Nigerian boxer Olanrewaju dies after collapsing during Ghana boxing match

Former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, has died after collapsing during a boxing match in Ghana on Saturday. Olanrewaju lost consciousness while facing Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League at Bukom Boxing Arena. It was gathered that he was reportedly leading on points…

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Eid-el-Fitr: Sultan, Olubadan, Oluwo, Sanusi call for unity, tolerance

As Muslims mark Eid-el-Fitr, prominent traditional rulers, including the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, and the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Adewale Akanbi, have called for peace, national unity, and religious tolerance in the country. Sultan calls for unity, support for leadersSpeaking on Sunday at his…

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Nigerian boxer, Olanrewaju collapses, dies during fight

40-year-old Nigerian boxer, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, has died after collapsing during a boxing match in Ghana. The former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, was facing Accra-born John Mbanugu, nicknamed “Power” in an undercard bout of Ghana’s Professional Boxing League when the incident occurred at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Olanrewaju…

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EID-EL-FITR: Governor Adeleke Felicitates Muslims

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated Muslim Ummah in the state and beyond on the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan period, describing the 29-day fasting period as a divine grace for spiritual renewal. In a statement signe by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke rejoices with…

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‘It’s A Blatant Lie’, Atiku Denies Receiving Campaign Funds From Sanwo-Olu In 2023

According to Atiku’s media team, the former Vice President does not know Sanwo-Olu and has never met the Lagos governor before. Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has denied some media reports which claimed that he received campaign funds from the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for the 2023 election. Atiku, who was the presidential candidate…

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