Daniel Dubois successfully defended his IBF world heavyweight title with a fifth-round knockout of Anthony Joshua in an all-British showdown at Wembley on Saturday. The 27-year-old fighter controlled the early rounds, knocking the two-time former champion down multiple times. In a tense fifth round, Dubois was briefly stunned by two right hands from Joshua. However,…
Nigerians are increasingly utilizing the rail transportation system, with revenue climbing to ₦1.69 billion in the second quarter of 2024 a 53.14% rise from the ₦1.10 billion reported in the same quarter of 2023. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released this data in a Thursday report highlighting a significant shift towards rail travel. In…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has urged Christian couples not to allow their spiritual responsibilities to overshadow the need for romance in their marriages. Speaking on the importance of maintaining intimacy, Adeboye emphasized that anointing should not diminish the romance between spouses. In a post shared on…
In a high-profile event on Thursday, Vice President Kamala Harris took the stage at a star-studded rally hosted by media mogul Oprah Winfrey, aiming to dazzle voters ahead of the November 5 presidential election. The rally, titled “Unite for America,” featured virtual appearances by Hollywood icons such as Jennifer Lopez, Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Chris…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope on Friday that US President Joe Biden would support his proposed “victory plan” to end the ongoing war with Russia, ahead of his upcoming visit to Washington. Speaking at a joint press conference in Kyiv with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Zelensky emphasized the importance of US…
A county sheriff in Kentucky was charged with murder on Thursday following the alleged shooting and killing of a district court judge. Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines was taken into custody after a fatal altercation at the Letcher County courthouse, according to the Louisville Courier-Journal. Stines faces a charge of first-degree murder in connection with…
By Ayomide Otitoju Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has been named the Best Bank for Corporate Social Responsibility in Nigeria at the 2024 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, in recognition of its significant contributions to society through various impactful CSR initiatives. These initiatives cover sectors such as education, health, community development, and financial inclusion. In a statement…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has initiated discussions with investors to revive the stalled Brass and Olokola Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) projects. This was disclosed by NNPC Ltd.’s Chief Financial Officer, Umar Ajiya, during the 2024 Gas Technology Conference and Exhibition (Gastech) in Houston, United States. According to a statement…
By Ayomide Otitoju Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company has announced plans to invest $1 billion in Nigeria over the next five years, as part of its ongoing expansion efforts in the country. The announcement was made during a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the company’s global leadership team, led by President and Chief Financial Officer…
