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Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk is planning a return to the cruiserweight division in 2027, with a potential fight against David Benavidez in mind before he retires. The Ukrainian’s adviser, Sergey Lapin, confirmed the ambition. Lapin said Usyk wants to reclaim the undisputed cruiserweight title as the final chapter of his career. The 39-year-old had earlier […]
Veteran actress, Joke Silva has expressed gratitude to Nigerians and others who supported her family following the death of her husband, Olu Jacobs. She shared the message in an Instagram post on Saturday. Silva noted that the 40-day period after the actor’s passing had ended. She thanked everyone who offered prayers, sent messages, visited the […]
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency has responded to three overnight and early morning emergencies across the state. One person died in Epe while two others sustained injuries in the incidents. The first accident occurred around 7:58pm on Friday on Odo-Iyalaro Bridge inward Maryland. A Toyota Camry collided with a Toyota Venza that had stopped […]
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime sector have highlighted high borrowing costs, strict collateral demands and long repayment periods as major obstacles facing indigenous shipowners. They made the observations on Thursday in Lagos at the 2026 Annual Summit of the Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria. The summit was themed “Low-risk capital for indigenous shipowners: Overcoming regulatory, financial […]
Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi has said talks with Qatari mediators have reduced the time needed to implement Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He made the statement in a recent update shared by Al Jazeera. The development comes as regional mediators continue efforts to ease tensions and restore normal shipping through the […]
Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho has supported Kylian Mbappé following the controversy over the forward’s remarks about China. He said both the player and the club handled the matter with class and responsibility. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday ahead of Real Madrid’s match against Racing Santander, Mourinho stated that he felt represented by […]
The Anambra State Police Command has intensified security operations across identified flashpoints and suspected criminal hideouts in the state. The exercise involves joint security operatives carrying out bush-combing and clearance operations. In a statement issued on Saturday, the command’s spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the operation forms part of a proactive, intelligence-driven strategy. It aims […]
A minibus collided with a heavy truck on a highway west of Cairo on Saturday, killing 10 people and injuring 24 others. Egypt’s health ministry confirmed the casualty figures in a statement. The crash occurred near 6th of October City, a satellite city in Giza province on the western outskirts of the Egyptian capital. Officials […]
The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nanna Nandap, has directed officers to eliminate unnecessary delays in service delivery and promptly report suspected cyber threats. The directive forms part of efforts to strengthen customer service and improve digital security across the agency. Nandap gave the charge during two events held in Abuja — […]
