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  A member of Anthony Joshua's family has claimed the former heavyweight champion is set to retire from boxing. Joshua was involved in a fatal crash in Nigeria last Monday when his vehicle crashed into a stationary truck on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Makun. The 36-year-old escaped with only minor injuries, but his close friends and team members Sina Ghami and Latif 'Latz' Ayodele died at the scene. Their funerals took place at a London mosque on Sunday, January 4, with Joshua present to pay his final respects. Joshua fought just 10 days before last week's fatal crash, knocking out Jake Paul in Miami on 19 December. He is yet to speak out on his future in boxing with his promoter, Eddie Hearn, and Matchroom Boxing providing no further comment on their fighter since an initial statement released the night of the accident. But Joshua's uncle, Adedamola Joshua, has now claimed the Briton is ready to walk away from the sport. "The major thing there is that he ha...

  President Tinubu declares security emergency, orders massive police and army recruitments President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency following the increasing spate of attacks carried out by bandits, terrorists and other assailants across the country. In a national statement released on Wednesday night, the President said the scale and intensity of recent security breaches demand an urgent, coordinated response, adding that "the times require all hands on deck." Under the new directive, the Nigeria Police Force (NPC) has been authorised to recruit an additional 20,000 officers, raising its ongoing recruitment drive to 50,000 personnel. The Nigerian Army has also received approval for expanded enlistment to reinforce troops across various theatres of operation. To speed up the process, President Tinubu has permitted the police to use National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camps as temporary training depots, in addition to the training facilities he ...

  Popular Nollywood actor, Odira Nwobu, dles in South Africa Nollywood industry has been thrown into mourning following the sudden demise of actor, Odira Nwobu. Confirming the tragic incident to LIB, the president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, said Odira and eight other influencers travelled to South Africa for work when he suddenly passed away in the early hours of today Monday, November 24. Rollas said an autopsy is being awaited to determine the cause of de@th. Unconfirmed reports claim that late Odira suffered High Blood pressure before he suddenly passed away in his room. The photo on the right was shared by him on social media hours before his passing. May his soul rest in peace, Amen.

  Hand Nnamdi Kanu de@th sentence- Prosecution counsel tells judge as court to sentence him by 4.50pm The Federal Government has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to impose the death penalty on Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), following his conviction on seven counts of terrorism. The Federal government through its counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo, made the call after Justice James Omotoso found Kanu guilty on all seven-count terrorism charges. Awomolo urged the court to impose the maximum penalty prescribed under the Terrorism Prevention (Amendment) Act, 2013. He reminded the court that the law mandates a death sentence for several of the offences Kanu was convicted of. "My Lord, consequent upon the conviction, nothing further remains but the lawful imposition of sentence. The punishment prescribed for the offences in Counts One, Two, Four, Five and Six, pursuant to Section 12H of the Terrorism Prevention Amendment Act 2013, is death. With ...

  UNN student, DJ Brownlex, dies in accident on way to Davido's Enugu concert A student of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, (UNN) tragically lost his life in a car accident while on his way to Davido's concert in Enugu. Chrisantus Chukwuebuka Nwankwo, popularly known on campus as DJ Brownlex, was a 300-level student from the department of Economics. On Saturday evening, Nov. 1, the bus conveying Chukwuebuka and other students reportedly left for the concert late in the evening "without proper headlights" and crashed into a parked trailer along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway. According to reports, the driver and Chukwuebuka lost their lives on the spot, while others sustained serious injuries. Two 300-level students are unconscious, and a final-year student is battling a severe brain injury. Those injured are currently receiving treatment at Shanahan Hospital, Nsukka. Chukwuebuka was buried on Sunday, Nov. 2. A video shared on Facebook shows an older female relative cr...

  Nigeria are set to face Gabon in a World Cup play-off semi-final next month, leaving Burkina Faso to feel hard done by. This week produced a dramatic conclusion to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) section of World Cup qualifying with plenty of twists and turns. Perhaps none more so than the battle to finish as one of the best runners-up. After beating Ethiopia on Monday night, Burkina Faso were in pole position to claim one of the four spots, though their 3-1 win left the door ajar for the Super Eagles. Nigeria, themselves, had eyes on topping Group C as they welcomed Benin to the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Tuesday evening. But with South Africa brushing aside Rwanda 3-0 to qualify for the World Cup - for the first time since 2010 - as group winners, attentions turned towards a play-off spot for Eric Chelle’s side. Leading 3-0 thanks to Victor Osimhen’s stunning hat-trick, Nigeria needed to score another to eliminate Burkina Faso and Brentford midfielder...

  Young Nigerian dad and only son of his parents di£s suddenly while playing football in Ireland. Tributes have poured in for a “loving father” who di£d suddenly while playing football in Limerick. 30-year-old Lotanna, who was originally from Nigeria, was expecting his second child when he di£d on Thursday, September 18 in Limerick. A fundraiser has been launched for the family he left behind, including his fiancée Roisin, their son LJ and another child on the way. His friend Solomon said: “That Thursday evening, while playing football — a game he truly loved — Lotanna suddenly collapsed on the pitch and passed away instantly. “His untimely de@th has left his family, friends, and community in deep shock and heartbreak. “Lotanna came from Nigeria to Ireland to pursue his studies and build a brighter future. “While here, he met the love of his life, Roisin, and together they began a beautiful journey. They welcomed their son LJ, and just weeks ago they discovered that Roisin is expec...

  Police arrest three girls who ass@ulted and stripped Bayelsa varsity student in viral video The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested three girls captured in a viral video ass@ulting a student of the Federal University in Otuoke identified as Nancy Wilfred. The incident occurred in Yenagoa, the state capital. The suspects were said to have be@ten the victim, stripped her naked and filmed the act The viral video sighted by LIB showed the girls ass@ulting the girl, with heavy sl@ps, kicks and blows before cutting off her braids with a sharp object for allegedly sleeping with a boy said to be a lover to one of the girls. Following public interest on the incident, the police launched a manhunt and arrested the suspects for assault, attempted merder, grievous hurt, cyber bellying, cyber st@lking and abduction, The State Police Commissioner also initiated a criminal investigation into the incident, to bring the culprits to Justice after an exploratory interactive session was held w...

  The Päijät-Häme District Court on Monday sentenced Nigerian-born Finnish, Simon Ekpa, to six years in prison for terrorism-related crimes and other offences, according to official court documents seen by BBC News Pidgin on Monday. The 40-year-old former municipal politician from Lahti was convicted on multiple charges, including participation in the activities of a terrorist organisation, incitement to commit crimes for terrorist purposes, aggravated tax fraud, and violations of the Lawyers Act. The court ordered that Ekpa remain in custody. According to the judgment, between August 2021 and November 2024, Ekpa attempted to promote the independence of the so-called Biafra region in southeastern Nigeria through illegal means. “He used social media to gain a politically influential position and took advantage of the confusion within a key separatist movement in Nigeria to play a significant role in it,” the court statement stated as reported by BBC News pidgin. Ekpa denied all the ...

  Shock as South African man brutally st@bs his girlfriend to de@th for allegedly cheating on him, posts video of her lifeless boy online A South African man identified as Mfana Ngwenya st@bbed his girlfriend, Kgaogelo Nnonu, to death for allegedly cheating on him and posted a video of her lifeless body on Facebook, The incident occurred outside a tavern in Maubane, Hammanskraal in Gauteng province in the early hours of Thursday morning, August 21, 2025, According to initial reports, the suspect suspected Kgaogelo of cheating on him. In what appears to be a moment of rage, he slashed her throat multiple times with a blade and posted a video showing her covered in blood, cursing her as she took her last breath. The graphic video was later taken down but not before South Africans downloaded it. What has further outraged the public is that the boyfriend later took to social media, where he posted a detailed explanation of why he killed her, claiming she cheated on him after everything...

  Panic on Runway as American Airlines Flight Aborts Takeoff in Denver, Passengers Evacuate via Emergency Slides There was panic at Denver International Airport on Saturday after an American Airlines flight bound for Miami aborted takeoff and passengers were forced to evacuate via emergency slides. The incident happened aboard Flight 3023, a Boeing 737 Max 8, which was carrying 173 passengers and six crew members. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the plane experienced a "possible landing gear incident during departure." Flight tracking data showed the aircraft reached a speed of 127 knots (nearly 150 mph) before it suddenly slowed down. Air traffic control audio revealed that the pilot reported an aborted takeoff, and the tower noted "a lot of smoke" and visible flames. (Credit to> ABC News) (Check the vedio below) 👇

  A British teenager jailed in Dubai for having sex with a fellow UK tourist he met on holiday there has been released from prison after seven months. Campaign group Detained in Dubai revealed that Marcus Fakana, 19, received a royal pardon from Dubai's ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Mr Fakana, from Tottenham, north London, returned to the UK last Thursday, July 3, following his jail time in the United Arab Emirates. Marcus was arrested and imprisoned in 2024, over a consensual holiday relationship with another British tourist who was just a few months younger than himself. The girl was one month away from turning 18, but s£x with anyone under the age of 18 is an offence in the Gulf state. They met when both of their families were staying at a luxury hotel. The girl's mother reported Marcus, who was aged 18 at the time, to the UAE authorities after seeing messages between the two when she had returned to the UK. His case drew widespread attention and outrage, hig...

  Video of VP Kashim Shettima opening the door for his Brazilian counterpart, Geraldo Alckmin, sparks conversation online Geraldo was in Nigeria recently and had a meeting with Shettima. After the meeting, Shettima saw him off to his car and went ahead to open the door for him to enter. Shettima's action has sparked off a debate online. Some Nigerians argue that his action was out of courtesy and portrayed him as a humble man. Others however argue that it is inappropriate for a Vice President to open the door of a car for another Vice President. Watch the video 📹 below:👇

  Father poisons his three sons over 'wizardry' prophecy in Bayelsa-two dead, one survived A tragic and disturbing incident has been reported from Bayelsa State, where a 42-year-old man, Samuel Otasi, allegedly poisoned his three sons after a church prophecy claimed they were wizards. According to police at the Igbogini Divisional Headquarters, Otasi forced his sons, aged 10, 12, and 14, to drink Sniper, a deadly insecticide, with the help of a relative. The chilling act was reportedly influenced by a prophecy from one George Odugo, who claimed in church that the children had been bewitched by their mother to destroy his life and destiny. One of the boys miraculously survived and managed to escape from the bush where they were tied up and poisoned. He later revealed how his father and uncle forced them to drink the chemical, leaving visible rope marks on their bodies. 📹:TVC News / check on the vedio below 👇

  Police reacts to trending video of woman giving her child alcohol so she can sleep better at night The Nigeria Police Force has reacted to a viral video of a Nigerian mum giving her baby girl alcohol to drink so she can sleep at night. The Nigerian mum could be seen holding a sachet of alcohol which she opened and then fed her baby with. Reacting via X, the police said it is aware of this distressing video and is investigating urgently. The force stressed that exposing a child to alcohol is illegal and dangerous. The police urged any member of the public with valuable information that could lead to the swift apprehension of this "mother" to not hesitate to provide same. "They can reach out to us on 09169967000. The child's safety is our priority." the police said Check the video 📹 below:👇

  Darlington Okoye, widely known as Speed Darlington or Akpi, has finally addressed the backlash following his shocking statement in a viral video. The singer and rapper sparked widespread outrage on social media after he claimed to have had sexual relations with a 15-year-old girl, a statement that quickly drew criticism and calls for his arrest. Reports from GistLover revealed that in response to the viral clip, the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) announced they were investigating the matter. The DSVA confirmed it had escalated the issue to NAPTIP for further action. In a recent video, Speed Darlington explained that his controversial confession was a deliberate tactic to attract attention. He stated, “I am an artist. In this industry, controversy sells. If you’re not trending, you don’t get booked. You have to be controversial. That was the strategy behind the video — I was mark...

  The Trump administration has moved to end Harvard's ability to enrol international students, escalating a standoff with America's oldest university. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the administration had revoked Harvard's "Student and Exchange Visitor Program certification as a result of their failure to adhere to the law." "Let this serve as a warning to all universities and academic institutions across the country," she wrote on X on Thursday. Harvard called the move "unlawful" in a statement. "We are fully committed to maintaining Harvard's ability to host our international students and scholars, who hail from more than 140 countries and enrich the University – and this nation – immeasurably," the university responded. "We are working quickly to provide guidance and support to members of our community. This retaliatory action threatens serious harm to the Harvard community and our country, and undermines Har...

  VATICAN CITY, May 8 (Reuters) - U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected in a surprise choice to be the new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday, taking the name Leo XIV, becoming the first American pontiff. Pope Leo, appeared on the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica around 70 minutes after white smoke billowed from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel signifying the 133 cardinal electors had chosen a new leader for the 1.4 billion-member Catholic Church. The choice of Prevost was announced by French Cardinal Dominique Mamberti with the Latin words "Habemus Papam" (We have a pope) to tens of thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square to hear the news. Aged 69 and originally from Chicago, Prevost has spent most of his career as a missionary in Peru and became a cardinal only in 2023. He has given few media interviews and rarely speaks in public. Leo becomes the 267th Catholic pope after the death last month of Pope Francis, who was the first Latin Ame...

  Imo police demote officer caught on camera ass@ulting man The Imo State Police Command has reacted to a viral video showing police officers attached to its command ass@ulting a man along the Owerri-Aba Road. The viral video showed the officers slapping and kicking the man who appeared to be a passenger in a commercial vehicle. In a statement released, the spokesperson of the command, DSP Henry Okoye, said the officers involved have been identified as Inspector Ofem Obongha, Inspector Obinna Okereke, and Sergeant Anayo Ekezie, all from the Safer Highway Unit. Okoye mentioned that following a review of the video, the Command conducted an orderly room trial in line with Nigeria Police Force disciplinary procedures. "Sergeant Anayo Ekezie was found guilty of using his issued smoke gunner in the assault and has been demoted to the rank of Corporal. Inspectors Obongha and Okereke were severely reprimanded for failing to exercise proper supervisory control, which allowed the unprofessi...

  Popular Nigerian social media personality and influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, known widely as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been arrested by the Nigerian police in Abuja. The arrest reportedly followed his public criticism of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) over alleged unauthorized transactions from his mother’s account. His lawyer, Barrister Deji Adeyanju, confirmed the development on Twitter on Friday, revealing that officers of the Nigeria Police Force apprehended VeryDarkMan at Area 3 in Abuja. “JUST IN: VDM arrested by the police at GTB. Spoke to them before he was arrested. This is absolutely unacceptable. Demanding accountability is not a crime,” Adeyanju tweeted. In another update, he added, “A team of policemen arrested VDM at GTB. He was arrested with his friend C Park but they left his mom alone.” More details to come…