September 2, 2025

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Dubois frontrunner for Joshua return – Hearn

Daniel Dubois remains the frontrunner for Anthony Joshua’s next fight despite a list of five potential opponents being considered for the British-Nigerian heavyweight, according to promoter Eddie Hearn. “Daniel Dubois still (is the frontrunner). In an ideal world, he will fight Fury, if not Dubois,” Hearn told talkSPORT as he outlined the options for Joshua’s return

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Sports

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is set to announce his final 23-man squad this week ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying fixtures against Rwanda and Zimbabwe later this month

The Malian tactician, who released an expanded provisional squad of 39 players last week, has kept the Nigerian football community waiting as fans eagerly anticipate his selection for what will be his debut matches in charge of the three-time African champions. Chelle’s appointment comes at a critical juncture for Nigerian football, with the Super Eagles’

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Politics

Taraba Govt Addresses Concerns Over Long Absence of Deputy Governor.

How health challenge keeps Taraba Deputy Governor Out of office for 5minths Govt Addresses Concerns Over Deputy Governor Aminu Alkali’s Absence The Taraba State Government has clarified the whereabouts of Deputy Governor Aminu Alkali, who has been absent since November 2024, there raising concerns about his wellbeing and duties of office. According to the government,

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Politics

Fayemi Denies Dumping APC, Reaffirms Commitment to Party.

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has refuted information circulating online, suggesting that he has left the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a post on his X handle on Monday, Fayemi reiterated his unwavering commitment to the ruling party, emphasizing that he remains a card-carrying foundation member. Fayemi addressed the rumors, stating that,

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Rivers PDP Dismisses Okocha’s Call for Fubara’s Resignation, Impeachment.

The Rivers State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized the Tony Okocha-led All Progressives Congress (APC) for demanding Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s resignation or impeachment. At a press conference on Monday, Okocha had issued a 48-hour ultimatum for the governor to either resign or face impeachment. Okocha accused the governor of mismanaging the

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Business

Naira Devaluation Boosts Nigeria’s Economic Competition By 25-yrs – Chatham House

The Nigeria’s Naira flipflops in the foreign exchange market, has been described as a bold economic step that has provided competitive leverage for the country in the global economic competition. Since the assumption of Office of President Bola Tinubu, the Naira has been devalued by more than 70 percent. It fell from 460 to the

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Politics

Ogboru Predicts APC’s Downfall, Declares No Vacancy in Osadebe House.

Over the weekend, at a dynamic youth-led event in Ovwian, Delta Central, Mr. Kelvin Ogboru, Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties to the Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, warned political opponents of his boss to jettison the dream of taking over his job. Speaking to journalists, he reiterated that the governor’s “impressive” performance has earned him the

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Edo PDP, APC Government Clash Over Okpebholo’s Performance.

BENIN CITY — The leading opposition political Party in Edo State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), announced yesterday that it has evaluated Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration over the past three months and has issued a vote of no confidence on him. PDP claimed that the Governor has been insufficiently responsive to the overwhelming economic hardships

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Business

NNPCL Clears Air On Naira + Crude Contract With Dangote Refinery –

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reacted to the recent reports circulating on the social media regarding it’s alleged unilateral termination of the crude oil sales agreement in Naira between it and the Dangote Refinery .Clarifying the situation in a statement on Monday, the NNPCL Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, said the

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Lagos State Electricity To officially Takes Over Regulatory Control From Ikeja Electricity (IE) And Eko Disco –

The Lagos State Government has officially taken control of the state’s electricity market, following the official transfer of regulatory power from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC). The shift is in alignment with the Electricity Act 2023 and recent constitutional amendments that empower states to regulate their

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