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Louis van Gaal Shares Health Update, Reflects on Life with Prostate Cancer

Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has provided an update on his health two years after revealing his battle with aggressive prostate cancer.
Following the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the 72-year-old Dutchman stepped down from his third stint as the Netherlands’ boss to focus on his treatment, which involves radiation therapy and the use of a urine bag.
Van Gaal is currently filming a documentary titled “Always Positive” alongside Maria Blasco, director of the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre, to support oncological research.
In an interview with Spanish outlet AS, he discussed his coping mechanisms, treatment updates, and his family’s history with death.
Reflecting on how cancer has impacted his outlook on life, Van Gaal said, “Not much, really. My father died when I was 11 years old at 53, my first wife passed away at 39, and all my brothers died too soon. I’m used to death, and I know it’s a part of life.”
He shared his initial reaction to the diagnosis, “When I first heard I had cancer, I said, ‘Okay, it’s not good news, but I better try to do something about it.’ Each human can react differently. That’s why I say: ‘Be yourself.’”
Van Gaal, who managed Manchester United from 2014 to 2016 and won the FA Cup in his final season, took a five-year break before returning to manage the Netherlands in 2021. Despite his health challenges, he appeared in good spirits while managing his team.
“I have always looked very young; that’s why my appearance is good,” he joked. “My mother had her face like a flower until the end, and I have the same luck.
I’ve been living with the disease for over three years, undergoing radiation, hormone injections, operations, and using catheters and urine bags. It’s unbelievable, but I can handle it.
I managed it even better during the World Cup because I had a goal. Having a goal has been positive for me in dealing with cancer, just like coaching.”
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Pastor Adeboye to Lead National Prayers for Nigeria’s Failing Economy

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, will be leading a national prayer session focused on reviving Nigeria’s struggling economy. The prayer is scheduled to take place during the church’s July 2025 Thanksgiving Service, themed “Divine Intervention”, at the RCCG national headquarters in Oyingbo, Lagos.
Speaking ahead of the event through his Special Assistant on Administration, Pastor Dele Balogun, Pastor Adeboye acknowledged that both Nigeria and other countries are facing tough times. But he believes the current hardship is not beyond repair if people embrace faith and take positive action.
“Our nation is going through serious challenges, just like other parts of the world. But the truth is, we can overcome them with faith, as long as we don’t give room to fear or doubt,” Adeboye said. He encouraged Nigerians to reject negative confessions and instead focus on faith-driven solutions, adding that with God’s intervention, the country’s economic situation can still turn around.
The upcoming prayer session, according to him, is not just about asking for change but about opening doors to new opportunities and paving the way for national transformation.
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Israel Bombs Southern Lebanon Again with Heavy Airstrikes

Southern Lebanon witnessed one of its most serious attacks in months on Friday, June 27, after Israeli fighter jets bombarded areas around Nabatieh, a city located deep in Lebanon’s south. Eyewitnesses reported hearing several loud explosions as Israeli aircraft targeted hilltops and underground sites in two separate waves of strikes.
The Israeli military later confirmed the operation, saying they aimed at Hezbollah positions they claimed were being rebuilt in violation of last year’s ceasefire deal. According to Lebanese officials, the assault left one woman dead and over a dozen others injured after a residential building in Nabatieh was hit.
Local sources say the woman, reportedly a German national, had been staying in the apartment complex when it collapsed following the blast. Paramedics rushed several other residents, including those in nearby areas, to hospitals with varying injuries. The situation sparked panic across the city, with families evacuating damaged homes and roads filled with rescue teams.
Reason for the bombing
The Israeli army stated that the operation was aimed at dismantling what they described as a “reconstructed underground defense system” controlled by Hezbollah militants. According to them, Hezbollah has been rebuilding tunnels, weapons depots, and launch sites in the region, despite the ceasefire agreement brokered in November 2024, which banned such military infrastructure close to the border.
Israeli officials also claimed that the explosion in the civilian building wasn’t directly caused by their missiles but was triggered by hidden Hezbollah weapons stored in the area, causing a secondary blast.
In response, Lebanon’s government strongly condemned the strikes, calling them a direct attack on Lebanese sovereignty. President Joseph Aoun described Israel’s actions as a dangerous violation of the truce, adding that the attack could drag both sides back into open conflict. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam also criticized the airstrikes, warning that Lebanon cannot tolerate repeated breaches of the ceasefire while civilians continue to suffer the consequences.
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GTCO Announces Nationwide Early Closure on June 30 for Half-Year Audit

Customers of Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) across Nigeria should brace for early branch closures on Monday, June 30, 2025, as the banking group kicks off its routine half-year audit.
In an official announcement shared on their verified X (formerly Twitter) page, GTCO informed customers that all their branches nationwide will stop attending to walk-in customers earlier than usual to allow for internal review processes.
The bank assured the public that this temporary adjustment is strictly for operational reasons tied to their mandatory half-year audit, a common practice among financial institutions to check financial records, processes, and compliance levels.
While in-person services will pause earlier that day, GTCO encouraged customers to make use of their digital banking platforms. Options such as internet banking, mobile apps, ATMs, and USSD codes, which will remain available 24/7 for essential banking transactions.
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