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Joshua does not want rematch with ‘menace’ Parker – Promoter
Anthony Joshua knows the ‘menace’ of Joseph Parker and will not want a rematch, says the New Zealander’s promoter David Higgins. Joshua watched from ringside as Parker produced a ruthless knockout victory over Martin Bakole, who stepped in as a replacement opponent after Daniel Dubois was ruled out through illness. Parker’s promoter Higgins believes the
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Anthony Joshua knows the ‘menace’ of Joseph Parker and will not want a rematch, says the New Zealander’s promoter David Higgins. Joshua watched from ringside as Parker produced a ruthless knockout victory over Martin Bakole, who stepped in as a replacement opponent after Daniel Dubois was ruled out through illness. Parker’s promoter Higgins believes the
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Natasha threatens to expose Akpabio as group petitions Senate
The senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has vowed to expose the leadership style of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Her declaration comes after she was referred to the Senate’s Ethics and Disciplinary Committee following a confrontation with Akpabio over a seating arrangement dispute. Akpoti-Uduaghan stated that she was ready to appear before the committee but
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The senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has vowed to expose the leadership style of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Her declaration comes after she was referred to the Senate’s Ethics and Disciplinary Committee following a confrontation with Akpabio over a seating arrangement dispute. Akpoti-Uduaghan stated that she was ready to appear before the committee but
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Reverse conversion of YABATECH to varsity
THE Federal Government’s conversion of the Yaba College of Technology into a university has generated widespread criticism. In February, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed that President Bola Tinubu had turned the institution into a university. Alausa noted that the institution had over 200 doctorate staff. According to the minister, this is part of
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THE Federal Government’s conversion of the Yaba College of Technology into a university has generated widespread criticism. In February, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed that President Bola Tinubu had turned the institution into a university. Alausa noted that the institution had over 200 doctorate staff. According to the minister, this is part of
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Osun LGA crisis: Let’s give peace a chance
The recent attacks in some local government areas in Osun State, which were largely driven by personal and small group interests, have threatened not only the relative peace that we enjoy in Osun State but also the credibility and reputation of the people of the state. Recall that on Monday, February 17, 2025, 10 persons
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The recent attacks in some local government areas in Osun State, which were largely driven by personal and small group interests, have threatened not only the relative peace that we enjoy in Osun State but also the credibility and reputation of the people of the state. Recall that on Monday, February 17, 2025, 10 persons
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- February 28, 2025
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IG’s tenure extension controversy
ECHOES of the controversial extension of the tenure of the Inspector-General of Police continue to reverberate across the landscape. Though the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), declared that the amendment of the Police Act by the National Assembly in 2024 was in order, the effect of the extension of
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ECHOES of the controversial extension of the tenure of the Inspector-General of Police continue to reverberate across the landscape. Though the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), declared that the amendment of the Police Act by the National Assembly in 2024 was in order, the effect of the extension of
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Third-party: NAICOM tasks insurance firms on speedy claims resolution
The National Insurance Commission has challenged insurance companies to ensure speedy resolution of claims to boost public confidence in the sector. This was disclosed by the Chairperson, Sub-Publicity Committee of Nigeria’s Insurers Committee, Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, as the position of NAICOM during a media chat after the Insurers’ Committee Meeting held in Lagos. At the media
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The National Insurance Commission has challenged insurance companies to ensure speedy resolution of claims to boost public confidence in the sector. This was disclosed by the Chairperson, Sub-Publicity Committee of Nigeria’s Insurers Committee, Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, as the position of NAICOM during a media chat after the Insurers’ Committee Meeting held in Lagos. At the media
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Experts fear manipulation in CBN’s insider loans directive
Industry watchers have raised concerns that some manipulation of financial reports may happen following the directive of the Central Bank of Nigeria to banks on insider loans. In exclusive chats with The PUNCH, these stakeholders said the regulator’s notice would likely allow the banks to move funds around and cover their tracks. In a circular
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Industry watchers have raised concerns that some manipulation of financial reports may happen following the directive of the Central Bank of Nigeria to banks on insider loans. In exclusive chats with The PUNCH, these stakeholders said the regulator’s notice would likely allow the banks to move funds around and cover their tracks. In a circular
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Education crucial for Africa leadership transformation – Moghalu
Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Prof Kingsley Moghalu, has emphasised that education is the key to transforming governance in Africa. Speaking at an information session in Lagos on Tuesday, Moghalu, who serves as the inaugural president of the African School of Governance, Kigali, Rwanda, underscored the critical role of education in
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Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Prof Kingsley Moghalu, has emphasised that education is the key to transforming governance in Africa. Speaking at an information session in Lagos on Tuesday, Moghalu, who serves as the inaugural president of the African School of Governance, Kigali, Rwanda, underscored the critical role of education in
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Boko Haram: Mountain-size elephant in a bottle
Sometimes one looks at the horizon and marvels at the superficiality of our national conversations. Educative, insightful, in-depth submissions are hard to come by, and worse, we mass-follow narratives that reflect known biases. One such thing happened recently. It was claimed that the United States AID agency funded Boko Haram, an insurgent group in Nigeria.
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Sometimes one looks at the horizon and marvels at the superficiality of our national conversations. Educative, insightful, in-depth submissions are hard to come by, and worse, we mass-follow narratives that reflect known biases. One such thing happened recently. It was claimed that the United States AID agency funded Boko Haram, an insurgent group in Nigeria.
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Education minister tasks teachers on constant capacity development
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, on Thursday, tasked teachers on continuous investment in developing their capacity. This, he said, is crucial for national progress. The minister made this call in Benin at the NEPL/Seplat Energy JV 2025 Seplat education summit, themed “Transforming the Education Workforce: A Critical Success for Nation Building.” The minister was
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The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, on Thursday, tasked teachers on continuous investment in developing their capacity. This, he said, is crucial for national progress. The minister made this call in Benin at the NEPL/Seplat Energy JV 2025 Seplat education summit, themed “Transforming the Education Workforce: A Critical Success for Nation Building.” The minister was
