Sunday, May 19

Primate Ayodele Urges for Peace and Prayers for Gov Agbu Kefas Amid Taraba Crisis
19May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Primate Ayodele Urges for Peace and Prayers for Gov Agbu Kefas Amid Taraba Crisis

Encouraging peace and unity in Taraba State, Primate Elijah Ayodele of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church called upon the residents to show support and offer prayers for the success of Governor Agbu Kefas. His plea follows the recent appointment of a first-class Chief of Takum by the governor, a position that had remained vacant for over 28 years, a move that has been met with opposition from some tribal groups. Primate Ayodele advised against discord over the new chief, emphasizing that embracing the change would ultimately bring harmony, happiness, and prosperity to the state. Highlighting the governor's positive intentions for Taraba, the spiritual leader stressed the need for the aggrieved parties to desist from creating tension around the royal appointment. In a statement rela...
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19May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

Reflections from Usyk after Victory over Fury: Jesus Christ as My Savior

In an emotional post-match interview, Ukrainian boxing heavyweight champion, Oleksandr Usyk, expressed his profound gratitude to Jesus Christ, proclaiming Him as his lord. Recalling his recent match with British heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia, Usyk shared that he received a divine gift from Jesus Christ during the bout. The intense fight ended with Usyk prevailing over Fury in a split-decision victory. Fury's strong start was countered by a relentless Usyk attack, leading to a pivotal moment in the ninth round where Fury was given a standing 10 count and saved by the bell. Ultimately, the judges' scorecards revealed a 115-112 and 114-113 decision in favor of Usyk, while a third judge scored it 114-113 in favor of Fury. After the match, Usyk emotionally stated at ringside...
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Boxer Usyk Taken to Hospital Following Victory Against Tyson Fury
19May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

Boxer Usyk Taken to Hospital Following Victory Against Tyson Fury

Following his split decision win against Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk was quickly taken to the hospital. After the match, Fury alleged that he had broken Usyk's jaw during the bout. Despite Usyk emerging victorious, it appeared that Fury had caused more significant damage. Usyk was unable to attend the post-fight press briefing as he required medical attention for his injuries. Reflecting on the fight, Fury remarked, “We just went at it. Look at my face, It's quite battered, and he's now at the hospital with a fractured jaw and other injuries, We really went all out for 12 rounds there.” Despite Fury's claims, Usyk secured the win with scorecards of 115-112, 113-114, 114-113 after the final round. Usyk has now claimed the WBC championship, adding to his existing WBA, IBF, and WBO titles...
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Drake’s Bet on Tyson Fury Ends in $565,000 Loss to Usyk
19May By Isaac EghosaNo Comments
Entertainment

Drake’s Bet on Tyson Fury Ends in $565,000 Loss to Usyk

Following his recent wager, Canadian artist Drake finds himself $565,000 lighter after backing Tyson Fury in a match against Oleksandr Usyk. Adding to his series of high-stakes betting setbacks, Drake faced yet another substantial loss this time. Prior to the bout, Drake took to Instagram to disclose his $565,000 bet on Fury clinching the victory. A triumph for Fury would have yielded Drake slightly over $1 million. However, Usyk clinched the win over Fury with a split decision in Saudi Arabia, securing the stance as the first unified heavyweight boxing champion in 24 years. With Fury's WBC title now in his possession, Usyk has further bolstered his collection that includes the WBA, IBF, and WBO belts. Drake had faced a significant monetary loss previously when Francis Ngannou was defe...
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19May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

Golden Eaglets look for maiden victory against Niger at WAFU U-17

Desperate to secure their first win at the WAFU B U-17 Championship, the Nigerian Golden Eaglets will battle Niger Republic at the University Stadium on Sunday. Having played to a goalless draw against Burkina Faso in their initial match at the same venue on Thursday, Manu Garba’s squad is aiming for a stronger performance. Despite observing a day of rest on Friday, the defending champions resumed training on Saturday to gear up for their upcoming clash. In their debut game, Niger outplayed Benin Republic with a 3-2 victory, claiming the top spot in Group B. To enhance their chances of reaching the semi-finals, the Golden Eaglets must conquer the Nigeriens in the upcoming faceoff. Simultaneously, Burkina Faso and Benin will also compete in the other Group B showdown scheduled for Sund...
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Historic Victory: Usyk Claims Undisputed Heavyweight Title by Defeating Tyson Fury
19May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

Historic Victory: Usyk Claims Undisputed Heavyweight Title by Defeating Tyson Fury

In a stunning turn of events in Saudi Arabia, Oleksandr Usyk has emerged as the new undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, defeating Tyson Fury in a split decision. Breaking a long-standing record, the Ukrainian now holds the title of the first undisputed champion since the era of Lennox Lewis. Usyk displayed an outstanding performance, coming close to halting Fury's reign in the ninth round of the fight. Although Fury managed to survive the onslaught until the final bell, it was Usyk who ultimately claimed victory with the scorecards reading 115-112, 113-114, 114-113 in his favor after a grueling 12 rounds. With this triumph, Usyk has added the prestigious WBC title to his existing collection of WBA, IBF, and WBO belts.
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Tragic Accident in Osun State Results in the Loss of Mother and Two Children
19May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Tragic Accident in Osun State Results in the Loss of Mother and Two Children

In a devastating incident in Osun State, a mother, her two children, and another individual lost their lives in a tragic road accident. Reports indicate that the accident occurred in Ode-Omu town in the Ayedaade local government area of the state on Saturday. The victims, along with the motorcycle rider, were involved in the collision with a car traveling from Osogbo towards Ibadan around 6 am. The car was reportedly carrying students from Osun State Polytechnic, Iree. Tragically, the victims were en route to Oogi, a nearby community, when the car lost control near Obada market and crashed into their motorcycle. Enraged by the loss of lives, an angry mob targeted the occupants of the vehicle, apprehending two of them while one managed to escape. One resident of Odeomu, who ident...
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Analysis by NBS reveals the costliest states in Nigeria
19May By Afolake IbidunNo Comments
Business

Analysis by NBS reveals the costliest states in Nigeria

Nigeria’s top three most expensive states on a year-on-year basis are Kogi, Bauchi, and Oyo, having recorded the highest figures in All Items Inflation. Meanwhile, when looking at the month-on-month basis, Lagos, Ondo, and Edo take the lead as the priciest states in Nigeria. These findings are based on the National Bureau of Statistics' latest report on consumer price index and inflation for April. The report highlights Kogi state with 40.84% inflation in all items, followed by Bauchi at 39.91% and Oyo at 38.37%. On the other hand, Borno (26.09%), Benue (27.53%), and Taraba (28.69%) experienced the slowest increase in headline inflation year-on-year. Switching to a month-on-month perspective, the highest inflation rates in April 2024 were observed in Lagos (4.52%), Ondo (3.35%)...
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Man Utd Midfielder Blamed by Troy Deeney for Flopping this Season
19May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

Man Utd Midfielder Blamed by Troy Deeney for Flopping this Season

Pointing fingers at underwhelming performances, Watford legend Troy Deeney has pinpointed a Manchester United midfielder as the biggest disappointment of this season. Struggling throughout the season under the management of Erik ten Hag, Man United is on the verge of a historically poor Premier League finish. With the season coming to a close, the Red Devils face the grim prospect of missing out on European competition, with a crucial match against Brighton this Sunday. Among the players who have failed to leave a mark this season, Deeney has been particularly scathing about Casemiro, branding the Brazilian as the most underwhelming player of the year. When asked about the player who disappointed him the most this season, Deeney candidly told The Sun: “Casemiro. I never anticipated hi...
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Napoli President Throws Shade at Osimhen: A Response to Criticism
19May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

Napoli President Throws Shade at Osimhen: A Response to Criticism

Aurelio De Laurentiis, the President of Napoli, made indirect remarks criticizing Victor Osimhen. He remarked that the team's key striker often fell ill and couldn't participate in more than half of the club's games. Discussing Victor Osimhen during a press conference as the 2023-24 season comes to a close, De Laurentiis expressed concerns over the forward's availability for matches due to physical problems. Osimhen, Napoli's most expensive player, missed multiple games due to fitness issues, including the recent 2-2 draw against Fiorentina in the Serie A. It remains uncertain if the former Lille striker will be fit for selection in the upcoming match against Lecce on the last day of the season, considering his absence in sixteen games this season. De Laurentiis stated to reporters, “...
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