Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed that two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will face either Daniel Dubois or Tyson Fury for his next fight, reports. Last month, Joshua’s bid to become a three-time world champion and return to the division’s top table ended dramatically and unexpectedly, with Dubois dropping him several times at Wembley Stadium in […]
The Confederation of Africa Football is keeping all concerned in suspense after failing to announce its verdict on Wednesday as regards the botched AFCON qualifying Group A fixture scheduled for October 15 at Benina Martyrs Stadium. It appears the football body has yet to arrive at a decision, with BeIN Sports revealing that the Disciplinary […]
The backlogs of pensions owed by the federal and state governments have increased to over N193bn, findings show. Although several states such as Zamfara, Benue, Kaduna, Kano, Nasarawa, and others have been clearing the backlogs, it was gathered that the Federal Government had yet to clear over N88bn in contributory pensions, while many states were […]
President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday, which had Ogun State reportedly producing four ministers, the highest by a state in the cabinet, has sparked reactions across the country. In a significant cabinet shakeup during the 19th Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House, Abuja, Tinubu approved the re-assignment of 10 ministers to new […]
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres informed Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday that his invasion of neighbouring Ukraine breached the United Nations Charter and international law, according to a readout of their meeting. The UN secretary-general met with Putin on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, following a speech in which Guterres called […]
Former Manchester United and Fenerbahce coach, Jose Mourinho, has stated that he is open to coach any team at the bottom of the table in England for two years. Speaking to Skysports after his team shared the spoils with Manchester United in the Europa League on Thursday night, the Portuguese gaffer said, “The best thing […]
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed confidence that it will soon take control of Rivers State. The National Chairman of the party, Abdullahi Ganduje, stated this at an event on Thursday in Abuja. Ganduje stressed that the party’s chapter in Rivers State would be rebuilt and repositioned to establish a stronghold in the […]
Afrobeats star Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has hinted at why she is still single. The 22-year-old said she has very high standards for dating, which will be hard for any man to meet. She said she was grateful that she didn’t start dating before hitting stardom Starr shared this in an […]
Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has predicted the Premier League matches taking place today, tomorrow and on Sunday. Leicester City will host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League match-day nine on Friday night at the King Power Stadium. Manchester City will take on Southampton on Saturday evening, while Chelsea will clash with Newcastle United on Sunday. […]
The Nigeria Football Federation has decided to pull the Super Eagles out of Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. This follows a frustrating 12-hour ordeal at Al Abraq International Airport in Libya, where the team has been stranded since their arrival on Sunday afternoon. It was reported that the Nigerian delegation was […]
