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On February 16, 2026, Rabi Muhammad from Kano was arrested while trying to smuggle the opioids to Cotonou, Benin Republic, using the creative fake bump tactic. Videos show officers in pink uniforms carefully removing the device in a search room, as she stood dressed in traditional attire. The bust was part of a busy week for NDLEA, including an Ivorian man excreting cocaine at Kano airport, a real estate CEO with 89 kilograms of cannabis in Lagos, and raids across several states that nabbed hundreds more kilograms of drugs— even a 68-year-old grandmother in Edo. Chairman Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa praised the team's vigilance against these evolving smuggling plots.

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NDLEA officers at Lagos' Seme border spotted a suspicious protruding belly on a 35-year-old businesswoman heading to Benin. A search revealed 3,200 tramadol capsules hidden inside a strapped-on pink calabash disguised as a pregnancy.

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Mexican security forces killed CJNG leader El Mencho in Tapalpa on February 22, sparking roadblocks, fires, and clashes across multiple states including host cities Guadalajara and Monterrey. Liga MX postponed matches near Estadio Akron and violence flared close to Estadio BBVA, both set for World Cup games, while the U.S. Embassy urged Americans to shelter in place. Fans expressed safety fears online and called for relocating Mexico's 13 matches to the U.S. and Canada, though President Sheinbaum said security forces have the situation under control and experts note months remain before June kickoff.

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Thick black smoke rose over Guadalajara and Monterrey as cartel members torched vehicles in retaliation for their leader's death, casting a shadow on these key World Cup venues.

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Chagossian First Minister Misley Mandarin formally grants the United States permission to use Diego Garcia on the Chagos Islands for strikes on Iran. The statement was issued from the new Chagossian settlement and shared widely on social media.

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Romans 12:10 urges people to 'Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves,' shared widely in colorful images, videos, and various translations like the English Standard Version's 'Outdo one another in showing honor.' YouVersion started with a serene post and a pastor's video on how God shapes beautiful, others-focused love. Users from Uganda to Texas pair it with heartfelt messages, shifting the day's romance spotlight to devotion for family, friends, and community year-round.

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On Valentine's Day, a Bible verse about honoring others above yourself spreads warmth across feeds, from palm-leaf graphics to global greetings.

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Githurai Market, built by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, features a multi-story design criticized by traders and residents for poor accessibility, high rents, and impractical layout for perishable goods like sukumawiki on upper floors. Traders reject the modern facility despite recent demolitions of roadside kiosks, due to lack of public participation, unaffordable costs, and failure to place perishable goods on lower levels. Comparisons are made to successful markets like Ngong, with suggestions for reorganization to improve usage.

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Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, the 50-something DR Congo superfan known as Lumumba, signed a 100 million Congolese franc deal (about $44,000 USD) to become the face of TECNO's CAMON 50 smartphone. His iconic motionless pose during the Leopards' AFCON 2025 games in Morocco made him a national hero and social media star, earning emotional fan farewells. At the signing, he grinned alongside cheering staff, holding the phone box, while most praised his principled rise—though a few questioned profiting from the independence leader's image. This follows his appointment as national sports brand ambassador, complete with a luxury SUV.

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Lumumba stood frozen with a raised fist through every tense match, channeling Patrice Lumumba's spirit—and now that dedication has led to a life-changing payday.

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During South Africa's 2026 State of the Nation Address debate on February 18, EFF MP Sihle Lonzi confronted President Cyril Ramaphosa with CVs from unemployed graduates and documents on students blocked from university over debt. He rejected claims of youth laziness, held up maize meal packs to show family hardships, and vowed to rally jobless young people to deliver CVs directly to government offices. The move highlighted dire youth unemployment—43.8% for ages 15-34 and 57% for 15-24—drawing praise from supporters who saw it as voicing real struggles, while critics questioned the CVs' authenticity.

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Dressed in red, 28-year-old MP Sihle Lonzi strode to President Ramaphosa's desk and placed boxes of jobless youth CVs right there, turning words into action amid cheers from his benches.

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Creepy.org posted a gritty clip Friday evening of Brandon Lee's resurrected rocker Eric Draven avenging his fiancée's murder in rain-soaked Detroit, sparking nearly 400 replies and 141,000 views. Fans championed frontrunners like The Crow for its gothic intensity, alongside Westerns with Clint Eastwood, indies such as Blue Ruin and Dead Man's Shoes, and modern hits like Sisu's Nazi-slaying rampage. Classics including Get Carter and Straw Dogs, sci-fi like RoboCop, and powerhouses such as Oldboy and John Wick filled the top replies, showing how these stories tap into that deep urge for payback.

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A striking image from the 1994 cult classic The Crow kicked off a lively exchange of dark, thrilling revenge tales that fans hold dear.

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EFF leader Nkululeko Dunga filed a formal complaint against ActionSA councillor Xolani Khumalo in Ekurhuleni for breach of privilege and contempt. The complaint follows Khumalo's court appearance on assault and firearm charges, which Dunga claims threatens the council's integrity.

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Supporters of Senzo Mchunu, suspended by President Cyril Ramaphosa on July 13, 2025, over claims of sabotaging probes into KwaZulu-Natal political assassinations, held a vigil themed 'Truth Will Prevail.' Organizers reported strong turnout despite threats to artists, while Mchunu approved the event but did not attend, describing it as a noble church gesture. Church leaders urged him to pray harder as investigations continue without final findings against him, highlighting South Africa's divided views on his tenure.

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In Mbombela, churchgoers gathered for 12 hours of song and prayer, standing by their leader amid serious accusations. Gospel stars like Babo Ngcobo and Ayanda Ntanzi filled the civic centre with calls for truth.

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Fans of the South African telenovela InimbaMzansi debate the dysfunctional marriage of characters Hlathi and Zoleka. Discussions highlight Hlathi's selfishness, abuse, pressure on Zoleka to have children soon after childbirth, family interference, Hlathi's controlling nature, and Zoleka's anxiety. Viewers mention Thumeka as Hlathi's alternative partner for family expansion and question Zoleka's happiness and compatibility with Hlathi.

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The Last 32 tie started Saturday with Arrows' Lungelo Nguse scoring from the spot before storms forced abandonment, but they resumed Sunday and dominated. Angelo van Rooi volleyed in the opener at 24 minutes, Junior Dion added a second nine minutes later, and Ayabulela Maxwele sealed a 3-0 win with a team-goal stunner in the 79th. Siyanda Ndlovu earned man-of-the-match for his midfield control, ending Arrows' league winless streak and advancing them amid fan cheers like 'Orbit getting cooked.'

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After lightning stole Saturday's show, Golden Arrows picked up right where they left off with a clinical display that sent fans into a frenzy at King Zwelithini Stadium.

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