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Umar Yar’Adua, Gabriel Kayod to Face off in Abuja Boxing Bout

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Umar Yar’Adua and Gabriel Kayod are set to face off in a three-round boxing bout in Abuja on Saturday.

Yar’Adua announced the bout on his Instagram page, @umar.yaraduuaa, on Wednesday, inviting followers to attend the event scheduled for Saturday.

According to him, the bout will take place at the Lavish Loft Lounge, Gwarinpa, Abuja, from 6 p.

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Yar’Adua said tickets for the event would be sold for N2, 000, adding that an after-party would follow the boxing contest.

“Comment ‘FIGHT’ and I’ll send you the ticket link for my fight happening this Saturday,” he wrote.

The promotional poster described the contest as “three rounds of pure boxing” and listed Lavish Loft Lounge and The Playground as presenters.

Yar’Adua, who has built a following on social media, has increasingly used his platforms to document his interest in boxing and other personal pursuits.

His transition into the sport has generated reactions online, with followers expressing varying views about his decision to take up boxing.

In a recent video shared on Instagram, Yar’Adua said boxing appealed to him because it provided an avenue to test him independently of his background and public expectations.

He said stepping into the ring meant that his family name could not determine the outcome of the contest.

The upcoming bout will combine the boxing contest with entertainment activities, including an after-party. (NAN)

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BBNaija Season 11: Keivo Becomes Second Housemate to be Disqualified

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Keivo has become the second Big Brother Naija housemate to be disqualified from Season 11.

This follows his physical altercation with fellow housemate, Tram.

The fight broke out after Tram accused Keivo of taking one of his shirts.

Keivo did not take the allegation of theft lightly, and the situation eventually became violent.

It took the intervention of other housemates to calm both men down.

On Tuesday, Biggie sent ninjas to escort Keivo out of the house through the storeroom.

Biggie eventually gathered the remaining contestants and confirmed Keivo’s disqualification.

Nomy was the first housemate to be disqualified due to repeated defiance and refusal to wear an assigned punishment outfit.

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Mofe-Damijo Envisions Bright Future for Nigeria at 66

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Veteran actor and public speaker, Richard Mofe-Damijo, has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s future, describing the country as a work in progress, on its 66th Independence Anniversary on Oct. 1.

Mofe-Damijo said this while speaking on Nigeria’s journey at 66 at the Pivot Nigeria conference in Lagos.

He said although Nigeria had shortcomings, its relatively young age as a nation meant citizens should remain patient while continuing to contribute to its development.

“A bright one. We are a country, we’re a work in progress, and we must continue just doing the work,” he said.

According to him, building a civilisation takes time, adding that Nigeria at 66 remained young compared with many countries regarded as leading nations today.

He, however, stressed that the country’s age should not be an excuse for its shortcomings.

Mofe-Damijo urged Nigerians to remain committed to building the country and contributing positively to its growth.

He said every Nigerian was an ambassador of the country, noting that individual conduct could influence Nigeria’s reputation locally and internationally.

The actor urged citizens to demonstrate discipline, professionalism, punctuality and integrity in their daily activities.

He said Nigerians should view representing the country as a responsibility rather than a burden.

Mofe-Damijo added that Nigeria’s reputation would be strengthened when citizens consistently demonstrated excellence and maintained positive values wherever they found themselves. (NAN)

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My Wife Paid $20k for Her Surgery Herself, Peller Fires Back at Carter Efe

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Nigerian content creator and streamer, Peller, has fired back at Carter Efe after the streamer compared their relationships while praising his new girlfriend, Jasmine.

Carter had described Jasmine as exceptionally beautiful and made derogatory remarks about Peller’s wife, Jarvis, while comparing their relationships in a video circulating on social media.

Reacting to the remarks, Peller defended Jarvis and said he has no problem spending money on his wife because he loves and appreciates her.

Peller said Jarvis is financially independent and does not rely on him for her personal needs, adding that she can afford major expenses herself.

“Mumu guy, if you want to let your girlfriend or your wife know how beautiful they are, you can appreciate their beauty with a house or a car,” Peller said.

He also claimed that Jarvis recently paid for her surgery herself, saying the bill was about $20,000.

“My wife have her money and she still fine join. I appreciate her with a car,” he added.

Peller further criticised Carter for allegedly discouraging his partners from working while relying on the money he makes from Twitch.

He said his decision to spend money on Jarvis was not about comparing her with anyone but about showing how much he loves his wife.

“That one na less wetin I go use appreciate her next. We don’t know, it might be a [car], I Love my woman not by comparing her with your girlfriend or ex wey no get talent to make there own big money,” Peller said.

He ended by telling Carter to respect Jarvis, whom he described as “the best”.

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