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Highlander star Christopher Lambert reportedly suffered a medical emergency while attending a Pennsylvania convention. The organizers of Steel City Con in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, announced on Saturday, August 8, that “Christopher Lambert had to leave the event due to a personal issue.” As a result, his photo opportunity session for Saturday was canceled and it was unclear whether he’d return to the convention later in the weekend. TMZ reported that Lambert, 69, was signing autographs for fans when he suddenly collapsed and was eventually taken away in an ambulance. Fans in attendance at Steel City Con were understandably concerned about the…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has inspected ongoing rehabilitation works at the Teslim Balogun Stadium and other sports facilities ahead of the inaugural National Intermediate Sports Festival, EKO 2026. Mr Sanwo-Olu, in a post on his social media platforms on Saturday, said the state was making progress with preparations to host thousands of young athletes from across Nigeria. According to the governor, the natural-grass pitch at Teslim Balogun Stadium has been completed, while work on the new tartan track is expected to be finished in the coming weeks. He added that indoor halls, swimming pools and other sports facilities were…
Shooting Stars SC have parted ways with head coach Nurudeen Aweroro just days before the start of the new Nigeria Premier Football League season, bringing an abrupt end to his time in charge of the Oluyole Warriors. The Ibadan club confirmed the development in an official statement, announcing that Aweroro, Team Manager Tammy Tamuno and Assistant Coach Shakiru Lawal have all left their respective positions with immediate effect. Shooting Stars did not disclose the specific reasons behind the decision, describing the departure as a mutual agreement following discussions between the club and members of the technical team. However, sources indicate…
FC Barcelona has expressed its condolences to club legend Lionel Messi following the death of his father, Jorge Messi. The club’s President and Board of Directors, on behalf of the entire Barcelona family, mourned the passing of Jorge Messi and extended their deepest sympathies to the Messi family. In a statement on X on Saturday, Barcelona acknowledged Jorge Messi’s role in entrusting the club with the early and most successful years of his son’s football career. “FC Barcelona thanks Jorge Messi for his commitment to our Club, for entrusting us with the beginnings and the most glorious years of his…
BTCPay Server has temporarily restricted public remote connections to Lightning Network nodes running Lightning Network Daemon (LND) software after attackers exploited a critical vulnerability to obtain credentials and move funds. BTCPay said the restriction prevents external wallets such as Zeus from connecting through a BTCPay Server domain or Tor onion address on Docker deployments. BTCPay said Lightning payments can continue and that it plans to restore the remote-access option when it considers it safe. Version 2.4.2 installs LND version 0.21.1 and automatically regenerates the macaroon credentials on standard BTCPay installations. The project advised operators to check for unauthorized payments, unexpected channel closures,…
NFL legend Roger Craig made a poignant announcement during his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech, revealing that he has been diagnosed with vascular dementia. “Today, there’s another chapter I want to share,” Craig, 66, said in prerecorded comments on Saturday, August 8. “I have been diagnosed with vascular dementia that my doctors think may be related, at least in part, due to the concussions I experienced during my career.” Craig was seated on stage as his prerecorded comments were played for the star-studded audience at Tom Benson Stadium in Canton, Ohio, during the annual ceremony. He was formally…
A woman attending the ongoing Redeemed Christian Church of God convention at Redemption City, Ogun State, has shared how what she described as a joke during Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s 83rd birthday celebration eventually became a testimony after she gave birth to triplets. The woman, who identified herself as a worshipper from Region 12 of the church, shared the testimony during the Friday Holy Ghost Service at the convention. According to her, she made the request last year when worshippers were encouraged to ask God for whatever they desired as part of activities marking Adeboye’s 83rd birthday. She said she jokingly…
Perez Hilton’s family is sharing a new update on his status amid his hospitalization, confirming the celebrity blogger will require “surgery” for the injuries he sustained during a disturbing livestream. “Perez’s condition remains serious but stable,” his family shared via his website on Saturday, August 8. “He experienced significant blood loss and sustained additional injuries that will require surgery in the coming days. His treatment and recovery will be a long process. We are grateful that Perez was able to spend time with his mother and sister yesterday.” The statement added, “As our family remains focused on Perez’s treatment and…
Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu says his players fully understand what is at stake as Nigeria prepare for a high-stakes Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash against Cameroon in Casablanca. The defending champions face the Indomitable Lionesses at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium on Sunday, with a place in the semi-finals and qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup both on the line. Madugu insists Nigeria are ready for the challenge and determined to keep their title defence alive. “It’s an important match because we all know what is at stake, the ticket for the World Cup. After…
Algeria and hosts Morocco booked their places in the semi-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after contrasting victories on Saturday, with both nations also securing qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. While Algeria produced a stunning comeback against Côte d’Ivoire, Morocco held off former champions South Africa to keep their title ambitions alive on home soil. Algeria overturn Côte d’Ivoire’s deficit to make history Algeria reached the WAFCON semi-finals for the first time in their history after second-half goals from Ines Khiri and Amira Ould Braham overturned Ines Konan’s opener for Côte d’Ivoire.…
