UFC chief executive Dana White has predicted that the highly anticipated heavyweight showdown between British boxing stars Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will end in a knockout before the final bell.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Fulham head coach Alvaro Arbeloa is under increasing pressure after the Football Association (FA) fined him £25,000 for improper conduct.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     The sanction followed Arbeloa’s admission of a charge relating to remarks he made after Fulham’s 1-1 Premier League draw against Manchester United in September. The Spanish coach had accused match officials of favouring the Red Devils, claiming they would “not let Manchester United lose”.
His comments raised concerns about the impartiality of referees, prompting the FA to impose the financial penalty and issue an official warning over remarks considered to have questioned the integrity of match officials.
Arbeloa’s disciplinary setback comes amid Fulham’s disappointing start to the season. After six matches, the London club were reportedly rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table, having collected just two points.
The pressure on the manager has reportedly increased following Fulham’s disappointing defeat to newly promoted Ipswich Town. Despite taking an early lead, Fulham conceded twice in the closing stages to suffer a 2-1 loss.
Meanwhile, reports indicate that Fulham’s hierarchy are considering former Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira as a potential replacement should Arbeloa fail to improve the team’s fortunes.
Pereira is reportedly being considered because of his experience managing clubs in difficult situations, including sides battling to avoid relegation in English football.
According to reports, Arbeloa has two matches against Hull City and Coventry City to turn things around and strengthen his position at the club.
The outcomes of those fixtures could prove crucial to his future as Fulham manager, with pressure mounting for an improvement in results.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele have described the composition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid as a historic development.The lawmakers said the inclusion of politicians from different political parties signals the emergence of a broad-based alliance ahead of the 2027 general elections.
They made the remarks during Wednesday’s plenary session, as the Senate considered suspending its sitting to allow lawmakers to attend the inauguration of the presidential campaign council.
Bamidele, who represents Ekiti Central Senatorial District, said the involvement of political leaders across party lines could promote inclusive governance and strengthen preparations for the forthcoming elections.
He argued that the development demonstrated that a broad political coalition was taking shape as the 2027 presidential campaign approached.
“My point, Mr President, is that in this country, in the best interests of the Nigerian people, a rainbow coalition indeed is on the move and very much on course,” the Senate Leader said.
Bamidele noted that the campaign council had attracted prominent politicians who do not belong to the ruling APC, describing their participation as an opportunity to incorporate diverse perspectives into the campaign.
Among those appointed are Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party, and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
He explained that Soludo and Adeleke would coordinate campaign activities in their respective states, while Wike would oversee the exercise in the Federal Capital Territory and Rivers State.
The Senate Leader called for a campaign focused on ideas, democratic values and national development rather than political differences.
“We will proceed out of this chamber as members of the ruling party, accompanied by our colleagues, to go to the presidential campaign council.
“We look forward to a campaign that will really celebrate ideas and celebrate our democracy. I really congratulate you, Mr President,” he added.
Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro, who represents Benue South Senatorial District, seconded the motion for adjournment.
In his response, Akpabio described the composition of the campaign council as an uncommon development in Nigeria’s democratic history since the return to civilian rule in 1999.
According to him, the inclusion of politicians from different parties reflects an approach to governance built on unity, cooperation and shared political objectives.
“This is not just an inclusive government in terms of infrastructure, revenue allocation and reforms. It is also an inclusive government in terms of unity of purpose in democracy,” the Senate President stated.
Akpabio added that the council’s composition suggested that Tinubu’s pursuit of a second term would be framed around national unity and cross-party collaboration.
“What we are going to witness is evidence that his second term is going to be a unity government, just like his campaign council is a unity campaign council made up of almost all the political parties in the country,” he said.
Although the Senate President expressed optimism about the significance of the alliance, he refrained from predicting the outcome of the 2027 presidential election.
He congratulated Tinubu, APC National Chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda and leaders of the other political parties represented in the council.
Akpabio also welcomed Soludo, Adeleke and Wike into the campaign structure, arguing that political party affiliation should not be the sole measure of an individual’s contribution to governance.
Speaking specifically about Soludo, a professor and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Akpabio expressed hope that the Anambra governor would contribute valuable ideas towards the country’s development.
“I can imagine how even a professor and former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Prof. Soludo, will add his ideas to the next administration so that Nigeria will be better. This is the way Nigeria should be,” he said.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶