April Fools Day
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It was a drama-filled Tuesday as several Nigerian celebrities lit up social media with wild announcements that later turned out to be April Fool’s jokes. On April 1, stars like Funke Akindele, DJ Cuppy, Bobrisky, and Wunmi Toriola got fans talking after posting surprising claims that had many wondering if they were real. In different…
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Some jokes are better left untold, especially on April Fools’ Day. Every year on April 1st, people all over the world try to pull off funny tricks to get a laugh. But while the goal is to make others smile, some pranks can go from funny to foolish in seconds. Here, where emotions run deep…
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