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Former BBNaija star and two-time Nigerian high jump champion Mike Edwards has made an entry into professional boxing, securing a victory against Jake Cornish in his debut fight. The bout, held at the Dublin Arena, went all rounds, with Edwards emerging victorious by unanimous decision from the judges. Former BBNaija star and two-time Nigerian high jump champion Mike Edwards has made an entry into professional boxing, securing a victory against Jake Cornish in his debut fight. The bout, held at the Dublin Arena, went all rounds, with Edwards emerging victorious by unanimous decision from the judges. Edwards competed in the…
Strong indications have emerged that President Bola Tinubu is planning to reshuffle his cabinet in a bid to remove underperforming ministers. The move comes amid growing pressure from within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and from other stakeholders who have expressed concerns about the inactivity of some ministers. According to sources within the Presidency who spoke with Punch, the reshuffle is expected to result in the dismissal of certain ministers, while others may be reassigned to different ministries to enhance their effectiveness. These developments follow the recent resignation and subsequent replacement of the directors-general of the National Intelligence Agency…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed his contentment with serving under President Bola Tinubu, despite the criticisms and speculations surrounding his appointment. Wike, a longstanding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the only opposition member in Tinubu’s cabinet, addressed the issue during the PDP Congress in Rivers State. Wike’s appointment as FCT Minister has sparked discussions, with many suggesting that his ministerial role was a reward for his alleged role in undermining former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, the PDP’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election. However, Wike remains unapologetic, stating that he has…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a summons for the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso and the Head of the Legal Services Department of the apex bank to appear before the court on Monday, September 2. The court has requested specific documents as part of the ongoing money laundering trial against Binance Holdings Limited and its executives. This development comes after the court, presided over by Justice Emeka Nwite, had initially scheduled the continuation of the trial for October 11. However, the defence counsel successfully requested an earlier date, leading to the rescheduling…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Saturday, vowed to cause political crisis in the state of any governor who tries to interfere in the affairs of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State. Wike made this threat at the PDP secretariat in Port Harcourt, during the party’s state congress. He said, “Let me assure all of you, not while we live will anybody take away the structure of PDP from us. But let me tell people, I hear some governors who say they will take over the structure and give back to somebody, I…
Officials of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps have arrested nine individuals caught engaging in open defecation in the Berger area of the state. The state’s Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a post on X.com on Saturday. He wrote, “Nine individuals were arrested for open urination and defecation at Berger last night.” Wahab had earlier disclosed that 17 individuals were arrested on Thursday night at Berger for open urination, defecation, and not using the pedestrian bridge. The state government’s zero-tolerance stance on open defecation is part of its broader efforts to maintain a cleaner,…
Jadon Sancho will spend season on loan at Chelsea in deal which includes an obligation to buy if targets are met; England international cost United £73m but spent second half of last season on loan at Borussia Dortmund. Sancho has scored 12 goals and contributed six assists in 83 games for United since signing from Dortmund for £73m three years ago. Sancho – who has 23 caps for England – fell out of favour at United last season after a public disagreement with Ten Hag. The forward was welcomed back into Ten Hag’s squad this summer but his only action…
Peter Nicholas, a 26-year-old graduate of Mass Communication from Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, stumbled upon a life-changing opportunity when he secured employment with an Abuja-based photography studio owned by the notable businessman Mike Oluwole. However, his promising career soon turned into a 10-month nightmare at Keffi Correctional Centre after he resigned via text message. He tells ADEKUNLE SULAIMON about his protracted ordeal that seemed as improbable as it was cruel, how his prison experience marked his life indelibly and his journey to freedom How did you begin your photography career? It was a Reverend Father who helped me discover my…
A former governor of Jigawa State and erstwhile Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sule Lamido, has asserted that some persons in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are working for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). State reporters revealed that Lamido asserted this during a recent interview with The Tribune. Lamido, one of the founding fathers of the PDP, explained the internal crisis rocking the party and how the former ruling party is planning to win in the next general election. Lamido believes that the PDP can regain its former position as a ruling party, however,…
The 10th National Assembly has enacted numerous bills since its official inauguration in June 2023. Nevertheless, specific sensitive or contentious bills remain in limbo, pending public hearings and legislative approval. State reporters revealed that the National Assembly has intervene in a recent controversy regarding the Federal Government’s proposal to impose an age limit of 18 years for students wishing to take the West Africa Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). This proposal, introduced by the Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, has elicited significant backlash from various stakeholders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and numerous civil society organizations (CSOs).…