Philippine boxing icon Manny Pacquiao has insisted that his scheduled September bout with Floyd Mayweather will be a professional fight, rejecting claims that it will merely be an exhibition. The clarification comes just days after Mayweather, also a Hall of Famer, described the highly anticipated rematch as an entertainment event rather than a competitive contest.…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has demanded the immediate removal of Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following the commission’s decision to de-recognise the party’s leadership. At a press briefing on Thursday, April 2, the party’s National Chairman, David Mark, said INEC could no longer be trusted, describing its actions…
A 35-year-old scavenger, Suleiman Adams, has been brought before an Akure Chief Magistrate’s Court over the alleged theft of cable wires and electrical equipment valued at N1.5 million. He was arraigned on a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing. According to the prosecution, Adams and another suspect who is still at large allegedly conspired to…
The bodies of six young girls, reportedly mutilated, were discovered on a farmland in Akirika Ukwu, located in Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia State. The disturbing incident was raised during Tuesday’s plenary session of the Abia State House of Assembly by the representative of Ukwa East Constituency, Hon. Lewis Chinemerem Obianyi, under matters…
Astronauts aboard NASA’s Artemis II encountered a technical issue with their spacecraft toilet just hours after launch, forcing them to rely on backup systems temporarily. Mission specialist Christina Koch first alerted mission control after noticing a blinking fault light early in the 10-day mission. NASA later confirmed the problem was caused by a controller fault…
United Kingdom is set to host high-level talks with about 35 countries to explore options for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route disrupted by the ongoing conflict involving Iran. The virtual meeting will be chaired by British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and will include representatives from countries such as France, Germany,…
Gabriele Gravina has stepped down as president of the Italian Football Federation after Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup for a third straight time. His resignation was confirmed following an emergency FIGC general council meeting held after Italy’s play-off final loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina on Tuesday. A new president is set to…
The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has said the identities of those responsible for the attack on the Angwam community last Sunday, March 29, have not yet been determined. Governor Mutfwang made this known while speaking to journalists after a meeting with Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday, April 1.…
Victor Ikpeba has named the late Christian Chukwu as the greatest player to ever represent the Super Eagles. Chukwu, who passed away in April 2025, famously captained Nigeria—then known as the Green Eagles—to their first Africa Cup of Nations triumph in 1980, securing his place as a trailblazer in Nigerian football history. At club level,…
Lionel Scaloni has suggested that the 2026 World Cup may mark Lionel Messi’s final appearance on football’s biggest stage. Speaking at a press conference ahead of Argentina’s international friendly against Zambia, Scaloni noted that while Messi, now 38, has not confirmed his plans for the tournament, he remains an important part of the team, having…
