South African Dricus du Plessis defended his UFC middleweight title on Sunday after a fourth-round submission win over bitter rival Israel Adesanya in a blockbuster bout at Perth Arena. In the main event of UFC 305, du Plessis appeared to be flagging against the two-time former champion before a spectacular takedown of Adesanya solidified his…
Abductors of students of the College of Health Sciences at the University of Jos in Plateau State have established contact with the families of the kidnapped students. The kidnapped have demanded a ransom of ₦50 million to secure the release of their hostages. The Students’ Union Government (SUG) at the varsity, in a statement by…
A former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, says the socioeconomic and political situations in the country have remained stagnant because of leadership deficit, concluding that the only way out is for “self-centred” leaders to give way. He spoke in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Saturday as Special Guest of Honour at the Leadership Empowerment…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the leadership of the National Assembly to disclose the exact amount of monthly running costs allocated to its members, amid allegations of financial impropriety. In a statement, SERAP expressed concerns over the alleged practice of lawmakers fixing their own salaries, allowances, and running costs, describing it…
Former Manchester United defender Phil Jones has announced his retirement from football and says he hopes to pursue a career in management Jones has not played since leaving United at the end of the 2022-23 season, with his last appearance coming 12 months earlier in a 3-0 win over Brentford. Jones, who won 27 England…
New Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany on Friday win his first competitive game as his division side Ulm in the German Cup 4-0 England captain Harry Kane was on the score sheet scoring the fourth goal after two first-half goals from Thomas Muller and a late strike from Kingsley Coman, which ex-Crystal Palace midfielder Michael…
Joshua Zirkzee has become an instant hero among Manchester United fans after scoring a Premier League winner just 26 minutes into his debut against Fulham on Friday. However, this isn’t the first time Zirkzee has made a significant impact off the bench. Five years ago, Zirkzee made his debut for Bayern Munich, coming on as…
“Tragedy struck on Friday evening when a group of medical and dental students from the University of Maiduguri and University of Jos were ambushed and kidnapped by gunmen in Benue State. The students, who were traveling together to attend the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students (FECAMDS) annual convention in Enugu, were attacked around…
The Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) has categorically denied the authenticity of a 2027 presidential campaign poster circulating online, featuring Peter Obi and Bukola Saraki. In a statement POMR spokesman Yunusa Tanko dismissed the poster as a mere product of people’s imagination. According to Tanko, there is no truth to the poster, and no hint…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Edo State has announced the dates for the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). According to Timidi Wariowei, INEC’s Head of Department for Voter Education and Publicity, the collection exercise will take place from August 22 to 30. The commission has designated two phases for the collection of…
