Boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn, has said Anthony Joshua will fight the winner between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, if he defeats Daniel Dubois in September. Joshua’s last bout was in March where he had knocked out former UFC champions, Francis Ngannou, in the second around. In an interview with the UK Sun, Hearn noted that […]
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled a plan to reduce inflation in the country through tariff and import duty suspension for food, raw materials for production, pharmaceuticals, inputs for agriculture production and other fiscal measures. The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun disclosed this in a recent presentation of the proposed Accelerated Stabilisation and Advancement
The Deputy President of the Senate, Jibrin Barau on Wednesday strongly opposed a bill for an act to establish the National Animal Husbandry and Ranches Commission, sponsored by Benue State Senator, Titus Tartenger Zam. Barau said the bill, if allowed and passed into law, was targeted at relocating Fulani herders from wherever they are to
Lawmakers from opposition parties in the House of Representatives are pressing the Federal Government to implement a new minimum wage of over N100,000 to address the demands of organized labor. The Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress are seeking a minimum wage of N494,000, while the government has proposed N60,000. The lawmakers argue that
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President Bola Tinubu has named the newly inaugurated arterial road N20 from Northern Parkway to Outer Northern Expressway as Wole Soyinka Way, in honor of the renowned playwright and Nobel Laureate. The President praised Soyinka’s contributions to literature and commitment to human rights, acknowledging the recommendation of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. This inauguration marks the
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) launched its nationwide electronic membership registration yesterday, Wednesday, June 5, 2024. National Chairman Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje flagged off the exercise at the Abuja Continental Hotel, accompanied by two federal ministers and party leaders. The event marks the beginning of the party’s digitalization of its membership register across all 36 states
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Legendary musician D’banj has recognized the significant contribution of his former business partner and producer, Don Jazzy, to his successful music career. While sharing a heartwarming video of their reunion, D’banj expressed his gratitude and acknowledged that his journey in the music industry would be incomplete without Don Jazzy’s impact. The two music icons co-founded
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Joan Laporta, the president of Barcelona, has acknowledged that Kylian Mbappe’s transfer to Real Madrid is unwelcome news for the club. While Laporta respects the decision, he expressed his preference for Barcelona’s strategy of developing homegrown talent through La Masia, the club’s renowned youth academy. Mbappe, who will wear the number 9 shirt at Real
Kanye West’s former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, has filed a lawsuit against the rapper, accusing him of sexual harassment, breach of contract, and wrongful termination. Pisciotta worked for West for two years before being fired in 2022, and claims she was never paid a promised $3 million severance package. The lawsuit alleges that West sent Pisciotta
The Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APIN) has raised an alarm over the acute shortage of psychiatrists in the country, with less than 250 specialists available to cater to the mental health needs of over 216 million Nigerians. This falls far short of the recommended ratio of one psychiatrist to 10,000 population, which would require
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