ADC knocks Tinubu over state of the nation (Sun) The Action Democratic Congress (ADC), on Tuesday, berated the Federal Government over the state of affairs in the country. The national chairman, Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu, while speaking at the 76th…
*N14m debt: Portable fails bail conditions, sleeps in police cell (Punch)*Labour rejects FG’s N48,000 minimum wage proposal (Nation)
N14m debt: Portable fails bail conditions, sleeps in police cell (Punch) Nigerian music artiste, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly called Portable, has passed the night in a police cell following his failure to meet the bail conditions set for his release after…
*Sultan declares Wednesday Eid-El-Fitr (DailyTrust)*86 traders affected in Lagos market fire (Vanguard)
Sultan declares Wednesday Eid-El-Fitr (DailyTrust) The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Wednesday as the first of Shawwal and Eid day, commemorating…
*I pay my 3 wives, children salaries – Lagos prophet (Punch)*Abducted Ekiti school children regain freedom (Vanguard)
I pay my 3 wives, children salaries – Lagos prophet (Punch) General Overseer of Vineyard of Deliverance Ministry, Prophet Joseph Apata, has spoken on how he ensures his three wives feel valued and content. The pastor, who claims divine guidance,…
*Strike: FG threatens Labour with contempt charge, NLC adamant (Punch)*Presidency rejects Labour strike, blames Ajaero for Imo assault (DailyTrust)
Strike: FG threatens Labour with contempt charge, NLC adamant (Punch) The Federal Government on Monday asked the organised Labour to shelve its planned strike slated to commence on Tuesday (today). The government reminded the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade…
*Certificate Racketeering Scandal: LASU removes Olumoko as DSA (Vanguard)*Omah Lay announces new single “Holy Ghost”
Certificate Racketeering Scandal: LASU removes Olumoko as DSA (Vanguard) Following the outcry that greeted the allegation of certificate racketeering against some academic and non-academic staff of the Lagos State University (LASU), the management of the institution has removed Prof. Tajudeen…
Anthony Joshua beats Jermaine Franklin by unanimous decision
Anthony Joshua returned to winning ways with a unanimous points victory over Jermaine Franklin at London’s O2 Arena. The British heavyweight, 33, controlled the contest against the durable American but it was not the explosive early finish many expected. Two…
Heavyweight champions Fury and Usyk agree unification bout – Arum
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have agreed to fight each other next in a world heavyweight title unification bout, according to veteran boxing promoter Bob Arum. Fury defeated his British rival Derek Chisora for the third time in his career…
*ICPC frees D’banj on self-recognition (Punch)*Nigeria, DRC top global malaria deaths – WHO (Channels)
ICPC frees D’banj on self-recognition (Punch) The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has released popular musician, Daniel Oladapo, also known as D’Banj. D’banj’s lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, who announced the development on Friday, said the musician was released…
Joshua loses to Usyk by split decision
Anthony Joshua’s bid to recapture the unified heavyweight titles ended in disappointment as Oleksandr Usyk produced a terrific performance to win by split decision in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. In a clash billed as the Rage on the Red Sea, a…