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PAPAYA EX SPARKS DEBATE WITH BOLD OUTFIT AT JUMA JUX AND PRISCILLA OJO’S WEDDING

Popular influencer and fashion model Papaya Ex made a dramatic entrance at the lavish traditional wedding of Priscilla Ojo and Tanzanian artist Juma Jux, which took place in Lagos last month. But while the guest list was the who's who of Nigerian culture, it was Papaya Ex’s outfit that truly stole the show — and the spotlight online. She wore a custom dress that featured the bride and groom’s faces printed on it.

REBECCA CHEPTEGEI'S EX - BOYFRIEND DICKSON NDIEMA DIES AFTER HE SET OLYMPIC RUNNER AND HIMSELF ON FIRE

The man who set fire to Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei last Sunday has also died from injuries, it has been confirmed.
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CHIDIMMA ADETSHINA WINS MISS UNIVERSE NIGERIA AFTER BOWING OUT OF SOUTH AFRICAN PAGEANT DUE TO 'XENOPHOBIC' BACKLASH

Chidimma Adetshina has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria - weeks after bowing out of the South African competition.
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UK ANNOUNCES £3.1M FUNDING TO COMBAT MPOX OUTBREAKS IN DR CONGO

The UK has pledged £3.1 million to support efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to tackle outbreaks of mpox and cholera. The funding, announced by Lord Collins during a visit to the National Institute of Biomedical Research in DRC, will bolster regional responses, benefiting over 4.4 million people. This follows the World Health Organization's declaration of mpox as a public health emergency in Africa.
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FIRST CASE OF MORE CONTAGIOUS MPOX VARIANT FOUND OUTSIDE AFRICA IN SWEDEN

Sweden has reported the first case of a more contagious mpox variant, Clade 1, outside of Africa. The patient contracted the virus during a stay in Africa, where a major outbreak is ongoing. This variant is linked to more severe symptoms and higher mortality. The WHO has declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. Stay informed on this developing situation.
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CELEBRATING JAMAICAN 62ND INDEPENDENCE DAY!

Today, August 6th, marks Jamaica’s 62nd Independence Day, a momentous occasion for the island nation and its vibrant diaspora. Picture it: an entire country brimming with the scent of jerk chicken, the sound of reggae beats, and the vivid colors of the Jamaican flag waving proudly under the Caribbean sun. It's a party, and everyone’s invited!
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DUTCH CHILD RAPIST BOOED AS HE REACHES OLYMPIC QUARTER FINALS

Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde made waves when it was announced he had qualified for the Paris Olympics, and was even booed when his beach volleyball team progressed to the quarter-finals, despite being defeated by Norway on Friday.
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NIGERIAN SPRINTER FAVOUR OFILI WILL NOT COMPETE IN 100M RACE AT PARIS OLYMPICS BECAUSE OF 'ADMINISTRATIVE FAILURE'

Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has expressed her frustration after sadly revealing that she will not compete in the 100-metre race at the ongoing Olympics in Paris.
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NIGERIAN MAN BREAKS GUINNESS WORLD RECORD FOR LONGEST TIME TWERKING

A Nigerian man has twerked his way into the record books.
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DUBAI PRINCESS DUMPS HUSBAND VIA INSTAGRAM

Dubai's Princess has stunned social media by announcing her divorce from her husband on Instagram. In a bold post, she declared, “I divorce you” three times, referencing the practice of triple talaq. The couple, who married just over a year ago and recently welcomed a baby girl, have unfollowed each other and removed joint posts. Sheikha Mahra, an advocate for women's rights and daughter of Dubai's ruler announced amid rumours of her husband's other companions.
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