2 w. ago Financial autonomy may worsen inequality among LGs, says Makanjuola Yahaya

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin Alhaji Makanjuola Yahaya Lanre, a real estate developer and grassroots political advocate, has cautioned that the Supreme Court’s July 2024 ruling granting financial autonomy to Nigeria’s 774 local government areas (LGAs) could widen inequality between wealthy and under-resourced communities without careful implementation. Speaking on Wednesday at the 6th Nigerian Union of […] The post Financial autonomy may worsen inequality among LGs, says Makanjuola Yahaya appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Soso Soberekon Pledges N20m Prize For Portable, Speed Darlington Rematch

Nigerian music executive and talent manager, Soso Soberekon, has pledged a N20 million reward for the winner of a rematch between controversial singer Speed Darlington and street-hop artist Portable. This follows the dramatic celebrity boxing match tagged Chaos in the Rings, where Portable emerged victorious over Speed Darlington on Friday night. Shortly after the bout, […] The post Soso Soberekon Pledges N20m Prize For Portable, Speed Darlington Rematch appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Burna Boy rewards Portable with N20 million for beating Speed Darlington in boxing match

Portable has been given N20 million for defeating Speed Darlington in their boxing match to win the ‘Chaos in the Rings’ title. The disclosure was made by Portable, who took to social media to share that Grammy award-winning star Burna Boy gifted him the aforementioned sum. Portable was declared the winner of the boxing match […] The post Burna Boy rewards Portable with N20 million for beating Speed Darlington in boxing match appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Portable Must’ve Used Juju To Disclocate My Arm, Defeat Me In ‘Street King’ Boxing Match – Speed Darlington

Controversial Nigerian singer Speed Darlington has broken his silence following his defeat to Portable in their highly publicised celebrity boxing match tagged Chaos in the Rings. In a fresh statement made after the fight on Saturday, Speed Darlington claimed he suffered a dislocated shoulder mid-match and suggested that Portable may have used juju to secure […] The post Portable Must’ve Used Juju To Disclocate My Arm, Defeat Me In ‘Street King’ Boxing Match – Speed Darlington appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “Mosquito Can’t Beat A Lion” — Portable Dares Speed Darlington Ahead Of Celebrity Bout

Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, known as Portable, and his rival Darlington Okoye, aka Speed Darlington, were involved in heated verbal exchanges on Thursday. The duo have promised a fierce confrontation at the ‘Chaos In The Ring’ boxing event, set to take place on Friday at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos. The weigh-ins for all […] The post “Mosquito Can’t Beat A Lion” — Portable Dares Speed Darlington Ahead Of Celebrity Bout appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Chaos as Portable, Speed Darlington trade words during weigh

Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, and his rival, Darlington Okoye, aka Speed Darlington, engaged in fierce verbal exchanges and promised a brutal showdown at the ‘Chaos In The Ring’ boxing event scheduled for Friday (today) at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos. All other boxers had their weigh-ins without much drama, except Read More

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2 w. ago ‘Chaos in the Ring’ boxing event targets ₦1bn to empower Nigerian communities

In a bold push to empower underserved communities across Nigeria, Balmoral Group Promotions is set to stage the biggest boxing read more ‘Chaos in the Ring’ boxing event targets ₦1bn to empower Nigerian communities

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3 w. ago Against all odds: How akara sellers defy superstitions to stay in business

In various Nigerian communities, a pervasive belief holds that akara (bean cake) sellers are often coerced into joining clandestine witchcraft covens. Those who resist are said to suffer misfortunes such as illness, spiritual attacks, or even death. With this narrative fuelled by anecdotal accounts and local folklore, GODFREY GEORGE delves into the veracity of these Read More

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