TikTok star Sydney Towle, who shared her cancer journey online, dies aged 26
Sydney Towle, a popular social media influencer who shared her experience living with a rare, aggressive form of cancer, has died at the age of 26. Towle’s family announced her death, from complications related to bile duct cancer that had…
Ex-minister Kemi Adeosun’s husband dies at 62
Anthony Adeosun, husband of former Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun, has died at the age of 62, a statement by the family said. The businessman passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in Lagos State. The announcement, titled “Announcement of…
Thailand school shooting leaves teacher dead, at least 20 injured
A tragic shooting at a secondary school in Thailand has left a teacher dead and at least 20 people injured, sending students and staff into panic as emergency responders rushed to the scene. The incident occurred at Debsirin Nonthaburi School…
Fg orders payment of civil servants’ outstanding wage award before August 15
The Federal Government has directed the immediate payment of all outstanding wage awards owed to federal civil servants, with a deadline of August 15, 2026 for the completion of the process. The directive is aimed at clearing all pending wage…
FIFA releases statement on Infantino offering Morocco 2030 World Cup final
FIFA have released a statement claiming that president Gianni Infantino has not promised the 2026 World Cup Final to Morocco. There have been speculations that Infantino offered it to the North African country, as he fights for his job. But…
Zimbabweans Fleeing Xenophobia in South Africa Battle to Get HIV Medicine Back Home
Thousands of Zimbabweans passing through the Musina repatriation centre are desperate to find safety after fleeing anti-migrant unrest in South Africa. HARARE, Zimbabwe – For the past two decades, 49-year-old Renious Gumbi from Mberengwa in Zimbabwe lived in South Africa,…
Italian refuse collectors help recover lost €1m lottery ticket
A one-million-euro lottery ticket was recovered from the bin in Italy after the frantic winner called on refuse collectors to help her retrieve it, the waste management company said. The instant win ticket was “miraculously still in one piece” after…
Funeral of Oscar-winning Brenda Fricker to take place in Dublin
A one-million-euro lottery ticket was recovered from the bin in Italy after the frantic winner called on refuse collectors to help her retrieve it, the waste management company said. The instant win ticket was “miraculously still in one piece” after…
Salah Reportedly Set For $44.6 Million Trabzonspor Deal
Egyptian football superstar Mohamed Salah is reportedly set to earn around US$44.6 million over a two-season contract with Turkish club Trabzonspor. According to reports, the proposed agreement goes beyond his salary, as Salah is also expected to receive 20% of…
World’s oldest president reshuffles army as his absence stokes unease
Cameroon’s veteran leader Paul Biya – who has not been seen in public for nearly two months – has reshuffled the country’s military amid growing concerns over his prolonged stay abroad. The 93-year-old president appointed officials to key positions within…