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#BBNaija: Liquorose emerges new Head of House

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Liquorose has emerged the new Head of House (HoH) for this week in the Big Brother Naija, Shine Ya Eye house.

She was named the new HOH after winning the Head of House games on Monday, August 23, 2021.

Each housemate was given 70 seconds to finish the course of the board game, where they have to throw a dice.

The housemate who finishes the course, or goes the farthest, wins and becomes the Head of House.

Liquorose was able to go the farthest. As the new HoH, the privileges that come with it include; stay in the HoH lounge and immunity from eviction.

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Two policemen killed, three others injured at Kogi checkpoint

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Unknown gunmen allegedly shot dead two policemen at a checkpoint in Kabba, headquarters of Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi state.

An eyewitness stated that the policemen were shot at the Origa checkpoint along Kabba- Iyara road at about 5p.m on Monday.

The gunmen were said to be passing by in a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), when the policemen waved them down for a routine check.

It was then that they opened fire on both officers, and sped off afterwards, leaving them dead.

The eyewitness added that three other policemen managed to escape. This was as they sustained different injuries and had to shoot indiscriminately in order to escape.

It was also gathered that the affected policemen were from the newly-created Kabba police B divisional headquarters.

However, the robbers were said to be coming from the Ekiti axis and were probably heading towards Abuja en route Kabba before the incident occured.

The remains of the two policemen were said to have been deposited at the morgue of the General Hospital in Kabba, while the injured are said to be undergoing treatment at a private hospital.

When contacted for his reaction, the police public relations officer, William Aya could not be reached as of the time of filing the report.

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BBNaija: Maria, Pere, JMK, Sammie, Queen and Cross nominated for eviction

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Six Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eyes housemates will be facing a possible eviction on Sunday, August 29.

The nominated housemates include Maria, Pere, JMK, Sammie, Queen and Cross.

Biggie revealed on Monday, August 23 that at least one of the nominated housemates will be leaving the competition on Sunday.

The current Head of House, Liquorose, whose real name is Roseline Omokhoa Afije, used her Veto power to replace Peace with Cross.

Interestingly, Liquorose had nominated both Peace and Cross for possible eviction.

Meanwhile, this is the first time Shine Ya Eyes wildcards, Maria and Pere will be facing an eviction scare, recall Maria recently concluded her tenure as the Head of House.

After the nomination announcement, Liquorose was instructed to nominate her deputy and the new HOH chose Saga. Saga in turn chose Nini as his partner with whom he will enjoy the luxuries of the HOH lounge.

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Four gunmen kidnap man in Kwara

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Four unidentified gunmen have, on Monday, reportedly kidnapped a middle age man on his farm in Kwara state.

The victim, popularly called Alhaji Elefo, was said to have been kidnapped while he was carrying out some activities on his farm.

The farm, according to report, is located at Tafa village near Ballah town in Asa local government council area of Kwara state.

Being a planned crime, the kidnappers were said to be armed with gun and other dangerous weapons during their raid of the victim’s village.

Although the police said it is yet to get details of the kidnap, the command noted that its men are in search of the criminals.

“We are working round the clock to ensure the victim get freedom from the kidnappers,” an officer who pled anonymity said.

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BBNaija stars Pere, Maria, Queen and others face possible eviction

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As the fifth week on the BBNaija show starts, a new set of six housemates were nominated for possible eviction after the housemates voted.

After going into the diary room to call two names each, the housemates who were mentioned the most, JMK, Queen, Peace, Pere, Maria and Sammie, were up for possible eviction.

Biggie however called on the Head of House, Liquorose, to use her veto power to save and replace from those who were already up.

Liquorose then used her power to save Peace and then replaced her with Cross. This came as a surprise seeing as she had also nominated Peace in the Diary Room.

Pere also had a record-breaking total of 10 nominations, meaning half of the housemates mentioned his name.

See how the housemates voted below:

Queen: Pere, Peace
Michael: Angel, JMK
Cross: Pere, Sammie
Liquorose: Cross, Peace
Jay Paul: Pere, Maria
Emmanuel: Peace, Pere
Tega: Saga, Peace
Nini: Sammie, JMK
Saskay: Boma, Pere
Boma: JMK, Pere
Saga: Sammie, Queen
Whitemoney: Pere, Peace
Angel: Queen, Michael
Yousef: Jaypaul, Queen
Peace: Queen, Emmanuel
Sammie: Pere, Maria
Jackie B: Pere, Angel
Pere: Michael, Jay Paul
JMK: Pere, Maria
Maria: Queen, Whitemoney

Total:
Pere: 10 votes
Peace: 5 votes
Sammie: 3 votes
Queen: 5 votes
JMK: 3 votes
Maria: 3 votes

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Singer, Mike Okri, contracts coronavirus despite being vaccinated

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Veteran Nigerian recording artiste, Mike Okri over the weekend revealed that he has contracted coronavirus despite being fully vaccinated.

In a video that he published online, the veteran singer had this to say;

“Hey folks, this is coming to me as a rude shock. I had my Covid test on Friday, hoping to fly today, Saturday and it turned out it was positive. I’m so devastated, which means that I can’t travel for another 10 to 14 days. As I’m speaking now, I’m self-quarantined.”

Watch him speak below.

Okri is a Nigerian singer who made waves in the 1980s and early 1990s.

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Iyabo Ojo expresses gratitude after bagging her first award as a comedian

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Nigerian actress and skit-maker, Iyabo Ojo has officially been recognised as a comedian, and this is in light of her bagging her first award as the best online comedian.

The movie star delved into the skit-making industry during the COVID-19 lockdown last year.

She showed how versatile she is by professionally executing different comic acts on social media platform, TikTok, and this amassed for her a new set of large followership.

Iyabo, 42, took to her Instagram page to announce her latest achievement as the Nigerian best online comedian at the Nigerian Choice Awards.

Celebrating, she shared a graphics poster of herself and expressed gratitude for the award.

In her words; “Thank you for this beautiful Award… I’m honoured and grateful”

Colleagues and fans trooped to her comment section to celebrate with her.

@naijapremiumgistyetundebakare wrote “Congratulations momma”

@bolatito___ wrote “Congratulations mama well deserved”

@mamaejiro1 wrote “Congratulations ma you deserve it Boss”

@fa_glams wrote “Award well deserved”

@mimibeauty_hub wrote “TikTok mama… congratulations ma”

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#BBNaija: I was attracted to Jackie B before you – Pere tells Maria

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Big Brother Naija season 6 housemate, Pere has disclosed he was once attracted to Jackie B.

Pere made this known while having a conversation with HoH Maria in the garden.

The former US soldier said he was first attracted to Jackie B when he got in the house before he started getting close to Maria.

“I was attracted to Jackie B from the first day in the house but she was interested in someone else.

But when I noticed you, I started having feelings for you,” Pere told Maria.

Recall that Pere had confessed his feelings to Maria, however, she turned him down, saying she has someone outside the house.

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EFCC breaks into BBNaija star, Dorathy’s house

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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) on Monday morning allegedly broke into the house of Big Brother Naija 2020 star, Dorathy Bachor.

Dorathy disclosed this on her Instagram story as she decried the sad incident.

The reality TV star, while narrating what ensued, lamented over how unsafe it is to be a Nigerian.

She wrote: “I feel like my head is about to explode.

At 4:35 I heard a loud bang and voices, I rushed out to see five armed EFCC men in my living room and one of them saying ‘Oh na that Big brother girl be this’.

“In my confused state I was trying to understand why they broke down my door. Then one of them said they were looking for someone who ran into the estate and I should lock my door and stay indoors and not say a word.

“I’m shaking at this point and so confused because at what point is this Okay.

“What is the need of being a citizen of this country when I can’t feel safe in my own house.”

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Referee pulls out gun for self defense as fight breaks out during football match

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A referee has made headlines in Honduras after he brought out a gun in the middle of a football match.

Fans filmed the unbelievable moment he walked around the pitch with the weapon in his hand.

The incident occurred during an amateur match in the western Honduran town of La Jigua.

According to local reports, the referee whose name wasn’t given, brandished the pistol to protect himself from angry supporters who thought he should have awarded their side a penalty.

A relative is said to have handed him the weapon at the end of the match as a fight broke out amongst furious fans.

Shots could be heard in a video which went viral, although it was unclear where who fired the shots.

One supporter hurled insults at the ref by calling him a son of a b****.

There were no reports of any injuries as a result of the standoff.

The match official has not been identified and it is not yet clear if he will face any disciplinary action over his radical decision

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BBNaija: “I knew people would judge me by my appearance” — Arin

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Arinola Olowoporuku was one of the recent housemates to be evicted from the Big Brother Naija reality TV show, and in an interview she has said that she knew she was never going to win, as people may judge her for her piercings.
In an interview with Punchng.com, she said; “I definitely did not expect to win. I feel like I know Nigerians enough and I knew they were going to judge me. However, I did not know they were going to ‘villain-ise’ me as much as they did but I definitely knew they were going to judge me.
But, I envisaged that I would spend about five or seven weeks in the competition. I left earlier than I expected to leave though but many of the things did not surprise me at all.”

Asked why she expected to be judged, she said, “Of course, (because of) my face and how I look. I am a woman, skinny and dark-skinned. Also, I am very vocal, opinionated, and fierce. I have piercings on my face and I’m very expressive.
People don’t usually expect that from women, so I knew I was going to be judged. Until people have personal interactions with me, I am a conundrum to them. They don’t understand me but when they come closer, their views of me change.”

Speaking on what inspired her love for piercings, Arin said, “I was young and I really loved to express myself. I wanted to wear jewelry and accessories in unfamiliar and unorthodox places. I just wanted to have piercings and I did. I started when I was 15 and I have not stopped.
“I used to have 23 piercings but I took some out and I now have 17. But, they are not all going to be permanent. It would change from time to time.”

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Kpokpogri, Tonto Dikeh’s new man, fails to address cheating scandal

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Prince Kpokpogri, the new partner of Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has failed to address the controversial voice note that surfaced online a couple of days ago.
The political activist was accused of cheating on the movie star after a leaked audio recording surfaced online.

In a post shared via his Instagram page on Sunday, August 22, 2021, the activist who had promised to explain his side of the story made a u-turn.

“For those waiting for clarification, is Instagram my father’s company that is coming to defend his business ???

Abeg make I go London go enjoy live premier league jare.

“Fake news and audio,” he wrote.

Kpokpogri was heard talking with a lady about his cheating escapades in the leaked audio recording.

The conversation also highlighted the movie star and her unrepentant drinking and smoking habits.

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BBNaija couple, Gedoni and Khafi welcome first child

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Big Brother Naija couple, Gedoni Ekpata and Khafi Kareem have announced the arrival of their first child, a boy.

The couple confirmed the arrival of their baby today, Sunday, August 22.

In the Instagram live monitored by Ripples Nigeria on Sunday evening, Khafi revealed her baby’s gender to be a male.

Our Miracle is here, and HE is perfect.

Thank you to everyone who joined our live gender and BABY reveal – SURPRISEEEEEE!!!,” Khafi announced after the Instagram live.

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Son’s Wedding: Buhari, Osinbajo, Lawan, Others Attend Luncheon At Villa.

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President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President Ahmed Lawan and some governors among other prominent Nigerians attended a luncheon to honour Yusuf and Zahra Buhari in conclusion of their wedding ceremony in Abuja.

As of press time, there was no official statement but pictures from the State House media department showed the dignitaries that attended the luncheon.

The occasion witnessed by popular Islamic cleric, Mufti Ismail Menk was attended by the bride’s father and Emir of Bichi, Nasiru Ado Bayero; groom’s mother and wife of the President, Hajiya Aisha; wife of Vice President, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo; Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha; and Chief of Staff to the President, Professor Ibrahim Gambari.

Also in attendance were Mamman Daura; Ministers of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mohammed Musa Bello; Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen; Governors Atiku Bagudu, Kebbi; Simon Lalong, Plateau; Yahaya Bello, Kogi; Dave Umahi, Ebonyi; Hope Uzodimma, Imo; and Nuhu Ribadu.

The event, which was held at the Old Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, also had the Group Managing-Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mele Kyari, former First Ladies; Dame Patience Jonathan; Hajiya Turai Yar’Adua; Hajiya Maryam Abacha; First Lady of Niger Republic, Hadiza Ben Mabrouk; First Lady of Guinea Bissau, Dinisia Reis Embalo; wives of state governors; and many more dignitaries in attendance.

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Divorce Saga: Anita Okoye demands N7.8m monthly spousal support from singer, Paul Okoye

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The divorce between Nigerian singer, Paul Okoye aka Rudeboy and estranged wife, Anita Okoye has taken a new dimension.

Anita has demanded he pay $15,000 (N7.8M) monthly as spousal support, according to court documents.

This was listed as one of her demands in the petition she filed before an Abuja High Court.

Payment of a monthly maintenance sum of $15,000.00 (US Dollars) for the general welfare, education and health of the three children of the union who are presently in schools in the United States of America until they are of age,” the document read in part.

We reported yesterday that she filed for divorce, seeking an end to their 7-year relationship, citing infidelity.

The rumour of their divorced was sparked by Anita in when reports circulated that she relocated with their three children to US.

The couple who were started dating from the University of Abuja, officially married in 2014 in a very flamboyant wedding ceremony held in Port Harcourt, Rivers state.

Their marriage produced three kids, Andre, and the twins, Nadia and Nathan.

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#BBNaija: After Nigerians dragged her for claiming 25, Vee finally reveals her real age

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Big Brother Naija 2020 finalist, Vee Iye has made clarifications regarding her age after she received heavy bashing from critics for claiming she’s 25 years old.

The reality star recently celebrated her birthday and in a message to herself, she disclosed that she is 25.

However, social media users dragged her, insisting that she looks older than the age she called.

Reacting, Vee took to Instagram and revealed that she is 32.

She then asked those trolling her to rest since she has revealed her age.

See below:

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I see light in you, I feel you are going to win BBNaija – Angel tells White Money

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Big Brother Naija contestant, Angel has given words of affirmation and encouragement to fellow housemate, White Money.

During a conversation between the two of them on Friday, August 20, Angel revealed that she thinks White would win the reality TV show.

Acknowledging that White is her competition in the #BBNaija house, she told him that she could see the light in him.

Angel told him that she felt it is because of his light that people like Pere deliberately ty to get on his nerves because he sees him as a threat.

According to the Akwa Ibom state indigene, other housemates are feeling threatened because of the light he carries.

She then went ahead to tell him that he was kind and caring, adding that she knew he was a good person from the very first week.

Speaking further on his prospects, Angel said that she was sure White had a lot of fans that would vote for him and make him go far in the game.

Surprised at the fact that Angel felt he could win the show, he then questioned her, asking if she didn’t think she could win. But she replied that being in the show at her age and knowing she would make a lot of money outside is enough for her.

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BBNaija: Pere’s handler refutes allegations that he “beat his ex-wife till she had a miscarriage”

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BBNaija: Shina Ya Eye housemate, Pere’s handler has debunked claims that the former HoH was violent to his ex-wife in his previous marriage.
Recall that a tweep had shared a tweet some days back alleging that Pere once assaulted his ex-wife till she had a miscarriage.
In a statement shared on his Instagram page, Pere’s handlers stated that the reality TV star has never been violent all his life.

The statement reads;

“Over the past week, a number of media outlets published materials containing false allegations that aim to damage the reputation of Pere.
In those publications, he was falsely accused of being abusive in his personal life. They attached a false image of an individual just to make their case look legit. The said materials make baseless speculations as to who Pere is as an individual.
Pere has never been violent all his life and the image being portrayed was a picture with his friend, a colleague who’s happily married. These types of false information do not affect Pere alone but the innocent friend who’s just showing support to him.”

The statement then says legal action will be taken against the media outlets that published the false report about the housemate.

“We’re currently taking legal steps to each media platform that are involved in this defamation of character. A defamation matter is defined in section 373 of the criminal code as a matter likely to injure the reputation of any person by exposing him to hatred, contempt or ridicule, or likely to damage any person in his profession or trade by injury to his reputation,” the statement read.

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Mother, son, three others arraigned for internet fraud in Kaduna

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Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday arraigned five suspects before Justice Hannatu A.L Balogun of the Kaduna State High Court, Kaduna on separate one count charges for offences ranging from impersonation to obtaining by false pretences.

One of the charges read: “That you, Isreal Justin (male) sometime in July 2021 at Kaduna, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court in an attempt to commit fraud falsely presented yourself to one Angie Barfrag as James Thompson (an American Military Personnel) serving in Ohio, United States of America, which pretence you knew to be false and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 5 (2) and punishable under Section 1 (3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006.”

Another charge reads: “That you Lucky Ebhogie (male) sometime in July, 2021 at Kaduna, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court fraudulently obtained a total sum of $ 7,500 USD ( Seven Thousand Five Hundred USD) only from one Nancy, an American citizen, when you presented yourself to her as James Chinn (an American Military Personnel) deployed to Afghanistan which pretence you knew to be false and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 1 (1) b and punishable under Section 1 (3) of Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006.”

The charge against Margaret reads: “That you Margaret Sylvester (Female) sometime in July, 2021 at Kaduna, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court did conduct a financial transaction to with; purchase a vehicle “Mercedes Benz GLK 350, 2013 Model, Chassis No. WDCGG5HM1EG190011” at the cost of N 7,000,000 (Seven Million Naira only), for and behalf of one Lucky Ebhojie, from the proceeds of a specified unlawful activity for the purpose of disguising the source of the money which you knew or ought to have known was the proceeds of unlawful activity and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 7 (1) (b) and punishable under Section 7 (2) of Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006.

The charge against Godwin reads: “That you, Richman Kas Godwin ( male) sometime in July, 2021 at Kaduna, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court fraudulently obtained the sum of $ 1,200 USD ( One Thousand Two Hundred USD only) from one Nancy ( an American citizen ) when you falsely presented yourself to her as West Brown ( an American military personnel) deployed to Afghanistan, which you knew to be false and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 1(1) (b) and punishable under Section 1 (3) of Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006.”

The defendants all pleaded ‘not guilty’ to their respective charges.

Upon their pleas, the prosecution counsel, N. Salele asked the court to remand the defendants in prison custody and fix a date for the commencement of the trial,

But the defence counsel, C.E Okonkwo drew the attention of the court to a pending motion for the bail of his clients and urged the court to admit them to bail.

Justice Balogun ordered the defendants remanded in a Correctional Centre and adjourned the matter till August 26, 2021 for ruling on the bail applications.

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Man becomes Canadian citizen after six years, says leaving Nigeria was worth it

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A Nigerian man, Tunde Omotoye has become a citizen of Canada after years of hard work and dedication.

According to him, he left Nigeria six years and 7 months ago and the decision was worth it as he has finally become a Canadian citizen.

On August 16, he took the oath of citizenship, and shared a photo of himself the country’s flag colours in the background.

He shared a back story of how he was struggled during his early days as a student in the North American nation, before finally

Tunde wrote; ”This morning, I officially became a Canadian Citizen after taking the ‘Oath of Citizenship’.

It’s been 6yrs 7months since I embarked on the bravest journey of my life to come study here (many know this story). Today, I am glad that journey was worth it.

I still remember that cold winter breeze that blew my face when I stepped out of Pearson as a broke student.

The days of working factory jobs to pay for certification and complete tuition.

The days of numerous internship applications and job interviews.

I remember them all.

I am thankful to this country for the numerous opportunities it has provided since day one.

I am mostly glad that I can now vote and be voted for. I can now add to its political landscape.

To everyone reading this, just want to let you know that immigrating to a new country isn’t as easy as it may seem. Either via study/permanent residency.

There’s the emotional, psychological and financial aspect of it that majority of new immigrants have to deal with.

To add, I used to think that being Canadian will make me less Nigerian, but honestly I have never been more wrong.

I celebrate not just being a Canadian and having a new home, but having two countries to call mine.

Finally, in 2015, I embarked on the bravest journey of my life. This is not to encourage anyone to follow this same pathway, yours might be a different one form mine, but whatever it is I hope it works out for you.

P.S: Thank you all for the congratulatory messages.”

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