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Anthony Joshua
October 30, 2017

The Thread: “Spending public funds to buy vip tickets to support a British boxer” | TwitterNG reacts to Dalung’s appearance at Anthony Joshua’s fight

Beloved Nigerian-British boxer, Anthony Joshua got an August visit from the Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung, during his boxing match at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday. Sports minister, @SolomonDalung led FG delegation to cheer @anthonyfjoshua to victory in Cardiff. Ogun State Deputy was part as well. pic.twitter.com/fT9eW2aP2O — POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) October 29, 2017 This... Read More
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Anthony Joshua
September 9, 2017

Anthony Joshua (of course he’s Nigerian), Seni Saraki, Lucy Ejike… see the #YNaijaPowerList2017 for Sports

by Wilfred Okiche For the sixth consecutive year, YNaija brings you its annual ranking of the most powerful young persons under the age of 40 who are getting things done in the sporting world. From elite athletes to top flight footballers and sports administrators and these 10 fellows are doing the country proud. Seni Saraki... Read More
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August 20, 2017

“Once I deliver the refinery, I will go after Arsenal”, “You are a braveheart…” | Read our top 10 quotes from last week

Traditional rulers bantering, harsh words for the Nigerian government on its attitude towards the education of Nigerians, ecstasy about Buhari’s return and “why is Anthony Scaramucci even still talking”? But first, let’s open the floor to the top 10 quotes from the past week with something to motivate you as uttered by Aliko Dangote: “Once... Read More
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August 19, 2017

Why I am disappointed that Klitschko retired – Anthony Joshua

World heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua has said he was disappointed to hear that Wladimir Klitschko was retiring from boxing. Joshua had hoped to fight Klitschko again on November 11, after defeating him in April this year. According to BBC, Joshua however said he knew Klitschko wouldn’t fight again. “He was saying how obsessed he was... Read More
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August 11, 2017

Joshua did not date my wife | Amir Khan apologises to boxing champion

British boxer, Amir Kahna has apologised to heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua after accusing him of dating his wife. Khan had accused Joshua during an outburst with his ex-wife, Faryal on Twitter. However on Friday, Faryal apologised ro Joshua and fans for the public outburst. She wrote on Twitter, “I’ve been quiet for some time… because I... Read More
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August 6, 2017

Neymar’s destiny-changing transfer deal; Man up, Amir Khan; Usain Bolt | Here are last week’s winners and losers

Last week definitely had its share of political and pop culture drama but we liked that the news cycle was spiced up with events from the world of sports. Here are our winners and losers from the biggest newsmakers from the week that just passed. We like this list and we think you will too.... Read More
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August 5, 2017

Inside the “threesome affair” between Amir Khan, Anthony Joshua and Faryal Khan

by Wareez Odunayo Reigning World Heavyweight Champion, Anthony Joshua is currently embroiled in a three-way affair with fellow British boxer Amir Khan and his American model wife, Faryal Makhdoom Khan. Amir in a tirade on Friday accused Joshua of sleeping with his wife, saying he breaking up with Faryal. So me and the wife Faryal... Read More
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August 5, 2017

The Thread: Top 7 tweets from the explosive Amir Khan and Anthony Joshua beef that will make your day

It was all fun and games – a whole load of savage on social media yesterday, after British boxer Amir Khan accused Anthony Joshua of ‘straffing’ his wife. Since that unfortunate utterance, social media has been replete with cheating jokes. But first, we advice you check up on the salacious drama here and answer the... Read More
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August 4, 2017

The Thread: “Man likes big butts and he cannot lie” | Twitter goes wild as Amir Khan tackles Anthony Joshua

Today, Twitter has been the gift that just keeps giving and giving. Amir Khan accused his wife Faryal of setting her sights on his colleague, Anthony Joshua. Now, there are speculations that all this drama is fake ’cause they’ve been hacked. We cannot know for sure because no one has come out to confirm this.... Read More
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August 4, 2017

Anthony Joshua is having an affair with my wife – Boxer, Amir Khan

Boxing champion, Amir Khan has accused World heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua of cheating with his wife, Faryal Makhdoom. The British boxer on Friday announced his separation from his model wife, claiming she had an affair with Anthony Joshua. But the 26-year-old model who got married to Khan in 2013, hit back on social media, claiming... Read More
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July 3, 2017

Anthony Joshua hoping to land a rematch with Klitschko

Heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua is hoping to get a rematch with Vladimir Klitschko in Las Vegas, The Sun reports. Joshua had defeated Klitschko in the 11th round in April after initially being knocked out earlier. Joshua says Klitschko still needs some persuading to take the rematch. Speaking to Sky Sports, the British-born  Nigerian fighter... Read More
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June 21, 2017

Ghanaian-British Olympic bronze medalist Joshua Buatsi set to make professional boxing debut

Ghanaian-British Olympic bronze medalist Joshua Buatsi will make his professional boxing debut this July. The 24-year-old just signed for Matchroom Boxing in a paid fight that will take place next month in a packed hall at The O2. The Ghanaian-born British boxer is in the light heavyweight division and is said to be managed by world heavyweight champion... Read More
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June 21, 2017

As usual, Nigeria is trying to reap where it has not sown with the newly elected British-Nigerian MPs

In regular Nigerian style of reaping where they do not sow, Aso Rock in a brief moment showed exactly how this administration and the entirety of our independence and sovereignty as a nation is – expecting to reap where we exactly have not sown. Nigeria is like that Isale Eko family that does not rally... Read More
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June 16, 2017

Anthony Joshua could start earning more than Floyd Mayweather

by Rachel Ogbu// Nigerian-born British boxer, Anthony Joshua seems to be the most humble heavyweight champion today. Since knocking out Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley in April, the IBF, WBA and IBO heavyweight titles holder has been taking things easy since his historic match but he did take out time to respond to the ‘Mayweather challenge.’ Retired boxing champ Floyd... Read More
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May 13, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Twitter has found Bobrisky’s look-alike; Anthony Joshua settles the Naija-Ghana jollof wars + we pay homage to Karabo

Every day, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are even downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:   1 Editi Effiong... Read More
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May 8, 2017

Ololade Ajekigbe: Anthony Joshua- Once a prophet without honour

Familiarity breeds contempt. We tend to despise and underrate that which is readily available to us. This is the summary of the history of new world heavy weight champion Anthony Joshua with Nigeria, his parent’s country of birth. Since the young man gained more prominence following his latest and biggest title win yet, after defeating... Read More
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May 2, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. EMIR SANUSI RELEASES HIS APRIL SALARY PAYSLIP Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has made details of his salary for April, 2017 public. Sanusi disclosed this early Tuesday via his verified Instagram account with a caption, “Pay slip… Since colonial times, the Emir of Kano... Read More
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May 2, 2017

FG congratulates World Heavyweight Champion, Anthony Joshua

by Dolapo Adelana The Federal Government has congratulated British professional boxer of Nigerian descent Anthony Oluwafemi Joshua, who recently defeated Ukranian Wladimir Klitschko to become the unified World Heavyweight Champion. In a statement issued in Lagos on Tuesday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said Nigeria is proud to be associated with... Read More
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May 2, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. I will sue Amaechi for accusing me falsely – Fani-Kayode The former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has said allegations levelled against him by the Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, over a two billion naira transferred by the former governor... Read More
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May 2, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: MTN sacks 280 staff | Why Workers’ Day celebration was disrupted – Labour minister | More stories

by Dolapo Adelana From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. I will sue Amaechi for accusing me falsely – Fani-Kayode – YNaija Why Workers’ Day celebration was disrupted – Labour minister – YNaija MTN sacks 280 staff – YNaija I could defeat Anthony Joshua with one arm behind my back – Tyson Fury –... Read More
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May 2, 2017

I could defeat Anthony Joshua with one arm behind my back – Tyson Fury

by Dolapo Adelana Former World Heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury on Monday said he could beat the current champ, Anthony Joshua with “one arm tied behind my back”. Shortly after his 11th-round victory over Wladimir Klitschko at London’s Wembley on Saturday, Joshua ‘called out’ fellow British heavyweight Fury by saying, “Fury, where are you at, baby?” In... Read More
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April 30, 2017

Eba and Egusi is the secret of my success – Anthony Joshua (WATCH)

Nigerian-born British boxer, Anthony Joshua has credited his success to Nigerian dishes. In an interview with Nigerian journalist, Oma Akatugba, Joshua eating Pounded Yam, Eba and Egusi is the secret of success. [Read Also: ANTHONY JOSHUA KNOCKS OUT KLITSCHKO TO WIN WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE] He added that he would love to give back to Nigeria if given... Read More
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April 30, 2017

How Nigerian boxing officials rejected Anthony Joshua “because he was not good enough”

A former boxing champion, Jeremiah Okorodudu has World Champion, Anthony Joshua who defeated Wladimir Klitschko on Saturday was rejected by Nigerian boxing officials in 2007. Okorodudu told UK Sun that Joshua wanted to fight for Nigeria at the Beijing 2008 Olympics. “Joshua was in Nigeria once to connect with his roots and I think that... Read More
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