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Social media comedian Carter Efe dethroned street-pop singer Portable securing a unanimous decision victory in their highly anticipated celebrity boxing clash at Chaos in the Ring 4 held at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

All three judges scored the bout 30-27 in favour of Efe after three rounds, ending Portable’s reign as celebrity boxing champion.

Portable, known for his previous victories over actors Charles Okocha and Speed Darlington, entered the contest full of confidence, boasting that he would claim a third belt.

Before the bout, the ZaZoo crooner had declared, “I will use you to collect my third belt. Charles Okocha was bigger than you, Speed Darlington was bigger than you, and I beat them. I will beat you now.”

Carter Efe, however, remained unfazed and confidently replied, “One punch and you fall.”

Inside the ring, Portable started aggressively, throwing wild punches in the opening round, but Efe weathered the early storm and responded with calculated uppercuts and body shots that exposed the singer’s weaknesses.

As the fight progressed, Portable maintained his chaotic approach, relying on wide swings and repeated clinches, while Efe showcased superior composure and technique, landing cleaner combinations throughout the second and third rounds.

By the final bell, Efe’s dominance was evident, with the judges unanimously awarding him victory and crowning him the new celebrity boxing champion.

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The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has declared that Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will remain an ordained pastor in the church despite calls for her removal.

Speaking during the church’s monthly Holy Ghost Service, Adeboye said Oluremi Tinubu was ordained as an Assistant Pastor in RCCG more than a decade ago, long before her husband, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, indicated interest in contesting for the presidency.

He explained that her ordination followed the full process required by the church and stressed that she has not violated any of its doctrines or guidelines.

“She was properly ordained many years ago, long before the political journey of her husband to the presidency began,” Adeboye said, adding that the church would not bow to external pressure demanding her removal.

According to him, RCCG operates on established spiritual and procedural principles and will not take decisions based on political sentiment or public agitation.

Adeboye maintained that the First Lady remains in good standing within the church and continues to serve in her pastoral capacity.

We won’t remove Oluremi Tinubu as ordained Pastor due to political pressure — Adeboye

Falconets head coach, Moses Aduku is targeting a big win against Malawi in the first leg of their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture.

Saturday’s encounter is slated for Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne.

Nigeria edged past Senegal 3-1 on aggregate in the previous round.

Malawi, on their part, recorded a 6-2 aggregate win over Guinea Bissau.

The winner over two legs will earn a berth at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup which will be hosted by Poland in September.

Aduku claimed his side will fight hard to secure a comfortable win to make the second leg a mere formality.

“No two games are the same, yes they scored six goals in their last game, we watched the game and we saw their strength and weakness and we will work towards it, we will counter it.

“The six we are looking at will be in the opposite,” Aduku told a press conference in Ikenne.

Tonight’s encounter will kick-off at 4pm local time.

U-20 WWCQ: Aduku targets big margin win over Malawi

Content creator Carter Efe has emerged victorious over musician Portable at the much anticipated celebrity boxing bout held in Lagos on Friday 

All three judges scored the bout 27–30 in his favour, ending Portable’s unbeaten run in celebrity boxing.

Despite his pre-fight confidence and aggressive approach, Portable was outpunched by Efe’s more controlled and effective punches throughout the match.

In his post-fight speech, Carter Efe said:

“I believe in God, not juju. I knew I’d win.”

As for the rewards, he walked away with several prizes, including ₦50 million cash from E-Money, the official event prize, and a free visa to stream in Germany from Nigeria’s football star Victor Boniface, among other bonuses.

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, May 2, for an official visit to France, Kenya, and Rwanda, where he is scheduled to participate in high-level international engagements.

According to a statement issued by Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga on Friday, May 1, the President’s trip will begin in France before proceeding to Nairobi, Kenya, to attend the Africa-France Summit.

According to the statement, the summit, co-chaired by Emmanuel Macron and William Ruto, is expected to focus on key issues such as energy transition, green industrialisation, digital transformation, and reforms to global financing systems, alongside climate action initiatives.

Scheduled for May 11 to 12, the gathering will bring together African and French leaders under the theme “Africa Forward: Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth.” Discussions will centre on economic transformation, infrastructure development, youth empowerment, technological advancement, and peace-building across the continent.

Following the Kenya summit, President Tinubu will travel to Kigali, Rwanda, to attend the Africa CEO Forum from May 14 to 15. The forum, themed “Scale or Fail,” is organised in partnership with the International Finance Corporation and is expected to attract more than 2,000 business leaders, investors, and policymakers.

At both events, the Nigerian president is expected to outline his administration’s economic reforms and efforts to position Nigeria as a leading destination for investment. He will also hold meetings with global and African business leaders on the sidelines of the summits.

Onanuga added that President Tinubu will be accompanied by senior government officials and is expected to return to Nigeria after concluding his engagements in Rwanda.

A Lagos-based businesswoman and former NTA staff, Ms. Olufunke Otti, has been ordered by the Lagos High Court to return a property she unlawfully acquired from her ex-husband, Chief Isaac Morakinyo Jolapamo.

Delivering judgment in suit No. LD/3034LM/2022 on March 26, 2026, Justice Olufolake Olufolashade Adewunmi-Oshin declared that the property located at 23A & B Olusegun Aina Street, Parkview Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos, rightfully belongs to Chief Jolapamo and not Ms. Otti. The court consequently ordered her to relinquish the property to him.

In addition, the court directed Ms. Otti to refund N410,347,000.00 to Chief Jolapamo, representing the outstanding balance from the proceeds of the sale of two vessels. She was also ordered to remit N63,000,000.00, being rental income collected from tenants between 2018 and 2021. 

Furthermore, the court awarded N5 million in general damages against her.

Ms. Otti and Chief Jolapamo were formerly married. Their relationship began at the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), where Chief Jolapamo had gone in search of spiritual and personal support during a difficult period. 

Ms. Otti, a senior member of the church, was assigned to assist him, and their relationship eventually developed into a romantic one.

The couple formalized their union on February 23, 2017, at the Federal Marriage Registry in Ikoyi, Lagos. During the marriage, Chief Jolapamo entrusted his wife with significant business responsibilities, including the sale of two vessels—M.T. MOR Prosperity and M.T. Power—with instructions to use the proceeds to acquire a matrimonial home in Parkview Estate.

Ms. Otti sold the vessels for N810,347,000.00 and purchased the property as directed. However, she registered the property solely in her name without her husband’s knowledge. The situation came to light during a trip abroad when she sent him back to Nigeria and later informed him via WhatsApp that she was no longer interested in the marriage, instructing him to vacate the house.

This revelation marked the beginning of a prolonged legal dispute between the couple, who had ceased living together as husband and wife since March 2019. Their marriage was officially dissolved in April 2025.

With the court’s judgment delivered on March 26, 2026, Chief Jolapamo has now successfully reclaimed his property and financial entitlements. Copied

Yusuf Buhari, son of former President Muhammadu Buhari, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Yusuf clinched the ticket unopposed following a stakeholders’ meeting held in Katsina on Tuesday, April 28, where he was unanimously adopted as the party’s consensus candidate.

The decision was announced by Alhaji Ahmed Dangiwa, Chairman of the Consensus Committee for Daura Zone and a former Minister of Housing and Urban Development.

Reacting to the development, the APC Chairman in Mai’adua Local Government, Mannir Musa, called on party members to accept the outcome in good faith and remain united.

He also appealed to Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, to support aspirants who did not secure tickets, urging them to continue contributing to the development of their communities.

Musa further advised candidates who emerged through the consensus arrangement to prioritise effective representation if elected.

Other candidates adopted through the process include Nasir Yahaya for the Daura senatorial seat and Mustapha Musa for the Mai’adua constituency in the Katsina State House of Assembly.

In his remarks, Yusuf Buhari expressed gratitude to party stakeholders for the confidence placed in him, pledging to deliver quality representation to his constituents if elected.

Yusuf Buhari Secures APC Ticket For House Of Reps is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

Ten Nigerian nationals have been convicted in the United States for their involvement in a large-scale transnational internet fraud scheme that defrauded victims of approximately $125 million.

The convictions were announced by the United States Attorney’s Office, which disclosed that the Nigerians were among 25 defendants found guilty of fraud and money laundering charges after a four-day trial at the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.

Those convicted include Oluwafemi Michael Awoyemi, Ayobami Osas Christopher, Emmanuel “Omo Igbo” Okereke, Olalekan “Ola Bash” Bashiru, Casey Adesulu Jr, Jeremiah Agina, Ademola Balogun, Olabode Bankole, Chukwuemeka Evulukwu and Ayorinde Emmanuel Adebayo.

According to prosecutors, the group operated sophisticated cyber fraud networks with links to Nigeria, targeting individuals, businesses, and organisations across multiple states in the United States and other countries.

“Their objective was to gain access to e-mail accounts held by individual users. The co-conspirators would then monitor the communications and other activities of the individual email users to learn about their business practices and contacts,” the prosecutor’s office said.

Investigators revealed that once access was obtained, the compromised accounts were used to send highly convincing fraudulent messages, deceiving victims into making payments for what appeared to be legitimate business transactions.

Authorities noted that the operation had a global reach, with victims identified in countries including Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, and Australia.

Funds obtained from the scheme were reportedly channelled through a network of fraudulent bank accounts and transfer systems to conceal their origin and facilitate distribution among members of the syndicate.

In total, the group is said to have generated about $125 million, with roughly $50 million allegedly converted into cashier’s cheques processed through a Chicago-based money service business used to move the illicit proceeds.

In one instance cited in court, a victim company transferred $2.7 million into a shell account controlled by members of the group.

Following their arrest by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, authorities recovered nearly $1.2 million in cash, cryptocurrency, and cashier’s cheques, as well as luxury items including high-end wristwatches and a residential property in Georgia.

The convicted individuals are expected to be sentenced at a later date, with penalties to be determined based on their respective roles in the offences and any prior criminal history.

10 Nigerians convicted in US over $125m internet fraud scheme

Former Manchester United winger, Antony has spoken about his relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo while they spent six months together at Manchester United.

He disclosed a question he received from Ronaldo.

The Brazilian international spent six months as a teammate of Ronaldo at Old Trafford during the latter’s second tenure at the club.

The current Real Betis star has reflected on his time spent with Cristiano Ronaldo, who is regarded as one of the greatest players to ever play the sport.

He acknowledged that he gained significant insights from the five-time Ballon d’Or recipient.

Antony stated that he and Ronaldo frequently engaged in discussions that extended beyond the realm of football.

He recounted a particular moment in the sauna when he was astonished by Ronaldo’s physique, even as he approached the age of 40. He remarked, as cited by The People’s Person:

“Cristiano Ronaldo is an exceptional individual; there is much to learn from him. He even made a light-hearted comment to me once, mentioning that people perceive him as stubborn, yet in daily life, he is quite playful. I have learned a great deal from him.

“He spoke about life, literature, and various topics outside of football. This was beneficial as it allowed me to disconnect. He would say, ‘Today we’re not discussing football.’ This enabled us to explore other significant matters.

“On one occasion in the sauna, he playfully showed me his physique and inquired if I appeared 23 years old. I felt somewhat embarrassed because it was evident how much care he invests in himself, even at nearly 40. He serves as a role model for everyone.”

Antony and Ronaldo only played together on seven occasions over six months at Manchester United. Antony is likely to be remembered as one of the most significant disappointments in the Premier League, having failed to justify his £86 million transfer fee.

The Brazilian winger made 96 appearances for Manchester United, scoring merely 12 goals and providing five assists. He has managed to somewhat rejuvenate his career at Real Betis, netting 22 goals in 67 matches thus far while also assisting on 14 occasions.

‘I was embarrassed’ – Antony opens up on relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo at Man United

Former Edo State Governor, Prof Oserheimen Osunbor, has accused the All Progressives Congress, APC-led Federal Government of doing everything to destroy opposition political parties in Nigeria.

Osunbor made this allegation on Friday when he appeared as a guest in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television.

He was reacting to the activities of the APC towards the opposition political parties in the country.

The Professor of Law also took a swipe at Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu over his recent statement.

Gbajabiamila had allegedly told a House of Representatives member, Leke Ajebade, to remain in the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and destroy it.

Airing his own opinion, the ex-governor said, “This government is doing everything within its power and even beyond its power to destroy opposition political parties.

“Independence of the legislature and independence of the judiciary no longer exist in Nigeria.

“Recently, the social media witnessed a viral video of the Chief of Staff to Mr President telling a Reps member to remain in the ADC, fight them and scatter them.”

2027: APC doing everything to destroy opposition – Osunbor