Day: March 30, 2025

Tragedy As Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju Collapses, Dies During Fight In Ghana

Ganiyu Amodu

The boxing world has been thrown into mourning following the unfortunate death of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, who collapsed and died during a fight at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra, Ghana, Saturday night. Olanrewaju was competing against Ghanaian boxer John Mbanugu, also known as “Power,” in an undercard fight of Ghana’s Professional Boxing League when the tragic incident occurred. According to Ghana’s news website, Yen.com, Olanrewaju suddenly lost balance and collapsed to the canvas during the bout, prompting the referee to immediately stop the fight and call for…

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Andrea Berta Named Arsenal Sporting Director

Ganiyu Amodu

Arsenal Football Club has confirmed the appointment of Andrea Berta as the new Sporting Director. Berta, a highly respected football executive, arrives at Arsenal after a stellar 12-year tenure at Atlético Madrid, where he played a key role in constructing squads that won two La Liga titles (2013/14, 2020/21), the Europa League (2018), and reached two UEFA Champions League finals. His expertise in squad building and recruitment was instrumental in shaping Diego Simeone’s resilient and competitive Atleti sides, a club statement on Sunday read. Berta’s arrival was prompted by the…

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How, Why I Nearly Quit 2023 Presidential Race – Tinubu

Ganiyu Amodu

President Bola Tinubu said he nearly guit the 2023 presidential race. The President said this at a special Iftar held in his honour at the Presidential Villa on Saturday night, President Tinubu thanked guests for their presence, prayers, and contributions to the nation’s development, and appreciated Nigerians for their outpouring of goodwill and prayers as he marked his 73rd birthday. Reflecting on his political journey, President Tinubu recounted a moment of doubt during the 2023 election campaign when he contemplated withdrawing from the race after an encounter with a close…

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What Sanwo-Olu’s Wife Said To Muslims As Lagos First Family Hosts Iftar

Ganiyu Amodu

The Lagos State First Lady, Dr Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, Head of Service, Bode Agoro, were part of the top government officials, who graced State House 2025 Lailatul Qadr (Night of Majesty) eve prayer. The session commenced in the evening and lasted till Iftar (breaking of fast), at the State House Mosque, Ikeja, on Thursday. It featured Tafsir (reading and interpretation of the Quran), Adhkar (remembrance of Allah), reading of Quran, Qunut (special prayers), general prayers and khutbah (blessings). Sheikh Luqman Balogun in his Tafsir, urged Muslims to be persistent in…

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