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Boxer Davis in Custodyarrested over alleged assault of ex-partner

Gervonta “Tank” Davis, the former champion boxer, was arrested in Miami on Wednesday after his ex-partner, Courtney Rossel, reported him for physical assault, kidnapping, and causing emotional distress. The Miami police department confirmed the arrest, stating it was a joint operation between local and federal forces. According to Rossel’s complaint, Davis went to the striptease…

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N900bn Saved: Federal Fire Service Heroes Rescue 2,106 Lives

The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has released its 2025 annual report, highlighting significant achievements in saving lives and protecting property amidst rising fire incidents across Nigeria. According to the report, the FFS saved 2,106 lives and property worth N934.70 billion in various fire incidents nationwide. The statistics, presented by FFS Deputy Controller-General Ijeoma Achi-Okidi, revealed…

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APGA Shocks Anambra with 2026 LG Primaries Plan

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has released its provisional timetable for the 2026 Anambra State Local Government primary elections. According to the schedule, interested candidates can purchase and submit Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms from January 27 to February 6, 2026, at the party’s Awka Regional Secretariat. Here’s what’s next: The party has…

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Guinea: ECOWAS Restores Membership After Doumbouya Election, Lifts Sanctions

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has lifted all remaining sanctions on Guinea, officially restoring the country’s full participation in regional affairs following the December election of former junta leader Mamady Doumbouya. The West African bloc had imposed sanctions after Doumbouya seized power in a 2021 coup, ousting President Alpha Condé and sparking…

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NELFUND extends the 2025/2026 student loan application deadline to February 27.

NELFUND Pushes Deadline for Education Loan Applications to February 27

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has revised the timeline for its 2025/2026 academic session loan applications, granting prospective beneficiaries additional time by extending the deadline to February 27, 2026. The adjustment was confirmed in a statement released in Abuja on Thursday, which noted that the initial January 31, 2026 cutoff has been shifted to…

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Serena Williams Keeps Tennis Comeback Door Open

Tennis great Serena Williams has again sparked debate over a possible return to professional tennis after declining to rule out a comeback during an appearance on a television show on Wednesday. Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion and mother of two, has not played competitively since her third-round defeat at the 2022 US Open….

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NUPRC Launches 2025 Upstream Licensing Round,Offers Blocks for Investors

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has officially launched the 2025 oil and gas licensing round, offering 50 blocks for bidding across five of Nigeria’s sedimentary basins, while emphasizing that only technically competent and financially capable firms will qualify. The move, the commission said, is designed to eliminate speculative participation and position Nigeria’s upstream…

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CAF Sanctions Senegal, Morocco Over AFCON Final Chaos

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed sweeping disciplinary measures on Senegal and Morocco following incidents that marred the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, handing out suspensions and substantial fines to players, coaches and football authorities. In a statement released late Wednesday, CAF said its Disciplinary Board reached the decisions after establishing breaches…

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