Joshua’s Fury strange offer sparks controversy

Anthony Joshua’s offer to spar fellow British boxer, Tyson Fury has generated so much controversy and the United Heavyweight Boxing champion has admitted regretting going public with the offer, though he insists that the chance to learn from the Gypsy King would be hugely beneficial. Fresh from winning back his titles from Andy Ruiz Jr., AJ revealed that he would be up for helping Fury prepare for his own rematch with WBC champion Deontay Wilder – which is scheduled for February. It did not take long for Fury to respond,…

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Amaechi laments over Lagos/Ibadan rail project

The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, has described as embarrassing the delay by the China Civil Engineering and Construction Corporation in completing the 10 railway stations along the Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge rail line. Amaechi made the remarks on Friday at the Abeokuta rail station under construction, during the monthly inspection of the on-going Lagos to Ibadan Rail project. According to him, CCECC, the contractor handling the 156km rail line, has reduced the pace of work between the last two inspections in November and December. “The delay is becoming an…

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FirstBank ‘VYBES’ rock Nigerians at yuletide

FirstBank has announced its sponsorship of an array of initiatives to empower the society as well as promote the growth and development of entertainment genres including music, fashion and arts in the country. The yearly partnership tagged FirstBankIssaVybe which kicked off in 2018, is designed by the Bank to create an enthralling and enabling experience for Nigerians especially the young ones in the Yuletide season to bond with family and friends, whilst connecting with their favourite superstars. From the exciting Alternative Sound 4.0, held at Terra Culture on 5 December 2019 to the…

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Adoke to remain in EFCC custody for 14 days, court rules

A Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, has granted permission to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to detain the immediate-past Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke, for 14 days. Justice Othman Musa granted the request contained in an ex parte application filed and moved by the EFCC’s lawyer, Fatima Mustapha, on Friday. Mustapha said the plan to hold the ex-AGF was to enable the commission to complete its investigations of allegations involving the suspect. Adoke who has since 2016 been charged with $1.1bn Malabu Oil…

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Father of 17 kids impregnates daughter, now in Police Custody

Men of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 42-year-old man, Taofeek Oyeyemi, for allegedly impregnating his 16-year-old daughter. It was gathered that Oyeyemi took the victim to a quack doctor to procure abortion after discovering that she was pregnant for him. The suspect is said to be a father of 17 children from different women. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, said in a statement on Thursday that Taofeek was apprehended after the daughter reported the abortion to her mother. He explained that…

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Fifth Chukker Commends FirstBank’s commitment to Patrons Cup

The management of Fifth Chukker Polo and Country Club have commended First Bank of Nigeria Limited for their support of the prestigious African Patrons Cup; a polo tournament which holds annually at the Club in Kaduna. The commendation came at the closing ceremony of the 2019 edition of the competition which featured notable polo teams drawn from across the country.  The Bank was lauded for its contribution to the development of Polo at the club. A statement by the club’s management stated “We will like to recognise the sterling efforts…

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How Nigerian universities can be reformed, by Gbajabiamila

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep Femi Gbajabiamila has said that Nigerian universities must do a lot of work within to be able to entrench good reforms.The Speaker said sustainable reforms cannot be imposed from the outside of the university system, noting that Nigerian universities must look inward.Gbajabiamila spoke when he delivered a paper at the first Tunde Ponnle Annual Lecture with the theme ‘Building a Truly 21st Century University: A Task Beyond Government’ held on Thursday at the Osun State University, Oshogbo.“For reform to be effective and…

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Gbajabiamila mourns Sen Uwajumogu

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep Femi Gbajabiamila has expressed sadness over the demise of Sen Benjamin Chukwuemeka Uwajumogu.Uwajumogu, who represented Imo North Senatorial District in the Senate on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), passed away on Wednesday in Abuja. He was one of the few APC senators from the South East.The Speaker, who described the late senator as a committed lawmaker who put in his best for the country, said he represented his people with absolute dedication to the highest good.In a condolence…

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