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Tyson Fury: Anthony Joshua has been avoiding me for five years
Boxing fans are eager to see the duo do battle in the ‘Battle of Britain’ since Fury’s victory against Deontay Wilder earlier this year in Las Vegas, United States of America.
Evander Hollyfield open to Mike Tyson’s trilogy
Former boxing heavyweight champion of the world, Evander Hollyfield says fighting rival Mike Tyson for the third time his career won’t be a problem.
‘I’m back’ declares Mike Tyson in training video
Former-world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson continued to tease boxing fans about a possible return to the ring by posting another training video on Instagram on Monday that ended with the message, “I’m back”.
Anthony Joshua, Kubrat Pulev get deadline to find venue
Anthony Joshua (AJ) and Kubrat Pulev have been handed three weeks to choose a location for their world title fight, with Britain and Croatia on the current shortlist, according to the Bulgarian’s manager, Ivaylo Gotsev.
Floyd Mayweather Jnr reaffirms retirement from boxing
Former American world boxing champion Floyd Mayweather says he is not returning to boxing and has also debunked claims he is broke.
John Coates: Tokyo Olympics could be ‘greatest ever’
Senior international Olympics official John Coates said on Saturday the delayed Tokyo Olympics could end up being the greatest Games ever, coming next year as the world emerges from COVID-19 crisis.
Tyson Fury’s dad challenges Mike Tyson for fight
World Boxing Council (WBC) champion Tyson Fury’s dad John says has challenged former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson to a fight.
Amir Khan: Floyd Mayweather squandered $1 billion fortune
Amir Khan believes old rival Floyd Mayweather may only be plotting a boxing return because he has spent all of his fortune.
Floyd Mayweather announces desire to become the best trainer in the world
Boxing legend, Floyd Mayweather, has announced he wants to become the best trainer in the world after posting a video of him putting his 14-year-old nephew through his paces in a pad work session.
Minister leads sports icons coronavirus awareness campaign
As part of efforts to stem the spread of the covid-19 scourge, Youth and Sports Development Minister Mr Sunday Dare has teamed up with some Nigerian sports icons and the Nigerian Olympic committee on a massive awareness campaign to educate people on keeping safe.
Tyson Fury sends warning to Deontay Wilder ahead trilogy fight
Fury demolished Wilder in their long-awaited rematch in February to reclaim world heavyweight glory.
Floyd Mayweather reacts to death of ex-girlfriend
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather has reacted to the death of his ex-girlfriend, Josie Harris.
Floyd Mayweather calls out Anthony Joshua as speaks on what he dislikes in boxing
Floyd Mayweather appeared to have called out Anthony Joshua as he named the one aspect of boxing he really, really dislikes during a recent Q&A in England.
Floyd Mayweather ‘interested’ in buying Newcastle United
Newcastle United fans have long been pining for a new owner, and it appears they may have an interested part with a heavyweight pull.
Nigerian Army organises inter-Brigade officer’s combat proficiency tourney
The Nigeria Army, 1 Division Kaduna, has organised an inter-brigade sports competition for its officer’s from 1-Division Garrison Kaduna, Artillery Brigade Minna and 3 Brigade Kano.
Anthony Joshua’s promoter reveals talks with Tyson Fury camp going smoothly
Boxing Promoter, Eddie Hearn, has revealed that talks are going smoothly to seal all-Brit showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury to determine the undisputed world heavyweight champion.
Ethiopian Birhanu Legese sets new record in Tokyo marathon
Birhanu Legese of Ethiopia won the virus-hit Tokyo marathon reduced from a mass participation event of 38,000 runners to just elite athletes on Sunday because of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Nigerian flag, name carried on Tyson Fury’s gum shield in fight against Deontay Wilder
Tyson Fury emerged the new WBC Heavyweight champion of the world on Saturday night in Las Vegas after defeating Deontay Wilder in a seventh round stoppage win of their 12-round title fight.
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Medical council validates four coronavirus test kits – registrar
The Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) says it has validated four Rapid Test Kits to determine their suitability for testing SAR-COV-2 infection popularly known as COVID-19 in the country.
Nigerian celebrities mourn deceased Majek Fashek
Nigerian celebrities have taken to their social media platforms to mourn the death of Music Legend, Majekodunmi Fasheke, a.k.a Majek Fashek.
Rwanda set to announce new coronavirus restrictions
Rwanda says it will announce new restrictions on containing the coronavirus Tuesday, a stark reversal of the country's plan days ago to ease restrictions, including motor vehicle travel throughout the country.
Nigeria declares telecoms facilities critical national Infrastructure
In response to the yearnings of industry stakeholders to declare telecom facilities Critical National Infrastructure, President Muhammadu Buhari, has finally approved and also directed that necessary physical protective measures be put in place to safeguard telecommunications infrastructure deployed across the country.
ASCAB: President Buhari’s speech underestimate Sani Abacha’s $5 billion loot
Alliance for Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond, (ASCAB), a group led by prominent Nigerian human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s claim that late dictator, Sani Abacha, stole $1 billion contradicts the figures earlier released by his own officials.
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Coronavirus cases in South Africa pass 30,000 – minister
The number of coronavirus cases in South Africa rose past 30,000 on Saturday, Minister of Health Zweli Mkhize said.
Bauchi records another death, discharges six more coronavirus patients
Another patient has been confirmed dead of Coronavirus following complications at the treatment center, bringing the total number of death to 8.
Former NNPC chief Maikanti Baru passes on
The immediate past Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Maikanti Baru, is dead.
House of Reps calls for enforcement of interstate lockdown
The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Honourable Ndudi Elumelu, has called on security agencies in the country, to urgently enforce the interstate lockdown, declared by President Muhammadu Buhari, to curtail the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NDDC HQ shut over ‘coronavirus outbreak’
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has ordered the immediate shutdown of the headquarters of the Niger Delta Development Commission in Port Harcourt following the sudden death of the Commission’s Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Chief Ibanga Etang.