Author: Vincent Osuwo

BBNaija winner Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, and actress Nkechi Blessing are billed to face each other in a celebrity boxing bout on October 1, 2026. The bout, tagged “Phyna vs Nkechi,” is scheduled to be held at the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos as part of the “Chaos in the Ring” series organized by Balmoral Group Promotions. The fight, announced by Balmoral Group Promotions and DAZN Boxing on Friday, will be broadcast live on DAZN and SuperSport. The match is sponsored by Bet9ja and marks the newest celebrity boxing event in the series, which has already showcased entertainers…

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has instructed its state and local government area chairmen to start gathering and harmonizing party agents for the upcoming 2027 general elections, granting them two weeks to turn in final lists for the party leadership to approve. In a statement signed on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, the party instructed all state and LGA chairmen to urgently hold meetings with candidates and other relevant stakeholders in order to collate and harmonize the list of agents. Director clarified that the directive was given in accordance with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026.…

The Anambra State Government has challenged former governor Peter Obi to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race, accusing him of breaching key campaign promises, including debt and prompt payment of worker salaries. In a message uploaded on its official X account on Tuesday, the state’s New Media Office asked, “When will Peter Obi quit his presidential campaign?” The government remembered that Obi had promised to withdraw from the presidential run if it was proven that he left Anambra in debt. It also noted Obi’s commitment as governor to resign if workers were not paid on schedule. The state government alleged…

Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi, who once pretended to be a man in order to keep cycling in Afghanistan, has claimed a silver medal in the women’s road race at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. According to Amu TV, Hashimi placed second in the road race final held Tuesday at the Shinshiro Cycling Road Course in Aichi Prefecture. China’s Guo Li claimed the gold, with Leung Wing Yee of Hong Kong earning bronze. Her silver medal came just two days after Hashimi placed seventh in the women’s individual time trial, a race in which she faced 14 competitors. Amu…

The White House has introduced a round-the-clock streaming channel called “Trump TV,” giving viewers access to past moments, announcements, and other content from President Donald Trump’s administration. On Monday, the White House announced the launch on its official X account, stating that the stream would be updated in real time. “IT’S LIVE. Trump TV is streaming now. 24/7, updated in real time, with top past moments, announcements, and the latest and greatest from the administration all in one place. “Not every big moment has made it on your TV; now it can,” the White House said. The stream, formally named…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and civil servants, on Monday, represented by the Trade Union Side of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC), called for a new minimum wage of N500,000 and a cut in the petrol price to N500 per litre, in a bid to ease the deepening economic hardship confronting workers and their dependents. In a letter addressed to President Bola Tinubu, Olowoyo Gbenga, the National Secretary of the JNPSNC (Trade Union Side), revealed that the workers were also pressing for the immediate setting up of a committee to negotiate a new national minimum wage, ahead…

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has vowed he will never back Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma for Senate President in 2027, alleging that the governor is leveraging his office to further his own political goals. Wike issued this statement on Monday during TVC News’ Journalists’ Hangout, as tensions continue to mount between him and APC governors regarding his Rainbow Coalition in the run-up to the 2027 elections. The FCT minister, who noted that certain politicians who failed to secure APC nominations had turned to other platforms to run in the 2027 elections, said Uzodinma was…

The Plateau State Government has declared an immediate dusk-to-dawn curfew in Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, and Mangu Local Government Areas to maintain public order and curb emerging security threats in the region. This comes after terrorists carried out separate attacks on towns in the Jos South, Mangu, and Riyom Local Government Areas, killing 13 people on Sunday night. Nine passengers were killed when suspected terrorists opened fire on their vehicle in the Dungus hamlet of Jos South Local Government Area on their way to Jos. The remaining four victims were slain in separate incidents in Mangu and Riyom local government regions. Rwang Tengwong, a spokesman for the Berom Youth Molders, confirmed the Dungus attack to press in Jos on Monday, saying it occurred about 9.40 p.m. He stated that the victims were passengers travelling to Jos when the attackers opened fire on their vehicle. He said, “Among those killed was a member of Operation Rainbow. It is a very sad development, and we lament the…

The UK has listed 63 countries whose citizens do not have to prove they have enough money to support themselves when applying for a student visa, under the UK’s “differential evidence requirement.” As stated in the UK government’s official student visa guidance, this exemption covers the financial requirement for living costs. Even so, applicants must satisfy the visa’s other requirements, such as having enough money to cover their course fees where this applies. The UK government noted that applicants from the listed countries and territories might still be asked to supply financial evidence before a decision is reached on their…

US television networks on Monday launched an extraordinary rebellion, in effect boycotting coverage of President Donald Trump to protest his decision to ban three leading outlets from the White House. CNN, MS NOW, and Politico likewise headed to court after Trump ordered them barred on Friday, as the 80-year-old Republican intensified his long-running campaign against the US media. In an unusual step, the five biggest US broadcasters announced Monday that they were suspending “pool” coverage of the White House—in which one broadcaster films on behalf of all television outlets for the day—in solidarity with CNN. CNN had been set to…