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British-Nigerian boxer and two-time unified heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua is set to fulfil his long-held dream of fighting in Nigeria after promoter Ezekiel Adamu has revealed plans to stage the heavyweight superstar’s first bout in Africa in early 2026. Dr Adamu, CEO of promotional group Balmoral, hopes to bring the British-Nigerian home for what would be […]
Continue ReadingI recount this story because of the impact it had on me and its significance to our society. Besides, it happened to be the only opportunity I ever had to engage veteran actor, Mr Olu Jacobs, whom I have always admired from a distance. In 2003, I had been invited by Cadbury Nigeria Plc to the ‘Bournvita Award for Teachers’ ceremony in Lagos to read […]
Continue ReadingSuper Eagles of Nigeria have slipped one place in the latest FIFA World Rankings, falling from 44th to 45th globally while maintaining sixth position on the African continent. The new rankings, released via FIFA’s official X handle on Thursday, reflect the team’s continued struggles under Coach Eric Chelle amid a stuttering 2026 World Cup qualifying […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 14 political associations have scaled the first hurdle in their bid for registration as political parties, while 157 others failed to meet the requirements. The decision was taken at the commission’s regular meeting on Thursday, during which it also reviewed preparations for the upcoming off-cycle governorship […]
Continue ReadingMany parents will be preparing their young adults for one of the most important milestones of their lives this season, marking the beginning of independence for them and a new chapter for the parents. Sending a young adult to university in a different state or country is a significant milestone that can come with mixed […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s National Examinations Council (NECO) is set to release the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) Internal on Wednesday, 17th September 2025, by 12 noon at the Council’s Headquarters in Minna, the Niger State capital. The Registrar and Chief Executive of NECO, Prof Ibrahim Wushishi, who announced the release of the results […]
Continue ReadingPopular Nigerian Fuji musician, Abass Akande, better known as Obesere or Omo Rapala, has married popular sex therapist and social media personality, Yinka Ayanda, known as Yinka TNT, as his second wife. Obesere has been married for many years to Abeni Tolanikawo, with whom he has children. His manager, Arems Adeniyi, confirmed the new marriage […]
Continue ReadingAn Ondo State Chief Magistrates’ Court, sitting in Akure, Ondo State has ordered that a labourer, Sunday Isong, who allegedly stabbed his neighbour to death, be remanded in Olokuta Custodial Centre. The Chief Magistrate, Sunday Adedapo, gave the order on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 when the defendant was brought before him over the allegation of […]
Continue ReadingPopular and beautiful Nigerian actress, singer, television personality, and business woman, Dayo Amusa, has released her HIV test result to dispel persistent rumours suggesting she is living with the virus. The speculation began after a content creator, Olaoluwa Segun, published a video naming Amusa among five Nigerian actors allegedly infected with HIV. Reacting via social […]
Continue ReadingMy Fellow countrymen and, in particular, the good people of Rivers State. I am happy to address you today on the state of emergency declaration in Rivers State. You will recall that on 18th March, 2025, I proclaimed a state of emergency in the state. In my proclamation address, I highlighted the reasons for the […]
Continue ReadingMuhammadu Sanusi II, the 16th Emir of Kano, has said Nigeria has not been fortunate with quality leaders for a long time. He said the country has been having leaders he described as lousy for many years. The first-class monarch also said the country would have been bankrupt had the federal government not removed fuel […]
Continue ReadingThe past two weeks have been tough for me health wise, but I appreciate all those who have either called or sent messages. I also thank God for His mercies. I am getting better. I couldn’t write this column last week and I had neither the motivation nor the presence of mind to do so […]
Continue ReadingA doctor in the United Kingdom abandoned a patient on an operating table under anaesthetic to have sex with a nurse in another room, a medical tribunal has heard. Dr Suhail Anjum, 44, and the unnamed nurse were caught in a “compromising position” by a “shocked” colleague at Tameside Hospital in Greater Manchester. According to […]
Continue Reading“You may forward this to him to reflect on…if he’s redeemable!” A Tinubu minister from the South-West sent this message to a respected, elderly journalist now in his mid-70s. It was meant for me and the Oga did as instructed; he forwarded the message to me. I read what the big man wanted me to […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of Superintendent of Police (SP) Abimbola Adebisi as the new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Lagos State Command. In a statement issued on Monday by the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer (DPPRO), Babasayi Oluseyi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, the […]
Continue ReadingNigerian government has scrapped the 5% excise duty tax previously imposed on telecommunications services, including voice calls and data usage. The National Orientation Agency (NOA) made this known in a post via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday. According to the post, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday officially recognised the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress. This development followed a period of internal restructuring within the party, which culminated in the emergence of new national officers aimed at repositioning the ADC ahead of future electoral contests. Alongside Mark, other principal officers now […]
Continue ReadingAccording to the young lady who sought my advice recently, a man offered to pay her five million naira if she agreed to have a baby for him. He often tells her that he is not a happy man because, although he is medically capable of having children, his wife adopted children, and he resents […]
Continue ReadingLarry Ellison, Oracle co-founder, has toppled Elon Musk to become the world’s richest person, ending the Tesla boss’s nearly year-long reign at the top of the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. According to Bloomberg, Ellison’s fortune surged by a record $101bn on Wednesday after Oracle reported quarterly results that beat expectations and signalled further growth in its […]
Continue ReadingNigeria Football Federation (NFF) has openly criticised Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers and faulted captain William Troost-Ekong after Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with South Africa in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Bloemfontein. Super Eagles, who needed a victory to revive their fading hopes of qualifying for next year’s tournament in North America, suffered an […]
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