Nollywood actor Saidi Balogun has responded to the backlash he received from social media users over his decision to support President Bola Tinubu.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The veteran actor recently shared videos of himself attending and hosting campaign rallies in different parts of the country in support of Tinubu, who is seeking re-election for another term in office.

His posts triggered reactions from Nigerians, with several social media users criticising him for backing the President.

Reacting to the criticism in a post on his Instagram page, Balogun urged his critics to respect differing opinions and allow people to make their own choices.

The actor also offered prayers for those attacking him, asking God to heal them and return their prayers and curses to them.

He wrote: “Rest! Live and let live. Oluwa wa pelu yin! May God heal you and may all your prayers and curses return to you. God bless Nigeria.”

Meanwhile, veteran Nollywood actor Yinka Quadri has explained why he and other Yoruba actors and entertainers are supporting Tinubu’s bid for a second term.

Quadri said his decision to support the President was influenced by his personal experiences and the assistance Tinubu had rendered to members of the entertainment industry over the years.

He noted that Tinubu’s relationship with entertainers predates his presidency, tracing it back to his time as governor of Lagos State.

Speaking during an interview on the African A-List programme, Quadri recalled that Tinubu reportedly paid the medical bills of late Nollywood actor Babatunde Omidina, popularly known as Baba Suwe, while he was battling an illness.

According to Quadri, the President had consistently provided financial assistance to entertainers in need, making him a familiar figure within the industry.

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has maintained that he remains the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Imo West Senatorial District, despite a court judgment recognising former governor Rochas Okorocha as the party’s flagbearer.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

UFC and Zuffa Boxing chief, Dana White, has dismissed reports suggesting that Tyson Fury could pull out of his December 11 heavyweight clash with Anthony Joshua due to an injury.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The two British boxing stars are scheduled to face each other at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium in a highly anticipated contest expected to attract more than 70,000 spectators.

Speculation surrounding Fury’s fitness emerged after former heavyweight champion Frank Bruno claimed he had heard that the 38-year-old boxer was dealing with an injury that could put the fight in jeopardy.

Speaking on Fight Your Corner with Tony Bellew, Bruno expressed concern that Fury might be forced to withdraw from the encounter.

“I looked at him the other day, and I think someone was talking to me in the gym that he’s got some injury, which may stop him from going into the fight with Anthony Joshua? And having that on your head ain’t nice,” Bruno said.

However, White told Sky Sports that he had not received any information suggesting that Fury was carrying an injury serious enough to prevent him from facing Joshua.

“That’s the first time I heard it. I would certainly like to think that I would know that if it was true,” he said.

“I haven’t even heard the rumour, let alone the fact that it’s true. It’s all part of the fun as it gets closer and closer to the fight. But yeah, I hope that one is not true, but I’m pretty sure I would have heard by now.”

The rumours gained further attention after Fury posted a video on Friday showing a noticeable mark on the left side of his face.

The former heavyweight champion, who is currently training in Miami, shared the footage to wish his friend and sparring partner, Kevin Lerena, success ahead of his Saturday fight against Scotland’s Scott Forrest.

Although reports suggested that Fury had sustained a black eye, there has been no confirmation that the mark was caused by an injury capable of ruling him out of the Joshua showdown.

Former world champion Tony Bellew also dismissed concerns about Fury’s condition, suggesting that the boxer could be engaging in psychological games ahead of the fight.

“He plays up to the camera, Frank… I do think Tyson Fury is the master of the mind games,” Bellew said.

Fury returned to professional boxing earlier this year after announcing another retirement. He secured a points victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov in London in April before stopping Poland’s Mariusz Wach in July.

Meanwhile, White has indicated that an immediate rematch could be arranged regardless of the outcome of the December 11 encounter.

“Anything is possible; if that fight ends up like the Fury Wilder fight, who the hell didn’t want to see that again after it happened? So we will see how this thing plays out, and anything is possible,” he said.