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Nigerian-British heavyweight star Anthony Joshua has made it clear that signing a long-awaited fight agreement with Tyson Fury means little unless he emerges victorious when the pair finally meet in what promises to be one of the biggest clashes in British boxing history. After years of failed negotiations, public exchanges and near misses, a deal has finally been struck for the much-anticipated “Battle of Britain”, with Joshua and Fury expected to collide later this year, likely in November. However, Joshua is refusing to get carried away by the magnitude of the occasion, insisting his focus remains firmly on winning fights…

The Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, on Tuesday took to the streets of Ikeja, Lagos State, to hold a solidarity rally over the kidnapping of school children and teachers in Oyo State. In a video cited, the protesters were seen in large numbers demanding for authorities to rescue the victims in the recent oyo state kidnapping. Some were seen holding placards with messages such as “End the religion of fear in our schools”, “let teachers teach in peace”. This protest comes as more Nigerians are calling to the government to rescue the students and teachers who were kidnapped in Oyo State.  See…

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, says they saw the exit of former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, stressing that he cannot be trusted. Oborevwori made this statement on Tuesday during an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’. Recall that Omo-Agege recently dumped the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, after losing at the senatorial primary election. Reacting, the governor said, “We were aware of his exit, and that was why he was not serious in the context of the primaries, because he never consulted anybody, he never consulted me, he never called leaders. “His departure is not a…

A man and his wife, identified as Mr Titus Brigade and Mrs Rahab Titus Brigade, as well as one other person, Mrs Laitu Pius, were on Monday, killed by gunmen suspected to be Fulani militia who attacked the Tukur village of Kinat in Mangu Halle District of Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State. A youth leader in the attacked community, Markus Lonkat who confirmed the incident in a telephone chat with DAILY POST on Tuesday, said the terrorists attacked the victims on their farm as they were cultivating their land. “Fulani bandits attacked and killed the victims on their farm on Monday afternoon. Those…

Experienced striker, Asisat Oshoala is among the arrivals at the Super Falcons Ikenne camp as the team gear up for the friendlies against Senegal, DAILY POST reports Two other players, Shukurat Oladipo, and Kafayat Shittu have also arrived camp. Head coach Justine Madugu is expecting a full compliment of the 23 invited players in camp on Tuesday (today). The Super Falcons will also hold their first official training session tonight. Nigeria, and Senegal will clash in the first friendly at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne on Friday. The second friendly will also hold  at the same venue next week Monday.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s kinsmen have faulted claims by a social media activist, Haruna Gololo, alleging that Akpabio made inciting comments against the North in the build-up to the 2027 general elections. Haruna Garba, popularly known on social media as Garus Gololo, had, in a viral video, accused the Senate President of disrespecting the North, claiming that Akpabio said that “with or without the North, President Bola Tinubu would win the 2027 presidential election.” However, the group, under the aegis of the Isong Annang Ethnic Forum in Akwa Ibom State, in a statement issued in Uyo on Monday, defended the…

The Federal High Court sitting in Calabar has sentenced Ezea Kamchukwube, a female, to eight years’ imprisonment for the illegal operation of two pharmacies in Calabar, Cross River State. The convict was arraigned before the court on charges bordering on operating pharmacies without registration and allowing unqualified persons to dispense drugs, contrary to the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2022. The case was filed under Charge No: FHC/CA/76C/2025 between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the defendant. Delivering judgement on Monday in Calabar, Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu found the defendant guilty on counts relating to the illegal operation of “24…

A former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has said President Bola Tinubu remains the clear favourite for the 2027 presidential election, insisting that a divided opposition lacks the strength to mount a serious challenge. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Fayose argued that opposition parties have weakened their chances by failing to unite behind a common platform ahead of the election. He also dismissed suggestions that Tinubu faces significant electoral threats despite widespread concerns over insecurity, economic hardship and the rising cost of living across the country. “Nobody is contesting against Tinubu. You may not…

ISN Medical has stated that it is positioning itself for deeper expansion across Africa while exploring local manufacturing of medical products in Nigeria. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ISN Medical, Felix Ofungwu, disclosed this during a hybrid media briefing in Lagos, where he described Nigeria’s healthcare market as one of the most challenging environments to operate in due to low health insurance coverage and high out-of-pocket spending by patients. He said that, unlike countries such as Rwanda and the United Kingdom, where healthcare systems are more structured, most Nigerians still pay directly for healthcare services, making the sector…

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has confirmed that he held talks with Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle before invitations for the Unity Cup and June friendlies were sent out, but opted out for personal reasons, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Awoniyi was a notable exclusion from both squads despite his return to form at Forest. He last featured for the Super Eagles in October 2024, playing 16 minutes in Nigeria’s 1-0 win over Libya in a 2025 AFCON qualifier. Before then, his previous appearance came in the 1-1 draw against Lesotho in Uyo during Nigeria’s opening match of the ultimately unsuccessful…