Joshua warned against Paul fight
Anthony Joshua would ‘lose all credibility’ if his next fight was against Jake Paul. That’s according to talkSPORT boxing pundits and Fight Night hosts Spencer Oliver and Gareth A Davies, who both believe now is not the right time for ‘AJ’ to fight Paul. Paul criticised Joshua’s ‘skill’ and ‘chin’ during a social media call-out
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Anthony Joshua would ‘lose all credibility’ if his next fight was against Jake Paul. That’s according to talkSPORT boxing pundits and Fight Night hosts Spencer Oliver and Gareth A Davies, who both believe now is not the right time for ‘AJ’ to fight Paul. Paul criticised Joshua’s ‘skill’ and ‘chin’ during a social media call-out
W’Cup qualifiers: Junior Yellow Greens suffer second defeat
There is still no respite for Nigeria’s male U-19 cricket team, the Junior Yellow Greens, at the ongoing 2026 ICC U-19 Men’s World Cup qualifiers in Lagos after losing their second game of the series by a whopping 122 runs against Tanzania on Sunday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Playing in front of the home fans
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There is still no respite for Nigeria’s male U-19 cricket team, the Junior Yellow Greens, at the ongoing 2026 ICC U-19 Men’s World Cup qualifiers in Lagos after losing their second game of the series by a whopping 122 runs against Tanzania on Sunday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Playing in front of the home fans
NFF selects coaches for CAF B-License course
Participants in the first batch of the CAF B-License Coaching Course that will run between April and August 2025 have been identified and contacted by the Technical Department of the Nigeria Football Federation. “Those who will take part in the first batch have been selected and contacted. All applicants are advised to check their mails,
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Participants in the first batch of the CAF B-License Coaching Course that will run between April and August 2025 have been identified and contacted by the Technical Department of the Nigeria Football Federation. “Those who will take part in the first batch have been selected and contacted. All applicants are advised to check their mails,
W’Bank to approve Nigeria’s $632m loan request today
The World Bank is set to approve fresh loans totalling $632m to Nigeria today (Monday) amid mounting concerns over the country’s rising debt profile, The PUNCH reports. The loans are to support critical areas, including nutrition improvement and quality basic education. Information obtained from the World Bank’s website on Sunday showed that the two loans
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The World Bank is set to approve fresh loans totalling $632m to Nigeria today (Monday) amid mounting concerns over the country’s rising debt profile, The PUNCH reports. The loans are to support critical areas, including nutrition improvement and quality basic education. Information obtained from the World Bank’s website on Sunday showed that the two loans
Abiodun won’t abandon ongoing repairs of Ogun community roads – Aide
Governor Dapo Abiodun has pledged to complete the ongoing rehabilitation of roads in Mowe and Magboro communities, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State. The promise follows concerns raised by some residents of Adesan-Olu Community in the Mowe, who appealed to the governor to complete the repair of the 3.5-kilometre road in their area.
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Governor Dapo Abiodun has pledged to complete the ongoing rehabilitation of roads in Mowe and Magboro communities, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State. The promise follows concerns raised by some residents of Adesan-Olu Community in the Mowe, who appealed to the governor to complete the repair of the 3.5-kilometre road in their area.
Nine killed, three injured in Katsina road crash
Nine persons died, while 11 others were injured in a road crash that occurred along the Malumfashi-Kafur Road, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, on Sunday. The Katsina State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Aliyu Ma’aji, who confirmed the incident, told our correspondent that the passengers were travelling in a Hummer
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Nine persons died, while 11 others were injured in a road crash that occurred along the Malumfashi-Kafur Road, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, on Sunday. The Katsina State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Aliyu Ma’aji, who confirmed the incident, told our correspondent that the passengers were travelling in a Hummer
How kidnappers abducted Lagos landlord’s daughter – Police
The Lagos State Police Command on Sunday narrated how suspected kidnappers abducted a Lagos landlord’s daughter and another man in the Ijede Community of the state. PUNCH Metro gathered from the police that the incident happened on March 26, 2025, around 9pm in the community. A police source who pleaded anonymity told our correspondent on
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The Lagos State Police Command on Sunday narrated how suspected kidnappers abducted a Lagos landlord’s daughter and another man in the Ijede Community of the state. PUNCH Metro gathered from the police that the incident happened on March 26, 2025, around 9pm in the community. A police source who pleaded anonymity told our correspondent on
Eid: Two killed, 11 injured in Lagos, Ogun accidents
Two separate accidents that occurred on Sunday, the Eid-il-fitr day, in Ogijo, Ogun State and Maryland area of Lagos State, have left two people dead and 11 others injured. PUNCH Metro learnt in a telephone conversation with the spokesperson for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, Babatunde Akinbiyi, that the Ogijo accident occurred
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Two separate accidents that occurred on Sunday, the Eid-il-fitr day, in Ogijo, Ogun State and Maryland area of Lagos State, have left two people dead and 11 others injured. PUNCH Metro learnt in a telephone conversation with the spokesperson for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, Babatunde Akinbiyi, that the Ogijo accident occurred
NDLEA arrests bizmen, destroys 13,198 kilograms of skunk in Edo forests
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have apprehended a Lekki-based businessman, Arokodare Damil Ebenezer, the proprietor of Damillionz Takeout, in connection with the shipment of 60 parcels of Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, from the United States to Nigeria. The 43-year-old was arrested at Bay Lounge on Admiralty Way, Lekki, Lagos, on
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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have apprehended a Lekki-based businessman, Arokodare Damil Ebenezer, the proprietor of Damillionz Takeout, in connection with the shipment of 60 parcels of Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, from the United States to Nigeria. The 43-year-old was arrested at Bay Lounge on Admiralty Way, Lekki, Lagos, on
SERAP rejects N’Assembly bill seeking to jail non-voters
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and House of Representatives Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, to immediately withdraw a bill seeking to impose a six-month jail term or a fine of N100,000 or both on eligible Nigerians who fail to vote in national and state elections. In a letter dated
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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and House of Representatives Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, to immediately withdraw a bill seeking to impose a six-month jail term or a fine of N100,000 or both on eligible Nigerians who fail to vote in national and state elections. In a letter dated