Segun Olarewaju, former National and West African light-heavyweight champion has died after collapsing during a boxing match in Ghana. Reports said that Olanrewaju collapsed while facing Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League at Bukom Boxing Arena on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Olanrewaju was leading on points before he lost consciousness during the …

The International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) Secretary General, Adrain Bell recently visited Nigeria, marking his 50th country visit. During his stay, Bell met with executives of the Nigerian Agricultural Journalists of Nigeria (NAAJ), an IFAJ affiliate, and the Director General of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Olusola Obadimu. Bell expressed his excitement …

By Funke Egbemode This DNA problem is steadily becoming a problematic epidemic, isn’t it? It is querying the integrity of our men’s manhood and stripping our women of their belts of chastity.  Even good wives are being subjected to bombastic side eye when their husbands think they are not looking. Hitherto regarded great wives are now being looked at suspiciously …

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has ordered a relaxation of the 24-hour curfew in Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun to a 17-hour restriction, following recent violent communal clashes in the area. With the new directive, the curfew will now run from 2 PM to 7 AM daily, starting Friday, March 28, 2025, until further notice. The decision aims to ease …

The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has called on President Bola Tinubu to set up an independent Truth and Reconciliation Committee to resolve the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. Speaking in Abuja, NCSCN President, Blessing Akinlosotu, suggested that the committee should include elder statesmen from outside Rivers, such as former Presidents, Vice Presidents, Senate Presidents, and House …

Barcelona secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Osasuna at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, moving three points ahead of Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga. Despite resting key attackers Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha, the Catalan giants dominated from start to finish, with Ferran Torres and Dani Olmo finding the net before Lewandowski added a late third. Torres opened the …

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, has deployed 2,250 personnel to ensure the safety of lives, property, and critical infrastructure during the upcoming Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. Commandant Adedotun Keshinro announced the deployment while addressing officers, stating that it follows the Federal Government’s declaration of March 31 and April 1, 2025, as public holidays to mark the …

PalmPay, Nigeria’s fast-growing fintech with over 35 million users, has introduced its first debit card in partnership with Verve, reinforcing its transition from a mobile wallet to a full-service digital financial platform. The move aligns with a broader shift among Nigerian fintechs towards local card schemes, as rising costs and reduced international spending make providers like Visa and Mastercard less …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has made significant strides in gender inclusivity, with women now holding 35% of its directorship positions and constituting half of its non-executive board, according to Governor Olayemi Cardoso. Speaking at the grand finale of the International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrations at the CBN Head Office, Cardoso emphasized the bank’s commitment to gender-balanced leadership, describing …

The Federal Government has announced plans to increase Personal Income Tax (PIT) for high-income earners from 18.6% to 25%, once the Tax Reform Bills are passed into law. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed this during a Zoom dialogue meeting in Abuja, noting that government revenue increased by 20% last year, and further tax …