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August 11, 2025August 11, 2025

Asantehene Announces The Passing Of Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has officially announced the passing of the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, at the Manhyia Palace. The announcement was made during a solemn meeting of the Asanteman Council, attended by all paramount chiefs and representatives

August 6, 2025August 5, 2025

Former FC Porto Captain Jorge Costa Dies Aged 53

Former FC Porto captain Jorge Costa has passed away at the age of 53 following a cardiac arrest at the club’s training centre, the Portuguese side has confirmed. A towering figure in Portuguese football, Costa captained Porto to UEFA Champions League

July 25, 2025July 24, 2025

Wrestling Icon Hulk Hogan Dies at 71 from Cardiac Arrest

Wrestling Icon Hulk Hogan Dies at 71 from Cardiac Arrest By: Kwame BediakoPublished: July 24, 2025 Legendary professional wrestling figure Hulk Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea, has passed away at the age of 71. The iconic WWE Hall of Famer died

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025

Felix Baumgartner, Record-Breaking Skydiver, Dies in Paragliding Crash

Felix Baumgartner, the Austrian daredevil famed for his record-breaking skydive from the edge of space in 2012, has died at the age of 56 in a motorised paragliding accident in Italy. The incident occurred near a hotel swimming pool in the

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025

Tragedy at Bukom Arena: Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju Dies After Collapsing

Former West African light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, has tragically died after collapsing during a boxing match in Accra on Saturday. The 40-year-old Nigerian veteran was competing in an undercard bout against Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at Fight Night 15

November 13, 2024November 12, 2024

Ecuadorian Footballer Marco Angulo Dies at 22 Following Car Accident

Ecuador international Marco Angulo has tragically passed away at the age of 22, just over a month after sustaining serious injuries in a car crash, his club LDU Quito announced. The midfielder had been hospitalized since the incident on October 7

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

Woman Dies of Rabies After Dog Bite

A tragic incident occurred in the Nabdam District of the Upper East Region when a young woman succumbed to rabies after being bitten by a dog. Despite being bitten two months ago, the family reportedly neglected to seek proper medical attention,

September 10, 2024September 10, 2024

Ex-Partner Who Killed Ugandan Athlete Dies From Burns

The former boyfriend of Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who killed her by setting her on fire, has himself died from burns sustained in the attack, a Kenyan hospital official has said. Dickson Ndiema ambushed the marathon runner as she returned

September 5, 2024September 5, 2024

Olympic Athlete Dies Following Severe Injuries

Rebecca Cheptegei, a 33-year-old Ugandan marathon runner, has died after sustaining extensive burns in an attack. The incident is under investigation by authorities in Kenya, where Cheptegei lived and trained. The case has raised concerns about violence against female athletes in

August 28, 2024August 28, 2024

Nacional’s Izquierdo Dies Aged 27 After Collapse

Nacional defender Juan Izquierdo has died after collapsing on the pitch during a Copa Libertadores match earlier this month with an irregular heartbeat. The 27-year-old Uruguayan suffered a cardiac arrest after collapsing during Nacional's game against Sao Paulo on 22 August.