NSCDC busts oil vandals in Lagos , promises to fight on (Guardian) The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC), Lagos State Command, has busted an attempt to siphon Premium Motor Spirit ( PMS) generally referred to as petrol…
Conor McGregor vs Manny Pacquiao confirmed by Filipino’s team
Manny Pacquiao vs Conor McGregor appears to be on after a statement emerged from the eight-weight boxing world champion’s team. McGregor tweeted on Friday that he will be ‘boxing Pacquiao next in the Middle East’ after confirming failed attempts to…
Conor McGregor ‘boxing Manny Pacquiao next’ in Middle East
Conor McGregor says he is coming out of retirement for a boxing fight with Manny Pacquiao in the Middle East. The former two-weight UFC champion, 32, retired from fighting in June – for the third time in four years. He…
*We saw death but escaped miraculously –Victims of Lagos explosion (Punch)*Nigeria at 60: We can’t beat drums of war – Lagos deputy governor (Vanguard)
We saw death but escaped miraculously –Victims of Lagos explosion (Punch) Injured persons in Thursday’s gas explosion that rocked Cele area of Elliot along Ajuwon Road in the Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Area of the state have recounted their near-death experiences…
Freddie Roach claims Manny Pacquiao is aiming for Gennady Golovkin fight
Freddie Roach has revealed that Manny Pacquiao is targeting a fight against Gennady Golovkin. The 41-year-old hasn’t fought since beating Keith Thurman last July but had been targeting a return to the ring in 2020 before the coronavirus pandemic halted…
Fight Mayweather or retire, Arum tells Pacquiao (Guardian)
Veteran boxing promoter Bob Arum believes Manny Pacquiao should retire from the sport soon unless he can land a lucrative rematch with Floyd Mayweather. Arum, who promoted Pacquiao during the Filipino icon’s golden years, told the World Boxing News website…
Manny Pacquiao beats Keith Thurman on points to take WBA Super welterweight title (BBC)
Manny Pacquiao said he had “fun” as he became the oldest welterweight champion in history by beating WBA Super champion Keith Thurman in a split decision in Las Vegas. Thurman – previously undefeated – had promised to send the 40-year-old…
*Rain wreaks havoc in Lagos, Ogun, destroys buildings, others (Punch) *My wife denies me sex over my small penis – Pastor tells court (Independent)
Rain wreaks havoc in Lagos, Ogun, destroys buildings, others (Punch) A downpour that lasted about two hours, on Monday, wreaked havoc on different parts of Lagos and Ogun states, destroying property and telecommunications infrastructure, and uprooting trees. Many residents of…
Dstv, Gotv to air Legendary Pacman and Adrien “The Problem’s Fight
Manny Pacquiao will again look to exploit his enduring relationship with Father Time as he fights Adrien “The Problem” Broner in a compelling welterweight bout in Las Vegas on Sunday morning (SuperSport 1 at 03:00am WAT). Aged 40, Pacquiao looks…
Pacquiao says trainer Roach ‘never left’ his team (Guardian)
Manny Pacquiao said Tuesday that veteran trainer Freddie Roach never left his orbit, despite a public split, and was helping the Filipino boxing legend get ready for his upcoming bout in Las Vegas. Pacquiao was training in Manila ahead of…