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Former world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, has posted a heartfelt tribute to his two friends who died in a tragic car crash in Nigeria last month, sharing his grief on Instagram. Joshua, who was a passenger in the vehicle and survived the December 29 accident in Ogun State, expressed sorrow and gratitude for the support shown to the families of his friends, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele. In his post on Thursday, the former world heavyweight champion shared his shock at their loss and highlighted their immense value as individuals. He wrote, “Thank you for all the love and…

Woot has an excellent deal on refurbished Sonos Arc SL soundbars, the 2020 model that’s similar to the original Arc aside from not having any microphones. It debuted for $749, but you can get one with a one-year Sonos warranty for $319.99 while supplies last. If this discount doesn’t sell out quickly (which it may), the promotion will end in two days. Definitely a nice deal considering Sonos itself offers the same model refurbished for $539.We thought the original Sonos Arc was a big deal when it launched. Its slick design, Dolby Atmos support, and strong audio performance — not…

A Polymarket account that earned about $400,000 from a controversial and well-timed bet on the capture of then-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is no longer accessible on the platform.The Polymarket page for account “0x31a56e,” which placed about $32,000 on Maduro’s removal as president just before news emerged of his capture by US military and law enforcement, now returns a dead link, Cointelegraph has confirmed.As of Thursday about 1:00 p.m. UTC, the page showed an error saying “Oops… we didn’t forecast this,” while other users’ pages remain accessible.The development comes amid growing concern in the crypto community over high‑profile bets and unusual…

The Kansas City Chiefs are “aware” of domestic violence allegations posted via social media by wide receiver Rashee Rice’s ex-girlfriend. “The club is aware of the allegations on social media and is in communication with the National Football League. We have no further comment at this time,” the team said in a statement to ESPN and People on Wednesday, January 7. Earlier on Wednesday, Rice’s ex, Dacoda Nichole Jones, shared graphic photos to Instagram of bruises on her torso, and damage to her home, detailing alleged abuse she said she experienced “for years.” Jones did not name the alleged perpetrator…

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Zacch Adedeji, the Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, on his birthday. President Tinubu commends Dr Adedeji’s sterling leadership of the 83-year-old revenue agency, the introduction of fresh ideas, the adoption of global best practices, the automation of systems, and the upskilling of staff members for the greater good of the nation. “I salute the NRS Chairman for his visionary and charismatic dedication in restructuring, aligning and managing the revenue profile of the country,” President Tinubu said via a statement by his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday. “He recorded a…

The Nigeria Women’s Football League has drawn a hard line in the sand. Barely 24 hours after scenes of disorder rocked the NWFL Premiership in Uyo, the league body moved decisively, slamming Ibom Angels FC with heavy sanctions following crowd disturbances and the assault on Bayelsa Queens players and officials. The ruling, announced on Thursday, 8 January 2026, came after the league reviewed match officials’ reports and video evidence from the fiery encounter played a day earlier, 7 January 2026, at the Uyo Township Stadium in Akwa Ibom State. What happened in Uyo What should have been another competitive chapter…

Babcock University in Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, has debunked report of a fire outbreak in its campus, describing it as complete mischief and falsehood deliberately crafted to mislead and misinform the general public. The university’s Associate Vice President, Communications, Media and Branding, Dr Johnson Akintayo, stated this in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday. According to the statement, the claims that the university has indefinitely postponed the resumption of its second semester over the alleged incident was false, maintaining that students are expected to resume as scheduled on Monday, January 12, 2026, in line with the institution’s academic calendar.…

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, says it depends on eligible voters to win elections and not on bigwigs. The Chairman of PDP in Ondo State, Mr Modupe Aisida, stated this on Thursday in Akure. Aisida said that though many members including governors are leaving the party for the ruling All Progressives Congress, PDP’s strength remains in the electorate. “Look at what happened in Lagos. Tinubu, as a former governor of Lagos State and Gov. Babajide Sanwolu lost in Lagos State during the 2023 presidential election. “People were surprised because nobody saw it coming. Tinubu also lost in Osun State, his…

Operatives of the Edo State Security Corps, ESSC, have arrested a 21-year-old, identified as ThankGod Destiny, for allegedly kidnapping a four-year-old boy in the state. DAILY POST reports that the Deputy Corps Commander, Operations, of the ESSC, Richard Balogun, disclosed this to newsmen in Benin City on Thursday. Balogun said the incident happened on January 4, 2026 at Ikpoba Hill, Ikpoba Okhai Local Government Area. He said the arrest of the suspect followed an alarm raised by a commercial bus driver and a female passenger. The ESSC commander said, “On January 4, 2026, a woman went out with her son…

Kano Pillars have announced the departure of the duo of Umar Sani Yakasai Samuel Tiza. Yakasai and Tiza’s contracts were terminated by the Kano-based club. The Sai Masu Gida confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday. “Kano Pillars FC wishes to announce that, following a mutual understanding, the club have amicably parted ways with striker Samuel Tiza and midfielder Umar Sani Yakasai,” Kano Pillars wrote in a statement confirming the players departure. “Both players will now continue their careers elsewhere ahead of the second stanza of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League season.” Kano Pillars is expected to make…