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Phyna, Nkechi Blessing Set for Lagos Celebrity Boxing Showdown
By staff Reporter Rukevwe Odeh
Reality television personality Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, and Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing are expected to settle their recent public disagreement in the boxing ring when they face off in Lagos on October 1, 2026.
The celebrity boxing contest, tagged “Phyna vs Nkechi,” is part of Balmoral Group Promotions’ “Chaos in the Ring” series and is scheduled to take place at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos.
The organisers announced the bout through their social media platforms, releasing promotional materials featuring both entertainers in boxing gear.
The announcement came shortly after the two celebrities exchanged remarks on social media, with their disagreement attracting considerable attention from their respective followers.
According to reports, the dispute developed after Nkechi Blessing commented on Phyna’s frequent involvement in online confrontations. Phyna subsequently responded and questioned the actress’s decision to address the matter publicly.
Phyna also disclosed that she and Nkechi Blessing had previously been in communication over a proposed movie appearance, but the discussions reportedly broke down following a disagreement concerning the timing of a response.
Their scheduled appearance in the ring will now add a sporting dimension to the controversy that had largely played out online.
The October 1 event will also feature other celebrity and professional boxing contests. The organisers said the programme will be broadcast live on DAZN and SuperSport.
Balmoral’s “Chaos in the Ring” series has previously featured Nigerian entertainers including Portable, Charles Okocha, Speed Darlington and Carter Efe.
However, details such as the number of rounds and specific rules for the Phyna-Nkechi bout had not been announced as of the latest reports.
The upcoming contest is therefore expected to combine entertainment and boxing as the two celebrities prepare to meet in the ring in Lagos.
By staff Reporter Rukevwe Odeh
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 34-year-old Ugandan woman, Farida Nansubuga, for allegedly attempting to smuggle 1.15 kilogrammes of cocaine from Nigeria to Uganda.
The suspect was apprehended on Tuesday, November 3, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, while preparing to board a flight to Uganda.
According to the agency, a search conducted by NDLEA operatives and aviation security personnel led to the discovery of 87 wraps of cocaine concealed around her pelvic region beneath two layers of underwear.
By staff Reporter Rukevwe Odeh
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested eight suspects over the alleged vandalism and theft of streetlight infrastructure in Abuja.
The suspects were reportedly arrested by operatives attached to the Central Police Station during a routine anti-crime patrol within the city centre.
The Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh, identified the suspects as Sani Musa, Ashiru Adamu, Markus Joseph, Suleman Ibrahim, Jamilu Umar, Usman Aliyu, Uzairu Sani and Shafiu Bala.
Adeh said preliminary investigations indicated that the suspects were members of a criminal gang allegedly involved in vandalising and stealing public and private infrastructure across the Central Business District, Maitama, Wuse, Garki and Asokoro districts.
By staff Reporter Rukevwe Odeh
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the Ibom Deep Sea Port project and the upgrade of the Victor Attah International Airport to international status, in a move expected to strengthen Akwa Ibom State’s transport and economic infrastructure.
President Tinubu announced the approvals on Friday, November 6, 2026, while addressing residents during a reception and political rally held in his honour at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
The approvals followed requests made by Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, who described the deep-sea port as a major economic project capable of transforming the state and the wider South-South region.
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