Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed a Moniepoint training officer in Zamfara State. According to one Umar Lawan Hassan, the victim identified was shot dead by the assailants on Thursday morning, May 23, 2024. Details of the incident are still sketchy at the time of filing this report. “Innalillahi Wainna Ilaihirrajiun. Bandits killed…
Following his thrilling victory over Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk faces a temporary suspension. Their undisputed showdown saw Usyk nearly flooring Fury in the ninth round, with only the ropes preventing a knockdown. Despite Fury’s recovery, Usyk clinched victory by split decision, marking Fury’s first career loss. Post-fight, Usyk underwent hospital checks, cleared of major injuries…
Following his thrilling victory over Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk faces a temporary suspension. Their undisputed showdown saw Usyk nearly flooring Fury in the ninth round, with only the ropes preventing a knockdown. Despite Fury’s recovery, Usyk clinched victory by split decision, marking Fury’s first career loss. Post-fight, Usyk underwent hospital checks, cleared of major injuries…
Competitive eating legend Takeru Kobayashi, known for dominating Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, has officially retired. His decision, announced in the Netflix documentary “Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut,” signals a shift towards prioritizing his well-being and reversing the toll competitive eating has taken on his body. Kobayashi expressed his desire for a…
Rewrite Mauricio Pochettino has left Chelsea by mutual consent after just one season in charge. Pochettino led the squad to the Carabao Cup final and the FA Cup semi-finals, despite a season filled with struggles due to a young squad and injuries.Chelsea ended the Premier League campaign with five successive wins and secured European…
Nollywood actor turned politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has declared his suspension of ties with the Julius Abure-led National Working Committee of the Labour Party (LP). Okonkwo shared his decision on social media, stating his commitment to a new Nigeria and his refusal to align with what he perceives as corrupt and incompetent leadership. He emphasized…
Africa’s richest billionaire, Aliko Dangote, has lamented difficulties faced by African investors travelling on the continent claiming he needs 35 different visas on his Nigerian passport. Dangote disclosed this recently at the Africa CEO Forum Annual Summit in Kigali, Rwanda. “I still complained to President Kagame. I told him that as an investor, I have…
Akintunde Sawyerr, Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has said that a maximum of 1.2 million students across federal tertiary institutions will access the student loans in its opening phase. Addressing reporters ahead of the loan portal’s formal launch for applications on Friday, May 24, Sawyerr said only students enrolled in federal…
Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, emphasized the critical importance of fair compensation for judges during a hearing convened by the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, and Legal Matters. Represented by Chief Judge Kashim Zannah of Borno, Ariwoola underscored that neglecting judges’ pay ultimately impacts Nigerians. He likened the current state of judges’ remuneration…
Eminem’s second oldest child and only biological daughter, Hailie Jade Scott, recently tied the knot with her fiancé Evan McClintock. The wedding, held at Greencrest Manor in Battle Creek, Michigan, was reportedly an intimate affair with close friends and family. Eminem himself shared a dance with his daughter, dressed sharply, while Hailie looked radiant in…
