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Egypt captain and former Liverpool winger, Mohamed Salah’s transfer to Trabzonspor, makes him the highest-paid player in the Turkish Super Lig. According  to Capology data, the former Liverpool winger earns £342,500 weekly. The 34-year-old, who signed a two-year contract with Trabzonspor, is ahead of Nigerian and Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen and Fenerbahce’s N’Golo Kante in the list. Salah  eclipses Osimhen, who previously held the title of the Turkish Super Lig’s highest earner. Osimhen currently earns a substantial £307,795 per week. TOP 10 HIGHEST-PAID PLAYERS IN  TURKISH SUPER LIG 1). Mohamed Salah – £342,500 per week. 2). Victor Osimhen – £307,795 per week. 3). N’Golo Kante – £225,716 per week. 4). Ederson – £225,716 per week. 5). Leroy Sane – £184,677 per week. 6). Mason Greenwood – £164,157 per week. 7). Milan Skriniar – £164,157 per week. 8). Marco Asensio – £164,157 per week. 9). Talisca – £153,980 per week. 10). Leandro Trossard – £133,460 per week.

  Nigerian rapper and actor, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has explained why he stepped away from active legal practice, citing the growing demands of his music career. Falz, who  was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2012 after studying law at the University of Reading, United Kingdom, and attending the Nigerian Law School in Abuja, said balancing law and entertainment became increasingly challenging as his fame grew. Speaking during a recent episode of the Behind The Story podcast, the 35-year-old entertainer noted that while combining both professions was possible, sustaining an active legal career alongside a successful music career proved difficult. The rap per recalled a courtroom experience that highlighted the challenges of practising law while becoming a public figure. According to him, a judge once recognized him for his activities outside the legal profession during a court appearance. “There was a day in court when I announced my appearance, and the judge as...

Nigerian TikToker and streamer, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has raised the alarm that he was sprayed with fake dollars during his recent wedding to Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, popularly known as Jarvis. Peller  made this revelation in a video, where he explained that some of the Nigerian currency handed to him was genuine. The content creator, however, alleged that some of the dollar cash he received turned out to be fake. “I  went to the bank, and the Nigerian money was genuine. I saw that a lot of people gave me Nigerian currency. Yes, they gave me Nigerian currency, and that is good. I know the people who gave me genuine money; if I see them, I will recognise them. “When they came, I saw them. They gave me fake money. I got home, I was feeling like a millionaire and used the money to make a video. ‘Hello, hello,’ and then I realised it was fake. I can't talk. “Since  I went to change dollars yesterday night, I haven’t talked about the dollars since this mor...

  Mexican social media influencer, César Gastélum was shot dead while livestreaming on TikTok outside a fast-food restaurant in Culiacán on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. César Gastélum,  known for posting comedy videos on the platform, was streaming live with two friends when two men arrived on a motorcycle. One of the suspects reportedly shot him at close range before fleeing the scene. According to the  local media, police initially believed the victim was a delivery rider because he and his friends were wearing bright yellow jackets and carrying delivery bags. Authorities later confirmed his identity. No arrests have been made. Police said they are examining cartridge casings recovered from the scene and reviewing CCTV footage as part of the investigation. Authorities  have not disclosed a motive for the killing, and it remains unclear whether Gastélum had received threats before the attack. His death is the latest in a series of killings involving social media persona...

WWE and UFC legend, Brock Lesnar has announced his retirement from professional wrestling following his Hell in a Cell defeat to Nigeria’s Oba Femi at SummerSlam 2026. The 49-year-old made the announcement during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, confirming that the match, held in his home state of Minnesota, was the final bout of his illustrious career. “Saturday was a very emotional day for me,” Lesnar said. “I’m here to let the world and everybody know that I am retired, and I wanted to say a big thank you to everybody.” The former WWE and UFC heavyweight champion revealed that he had contemplated retirement after his first loss to Oba Femi at WrestleMania 42. “When Oba Femi slammed me at WrestleMania, I was like, ‘I can’t do this again,’” Lesnar admitted. Despite those doubts, he agreed to a rematch at SummerSlam because he believed he still had “some fuel left in the tank”. However, a second successive defeat convinced him it was time to bring the curtain down on his career. R...

A South African court has sentenced attorney, Thubelihle Sbonakaliso Mpisi to life imprisonment for the murder of his girlfriend, Mahlako Malebo Rabalao, whose body was found burned inside her Mercedes-Benz in Johannesburg. The South Gauteng High Court handed down the sentence on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, after convicting Mpisi of murder, malicious injury to property and defeating the administration of justice. Rabalao’s charred remains were discovered on March 9, 2023, near her home in Midrand. According  to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), prosecutors established through circumstantial evidence that Rabalao had died before her body and vehicle were deliberately set ablaze in an attempt to destroy evidence and conceal the crime. Although medical experts were unable to determine the exact cause of death because of the extensive burns, the court accepted the prosecution’s case, which relied on cellphone records, forensic evidence, expert testimony and Mpisi’s conduct before ...