Joshua to fight Dubois for IBF title vacated by Usyk
Anthony Joshua will face Daniel Dubois in an all-British showdown for the IBF world heavyweight title at Wembley on September 21 after Oleksandr Usyk confirmed he was vacating the belt. Dubois is the IBF’s mandatory challenger and it was announced on Wednesday that he will go up against Joshua. Usyk, 37, became the first heavyweight […]
Ondo Guber: APC leaders defect to PDP, say party lacks internal democracy
Ahead of the November 16 governorship election in Ondo state, no fewer than 1000 leaders and members of the ruling All Progressive Congress in the state have dumped the party.
We’ve paid over N17bn as pensions, gratuities, others – Oyebanji
The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji said his government has paid over 17 billion naira as pension, gratuity, car, and housing loans to Ekiti Public Servants since he took over as helmsman of the state.
Call your men to order, lawyers tell IGP
A consortium of legal practitioners under the aegis of Lawyers of Conscience has urged the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, to call his men to order over the alleged harassment of an Abuja-based human rights activist, Mr Victor Giwa.
Rivers women, Airport reach deal as Fubara wades into neglect protest
By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT: The Management of the Port Harcourt International Airport and women from its host community, Ipo Community in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State have reached a peace deal to end the repeated protest and barricading of the entrance to the aviation facility. Hundreds of women from the community had […]
We’re happy in Anambra, not interested in Orlu State – Orumba people
ORUMBA indigenes, comprising of people from Orumba North and South Council Areas of Anambra state, have disassociated themselves from the proposed Orlu State currently before the House of Representatives.
Phil Foden leaves England’s Euro 2024 camp, returns to UK
Phil Foden has temporarily left England’s European Championship camp due to a pressing family matter, the Football Association (FA) announced on Wednesday. While no specific details were provided, the FA emphasized that the Manchester City player’s departure is temporary. This development raises the possibility that Foden could rejoin the team in Germany ahead of England’s […]
Ekiti police parades notorious jailbreaker, 20 others
The Ekiti State Police Command on Wednesday paraded a notorious jailbreaker, Temitope Omotuyi, popularly known as Tope Jinadu, who was earlier arrested in 2012 for the offences of conspiracy and armed robbery.
Cartoon: A people fool of hope
Cartoon: A people fool of hope
Delta LG Polls: LP collapses in Isoko North as Ogorugba receives party flag
As campaigns for the July 13, Local Government Council elections in Delta State continues to gather momentum, the Labour Party (LP) in Isoko North Local Government Area, has collapsed its entire structure into the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Makinde to install, present staff of office to 3 monarchs
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State is set to install three new monarchs in the state and present them with staff of office, following his approval.
