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Anthony Joshua faces Jake Paul in one of boxing’s most divisive fights in Miami on Friday (today), with the British-Nigerian heavyweight vowing to end the YouTuber’s run, The PUNCH reports. Joshua, 36, returns to the ring for the first time since a fifth-round knockout loss to Daniel Dubois last September, while Paul is having his 14th professional bout following a points win over former world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in June. At the final press conference on Wednesday, Paul predicted “the biggest upset in the history of sports” and claimed he is “more important for boxing” than anyone else…

A former President of the United States, Barack Obama, has once again spotlighted the global reach of Afrobeats in his highly anticipated year-end cultural recommendations. Obama, in his list of favourite songs for 2025, included tracks by Nigerian superstars Olamide Adedeji, popularly known as Olamide Baddo, and Damini Ogulu, known as Burna Boy. Sharing the list on his social media accounts on Thursday evening, Obama said he was continuing the tradition of releasing his favourite books, movies and music. “As 2025 comes to a close, I’m continuing a tradition that I started during my time in the White House: sharing…

Guinea-Bissau, on November 26, 2025, joined the list of African countries that have returned to military rule, abandoning democracy. GIFT HABIB examines the recent events and the rising wave of military interventions across Africa The military takeover in Guinea-Bissau on November 26, 2025, has pushed Africa deeper into what is increasingly viewed as a renewed era of coups. The seizure of power comes amid a series of military interventions across the continent since 2020, especially in West and Central Africa. The coup, however, remains a controversy as African leaders believe it was stage-managed. Nigeria’s former President, Goodluck Jonathan, alleged that…

Key takeawaysLibya’s cheap, subsidized electricity made it profitable to run even older, inefficient Bitcoin miners.At its peak, Libya is estimated to have generated around 0.6% of the global Bitcoin hash rate.Mining operates in a legal grey zone, with hardware imports banned but no clear law governing mining itself.Authorities now link illegal mining farms to power shortages and are ramping up raids and criminal cases.In November 2025, Libyan prosecutors quietly handed down three-year prison sentences to nine people caught running Bitcoin miners inside a steel factory in the coastal city of Zliten.The court ordered their machines seized and the illegally generated…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Let’s be honest — puffer jackets don’t exactly have a reputation for being chic winter outerwear. While I love the warmth that comes with a functional design, I’ve learned as a shopping writer that the best options also bring an element of style. After years of researching for standout picks, I narrowed down my list to warm puffer jackets that actually look good on, and they all happen to be from Walmart. Below, I’ve rounded up my top 17 picks…

A former Special Adviser to the President, Office of the Vice President, Babafemi Ojudu, has stated that the late former President, Muhammadu Buhari, stated multiple times that he was in support of the presidential ambition of his then deputy, Yemi Osinbajo. Mr Ojudu, a former senator for Ekiti Central between 2011 and 2015, said any narrative suggesting otherwise is misleading and historically inaccurate. He made the clarification in a statement shared on his social media platforms on Thursday, in response to claims in a book by Charles Omole titled Muhammadu Buhari: From Soldier to Statesman. The book portrayed that there…

Menstruation comes with its own challenges, and for many women, choosing the right menstrual product can significantly affect comfort, confidence, and daily activities. While sanitary pads remain the most commonly used menstrual product in Nigeria, tampons offer an alternative that some women find more convenient, particularly for active lifestyles. An estimated 1.8 billion people around the world menstruate each month, yet hundreds of millions lack access to menstrual products and basic hygiene facilities. In Nigeria, as many as 37 million women and girls may struggle to access or afford menstrual products such as pads and tampons. Studies show that less…

On a Friday morning in May, a tired Omosehin Adekanle stared at a heap of palm kernels at her milling store in Okitipupa, a town in Ondo State, and a major palm oil-producing area in Nigeria. The 45-year-old woman had spent the night at the store with her workers ahead of a delivery deadline. The team of workers, including six women and five men, had extracted seven oil drums (1.4 metric tonnes). However, Mrs Adekanle needed to supply 20 drums, and time was not on her side. “Five customers are waiting for supplies from this production,” said the exhausted woman.…

Troops of 8 Division Garrison Nigerian Army Sokoto have neutralised five armed criminals, recovered weapons and motorcycles during a coordinated operations conducted in parts of Sokoto and Zamfara states. A credible source from the army told the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, in Sokoto that the planned operation kicked off on Wednesday. ”It is struck of a major blow against banditry, during a sweeping offensive that targeted notorious hideouts spanning Sokoto and Zamfara States. ”The coordinated assaults targeted known bandits enclaves in Gangara, Makawana, Satiru, Baici, and Kurkusu villages within Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto state. “The swift advance…

Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang has revealed that President Bola Tinubu personally invited him to decamp from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and join the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. According to him, after months of consultations and personal introspection, he had to make the move in the interest of the state. Mutfwang, who made the revelation on Thursday shortly after defecting to the APC, said he did not make the move for personal gain but as a form of respect to Tinubu, who has shown a special interest in Plateau State and its challenges. Mutfwang has made it…