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Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has addressed reports of the boxer’s future following the tragic car accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his close friends, Saturday PUNCH reports. Speaking to talkSPORT Boxing, Hearn said that out of respect for Joshua, it is best to refrain from discussing his career at this time. “He needs time and privacy right now, so there will be no statements from us regarding his career, upcoming fights, or anything else. He has to recover both physically and emotionally,” Hearn said. “There is nothing to discuss at the moment. Let’s leave him…

Popular actress, Regina Daniels, and her estranged husband and politician, Senator Ned Nwoko, have continued to bicker online over allegations of drug addiction leveled against Daniels. On January 7, 2026, the actress shared an emotional video on Instagram revealing the results of a drug test she underwent on January 5, 2026, in the United Kingdom. According to Daniels, the test returned negative for hard drugs. In the video, Daniels described the past few months as one of the most difficult periods of her life, marked by intense public scrutiny and painful narratives. “I owe it to those who believe in…

Crypto remains a key technology for maintaining America’s technological edge, according to a16z, which has raised another $15 billion to back American-aligned tech investments.Tech-focused venture capital firm Andreessen “a16z” Horowitz said it raised over $15 billion to invest in companies and technologies it sees as critical to secure America’s future and win the next century — and crypto remains a key part of that mission.In a post to X Friday, a16z co-founder Ben Horowitz, acknowledged that China and other competitors have caught up to the US in recent decades and that America must continue to innovate to preserve its technological,…

Catholic influencer Paul Kim’s wife, Maggie Kim, is paying tribute to their 5-year-old son, Micah, one week after his death. “It’s been one week since we had to leave the hospital. One week since it was decided that you would never step foot into our house again,” Maggie wrote via Instagram on Thursday, January 8. “Leaving you alone in that room and walking away was the most gut-wrenching thing I’ve ever had to do. Every motherly bone in my body ached at how wrong it felt.” Maggie continued, “It’s also been one week of witnessing your little miracles. One week…

The Federal Government has announced the establishment of Nigeria House Davos ahead of the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), scheduled to hold from January 19 to 23, 2026, in Davos, Switzerland.The announcement was signed by Abiodun Oladunjoye, Director (Information & Public Relations), State House, on Friday. The initiative marks Nigeria’s first official National House on the Davos Promenade and is aimed at projecting the country’s economic reforms, investment readiness, institutional capacity, and cultural identity on the global stage. The platform is designed to attract foreign direct investment (FDI), strengthen strategic partnerships, and enhance Nigeria’s global economic…

Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has said he is sure that their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal game against Nigeria will be a different test compared to their earlier match against the Democratic Republic of Congo in the round of 16. The Desert Warriors made it to the last eight with a tough 1-0 win against the Leopards, and now they’ll face the Super Eagles in an exciting match. Nigeria and Algeria are the only two teams that have won all their matches at the tournament in Morocco, each with four straight wins. The Super Eagles have the strongest attack,…

A former corporal in the Nigerian Air Force and Laboratory Operational Manager at Liman Usman Global Ltd, Muhammad Usman, shares with IBRAHIM ADAM how scorpion venom is being transformed from a feared toxin into a high-value scientific resource and how the emerging industry is reshaping agribusiness What does a visitor encounter upon entering your facility that houses scorpions? The first thing people notice is the calmness of the scorpions. The environment is quiet, controlled, and highly organised. Thousands of scorpions are housed individually in transparent plastic enclosures, arranged systematically and monitored daily. The atmosphere is clinical rather than frightening. Contrary…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday arraigned an Austrian national, Kavlak Onal, before the Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly failing to declare foreign currencies valued at N2.28 bn. The defendant appeared before Justice Yellim Bogoro on a two-count charge bordering on non-declaration of $800,575 and €651,505. EFCC prosecuting counsel, Bilikisu Buhari, told the court that Onal committed the offence on December 13, 2025, during outward clearance at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, while travelling to Australia. According to the prosecution, officers of the Anti-Money Laundering Unit of the Nigeria Customs Service arrested the defendant after…

The start of a new year often brings a quiet sense of pressure to make big life changes. It offers a gentle invitation to pause, reflect on what has accumulated over time, and intentionally consider what no longer serves this season of your marriage. Growth within relationships is often sparked not by dramatic transformations, but by subtle moments when couples recognise that they have developed habits that were once useful in their marriage but may no longer benefit them. The New Year can significantly influence couples’ thoughts about starting afresh, creating new rules, and setting new boundaries in their marriages.…

Champion Breweries Plc has unveiled a N42bn Public Offer of ordinary shares, opening a new phase in the company’s capital-raising programme aimed at funding expansion and the acquisition of the Bullet brand portfolio across Africa. The offer, which opened on 8 January 2026, is priced at N16.00 per share and follows approvals from the Securities and Exchange Commission and Nigerian Exchange Limited. Under the offer, Champion is issuing 2.63bn ordinary shares of 50 kobo each, payable in full on application. The offer is scheduled to close on 21 January 2026, after which the shares will be listed on the NGX.…