Joshua at the accident scene Adedamola Joshua, an uncle of former world boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, shared his thoughts with BANKOLE TAIWO on the accident that claimed the lives of two of the boxer’s friends, the trauma the family is facing after getting the news of the incident, among other issues How did you get to know about the accident involving the former world boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, and two of his friends? Well, some of us are not really used to social media, so we didn’t get to hear of it on time. But around 1 pm, one of…
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Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, stole the show at the 50th anniversary celebration of Uga Boys Secondary School, his alma mater, showcasing a perfect blend of leadership, stylish elegance, and a deep commitment to education. The event, a milestone celebration of five decades of excellence, brought together students, teachers, alumni, and community members to reflect on the school’s legacy and look towards a brighter future. Governor Soludo, an eminent alumnus, turned out in style, donning a light navy-blue jacket, white trousers, and a striped tie reminiscent of his school days – a nod to his educational roots and a…
Joseph Tegbe, Chairman of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), enumerates the benefits of the Nigerian Tax Reform Acts 2025, stating that it marks a significant turning point in the country’s pursuit of a robust and sustainable economy. In an article published in several national publications, Tegbe stated that tax law is a comprehensive overhaul of the country’s fiscal architecture, aimed at creating a modern, efficient, and transparent tax system that supports economic growth, development, and prosperity for all Nigerians. Tegbe, who is also the Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), affirmed that the new tax law is…
“The guy should f**k off with this nonsense attitude. It’s so annoying.” Godwin Wilson described the behaviour as “Very silly behaviour as usual. Nonsense.” Oladapo Omolade expressed confusion over the striker’s reaction, saying, “I really don’t understand why the guy is behaving like that… he really needs to calm down on that unnecessary attitude.” Victor Adeboje simply called it “Very irritating.” Edwin Uka added, “Can you imagine the attitude he displayed there? Mtcheeeew.” ID (@oluwatunmilara1) questioned the timing of the outburst, writing, “What’s the meaning of this one? The team is winning and playing well. Why do you want to…
Joshua during the crash Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is seriously considering retirement from boxing, according to his uncle, Adedamola Joshua, who exclusively told our correspondent, The PUNCH reports. The 36-year-old boxer, who survived a fatal car crash in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his close friends and team members, made the decision known to his family in private following last week’s tragedy. “The major thing there is that he has retired from boxing. That is one thing that makes us glad because each time he’s fighting in the ring, we are always carried away emotionally,” Adedamola told The…
Falade Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) has appointed Leye Falade as its chief executive officer (CEO). He will take over from Philip Mshelbila on April 26. Falade is currently the managing director of Brunei LNG Sendirian Berhad, a position he has held since April 2024. Prior to this, he served as Shell Namibia country chair from September 2023 to April 2024. He was also general manager, production, at Nigeria LNG Limited between May 2019 and September 2023. Earlier in his career, Falade worked as regional AMS implementation manager at Shell in The Hague, Netherlands, from May 2018 to April…
Dakore Actor and producer Timini Egbuson has announced the death of his father, sharing the news on his official Instagram page on Sunday. The actor, brother to actress Dakore Egbuson-Akande, expressed his grief in a post, saying, “Didn’t think I’ll start the year saying this .. Rest in peace Dad. So much left unsaid, but I’ll keep making you proud.”The announcement has drawn widespread condolences from the entertainment industry, with notable figures including Funke Akindele, Uzee Usman, Kiekie, Gabriel Afolayan, and Mercy Aigbe offering their sympathies and prayers for the departed soul. Nation
Fubara and Wike Moves by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to scuttle the 2027 re-election bid of his successor, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, appear to have suffered a setback as several All Progressives Congress governors rallied behind the embattled Fubara. Multiple sources in the APC confirmed to The PUNCH on Monday that the renewed hostilities between Wike and Fubara were ignited by some top APC governors’ decision to back Fubara’s second term bid, a development the FCT minister found galling and is bitterly opposed to. The latest development was further compounded by the APC leadership’s…
Matawalle The United World Congress of Diplomats (UN-WCD), a civil society organisation (CSO), says President Bola Tinubu should redeploy Bello Matawalle, the minister of state for defence. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Monday, Tunji Asaolu, secretary-general of the UN-WCD, said Matawalle’s redeployment had become necessary to eliminate “perceived internal obstacles” hindering effective action against banditry and terrorism. Asaolu said the press conference was called to present the CSO’s assessment report on Nigeria’s ongoing war against terrorism. He commended the growing military partnership between Nigeria and the United States, describing the joint operations as precise, disciplined and effective. Thecable
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