Pop star Dua Lipa is not expected to perform at the long-awaited heavyweight clash between Britain’s Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, despite earlier suggestions that her involvement could be part of the event’s global entertainment package. Joshua, 36, and Fury, 37, have agreed terms for a blockbuster all-British fight targeted for late 2026, with Saudi Arabia positioned as a key host for the high-profile showdown. As reported by BBC Sport on Friday, reports had circulated that Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority chairman, Turki Al-Sheikh, floated the idea that a major musical act could be tied to the promotion of the…
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Street artiste and ZaZoo crooner, Habeeb ‘Portable’ Badmus, suffered his first defeat in celebrity boxing on Friday night as social media comedian, Carter Efe, outclassed him across three rounds to win by unanimous decision at the Chaos in the Ring 4 event held at the Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. All three judges scored the bout 27-30 in favour of Efe, stripping Portable of his status as celebrity boxing king. Portable, who had beaten Charles Okocha and Speed Darlington in previous bouts to claim two belts, had entered the ring with characteristic swagger, promising to add a…
Some youths of Mgbakwu community in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State have protested the alleged killing of a 26-year-old man identified as Chinyeaka Ike by operatives of the state’s Special Anti-Touting Squad. The incident, which reportedly occurred around 8pm on Thursday in the area, ignited outrage among residents, particularly youths, who accused enforcement agencies of repeated harassment and extrajudicial actions. The death generated strong emotions in the community, as he was the only son of his parents and had recently got married, with his wife expecting their first child next month. In a show of anger, hundreds…
…Set to Reward Hundreds of Customers, Launch 5 for 5 Season 5 Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous national bank, most innovative and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has simultaneously marked its 81st anniversary and the 9th anniversary of ALAT on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026. Adopting a different approach from its grand 80th anniversary celebration in 2025, Wema Bank is set to celebrate its 81st anniversary this year by giving back to its customers. The Bank’s anniversary celebration features rewards for customers on the ALAT App in celebration of ALAT at 9 as well as rewards for Wema…
Afrobeats superstar David ‘‘Davido’ Adeleke has celebrated Chioma Adeleke, his wife, on the occasion of her 31st birthday.Taking to X on Thursday, the ‘Unavailable’ hitmaker shared a short but deeply affectionate message that reads: “Happy Birthday to my loving Wife … MRS CHIOMA ADELEKE Happy Birthday to my loving Wife … MRS CHIOMA ADELEKE —Davido (@davido) April 30, 2026 Advertisement Davido didn’t stop there. On his Instagram story, the 33-year-old singer showed off a luxury designer bag he gifted Chioma. Davido and Chioma remain one of Nigeria’s most closely watched celebrity couples. Their relationship officially dates back to 2019 when the singer proposed to her. However,…
FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion service provider, has confirmed the appointment of Olayinka Ijabiyi as the substantive Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications. The appointment takes immediate effect and reinforces strong corporate governance at a pivotal point in the Bank’s growth and transformation journey. Olayinka Thomas Ijabiyi is a seasoned marketing and corporate communications professional with over 25 years of experience driving brand transformation, strategic visibility, and stakeholder engagement across financial services, telecommunications, media, and international development sectors. Ijabiyi joined FirstBank in 2011 and has served in acting capacity as the Group Head of Marketing and…
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate International Workers’ Day 2026, the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) is celebrating the people whose hard work, resilience, and expertise continue to drive economic transformation, innovation, and stronger bilateral cooperation between Nigeria and China. emphasized that this year’s commemoration goes beyond celebrating labour; it serves as a reminder that sustainable growth and long-term development can only be achieved by investing in people. According to the organization, empowering workers through access to opportunities, skills development, inclusion, and equitable systems is essential to unlocking human potential and ensuring shared prosperity. Director-General of NCSP,…
As the world commemorates International Workers’ Day 2026, Jamara Home is celebrating the people whose passion, dedication, and commitment continue to shape the brand’s growth and success across Nigeria’s home and lifestyle industry. From the customer experience teams and sales to warehouse operators, installers, technicians and logistics personnel, Jamara Home says every employee plays a vital role in delivering the quality, comfort, and service excellence the brand is known for. For the company, Workers’ Day is more than a public holiday; it is an opportunity to recognise individuals whose hard work powers daily operations, drives innovation, strengthens customer relationships, and keeps the…
Promasidor Nigeria, one of the leading players in Nigeria’s fast-moving consumer goods industry, has celebrated Workers’ Day 2026 by recognising the dedication, resilience, and contributions of its employees, whom it describes as the foundation of the company’s growth and continued success. As workers around the country celebrate, Promasidor Nigeria reaffirmed its commitment to building a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and inspired to grow. At a colourful celebration held recently, the company brought together employees, retirees, and their families in an atmosphere filled with appreciation, pride, and shared memories. Long-serving employees who have dedicated between 10 and 25 years…
Access Holdings Plc has reported audited results for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, which marks a significant turning point in its corporate journey as it shifts from a growth model defined by scale to one increasingly anchored on value creation, efficiency, and earnings quality. The Group delivered a resilient performance during the year, navigating a transitional operating environment while demonstrating the strength of its franchise and the robustness of the governance structures it has built over time. Profit before tax crossed the ₦1 trillion mark for the first time, rising to ₦1.01 trillion, a 16.2 per cent increase…