The  Bola Ahmed Tinubu Global Ambassadors (BATGA), a support group for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Candidate of Sen. Bola Tinubu has recalled how he risked his life for Nigeria in the past. Mr Kayode Olabode, National Coordinator (BATGA), disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Saturday. Olabode said the former Lagos State […]

Former cruiserweight world champion Tony Bellew, who lost to Oleksandr Usyk, has thrown his weight behind Anthony Joshua. He says he expects Joshua to knock out Usyk between rounds 4-7. He tweeted: “AJ by KO for me between rounds 4-7!! #UsykJoshua2“ Also, former three-time world heavyweight champion, Lennox Lewis believes Joshua must use his size […]

By Kingsley Omonobi The Police in Abuja has confirmed the arrest of Nigerian Journalist, Agba Jalingo explaining that his arrest was occassioned by a petition against him. Spokesperson of FCT Police Command,DSP Josephine Adeh said, “On Saturday, August 20th, 2022, Agba Jalingo was arrested by State CID operatives in response to a petition filed against […]

Former world super-middleweight champion Carl Froch has aired his concern over Anthony Joshua’s decision to part ways with Rob McCracken and insisted the British heavyweight should retire if he loses to Oleksandr Usyk. Joshua is due to face Usyk for a second time on Saturday after losing his WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO belts in […]

Nollywood actress Empress Njamah still cannot get over the death of her best friend and colleague, Ada Ameh who died on Monday, July 18. Ameh was said to have been a guest of an oil company toyshop and his family when she suddenly collapsed and was pronounced dead at a hospital in Delta. Empress Shared […]

A 17-year-old boy in Kano State, Isah Auwal-Barde, has invented a robot that works with robotic exoskeleton remote control. Exoskeleton remote control is a system of controlling a robot by the person operating it through demonstration with parts of his body. Auwal-Barde told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in an interview on Saturday that […]

By Emmanuel Okogba Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar joined overjoyed Arsenal fans on Saturday to celebrate a winning run that has seen the club collect all nine points from their first three Premier League games this season. Arsenal’s current form is a contrast of how they have faired in […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday expressed dissatisfaction with the unauthorized report of his discussion with the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu on Wednesday. Obasanjo, through a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, said the statement coming from those claiming to be […]

The Emir of Kano, Aminu Bayero and the Dein of Agbor, Benjamin Ikenchuku, on Saturday added glamour to the first coronation anniversary of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III. The traditional rulers joined the sons and daughters of Itsekiri ethnic nationality at Ode-Itsekiri Community for the celebration. Hundreds of Itsekiri sons and daughters within […]

For the first time since September, Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua will once again face off in the ring. On the line today will be the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring heavyweight titles. After signing an exclusive deal with DAZN, Joshua has cemented himself as one of the most profit-making boxers in […]

By Steve Oko Senator Mao Ohuabunwa has said that Abia North is under siege, adding that urgent action is needed to rescue the zone from its deplorable condition. He decried the rising insecurity in the zone and urged the people to unite against forces behind the woes of the people. The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP […]

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu to be watchful, saying some of his supporters are not helping him. He labeled some of Tinubu’s supporters as enemies. Obasanjo who made the remarks in reaction to some of the statements credited to him on his meeting […]

Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja Security details attached to the Minister of State in the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Dr Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu on Thursday evening descended on security operatives and a television camera man at the Buhari House national secretariat of her ruling All Progressives Congress APC following arguments with in-house operatives manning the secretariat gate. […]

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin About 1,056 youths recruited as Constabularies into the Nigeria Police Force to complement the police in maintaining Security in Kwara state on Saturday staged a protest in Ilorin over non payment of 16 months salary owed them by the state government. The Special Constables staged protest in strategic areas of, the […]

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has denied reports that he endorsed the presidential ambition of the APC candidate, Bola Tinubu, when he visited him in Abeokuta. In a statement by Obasanjo’s Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, on Saturday, the former president said the statements coming from those claiming to be supporters of Tinubu are unhelpful. […]