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American heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder tempted Britain’s Anthony Joshua with a fight after knocking out Cuba’s Luis Ortiz in the 10th round on Saturday. Wilder has been trying unsuccessfully to get a unification fight with two-belt title holder Joshua. With no date set he had to fight the dangerous counter-punching Ortiz (28-1). Together they are all part of a crop of new fighters who are trying to bring the heavyweight division back into the boxing spotlight. On Saturday Wilder floored Cuba’s Luis Ortiz in the 10th round to retain his World Boxing Council heavyweight title and keep his record intact…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is has resolved to extend its searchlight to political parties to stop them from further corrupting politics with money. As the 2019 general elections get closer, EFCC is taking steps to stop money sharing at conventions of political parties. The Chairman of the anti-graft body, Mr. Ibrahim Magu, said EFCC is working with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to stop politicians from sharing money at party conventions or at polling centres. According to Punch, Magu unveiled his new anti-corruption shift, during “Question Time’’, a life programme of Channels Television. “We are working…

Kell Brook marked his first bout at light-middleweight with victory as he stopped Belarusian Sergey Rabchenko in the second round at Sheffield Arena. Brook was making his return to the ring after losing his IBF welterweight title to Errol Spence Jr in May. The 31-year-old sustained a fractured left eye socket in the bout but came back to improve his record to 37 wins and two defeats. “I’m the terminator and I’m back. I’m here to stay,” said Brook. “My life could not be any better right now. I felt very comfortable, I felt relaxed, I felt strong and I…

Renowned entrepreneur and committed philanthropist, Dr. Babatope Agbeyo, Chairman, Cornfield Group will share the stage with notable world leaders and achievers at the 5th Commonwealth Africa Summit taking place in London between March 12 and 14, 2018. Dr. Agbeyo has been invited by the organisers of the Commonwealth Africa Summit to speak on the topic: Africa for Africans; A New Era of Africa Philanthropic Giving and Its Impact on the Continent. Agbeyo will deliver a keynote address during the opening ceremony alongside renowned global leaders like Lord Alan Watson of Richmond (former Chair, Coca Cola Europe Advisory Board), John Dramani…

Social media has reacted with outrage after a pregnant Frenchwoman was fined €60 (£54; $74) for walking the wrong way at a Paris metro station. The ticket was issued when she tried to shorten her journey by walking counter to a one-way system at Concorde. Paris metro operator RATP said the system was needed to control flow and prevent “incidents”. The woman’s partner posted a picture of the fine on social media, saying “Bravo for this racket.” 60€ d’amende sans préavis pour une femme enceinte qui prend un couloir à contre-sens. Bravo pour ce racket facile. Par contre il y…

Missy Elliot and Snoop Dogg are among the stars praying for hospitalised rapper Rick Ross. The 42-year-old is in hospital in Miami, with unconfirmed reports from some US media suggesting he’s in a critical condition. “Prayers up for my guy Rick Ross”, Snoop wrote. “Hope you pull thru my brotha.” prayers up for my guy Rick Ross ???????? hope you pull thru my brotha— Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) March 3, 2018 It’s unclear what his condition currently is. Missy Elliot said she’s also praying for the musician and entrepreneur. I BELIEVE in the Power of Prayer Sending Prayers up for Rick…

Liverpool consolidated their place in the Premier League top four as they coasted to a comfortable victory after breaking Newcastle’s brief resistance. With five minutes left of a wasteful first half for the home side, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain drove through Newcastle’s lines and played in Mohamed Salah for the forward’s 24th goal of the league season. With no real outlet in attack, the Magpies were under constant pressure and buckled again when Sadio Mane swept the home side further ahead from Roberto Firmino’s pass – the 200th top-flight goal under manager Jurgen Klopp. The win moves the Reds above Manchester United…

A man is reported to have shot himself outside the White House in Washington, the US Secret Service says. It tweeted that agents were “responding to reports of a person who allegedly suffered a self-inflicted gun shot wound” outside the north fence. President Donald Trump is not at the White House, but at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. On 23 February, a car drove into a security barrier outside the building. A 35-year-old woman was detained. READ: Treasures-Olawunmi breaks Guinness Record in ‘Longest Marathon Read Aloud’ The Secret Service said that medical personnel were responding to a male victim. It…

Nigerian Olubayode Treasures-Olawunmi has set a new Guinness Record for “Longest Marathon Read Aloud” Category. Bayode, father of three kids, logged 120 hours at 15.30 today at the YouRead Library, Yaba in Lagos, beating the previous record set by Nepali Deepak Sharma Bajagain. Bajaan attained the feat in 2008 after he read a total of 17 books in 113 hours and 15 minutes. Another Nepalese, Tudikhel Ground tied the record. Bajagain’s book reading began on September 19 and ended on September 24, 2008. He recited 17 different books from 13 authors during his record attempt including Toni Kan’s The Carnivorous…

As nightmare debuts go, this one is up there with the worst. Newly promoted Chinese Super League side Dalian Yifang spent a reported £50m on West Ham defender Jose Fonte and Atletico Madrid midfielders Yannick Carrasco and Nicolas Gaitan last week, but their first game of the new season ended in a humiliating 8-0 defeat. Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar inspired the victory for Shanghai SIPG, netting the opener in the first minute, and Brazil striker Hulk added a penalty for a 3-0 half-time advantage. Dalian collapsed in the second period, conceding five goals in the space of 24 minutes, as…