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Filip Hrgovic produced a stunning upset at the O2 Arena in London, stopping highly rated British-Nigerian prospect Moses Itauma in the ninth round to claim the vacant IBF heavyweight world title. Itauma entered the contest widely regarded as the favourite, with many expecting the unbeaten 21-year-old to continue his rapid rise and become the second-youngest heavyweight world champion in boxing history. But Hrgovic had other plans. The Croatian weathered Itauma’s early threat before gradually turning the contest in his favour as the fight progressed. Itauma appeared to expend significant energy trying to maintain his pace, and by the later rounds,…
The Anambra State Local Government election was characterised by low voter turnout in parts of Awka North and Awka South Local Government Areas, despite voting materials arriving early in the wards. The All Progressives Grand Alliance was the only party that fielded candidates in the 20 LGs out of the 21 LGs across the state, with opposition parties failing to present candidates. However, only the Young Progressives Party fielded candidates in Anambra East LG. Our correspondent, who monitored the exercise observed the presence of officials of the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission, while voters and security personnel were seen at…
Reading Rainbow host Mychal Threets is sharing another health update after his recent hospitalization amid mental health issues. “I was diagnosed as autistic and having ADHS on April 11, 2026. Recently, I was diagnosed with OCD and am Bipolar. WOW. I am proud to be neurodivergent. But it is not easy,” the TikTok famous librarian, 36, wrote via Threads on Friday, August 38, alongside a video of the influencer further explaining his mental health diagnoses. “Thoughts are spiraling. My brain has not been kind with lack of sleep, nightmares, terrifying memory loss, not knowing what’s real, overwhelm, depression,” he continued…
The Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has described Pastor William Kumuyi as a sage whose ministry impacted lives globally. Oyedepo spoke on Saturday at the August edition of the Global Crusade with Kumuyi, with theme, ‘Total Transformation Through Christ,’ in Ota, Ogun. He said he had followed Kumuyi’s ministry from its early days and remained amazed by its strength, spiritual impact and influence. “This man is a sage. Today, I am amazed at the strength, the unction and the impact of this ministry all through these years,” he said. Oyedepo said he attended the crusade because…
Legendary country music star Garth Brooks‘ daughter Allie Colleen Brooks is opening up about her greatest fear in the wake of icon Dolly Parton’s death at age 80. “My greatest fear in life is the day my Dad loses his life and I have to see the world mourn a man they never knew the way I knew him,” Allie, 30, wrote via Instagram earlier this week. “To the personal family and friends of Mrs. Dolly you have all my love and condolences today and forever going forward.” She continued, “What a huge, beautiful, special life to have loved and to…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has said that the Director General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeniyi Adeyemi, relied on private individuals and companies to finance the organisation’s operations. The commission said Mr Adeyemi told investigators that he obtained hundreds of millions of naira in loans to run the office and organise the World Investment Summit, an event he promoted through the controversial agency. The findings provide another glimpse into how the organisation operated despite the federal government’s position that it was never legally established and that Mr Adeyemi was never…
The Association of Tutorial School Operators has called on the Federal Government to recognise tutorial centres as partners in the education sector and leverage their expertise to improve the standard of education in the country. The association said the tutorial centres had an important role to play in supporting the government in strengthening the education system through imparting knowledge and discipline. Speaking on Friday at the 2026 Most Brilliant Contest Grand Finale organised by the association in Akure, the Ondo State capital, the National President of the association, Prince Idowu Adewale, said the association was committed to maintaining high standards…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! As much as we’re looking forward to the official start of fall, plenty of warm days remain before it’s time to bundle up. The solution? Transitional pieces that go from summer to fall, and Jennifer Lopez wore the ideal end-of-season dress style we’re copying ASAP. Lopez stepped out in West Hollywood wearing a white flowy maxi dress, Louboutin tote bag, Bottega Veneta earrings and oversized sunglasses. Her accessories were luxe, but her designer dress instantly drew our attention. We don’t…
Parents of students of Atiba University, Oyo State, have called on the Federal Government to intervene in the crisis surrounding the institutions Law programme, asking authorities to facilitate the transfer of affected students to accredited institutions and prevent their years of academic efforts from being lost. The parents, represented by their lawyer, Victor Opatola, made the demand in Abuja, urging the National Universities Commission, the Minister of Education and the Council of Legal Education to urgently resolve the matter before the commencement of the next academic session. The parents’ call followed concerns over the accreditation status of the university’s Law…
Off Campus star Ella Bright is addressing speculation surrounding her costar Belmont Cameli’s social media feed. Eagle-eyed fans recently noticed that Cameli, 28, appeared to delete or, at the very least archive, several promotional photos featuring Bright, 19, from his feed. Us can confirm that the Along for the Ride actor currently has other images with different Off Campus costars on his page. As fan chatter rose about a potential feud, the actress clapped back at speculation there’s tension between the pair. “Everything is fine,” Bright reportedly wrote via Instagram comment, according to a fan’s screenshot shared via TikTok on…
