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Marvel Names British Actor, David Jonsson As New Black Panther

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Marvel has named British actor, David Jonsson as the new Black Panther, unveiling him in a surprise announcement at San Diego Comic-Con weekend. The 32-year-old, who rose to prominence as Gus Sackey in HBO’s Industry, will take on the role of T’Challa’s son in the third film in the franchise. Director Ryan Coogler introduced Jonsson on stage before a cheering crowd, while the actor thanked Coogler and Marvel boss, Kevin Feige for the opportunity to join the superhero universe. “I want you to give a warm welcome to our new Black Panther: Mr David Jonsson,” Coogler said on stage. “Thank you Ryan. Thank you Kevin. Thank you to this amazing family that I have the honour and privilege and the blessing to join,” Jonsson said. Jonsson’s casting gives Marvel a fresh lead for one of its most iconic properties, while adding a strong cultural dimension to the role. The London-born actor has spoken about his heritage as Creole, with roots in Nigeria and Sierra Leone, along with Caribbean and Swedi...
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Anthony Joshua Survives Two Knockdowns To Defeat Kristian Prenga In Round Two

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  The two-time British-Nigerian heavyweight world champion, Anthony Joshua survived two early knockdowns on the way to a second-round knockout of Albanian boxer, Kristian Prenga on Sunday, his triumphant ring return paving the way for a blockbuster all-British bout with Tyson Fury. The fight at the Jeddah Superdome was Joshua’s first since he was involved in a car crash in Nigeria on Monday, December 29, 2025, that killed two of his close friends, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele. The 36-year-old choked up when asked in the ring about his friends and the emotions of the past seven months, but said his second-round revival was down to more than pure punching power. “That was spirit, that was Latz, that was Sina. That was family,” he said. The devastating accident occurred little more than a week after Joshua demolished YouTuber-turned-boxer, Jake Paul in a controversial Netflix-backed bout in December. Joshua’s last prior competitive appearance in the ring was his fifth-round knockout l...
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Iran Earns $18 Billion In Oil Revenue Despite Conflict With The United States

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Iran’s oil ministry says the country earned $18 billion from oil exports during its conflict with the United States and the period of ceasefire that followed, despite earlier claims by senior government officials that the U.S. actions had halted the country’s oil exports. In a  statement published on its official website on Saturday, the ministry disclosed that $11.5 billion was generated from oil sales during the conflict, while an additional $6.5 billion was realised during the ceasefire before hostilities resumed. According to the ministry, the total revenue represents more than 60 per cent of the oil income projected in Iran’s annual budget, despite the disruptions caused by the crisis. The  ministry stated that the earnings covered over 60 per cent of the oil revenues anticipated in the national budget during the period of conflict. The latest disclosure differs from remarks made in late June by Iran’s Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who...
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Brothers Of Late Black Panther Star, Chadwick Boseman Sue Widow Over Actor’s Multi-Million-Dollar Estate

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The brothers of late Black Panther star, Chadwick Boseman have taken legal action against his widow, Taylor Simone Ledward, over her handling of the actor’s multi-million-dollar estate. It was gathered that the brothers,  Derrick Boseman and Kevin Boseman filed a petition before a Los Angeles court seeking an order compelling Ledward to distribute funds from the estate to family members and removing her as its administrator. The brothers accused Ledward of mishandling the distribution of Boseman’s assets, alleging that she “cannot be trusted with the continued administration of the estate.” Chadwick Boseman died aged 43 in August 2020, four years after he was diagnosed with colon cancer. He gained global recognition for portraying T’Challa, king of Wakanda, in Marvel’s 2018 blockbuster Black Panther, a role that earned him widespread acclaim. Court documents showed that Boseman had assets valued at about $3.8 million (£2.9 million) when he died. He reportedly died without leaving a...
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“Inspector-General Of Police, Olatunji Disu Didn’t Order Shoot-On-Sight Of Illegal Firearm Carriers” – Police

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The Nigeria Police Force has refuted reports claiming that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, ordered officers to shoot anyone found with illegal firearms, insisting that the report is entirely false and a misrepresentation of the IGP’s actual comments. In  a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, the police high command said the report, which had since gone viral on social media, was taken out of context and twisted to mislead the public. According  to the police spokesperson, the IGP at no time issued any “shoot-on-sight” order during the stakeholders’ meeting held in Makurdi, Benue State. The statement read: “The Nigeria Police Force has noticed a misleading report claiming that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, ordered police officers to ‘shoot anyone with illegal firearms.’ This claim is false and does not reflect what the Inspector-General said. “During the stakeholders’ meeting held in Makurd...
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United States Slaps Nigeria And 7 Other African Countries With 12.5% Tariff Over Forced Labour Claims

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The United States has slapped Nigeria and seven other African countries with a 12.5 percent tariff on their exports to America over alleged failure to curb forced labour in supply chains. The action,  taken under Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974 by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), was part of a sweeping measure against 38 economies that the US accused of failing to impose and effectively enforce a prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labour after launching an investigation into 60 economies. Aside from Nigeria, other African countries affected are Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco and South Africa. The USTR said the affected nations have not put in place or enforced measures strong enough to block goods made with forced labour from entering their  markets. Unlike that broad measure aimed at correcting trade imbalances, the new tariff is targeted specifically at labour-related practices. According to th...
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Former Manchester City Manager, Pep Guardiola Turns Down Italy Job Due To Family Reasons

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  Former Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has reportedly declined the opportunity to become the new head coach of the Italian national team, citing family reasons. Italian Football Federation president, Giovanni Malago confirmed earlier this week that talks had taken place with the 55-year-old Spaniard. Pep Guardiola, who left Manchester City at the end of last season after a highly successful 10-year spell that included six Premier League titles and the Champions League, is said to have prioritised his personal life after an intense period at the top level of club football. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Guardiola turned down the Italy position. A source close to the coach reiterated to ESPN that discussions about taking over immediately were not feasible due to his desire for a break. The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich manager is understood to be open to stepping into international football in the future, with several other national teams having expressed interes...
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