Homepage News from Saturday, August 8th, 2026
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Lionel Messi’s Father and Longtime Agent Jorge Messi Dies at 68
Jorge Messi, the father and longtime agent of football star Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68
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FG Donates N25 Million Anti-Snake Venom to Benue
The Federal Government has donated 100 vials of Panaf Premium anti-snake venom worth N25 million to the Benue State Government to improve treatment for snakebite victims.
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Biden’s Cancer Has Spread to His Bones, Son Says
Former United States President Joe Biden's cancer has spread to his bones, with his son, Hunter Biden, describing the condition as painful and debilitating.
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Sanwo-Olu Condemns Festac-Alakija Bridge Vandalism
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has condemned the vandalism of the Festac-Alakija Bridge, directing security agencies to arrest and prosecute those responsible.
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DSS Arrests Three More Suspects Linked to Kidnap of Nasarawa Varsity Professor
Operatives of the Department of State Services have arrested three more suspects allegedly linked to the kidnapping of Professor Samuel Avengbe Okunsebor, Dean of Agriculture at Nasarawa State University.
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WAFCON 2026: Nigeria Face Cameroon Test With World Cup Ticket at Stake
Nigeria’s Super Falcons begin their WAFCON 2026 knockout campaign Sunday against Cameroon, knowing victory will take them into the semifinals and secure a direct ticket to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
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WAFCON 2026: Morocco, South Africa Headline Quarterfinal Action
The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations enters its knockout phase Saturday with two quarterfinals that could produce the first two teams to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
