Joshua Right to Reject Dubois Rematch – Amir Khan Former world champion Amir Khan has backed Anthony Joshua’s decision to turn down a potential rematch with Daniel Dubois, stating that it is not the right fight for the former heavyweight champion at this stage of his career. A Strategic Move by Joshua Joshua, who secured…
Osimhen Transfer to Manchester United Faces Major Challenges Manchester United’s pursuit of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is proving to be a difficult task due to several financial and competitive factors. The Napoli forward has been on the radar of top European clubs, but a move to Old Trafford is far from straightforward. Napoli’s High Valuation…
LeBron James Becomes NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer with 50,000 Career Points LeBron James has once again made basketball history by becoming the first player in NBA history to reach 50,000 career points. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar achieved this milestone during a thrilling game, further cementing his legacy as one of the greatest players of…
Bayelsa Community Decries Oil Spill and Cholera Outbreak Residents of a Bayelsa community are grappling with the devastating effects of an oil spill, which has contaminated water sources and led to a cholera outbreak. Community leaders have raised concerns over the health crisis, urging authorities and oil companies to take immediate action. Many locals have…
Leadership Crisis Erupts in Northern CAN Over Tenure Dispute The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory is facing a leadership crisis following allegations of tenure elongation. The dispute revolves around Rev. Yakubu Pam, whose tenure as chairman allegedly expired over two years ago. A faction led…
Hajj 2025: Jigawa Urges Pilgrims to Submit Passports Promptly The Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board has called on all intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj to submit their passports without delay to facilitate visa processing. Director-General of the board, Ahmad Labbo, made the appeal in a statement issued by the board’s spokesperson, Habibu Yusuf, following…
EHA Impact Ventures, a gender-lens impact investing firm, has announced a $2 million equity investment in EHA Clinics, a leading network of primary care facilities in Nigeria. The investment aims to expand EHA Clinics’ services to new locations, extend clinical service lines, and enhance community outreach programs to improve healthcare accessibility across the country. According…
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkiruka Onyejeocha, has dismissed allegations of anti-party activities levelled against her by an Abia All Progressives Congress chieftain, Chief William Nwanguma. The minister questioned the motives behind the petition, insisting that her remarks at a recent event were taken out of context. Nwanguma, on February 3, 2025,…
Tensions in Rivers State have escalated as Ijaw groups, including the Ijaw National Congress and the Ijaw Youths Council, issued a strong warning against the impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The groups declared their readiness to defend Fubara’s mandate, cautioning that any move to remove him could destabilise the Niger Delta and disrupt oil production…
The Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev. Callistus Onaga, has urged Nigerians to use the 2025 Lenten Season to seek true repentance and shun evil. Onaga made the call in his Lenten message to Nigerians in Enugu. The News Agency of Nigeria, reports that lent is the 40-day fasting and praying period by Christians…
The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, called on the Federal Government to establish a military base in Zamfara State communities grappling with banditry. This resolution followed the adoption of a motion moved by Hassan Shinkafi, the lawmaker representing Shinkafi/Zurmi Federal Constituency, during plenary on Tuesday. While presenting the motion, the Peoples Democratic Party legislator decried…
Donald Trump declared “America is back” on Tuesday in his first address to Congress since returning to power, touting his radical policies in the face of raucous Democratic hostility while proclaiming a breakthrough in Ukraine. In the longest presidential speech to lawmakers on record, the Republican repeatedly hailed billionaire advisor Elon Musk’s controversial assault on…