Floyd Mayweather Announces Comeback to Professional Boxing After Retirement
Legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather, unbeaten in 50 professional bouts, has confirmed he is coming out of retirement. The 48-year-old revealed Friday that he will return to professional boxing following an exhibition match with Mike Tyson this spring. Mayweather, a former multi-weight world champion, retired in 2017 but has stayed active through exhibitions. “I still have […]
FIFA World Cup 2026 Playoff: Iraq One Win Away From Ending 40-Year Wait
Graham Arnold has declared Iraq ready to “shock the world” as the Lions of Mesopotamia chase a long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup™️ — 40 years after their last appearance in 1986. Iraq will face either Bolivia or Suriname in the Play-Off Tournament, with a World Cup spot at stake. “We’re going to play […]
Niger Delta Games 2026: Sports as an Instrument of Unity and Youth Empowerment — Tinubu
The second edition of the Niger Delta Games commenced on Friday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin, Edo State, with President Bola Tinubu urging organizers to focus on youth and women empowerment. Represented by the Minister of State for Industry, John Enoh, Tinubu stressed that sports remain a powerful tool for unity, talent discovery, […]
DHQ Rallies West African Armed Forces on Combat Strategies Against Regional Threats
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has concluded a four-day Capacity Building and Regional Doctrine Workshop aimed at strengthening combat strategies and enhancing regional security cooperation across West Africa. According to a statement issued in Abuja by the Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, the workshop was organised by the Joint Doctrine and Warfare Centre (JDWC) […]
FCT Area Council Election: Voters Lament Missing Names, Incoordination at Abuja Polling Unit
Voters at the Durumi II Polling Unit in the Abuja Municipal Area Council have expressed frustration over alleged voter register omission and poor coordination during Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council election. Although there was an impressive turnout of residents eager to cast their ballots, several prospective voters said they could not find their […]
FCT Area Council Elections: PDP, ZLP, NNPP Agents Applaud INEC Over Peaceful Abuja Poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission has received commendation from political stakeholders following the peaceful and credible conduct of the ongoing Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections in Abuja. Julius Adamu, immediate past Speaker of the Bwari Area Council Legislative Arm and former chairmanship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party, praised INEC after casting his […]
Ekiti 2026 Governorship Election: NPC Warns Against Violence, Vote Buying
The National Peace Commission has warned against vote buying, kidnapping and rising insecurity ahead of the Ekiti 2026 governorship election, stressing that urgent preventive measures are needed to safeguard electoral credibility and voter participation. Speaking in Ado Ekiti during a three-day Stakeholders’ Validation Forum organised through its secretariat, the Kukah Centre, NPC Project Manager Asabe […]
Charge Nasir El-Rufai to Court or Release Him, ADC Chieftain Urges ICPC
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Usman Austin, has urged the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to either formally charge former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to court or release him without delay. In a statement issued on Saturday, Austin raised concerns over El-Rufai’s continued detention, stressing the importance […]
Mirabel: How Viral False Rape Allegation Sparked Donations and Legal Trouble
Abigail Nsuka, popularly known as Mirabel, has landed in police custody after admitting that her viral rape allegation was fabricated. The TikToker had claimed in an emotional video that she was attacked in her apartment on February 15, triggering nationwide outrage and calls for justice. The disturbing account quickly gained traction, amassing millions of views […]
Zamfara Bandit Attack: 50 Feared Dead in Anka Village Massacre
Zamfara State has been plunged into mourning after a deadly bandit attack in Anka Local Government Area claimed the lives of no fewer than 50 residents of Dutsin Dan Ajiya village. According to eyewitnesses, heavily armed gunmen stormed the community on Thursday evening, firing sporadically and blocking all entry and exit routes to prevent villagers […]