Hearn confirms Joshua out until May

British promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed that Anthony Joshua will not fight until at least May next year, finally ruling out any hope of a rematch with IBF world heavyweight boxing champion Daniel Dubois. Joshua, a former two-time heavyweight champion, was dropped a staggering four times by Dubois before suffering a fifth-round KO at Wembley in […]

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NECO examiners plan protest over unpaid allowances

Examiners engaged by the National Examinations Council to mark the 2024 students’ examination papers have threatened to embark on nationwide protest over the non-payment of their allowances after completing the assignment. It was learnt that the examiners have started mobilising their colleagues across the states for the planned protest. A letter written to the NECO […]

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Man sets wife ablaze in Ogun

A 55-year-old man, identified as Olubunmi Johnson, has been apprehended by operatives of the Ogun State police command for allegedly setting his wife ablaze in Ota area of the State. It was gathered that the incident occurred at about 8:30 pm on Friday, following a disagreement between the couple at their residence in Fagbuyi Street, […]

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Nigerian lady sets new dance record at Silverbird dance-a-thon

Twenty-seven-year-old Lilian Madubulum from Anambra State has set a new Silverbird marathon dance record, dancing continuously for an impressive 55 hours and 49 minutes at the recently concluded Silverbird World of Records Danceathon. According to a statement shared Online on Thursday, Lilian emerged as the winner, surpassing 24 other competitors in the intense dance marathon. […]

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N’Assembly clerk, 30 officials retire as Tinubu declines service extension

No fewer than 30 top officials will be retiring alongside the Clerk to the National Assembly, Magaji Tambawal. Based on parliamentary practices, Tambawal began his pre-retirement leave on November 1, 2024, having handed over to his deputy, Kamouroudeen Ogundele. Tambawal, who was first appointed acting Clerk to the National Assembly in November 2022 and later […]

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