Joshua knocked out Paul in Round 6 with a monstrous right hand Friday night at the Kaseya Center in Miami. Paul also had his best moment in the fight in Round 5, when he caught Joshua coming in with an overhand right. Paul was floored again at the two-minute mark after Joshua connected with another right hand. It took a bit longer than expected, but the right hand finally found the destination. Main cardHeavyweight: Anthony Joshua def.

December 20, 2025 13:30 UTC

Since its inception, the Trump administration has steadily rolled out a series of visa restrictions and travel bans targeting Nigeria and several other countries. Another US visa holder based in Lagos told Saturday PUNCH that he had also shelved plans to visit the United States in January. ‘Visa restrictions unfortunate’Reacting to the development, the Chief Executive Officer of Cardinal E-School and Edu Services, Sulaimon Okewole, described the visa restrictions as an “unfortunate development” with far-reaching consequences. “The United States, a nation of immigrants, is building a needless wall—not of brick, but of bureaucratic spite—and this diminishes us all. According to him, many Nigerian students had already secured admission into US universities and paid non-refundable fees.

December 20, 2025 13:20 UTC

Five Finger Death Punch guitarist Andy James, who has been with the band since 2020, has shared a playthrough video for his new solo instrumental track, “Dystopian Rain”. The artists came together a special plaque presentation to honor this cross-cultural breakthrough and the worldwide momentum behind “The End,” feat. But with how well this song connected there, let’s just say the story might not be over yet. Five Finger Death Punch and Babymetal had performed at the same festival overseas back in 2015, so I was really happy thinking they might have remembered me from then. I sang Japanese lyrics inspired by the original lyrics of ‘The End,’ and spent a lot of time experimenting to find the voice that best fit such a deep, cool track.

December 20, 2025 12:53 UTC

THE Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua fight was a complete farce, and the numbers don’t make it look any better. Paul looked totally outmatched, Joshua looked like he held back, and it led to a poor showing all around. JAKE PAUL VS ANTHONY JOSHUA LIVE: FOLLOW ALL THE REACTION FROM MIAMIPaul threw just 56 punches in six rounds, with only 16 of them landing. “We as a society need to leave these Jake Paul fights in 2025,” a third fan said. “Every time Jake Paul fights, the sport loses a year off its life,” a fourth fan said.

December 20, 2025 12:11 UTC

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have intercepted two pick-up vans suspected of conveying logistics supplies to Islamic State West Africa Province terrorists in Borno State. The Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai, Lt Colonel Sani Uba, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. “Acting promptly on the intelligence, troops deployed tactically and intercepted the vehicles along the identified route. “This successful interception underscores the effectiveness of intelligence-driven operations and the sustained collaboration between troops and local security partners in disrupting terrorist logistics networks,” he stated. In January, troops of the 1 Brigade of the Joint Task Force, Operation Fasan Yamma, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services intercepted a large cache of arms in Zamfara State.

December 20, 2025 11:58 UTC





Read our Privacy noticeAnthony Joshua and Jake Paul’s fight on Friday was hardly a classic, although many fans got their wish of seeing the YouTube star suffer a stoppage defeat. Joshua, a former two-time world heavyweight champion, struggled to pin down the evasive Paul in the early rounds but eventually found the target. • Follow LIVE: Joshua vs Paul fallout as Briton stops YouTuber in six roundsHe dropped Paul four times in the middle rounds of a scheduled eight, ultimately forcing the stoppage in the sixth frame at Miami’s Kaseya Centre. Now, Compubox’s statistics for the fight have listed Paul, 28, as having landed a meagre 16 punches from 56 thrown in the five-and-a-half completed rounds. But Joshua eventually found the shots required to put away the American, even leading Paul to claim that he had suffered a broken jaw.

December 20, 2025 11:20 UTC

President Bola Tinubu has vowed that his administration will show no mercy to terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, and their sponsors. Tinubu said the defence budget reflected his government’s resolve to make security the foundation of national development. The President vowed to deal with terrorists and their sponsors, reiterating that his administration would show no mercy to those involved in terrorism, banditry, kidnapping for ransom, and other violent crimes. We will act firmly against those who commit or support acts of terrorism, banditry, kidnapping for ransom, and other violent crimes,” Tinubu said. He further disclosed that his administration was resetting the country’s national security architecture and introducing a new counter-terrorism doctrine.

December 20, 2025 11:12 UTC

Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua was a difficult watch, but in the end, the fans got what they flocked to Miami to see. After multiple rounds of circling and clinging on for dear life, Paul was eventually walked down and knocked out by Joshua in the sixth. Joshua, on the other hand, threw 146 punches and landed 48 of them - a mere 33 per cent. And while it certainly wasn't pretty, mainly due to Paul's unwillingness to engage, Joshua kept his hopes of an all-British showdown with Tyson Fury alive in victory. Providing everything goes to plan, Joshua will then box Fury sometime in the second half of the year.

December 20, 2025 11:04 UTC

It’s the season of giving, and Ghost of Yotei dev Sucker Punch has a special treat in store for you. You can claim eight free PS5 avatars right now, inspired by the Seattle studio’s award winning exclusive. Obviously, you can pick whichever one you want to customise your profile with. Subscribe to Push Square on YouTube166kWill you be using any of these avatars? Which one will you be wearing and why?

December 20, 2025 10:28 UTC

In attendance were residents, government representatives, and community stakeholders who gathered to review this year’s activities, unveil future plans, and honour outstanding contributors. “The condition of the Mowe–Ofada Road has become a major concern for residents. We urge the state government to take urgent action to complete this critical infrastructure,” Adebisi said. Speaking on power challenges, IBEDC Distribution Technical Manager, Mowe Hub, Shobukola Babatunde, urged residents to remain patient. On the need for urgent intervention, a resident, Oluyimika Ayoola, said: “The Mowe market road is in a terrible state.

December 20, 2025 09:39 UTC

Justice Nwite recalled that on September 4, 2025, the court had ordered the defendants—including the ADC National Chairman, David Mark—to show cause why an interim order should not restrain them from acting as leaders of the party. Hence, any ex parte application without notice to the other parties will be overreaching. Justice Nwite said, “The case is already before me, and if any person does something untoward, such action will be null and void. This application ought not to come by way of ex parte because the parties are already before the court. Justice Nwite reiterated that a similar ex parte application by Gombe in September 2025 had been refused, and the court had directed that all defendants be put on notice.

December 20, 2025 09:33 UTC

The Niger State Police Command has arrested all officers assigned to audit and investigate allegations of arms dealing against a Divisional Police Officer, Abdullahi Isah. The command’s spokesman, Wasiu Abiodun, told Saturday PUNCH that the audit team was detained for allegedly allowing Isah to commit suicide during the arms audit. Saturday PUNCH learnt that the audit team, acting on a tip-off, travelled from Abuja to Minna to conduct the routine annual audit of arms and ammunition. While the audit was ongoing, Isah allegedly shot himself in the head with a pistol he picked from his office, dying instantly. The audit is ongoing, and it is too early to conclude that such a number of arms are unaccounted for.

December 20, 2025 08:52 UTC

The National Assembly has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to reconsider his directive withdrawing police personnel from Very Important Persons, citing growing safety concerns among lawmakers. Tinubu had, in November, ordered the withdrawal of police officers assigned to VIPs across the country, directing that they be redeployed to perform core policing functions in communities nationwide. “So, on that note, we plead with the President for a review of the decision. He sought exemption for lawmakers from the enforcement, to avoid being used as scapegoats. He informed the senator and other affected members that efforts were being made to convince the Presidency to exempt lawmakers from the orderly withdrawal.

December 20, 2025 08:35 UTC

A passenger train smashed into a herd of elephants in India’s northeast, killing seven animals on the spot, officials said Saturday. No travellers were injured in the accident in Assam state, home to more than 4,000 of the roughly 22,000 wild elephants in India. “The loco pilot, on observing the herd of elephants, applied emergency brakes. However, elephants dashed with the train,” he said. According to parliamentary figures, 629 people were killed by elephants across India in 2023-2024.

December 20, 2025 08:00 UTC

The latter seems more credible, especially when considering budget assumptions.”Okeke also pointed to insecurity as a drag on economic activity and revenue generation. “Public and commercial activities in affected areas have been largely disrupted, which limits government revenue and economic growth,” he said. “Chances are really very high that there may be a resurgence of debt service to revenue, as a N30tn revenue gap means a lot,” Alaje said in comments to News Central on Thursday. The revenue – we have met our target of revenue for the whole year; we met it in August. In an effort to boost revenue, the administration has passed the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025, consolidating multiple tax laws into four acts to broaden the tax base.

December 20, 2025 07:41 UTC