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Don't burn their future: Nigeria fights to control tobacco use

The Nigerian government has disclosed plans to regulate the country's tobacco market. The government emphasized the need to regulate the tobacco industry in line with best practices and Nigerian laws.

Repentant Boko Haram terrorists swore by Quran, they can't return to the bush to fight - Borno Govt

The Borno State Government said that the 160,000 repentant Boko Haram terrorists can't return to the bush to continue fighting killings because they swore to an oath with the Quran.

'Sweet victory' - Israel Adesanya defeats Pereira to reclaim UFC belt

Nigerian-born UFC fighter, Israel Adesanya has described his victory over Alex Pereira as a sweet revenge. Adesanya had knocked out Pereira to reclaim the UFC middleweight title.

UFC: Israel Adesanya emerges top earner

The Nigerian-born New Zealand fighter was paid $500,000 for his unanimous decision win over Marvin Vettori, as revealed to MMAJunkie. Vettori himself earned $350,000 for his role in the main event.

Usman vs Masvidal: Buhari reacts as Nigerian retains UFC title

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday reacted to the victory Nigerian-born Kamarudeen Usman who defended his Ultimate Fighting Championship, UFC, Welterweight title. Usman had defeated Jorge Masvidal to retain his title.

UFC: Israel Adesanya forced to apologize for rape comment

However, in a statement on Friday, the Nigerian-born New Zealand MMA fighter admitted he “crossed the line”. It read: “Last week fight talk escalated to a point in which I crossed the line.

Breaking: Anthony Joshua beat Champion Andy Ruiz to reclaim Heavyweight Belts

British fighter Anthony Joshua has reclaimed his heavyweight titles six months after initially losing them to Andy Ruiz.

Anthony Joshua Tempts Klitschko with Megabucks for Rematch

Joshua says Klitschko still needs some persuading to take the rematch. Speaking to Sky Sports, the British-born Nigerian fighter said, "The last fight put the expectations on a pedestal but it was entertainment.

'I'm sorry I let my friends and supporters down' - Anthony Joshua reacts after shocking defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr.

British born Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua was defeated in the 7th round of last night's bout by Mexican fighter, Andy Ruiz Jr, in New York city, last night.

Kamaru Usman becomes first Nigerian UFC undefeated Welterweight Champion

The Nigeria born fighter ruthlessly punished Tyron Woodley for five rounds to become the new welterweight division champion.

Nigerian's adesanya, Usman ranked among top 5 MMA fighters in the world (See top 10)

It would be recalled that the 32-year-old defeated Tyron Woodley in March to emerge the new UFC Welterweight Champion through a unanimous decision. The Auchi born fighter will be hoping to cap his year off on a winning note next month.

Israel Adesanya defeats Cannonier to retain UFC middleweight title

Nigerian-born fighter, Israel Adesanya defeated Jarred Cannonier via unanimous decision on Sunday morning in Las Vegas. The win sees him retain the UFC middleweight championship title.

Nigerian UFC champion Adesanya beaten by 42-year-old fighter but it's not what you think (video)

The Nigerian-born New Zealand fighter became the interim champion after defeating American Kelvin Gastelum via unanimous decision.

Anthony Joshua's next fighter revealed (he must fight him within 180 days or lose belts)

The British-Nigerian born fight defeated Andy Ruiz in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night, December 7 to reclaim his heavyweight belts.

Senator Ben Bruce calls on President Buhari to support Anthony Joshua ahead of his rematch with Ruiz

Senator Ben Murray- Bruce has declared support for British born Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua who would take on Mexican-American fighter, Andy Ruiz Jr in their heavyweight rematch.

Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr: Rematch venue, date, time finally confirmed

British fighter, Anthony Joshua will face Mexican fighter, Andy Ruiz Jr. in their rematch in Saudi Arabia on 7 December.

Israel Adesanya's prize money after losing to Jan Blachowicz confirmed

Israel Adesanya still left the UFC 259 arena as the highest paid fighter, despite his first loss in Mixed Martial Arts to light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz.

On this day a queen was born - Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe says as she turns 41

Her Crown is heavy but she wears it gracefully as if it were a feather, there is strength in her heart, determination in her eyes, and the will to survive resides within her soul, she is me, a warrior, a fighter, an Amazon, HER ROYAL MAJESTY