British boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed that Anthony Joshua rejected offers worth many millions of dollars more because he wanted a potential blockbuster fight against Tyson Fury to take place in the United Kingdom. The proposed showdown between Joshua and Fury has remained one of the biggest potential fights in heavyweight boxing. Despite years
READ MOREThe Apena of Egbaland and Oluwo of Iporo-Ake, Alani Bankole, has stirred debate with his claim that Nigeria has abundant opportunities and that many people experiencing hunger are unwilling to work hard. The 85-year-old traditional chief made the remarks on Wednesday during a media interaction, where he discussed youth development, parenting, wealth creation and the
READ MOREThe Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has attributed the growth of Boko Haram, banditry and other forms of insecurity in Nigeria partly to divisive language used in political and media discourse. Sanusi made the remarks in Abuja on Wednesday while speaking at the launch of a book documenting the tenure of retired Lieutenant General
READ MOREThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano State has replaced its previously nominated governorship candidate, Muhammad Bello Dalha, with Muhammad Sani Abacha ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The development followed Dalha’s withdrawal from the race after consultations involving party stakeholders in Kano and Abuja, according to the state leadership of the PDP. The replacement
READ MOREFormer First Lady of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari, on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to former Vice President and 2027 African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar. Atiku disclosed the visit in a personally signed statement, describing the meeting with the former First Lady as warm and deeply appreciated. According to the former Vice President,
READ MOREThe President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, has commended the leadership of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) under its Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, for its efforts in combating economic and financial crimes. Badejo-Okusanya made the remarks when she led a delegation of the NBA on a courtesy visit to
READ MOREThe Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has said Nigerians are increasingly acknowledging improvements in electricity supply, with some consumers reportedly experiencing significantly longer hours of power availability. Tegbe made the remarks in Abuja on Wednesday while speaking at the commissioning of a 3-megawatt solar hybrid power project at Yakubu Gowon University, formerly known as the
READ MOREThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified the absence of its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, from Abuja, saying he is currently away on an official assignment. The explanation followed questions from the Obidient Movement after INEC National Commissioner, Prof. Rhoda Gumus, appeared as Acting Chairman during an official engagement with an African Union delegation
READ MOREFormer Vice President and African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has responded to the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, after the monarch declared that there would be “no vacancy” in Aso Rock for the next four or five years. Akiolu made the statement while receiving members of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council,
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