Thursday, August 20, 2026

Olumayowa Samuel

August 14, 2026

102-year-old man dies at beer parlour after assault, suspect arrested

“We…want to remind people that not only is this an active criminal investigation but there is a family at the heart of it,” the police said.

Beer tumblers on countertop in a pub
August 13, 2026

FAI withdraws support for embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino

The Northern Ireland’s football body said, “We take our responsibilities as a member association of both UEFA and FIFA seriously.”

Football Association of Ireland and Gianni Infantino
August 13, 2026

Leicester City up for sale for £200 million

The company, in the brochure, described the move as “a rare opportunity to acquire a club with an excellent track record of winning promotions to higher divisions.”

Leicester City
August 13, 2026

Police find Erling Haaland’s face pasted on cocaine bricks intercepted in Ecuador

Ecuador’s minister of interior, John Reimberg, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, along with footage showing the bricks spilling out from the truck’s concealed compartment.

Haaland
August 13, 2026

‘Best Night of My Life’: NFL star Travis Kelce gushes over wedding to Taylor Swift

Mr Kelce described his high-profile, secretive wedding with pop star Taylor Swift at Madison Square Garden, in New York, as a “crazy night” and “the best night of my life”.

Taylor with Travis
August 12, 2026

FIFA World Cup: South Korea FA apologises for providing ‘sexual services’ to referees

The FA pledged to implement sweeping reforms, strengthen transparency, and restore its integrity to meet public expectations.

Korea FA, Korean prostitutes on street
August 12, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time girlfriend Georgina

The marriage came just four days before Ronaldo’s club, Al Nassr, begin the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League campaign.

Ronaldo together with Georgina
August 11, 2026

Trump backs Infantino, says ousting him will be terrible mistake

Mr Trump said it would be a “terrible mistake” for FIFA to replace Mr Infantino, adding that doing so will make subsequent World Cup editions less profitable.

Infantino with Trump
August 11, 2026

WNBA moves to clear air on transgender controversy, eligibility clause

Mrs Engelbert said, “We recognize that this is a complex and nuanced topic.”

Women's National Basketball Association
August 11, 2026

Ogun varsity students warned to stay indoors during 12-hour ritual rites for late Ago Iwoye chief

The notice warned the students to stay indoors for 12 hours, from 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, to 7:00 a.m., on Wednesday.

Unverified notice