A Chinese influencer identified as Athena Liya, who disappeared after travelling to Manila in June 2023, has reportedly been confirmed dead following a lengthy investigation into her disappearance.

Athena’s disappearance began after she was allegedly invited to travel to the Philippines by her friend, Li Yifei, who is reportedly still at large.

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According to reports, Li allegedly invited Athena on what was presented as a luxury getaway to the Philippines, telling her that she needed some cheering up following a breakup.

However, Li reportedly cancelled her own flight after claiming that something had unexpectedly come up.

Athena subsequently travelled alone from Guangzhou, China, to Manila, Philippines.

Reports stated that Athena was allegedly kidnapped by a criminal gang after arriving in the Philippines.

Following her disappearance, Li reportedly deleted her social media accounts and left the country, further raising suspicions about her alleged involvement in the case.

According to reports, Athena’s family later paid approximately $800,000 (£593,000) in ransom in an attempt to secure her release.

However, the payment reportedly did not lead to Athena being freed.
The investigation continued for more than a year as authorities worked to establish what had happened to the missing influencer.

One alleged member of the gang, Chen Yuxuan, was reportedly arrested in South Korea in September 2024.

A significant development in the case reportedly followed on July 20, when alleged gang mastermind Liu Hanwen was extradited from the United States to China.

Following his return to China, investigators reportedly made a devastating discovery.

Reports said authorities determined that Athena had been murdered and that her body had subsequently been disposed of.

A video of a baby has gone viral on social media after her hilarious reaction caught the attention of many internet users.

In the viral clip, the little girl could be seen frowning while her parents tried to calm her down after she was reportedly given a local deworming medicine.

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Despite her parents’ efforts to make peace with her, the baby appeared far from impressed with what had just happened.

Her father could be heard trying to console her, saying, “Sorry na,” but the little girl maintained a serious expression and appeared to give her parents a classic “bombastic side eye.”

The baby’s facial expression has since amused social media users.

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@dharmiehardeyhorlar Is the bombastic side eye for me?😹😹#goviral #fyp #blowthisup #xybacafyp #funnyvideos @StephanieTheCutie🥰 ♬ original sound – DIADEM🥰❤️

A woman has gone viral on social media after sharing a video explaining why she prefers not to bathe shortly before leaving the house.

According to her, her skin becomes extremely pale immediately after bathing, often causing people to ask if something is wrong with her.

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In the video, she said the change in her appearance is so noticeable that she usually plans to bathe several hours before going out whenever possible.

Speaking in the clip, she said:

“This is how I look after bathing. Imagine I have somewhere to go in the next 5 minutes and I just finished bathing to rush and wear my cloth and then I move outside and I am looking like this. You no go run?

Whenever I have somewhere to go I dont bath unless I have 5 hours ahead, I can bath.”

The woman said the temporary change in her skin tone has made her adjust her routine, especially on days when she has appointments or plans shortly after bathing.

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Woman shares how her skin looks like when she bath pic.twitter.com/ye4zHArAyy

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A woman has shared an emotional video alleging that she was physically assaulted by her husband following a disagreement over ₦18,000 that had been set aside for food.

The video, which was shared on X, showed the woman recounting the incident as she claimed her husband attacked her after discovering that she had used the money to prepare meals for the family.

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According to her, the ₦18,000 had been kept to provide food for the household, and she used it to cook for three days before the argument broke out.

Speaking in Pidgin, she said:

“I no do anything, no be the money wey he keep for us make we take dey chop, I cook for 3 days for inside the money.”

The woman alleged that despite using the money for its intended purpose, her husband became angry and beat her severely.

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Man beats his wife to stupor after she took money from him as he didn't give her money for food to feed herself and child pic.twitter.com/TpElesnvex

— Iamelizabeth (@elizabethblogng) August 6, 2026

Global music star Rihanna has once again captured the attention of fans after making a spectacular appearance at the Crop Over 2026 Festival in her home country of Barbados.

The singer attended the annual celebration on Monday, August 3, arriving in a vibrant carnival outfit that quickly became one of the most talked-about looks from the event.

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For the festival’s Grand Kadooment Day, Rihanna wore an elaborate carnival costume featuring an ornate jeweled headpiece and a massive pair of feathered wings in shades of turquoise, pink, and orange.

The eye-catching ensemble also featured the signature revealing style commonly associated with Caribbean carnival celebrations, highlighting the bold and colorful fashion for which the event is known.

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Rihanna twerking at Crop Over in Barbados yesterday. pic.twitter.com/bQxb1zSkMQ

— Rihanna | HQ (@hqfenty) August 4, 2026

Rihanna at Barbados' Grand Kadooment Day. pic.twitter.com/DR7oIFoF9C

— 𝖌𝖆𝖇 (@gabgonebad) August 4, 2026

Popular Turkish chef and MasterChef Turkey winner, Eren Kaşıkçı, has sadly passed away.

According to reports, concerns were raised after his relatives were unable to reach him for some time. They alerted the authorities, prompting emergency responders to visit his residence.

When paramedics arrived at his home in Istanbul on July 29, Eren was found unresponsive and was pronounced dead at the scene.

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An autopsy has been ordered to determine the exact cause of his death. However, his business partner, Mikail Malkoçoğlu, told local media that initial findings at the residence strongly suggested the possibility of a heart attack.

Eren Kaşıkçı rose to national fame after winning MasterChef Turkey in 2021. Following his victory, he returned to compete in the show’s All-Star edition, where he continued to impress viewers with his culinary skills.

Widely known by his nickname “Kızıl Sakal” (Red Beard), Eren later fulfilled his dream of opening his own restaurant, Kızıl Sakal Sandwich & Burger, in Istanbul.

He was reportedly preparing to launch a second branch before his sudden passing.

Before becoming a television personality, Eren studied tourism and trained professionally as a chef. He worked in several hotels across Istanbul before serving as the head chef of a hotel on the Aegean island of Gökçeada.

The late chef is survived by his wife and their young daughter, Maya.

His funeral ceremony was held on July 31 at Yenidoğan Cemevi, after which he was laid to rest in his family’s hometown in Tokat Province.

Popular Nigerian TikTok personalities Peller and Jarvis officially tied the knot today in a glamorous wedding ceremony that attracted several well-known celebrities, influencers, and content creators.

The event quickly became a trending topic on social media as videos and photos from the celebration began circulating online.

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Guests arrived dressed in elegant and colorful outfits, adding glamour to the highly anticipated occasion.

Among the notable personalities spotted at the wedding were Aunty Ramota, Daddy Freeze, Gregory Pizzeria Jr, Ivana, Geh Geh, and several other celebrities and social media personalities.

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More vidoes from Peller and Jarvis Wedding pic.twitter.com/39Q6i6MbAk

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A Nigerian woman has become the center of attention on social media after posting photos showing how her appearance changed during different stages of her pregnancy.

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The series of photos highlighted the physical transformation she experienced while expecting her baby, prompting many users to react to her journey.
Sharing the images online, the woman hinted that her pregnancy experience was far from easy.

She captioned the post:

“If i start tell una my pregnancy Journey enh”

The post quickly gained traction, with many social media users taking to the comment section to relate to the woman’s experience.

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Nigerian gospel singer Alias Adejoke Olorin has shared an emotional account of a difficult period in her marriage, revealing how her husband allegedly confessed to participating in a money ritual after visiting a herbalist with a friend.

Speaking during an interview with Biola Adebayo, the singer said the incident occurred in 2016 and remains one of the most unforgettable experiences of her life.

According to Adejoke, her husband informed her that he and a friend had visited a herbalist in Ipetu, where they allegedly sought wealth through ritual practices.

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Recalling the conversation, she said:

“On one faithful day, I came back from school, My husband called me that he wants to tell me something, He said that him and his friend visited an Herbalist in Ipetu they went for money ritual and the herbalist gave them an assignment that if they don’t get it done within a week one of them would die, while the other would run mad “

Adejoke revealed that at the time, her husband was a university graduate who held a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

She admitted that she initially dismissed what he told her because she believed such stories only happened in movies.

She explained:

“I didn’t take him seriously, he was just restless After a week, I came back from school, we had power supply, His friend was seeing in the chair in the living room He (Her husband) was sleeping on the floor I saw a liquid black solution in a bottle on the table and then I went back to the living room and watched the TV with his friend, he just woke up and his reds, I wondered what happened, His eyes were red like that of sango, It was red I was wondering what happened and the next thing, he started pointing at my child and was asking which child is this, who is the owner of this child and I looked at his friend I was surprised or was he dreaming.

“He brought out money and was counting and he said police officers make alot of money when he was counting the money, then i remembered that he told me the previous week .. His friend had no idea that my husband had told me everything I looked at his friend, as I looked at his friend I started crying and I was shaking and we had tenants downstairs, His friend took be to the balcony and his friend does not know that my husband had told me everything and his friend told me the same thing my husband told me he told me again and then I was saying i am in trouble his friend then begin calming me he does not want those people downstairs to know what is going on”

The gospel singer said she immediately decided to seek spiritual intervention after the frightening incident.

According to her, she left home with her child and went to Asejire Mountain, where she met her prophet, Israel Olarenwaju, to seek guidance and prayers.

She recalled:

“Instantly I wore cloth and went to a prophet at Asejire mountain I called him and when i called him I was crying and i asked him how can i see him asking if he was on the mountain or church as she is coming now and he kept asking what happned and i told him let me come first that I can’t explain on phone, After the call, I backed my child, and went to Akinola Junction to take bike and i was crying till i dropped at at Asejire Junction even people in the bus were asking what happened and when i went to the mountain i met my prophet (Israel Olarenwaju) he is still alive, he was smiling and the prophet said my husband must come and do 21 days on the mountain he said he did not tell him to bring anything, that he should just bring 5 litres keg for prayer water for him to come (Her husband) he did not go just 21 days”

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South African singer Tyla has come under criticism from some Nigerians on X (formerly Twitter) following the announcement of her upcoming APOP World Tour, which includes a performance in Lagos.

The Grammy-winning singer recently unveiled the tour schedule, revealing that she will perform in Lagos on December 22 before wrapping up the tour with concerts in Cape Town on January 4 and Johannesburg on January 9.

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However, the announcement sparked mixed reactions online, with several Nigerian social media users calling for the cancellation of the Lagos concert.

Many of those opposing the concert linked their reactions to the recurring reports of xenophobic attacks against other African nationals in South Africa.

Some users argued that, given the history of attacks on foreign Africans, including Nigerians, it would be inappropriate to host the South African singer in Lagos unless there is visible progress in addressing the issue.

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