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Femi Ajanaku

July 31, 2026

Commonwealth Games: Amusan wins bronze in women’s 100m hurdles

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan won the bronze medal in the women’s 100m hurdles on Day 7 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Tobi Amusan
July 31, 2026

MoneyFlip CEO Marcos Tronllan arrested in murder-for-hire plot

During the money laundering discussions, Mr Tronllan allegedly asked undercover federal agents if they would help recover a debt from a Mexican businessman and kill the man.

MoneyFlip and a photo depicting supposed murder victim lying dead in a field with a banner covering his body with the Spanish phrase “Por ser Rata,” which translates to “For being a thief.
July 30, 2026

BTS opts out of Grammys, says music should not be categorised by region, language

The decision comes shortly after the Grammys introduced a new category, Best Asian Pop Music Performance for the 2027 awards.

BTS
July 30, 2026

UK records rise in cyclospora infections linked to Mexico travel

Cyclospora is a type of parasite that spreads through food or water contaminated with faeces from herbs, fruits and vegetables.

UK flag
July 30, 2026

Chelsea announce signing French defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace

The French defender becomes Chelsea’s third signing of the summer transfer window after the arrivals of Morgan Rogers and Marco Palestra.

Maxence Lacroix
July 30, 2026

Fauci refuses to answer U.S. Senate questions on COVID-19 origin

President Donald Trump also weighed in on the case, calling Mr Fauci “crazy” on social media.

Former U.S. chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci
July 30, 2026

Oscar-winning Irish musician Glen Hansard dies at 56 after motorcycle crash

Hansard died after a motorcycle crash in the early hours of Wednesday on the outskirts of Dublin, Ireland.

Glen Hansard
July 30, 2026

Dangote Refinery critical to Nigeria’s $1 trillion economy vision, says FG

“There is no way to create jobs and prosperity without industrialisation,” Mr Dangote said. “The greatest attraction for foreign investors is the success of domestic investors.”

Dangote Refinery
July 30, 2026

Southern Kaduna Killings: Terrorists must not derail Kaduna’s peace, says HURIWA

The group noted that those behind the attacks were seeking to reverse the fragile gains already recorded in restoring confidence across the state.

Southern Kaduna residents