widespread frustration across parties and online reactions praising his candor despite party loyalty.

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In a heated plenary, a senior APC lawmaker donned President Tinubu's orange cap and demanded the National Assembly close until rampant violence ends.

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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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Undefeated knockout artist Ernesto 'Tito' Mercado (18-0, 17 KOs) and slick southpaw Frank Martin (19-1, 13 KOs) squared up face-to-face at Friday's weigh-ins in Las Vegas, ahead of Martin's fight tonight against Nahir Albright on the Mario Barrios-Ryan Garcia undercard. Mercado had been calling out names at 140 pounds, and Martin confronted him head-on, with videos capturing the heated exchange and both fighters expressing interest in a future clash. Accounts differ slightly on who approached first, but fans praised Martin's no-nonsense approach while noting Mercado's devastating power. No contracts are signed yet, but a strong showing by Martin tonight could make this matchup a reality.

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Frank Martin stared down Tito Mercado amid the flashing cameras, responding to weeks of trash talk with a direct challenge: 'I'm 100% down to fight you next.' The tension outside the ring felt as charged as any bout.

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Real name Sinesipho Peter, the 30-year-old artist from Khayelitsha blended street slang, Afrikaans, and English in his spaza rap style, rising with mixtapes like The Rise of Istrato and hits such as Gazi. His family confirmed his death on January 22, 2026, describing him as a devoted father, loving son, and friend whose spirit touched many lives. Fans and peers like Dj Zan-D paid tribute to his role in elevating Xhosa culture, while the family asked for privacy and urged focus on his joy amid unconfirmed speculation.

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Bravo Le Roux, the Cape Town rapper whose Xhosa-infused tracks lit up stages, passed away suddenly in Switzerland while visiting a friend.

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Matheus Cunha, Wolverhampton Wanderers forward, engaged in a heated on-pitch confrontation with James Garner, a former Manchester United midfielder playing at right-back, during the match. Cunha later commented that Garner always behaves aggressively against Manchester United, his former club, and that he gave him a 'taste of his own medicine.' Manchester United secured the victory.

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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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