Argentina football legend Diego Maradona was suffering from liver, kidney and cardiovascular disorders but there were no signs of alcohol or narcotics consumption in his autopsy.
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Popular human rights activist Moses Udam and pregnant wife murdered
A popular Benue lawyer and human rights activist, Moses Udam, and his pregnant wife have been ferociously murdered by unknown men suspected to be Fulani herdsmen.
Villa captain Grealish handed nine-month driving ban
Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish was given a nine-month driving ban on Tuesday after crashing his Range Rover during the coronavirus lockdown in March.
Photos from Diego Maradona’s funeral as Argentina grieves
Diego Maradona was buried on Thursday in a private ceremony attended by only two dozen people.
Kano Hisbah ban radio station from using the word ‘Black Friday’
The Kano State Hisbah Board, which is tasked with the duty of enforcing Sharia law in Kano State, has written a letter to a radio station, in Kano State, 96.9 Cool FM, for using the term ‘Black Friday’.
Ancient statue of Hermes dug up in Athens
The head of an ancient statue of the Greek god Hermes has been unearthed during excavations for sewage system improvements in central Athens, the ministry of culture said Sunday.
New Xbox console hit stores worldwide, kicking off battle with PlayStation 5
Microsoft’s new Xbox console hit stores worldwide Tuesday, kicking off a holiday season battle with Sony’s latest PlayStation model, as the coronavirus pandemic creates unprecedented gaming demand around the world.
With PlayStation 5 launch, Sony needs a high score
Sony launches its PlayStation 5 console next week angling for a mega-hit, and with the Japanese firm increasingly dependent on the lucrative gaming sector there is little room for error.
Fighting cock kills police chief in Philippine raid
A Philippine police officer was killed during a raid on an illegal cockfight after a rooster’s blade sliced his femoral artery, an official said Tuesday.
Pope Francis backs civil unions for gay couples
Pope Francis on Wednesday voiced support for same-sex couples, calling them “children of God” and saying they should be allowed to have legally recognised civil unions.