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Drake wins $2.7m after Israel Adesanya knocked out Alex Pereira

Daily Dispatch April 9, 2023

Canadian rapper, Drake, won $ 2.7 million after Israel Adesanya knocked out Alex Pereira at UFC 287 to reclaim the middleweight title, the Mirror reports. The Nigerian-born New Zealander won back the 185lb title just five months after he lost it to his bitter rival Pereira, who has previously

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PRESS RELEASE: FG approves mixed martial arts as National Sports Federation

Daily Dispatch April 4, 2023

The Federal Government has approved the recognition of Mixed Martial Arts (NMMAF), as one of the National Sports Federations under the control and supervision of the Federal Ministry of Sports and Youth Development. The Honourable Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Mr. Sunday Dare who disclosed this today, in his Office in Abuja, said that […]

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Joshua Can Still Win A Belt

Daily Dispatch April 3, 2023

By Kunle Awosiyan Not so happy with many comments on Anthony Joshua’s performance against Jermaine Franklin. It is obvious many of his fans are fed up with him. His one time rival, Dillian Whyte believes that Joshua cannot offer much to boxing anymore and that his compatriot, Tyson Fury would not even want a local […]

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Breaking: Chelsea Fire Manager, Graham Potter, Appoint Interim Coach

Daily Dispatch April 2, 2023

Chelsea Football Club has announced that Graham Potter has departed the club, saying that the coach has agreed to collaborate with the Club to facilitate a smooth transition. The club also announced that Bruno Saltor will take charge of the team as Interim Head Coach

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Buhari points out lessons in Joshua’s victory over Franklin

Daily Dispatch April 2, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari celebrates the victory of Nigerian-born boxer, Anthony Joshua, over Jermaine Franklin, commending the triumph of the gifted pugilist over a formidable opponent. Extolling the mentality of Joshua, who did not allow personal setbacks and obstacles to dent his resilient spirit, the president said the former three-time world heavyweight champion had

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Dabiri- Erewa congratulates Anthony Joshua on victory, describes it as long awaited

Daily Dispatch April 2, 2023

Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM), Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated British-Nigerian former World heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (AJ) for getting his mojo back by defeating American Jermaine Franklin on Saturday.after successive lost. Dabiri-Erewa, in a signed statement on Sunday by one of the officials of the Media, Public Relations