Section: Nigeria
10 Things You Didn’t Know About British-Nigerian Boxer, Anthony Joshua
On Saturday evening, April 29, British pugilist, Anthony Joshua in a match dubbed one of the best heavyweight fights defeated Ukrainian, Wladimir Klitschko in front of the 90,000 crowd at Wembley to win the WBA title. His success has received massive coverage in Nigeria due to his heritage and the fact he has stayed connected to his roots though...
Politics: Here’s how May Day rallies unfolded around the world
Some employers like Facebook began rolling out paid time off for social justice events like May Day. May Day rallies and marches were held worldwide on May 1, 2017. Some of the demonstrations, which are also celebrated under the International Workers’ Day banner, reflected cultural traditions, and many others were a rallying cry for equal...
Angela Merkel: German Chancellor makes rare Russia visit as Putin backs warmer ties
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will Tuesday meet President Vladimir Putin in the Black Sea resort of Sochi in her first visit to Russia since 2015, signalling renewed dialogue between Berlin and Moscow. German Chancellor Angela Merkel will Tuesday meet President Vladimir Putin in the Black Sea resort of Sochi in her first visit to Russia since...
Anthony Joshua’s win hailed for reviving heavyweight boxing
British boxer Anthony Joshua’s stunning 11th round knockout of Ukrainian legend Wladimir Klitschko was hailed Sunday as having restored some much-needed prestige to the tarnished image of heavyweight… …read more Source:...
Anthony Joshua: Champ’s granddad in Sagamu was a badass too, once took out 3 men
According to Anthony Joshua's uncle in Sagamu, the champ's granddad once took out three men all by himself in a fight. ‘An apple doesn’t fall far from the tree’ a popular saying goes and it seems that applies to the man of the moment, Anthony Joshua. Joshua is now the biggest star in boxing having defeated veteran Wladimir...
[VIDEO] Nigerian-Born British Boxer, Anthony Joshua Defeats Wladimir Klitschko To Win WBA Title
Anthony Joshua added the WBA belt to his IBF title with an 11th-round stoppage of Wladimir Klitschko in a thrilling fight on Saturday, April 29. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Joshua was knocked down in round six but twice had Klitschko on the canvas in the penultimate round before the referee stepped in. Not only did the 27-year-old...
Nigerian-Born British Boxer, Anthony Joshua Defeats Wladimir Klitschko To Win WBA Title
Anthony Joshua added the WBA belt to his IBF title with an 11th-round stoppage of Wladimir Klitschko in a thrilling fight on Saturday, April 29. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Joshua was knocked down in round six but twice had Klitschko on the canvas in the penultimate round before the referee stepped in. Not only did the 27-year-old...
In Ukraine: Government clings to nuclear power despite Chernobyl trauma
Ukraine is still suffering from the trauma of the world's worst civil nuclear accident at Chernobyl but has nonetheless turned the hazardous fuel into the backbone of its energy portfolio. Ukraine is still suffering from the trauma of the world’s worst civil nuclear accident at Chernobyl but has nonetheless turned the hazardous fuel...
In Libya: Authorities seizes oil tankers and crew after shootout at sea
Libya has seized two foreign-flagged oil tankers and detained their crews for allegedly smuggling fuel after an hours-long gunbattle off the west coast, authorities said. Libya has seized two foreign-flagged oil tankers and detained their crews for allegedly smuggling fuel after an hours-long gunbattle off the west coast, authorities said.Oil is...
Anthony Joshua: Nigerians are proud of champ after his huge win over Klitschko
After his win, Nigerians took to Twitter to remind the world that Joshua is one of them. Following Anthony Joshua’s huge win over Wladimir Klitschko on Saturday, April 29, Nigerian are claiming one of their one. Joshua defeated veteran Ukrainian Klitschko in a world heavyweight title fight epic in front of 90,000 people at Wembley on...
