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Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has unveiled plans for a 100-point ‘HAMZAT Compact’ designed to give Lagos residents specific benchmarks for monitoring his administration if he wins the 2027 governorship election.

Hamzat disclosed the proposal on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at a gubernatorial town hall organised by Platform Nigeria under the theme, ‘Millennium and Gen Z Meet Their Lagos State Gubernatorial Candidates.’

According to him, the proposed compact would specify what his administration intends to deliver, where projects or interventions would take place, how much they would cost and the official responsible for implementation.

He said the initiative, contained in his manifesto, The Promise: Building a State That Lasts, is intended to make government commitments measurable and open to public scrutiny.

‘Hamzat Compact is actually a statement that allows you to know what will be done, where it will be done, what it will cost, and who is responsible,’ he said.

Hamzat argued that effective governance requires institutions and processes that can be measured and sustained beyond individual political administrations. He said residents should be able to monitor government promises and demand explanations when stated commitments are not delivered.

Child welfare agency planned

A major component of his programme is a proposed Child Welfare Administration Agency, which he said would be established within his first 100 days in office if elected.

The proposed agency would focus on children below 18 and seek to ensure they are either in school or receiving vocational training. Hamzat said child welfare requires dedicated institutional attention, particularly because of concerns around vulnerable children and childhood malnutrition.

He also identified healthcare and education among the areas covered by his proposed commitments.

Focus on Lagos traffic and commuting

Transportation was another major issue addressed by the APC candidate.

Hamzat said his administration would seek to reduce the amount of time Lagos residents spend travelling between their homes, workplaces and places of business.

He said commuting time should be treated as a measurable indicator of the effectiveness of government interventions, with residents able to assess whether journeys across the state are becoming shorter and more efficient.

Economic council to tackle multiple levies

On the business environment, Hamzat proposed establishing a State Economic Council to coordinate government charges and address multiple and unauthorised levies imposed on businesses.

He said government should create conditions that allow businesses to start, survive and expand rather than burden them with unpredictable charges.

The proposal would also seek to make the state’s charging structure clearer, allowing businesses to know what they are required to pay while eliminating unauthorised fees.

Hamzat further identified bookkeeping and staff-management skills as areas where small and medium-sized enterprises could receive greater support.

Housing and economic planning

At the same town-hall engagement, Hamzat also discussed housing, proposing longer payment periods for government housing schemes. BusinessDay reported that he spoke of arrangements involving an initial payment of about 10 per cent, with the balance potentially spread over 15 or 20 years. He also said government should work to ensure that rent does not undermine residents’ dignity.

The candidate has also recently advocated a more data-driven approach to employment and wealth creation, arguing that government should use reliable information about labour-market demand, skills and business opportunities to better target interventions.

Inclusion of residents from outside Lagos

Hamzat also addressed Lagos’ status as a destination for Nigerians and foreign nationals, promising an administration that would not discriminate against residents because of their place of origin.

He said people who live peacefully, work lawfully and do not pose a threat should be able to enjoy their rights regardless of whether they originate from another part of Nigeria or another country.

He cited the presence and contributions of communities from countries including Ghana, India and Lebanon as examples of Lagos’ longstanding diversity.

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday ordered a remand of Arinze Nwogba in Kuje Correctional Centre for allegedly impersonating Prof. Segun Aina, Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for fraudulent activities.

Justice Salim Ibrahim, in a short ruling, held that Nwogba would be in custody pending the ruling on his bail application which was moved by his lawyer, Christian Ejike.

Justice Ibrahim then fixed Oct. 7. at noon for a ruling on the application and adjourned the matter until Oct. 19 for commencement of his trial.

The Inspector-General (I-G) of Police had, in the charge marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/612/2026, sued Nwogba as sole defendant.

The I-G, in the charge dated Sept. 18 and filed Sept. 21 by Samuel Mallum, preferred six counts against the defendant.

In one of the counts, Nwogba, who resides at No. 16, Emeka Egbe by Roban Stores, Abakaliki in Ebonyi, and others now at large, were alleged to have sometime in the year 2026, fraudulently impersonated the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Aina.

The defendant was alleged to have registered his picture on whatsapp profile and true caller on telephone number: 08139433155 with the intent to gain financial advantage to himself.

The offence is said to be contrary to and punishable under Section 22(3)(a)(b) and (4) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc) Act, 2015 Amended 2024.

When the case was called, the police lawyer, Nonso Eleodimuo, informed the court that the matter was scheduled for Nwogba’s arraignment.

The defence lawyer did not oppose the application.

After the charge was read to him, Nwogba pleaded not guilty to all the six counts and the prosecuting counsel sought a trial date.

Responding, Ejike did not raise objection to Eleodimuo’s application for a date for trial but he told the court that he had a motion for bail filed on Sept. 23.

The lawyer said the prosecution had been served and responded to their application for bail.

Eleodimuo, who acknowledged the receipt of the bail application, said a counter affidavit, dated Oct. 2, had also been filed and served on the defence.

After moving the application, Ejike prayed the court to admit Nwogba to a bail on liberal terms.

The Prosecution Counsel in his response, urged the court to dismiss Nwogba’s application for a bail.

In a counter affidavit deposed to by Gregory Woje, a clerk at the Directorate of Legal Services, Force Headquarters in Abuja, stated that majority of the paragraphs in Nwogba’s affidavit in support of his bail application were false.

Woje averred that the defendant’s affidavit were speculative and were facts within the knowledge of the defendant, which are extraneous to the case.

The officer told the court that if granted bail, there was likelihood of Nwogba evading justice.

He added that the defendant would not appear in court to stand trial for the case against him.

‘That assuming the court is minded to grant bail, it is for the court to do so considering the punishment upon conviction and upon terms that will ensure the defendant/applicant attend his trial,’ he said.

Woje stated that bail condition is at the discretion of the court and not for the defendant to decide.

The officer said the I-G was ready ‘to prosecute the case expeditiously as all the exhibits and witnesses are ready for the trial.’

‘That if the defendant/applicant is granted bail and abscond from trial, it will be a clog on the whole proceedings before this court.

‘That the complainant/redpondent will be prejudiced if the application of the applicant is granted,’ he said.

Justice Ibrahim after listening to the parties’ arguments adjourned until Oct. 7 for ruling on the bail and fixed Oct. 19 for trial.

The prosecution, in the brief fact of the case, said a petition was written and submitted to the I-G by the board registrar concerning the activities of some suspected criminal gangs who fraudulently registered and are using the telephone number 08139433155 and using the name and pictures of Prof. Aina without his knowledge and authority.

The police alleged that these individuals were using the identity of the JAMB registrar to deceive unsuspecting members of the public.

It said they equally went on LinkedIn and published the said number where they directed unsuspecting innocent citizens to contact them only through WhatsApp using the number.

‘The investigating team decided to engage the fraudsters directly using the WhatsApp number he advertised on LinkedIn.

‘The fraudsters who already used the image of JAMB registrar as profile pictures both on WhatsApp and truecaller in order to deceive innocent Nigerians informed his victims that he wants to offer them a contract and he has obtained necessary approvals from the Minister of Education.’

According to the document, in his text message on WhatsApp, he stated, ‘Federal Ministry of Education Abuja has approved the supply of 200 units of HP laptops to us as a part of our digitization programs.’

It alleged that the acclaimed JAMB registrar also sent the contact of his personal assistant as (07017626031) who he described as Dr Stephen Igwe and who would be representing him to make all the arrangement for the award of the contract.

‘He equally directed that his PA will send an account number where he directed the sum of N900,000 to be paid for handshake.

‘He equally ordered the payment of another three (3) million naira into the account for the permanent secretary and Minister of Education.

‘He equally sent an access bank account number 1572799985 with account name: EDEH CHIMEZIE BENEDICT.

‘He requested for an initial deposit of nine hundred thousand naira (N900,000) to be used to bribe the members of staff at the minister’s office,’ the prosecution alleged, among others.

It said Nwogba whose operational name was Dr. Stephen Igwe was subsequently arrested in Abakallki in Ebonyi.

‘He confessed that the account details belong to his late nephew who died in April 2026 and was buried on July 31st, 2026.

‘He admitted that he actually forwarded the details of the account to his cousin, one NNABUIFE NWEKPA ‘M’ of Onitsha, Anambra State to use for the fraudulent activity.

‘The said NNABUIFE NWEKPA (the acclaimed fake JAMB Registrar) is now on the run and currently at large.

‘Serious efforts are being intensified to arrest the fleeing suspect,’ the police said.

It was a special Independence Day celebration for Agege people on Thursday, 1 October, 2026, as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr Kayode Opeifa; former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Dr Oluyinka Ogundimu led stakeholders in the Agege All Progressives Congress (APC) to commence massive grassroots mobilisation ahead the 2027 general elections

The occasion also served as the official campaign flag-off for the APC candidate for Agege State Constituency II in the House of Assembly, Honourable Shakiru Sule Enimakure.

On hand to show solidarity with his colleague was the Agege APC State Constituency I, Honourable Oluwagbenga Micheal Abiola popularly called Agbelebu who electrified the atmosphere with his oratory power, calling on voters to vote massively for the ruling party.

Speaking at the event, both Dr Opeifa and Ogundimu spoke highly of the candidates being presented for the elections noting that APC has the best candidates.

Speaking at the event, Opeifa stressed the importance of unity among party supporters, noting that sustained support for the APC would ensure continuity in governance and development initiatives.

He urged residents of Agege and its environs to remain steadfast and work collectively towards delivering overwhelming votes for the party at all levels.

According to him, ‘We are at the top and we will continue to communicate with them at the top, we spoke to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, he has assured us and asked us to continue the good work. Governor Sanwo-Olu also told us to continue. There is nothing like APM. The only party in Lagos is APC.’

Also addressing the gathering, Dr Yinka Ogundimu called on party members to commence door-to-door campaigns and community engagements to galvanise support for APC candidates.

He emphasised that the forthcoming elections would require coordinated efforts to secure victory for President Tinubu and other party flag bearers.

The event, which drew prominent APC figures, aspirants and massive crowd of APC members featured endorsements for candidates of the party as they affect Agege Federal Constituency.

They are: Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for President; Dr Kadir Obafemi Hamzat for Governor; Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule for Senate, Lagos West Senatorial District; RT Honourable Mudashiru Obasa for House of Representatives, Agege Federal Constituency; Oluwagbenga Micheal Abiola for Lagos State House of Assembly, Constituency I; and Sule Shakiru Enimakure for House of Assembly, Constituency II.

Convener of the programme and House of Assembly hopeful for Agege Constituency 02, Shakiru Sule Akindele Enimakure, described the gathering as a strategic platform to unite party members and strengthen mobilisation efforts at the grassroots.

He noted that the Independence Day celebration was not only symbolic but also an opportunity to reinforce political awareness and participation among residents.

The colourful event featured cultural displays, music, games and community interactions, reflecting a blend of political engagement and festive celebration.

Party leaders at the event reiterated their commitment to ensuring a decisive victory for APC candidates, urging supporters to translate their enthusiasm into votes during the elections.

Dignatories present at the event were: former member of the House of Representatives for Agege Federal Constituency, Taofeek Abiodun Adaranijo; current member of the state House of Assembly for Constituency II, Honourable Jubreel Abdul Kareem; Olu of Agege Kingdom, Oba Kamila Oyedeji Isiba; and Alaige of Orile Agege, Oba Ambali Agbedeyi among others.

African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has declared that he is prepared to abandon Atiku Abubakar’s presidential ticket and campaign for President Bola Tinubu if the price of petrol falls to ?600 per litre.

Amaechi made the declaration on Friday while appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he challenged the Tinubu administration’s claims that its economic reforms were beginning to deliver prosperity.

The former Rivers State governor said he would personally visit a filling station to confirm the price of petrol and take the dramatic political step if it had dropped to ?600.

‘I will go tomorrow morning to the petrol station to buy fuel, I will go myself, if fuel has come down to 600, I will campaign for President Tinubu,’ Amaechi said.

‘If fuel comes down to 600 tomorrow, I will campaign for Tinubu.’

He went further, asking anyone who doubted the pledge to accompany him with a camera.

‘If you doubt me, come with your camera to my house, and I will go to the filling station and buy fuel, and I, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi will withdraw as a vice presidential candidate of Atiku and campaign for President Tinubu, if it has come down,’ he said.

Amaechi is Atiku’s running mate on the ADC ticket for the 2027 presidential election, while Tinubu is seeking another term on the platform of the All Progressives Congress.

The former transportation minister made the remark while questioning whether Nigerians were already experiencing the economic improvement highlighted by Tinubu in his Independence Day address.

‘It is about believability; who do you believe?’ Amaechi asked.

‘Has any price come down, has anything changed?’

Petrol prices have become a major political issue ahead of the 2027 election following increases since the removal of fuel subsidy in 2023.

Amaechi has argued that lower energy costs would reduce pressure on transportation, food and other household expenses.

Police operatives arrested 32 suspects, recovered a wide range of firearms as well as ?2.5 million in cash in operations conducted across Lagos State in September 2026.

Police operatives also impounded 43 vehicles for violation of registration and tinted screen offences during the month, Lagos Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai disclosed at a press conference he addressed at the Command’s headquarters, Ikeja on Friday.

According to him, operations by the operatives targeted armed robbery, cultism, unlawful possession of firearms and other violent crimes.

CP Tijani listed the recoveries by police operatives in the various operations to include five pump-action guns, five locally made pistols, 20 live rounds of ammunition, 15 expended cartridges, two cutlasses and assorted suspected criminal charms.

He added that the operatives also recovered a television set, a radiator, a car jack, vehicle spare parts and tools, two vehicle keys and vandalised electrical wires.

Key among the suspects arrested by operatives was 21-year-old Olumide Olusola who was nabbed on 26 September after he used his a Lexus ES 350 vehicle to knock down and dragged a Sergeant, Johnson Okediji to death during a stop-and-search operation in Egbeda area of the state.

The suspect who fled the scene was later arrested.

In Oshodi, operatives arrested 15-year-old boy who was allegedly transporting guns concealed in a loaf of bread.

The Lagos Police Commissioner also said 12 suspected members of the Eiye Confraternity gang members were arrested in Badagry area of the state.

He added that a cut-to-size gun, vehicle keys and charms were recovered were recovered from the suspects.

CP Tijani also highlighted and multiple arrests by operatives for armed robbery, breaking and entering, and unlawful possession of firearms in Mushin, Ikorodu, Ojo, Epe, Abule Egba and other areas of Lagos State.

The Lagos Police Commissioner commended officers and operatives for the breakthroughs and expressed appreciation to members of the public for providing timely and credible information.

CP Fatai added that that security remains a shared responsibility and reaffirmed the Command’s determination to keep Lagos hostile to criminal elements while protecting personnel who lawfully discharge their duties.

According to him, the achievements in September results demonstrate the Command’s resolve to sustain public safety across the state.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that more than 9.3 million young Nigerians registered as new voters during the 2026 Continuous Voter Registration exercise, putting youth participation firmly in focus ahead of the 2027 general elections.

INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, disclosed that 9,324,349 young Nigerians completed fresh voter registration during the exercise.

Amupitan spoke in Abuja at an event organised by the commission to deepen engagement with young Nigerians. He was represented by INEC National Commissioner, Prof. Rhoda Gumus.

According to the INEC chairman, the figure demonstrates the increasingly significant place of young people in Nigeria’s electoral process.

‘This figure reinforces the critical role of active youth participation in Nigeria’s electoral process, which also helps in shaping electoral outcomes and strengthening public confidence in the democratic process,’ he said.

INEC said it was expanding efforts to ensure that young Nigerians receive credible electoral information and participate responsibly in the forthcoming elections.

Amupitan urged young voters to reject misinformation and activities capable of undermining the electoral process, while encouraging them to obtain accurate information before sharing election-related content.

As part of the initiative, INEC unveiled nine Youth Ambassadors drawn from Nigeria’s entertainment and creative industries to promote voter education, peaceful participation and responsible use of social media.

National Commissioner and Chairman of INEC’s Outreach and Partnership Committee, Prof. Kunle Ajayi, warned that false election information could spread rapidly online and damage public confidence before corrections reach the same audience.

‘Information now travels rapidly, and a false claim about an election can reach thousands of people before a correction is issued,’ Ajayi said.

He urged the ambassadors to adopt a simple rule: ‘verify before you amplify.’

The newly unveiled ambassadors include Amal Umar, Christopher Yohanna, popularly known as Uncle CY; Alex Kool Ibeh, also known as Mr Kool; Mike Godson; Emmanuel Ikubese; Seun Ajayi; Ibrahim Tukur Bello; Sunday Agbaji; and Thompson Ukeki.

INEC’s announcement comes as preparations gather pace for the 2027 general elections, with the commission increasingly focusing on young Nigerians as a major segment of the electorate.

Police operatives in Ogun have arrested a 45-year-old man identified as Abdulmoruf Abdulahi over an alleged N2.5 million fraud with 25 ATM cards, 25 mobile phones and 16 SIM cards also recovered from him.

The arrest followed an investigation into a case of obtaining money under false pretence, which was reported at Igbesa Police Division on April 4, Ogun police Command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed in a statement on Friday in Abeokuta.

Babaseyi said his arrest followed a complaint by a dealer in deep freezers who had reportedly transferred N2.5 million to a bank account bearing the name Abdulmoruf Abdulahi on April 1, after responding to an online advertisement for the purchase of the goods for resale.

But the said Abdullahi failed to deliver the goods while he also allegedly stopped responding to her messages.

According to him, police investigation led detectives to the Ojo area of Lagos state, where the suspect was arrested on Sept. 22.

He said a search conducted during the arrest led to the recovery of 25 ATM cards, 25 mobile phones and 16 SIM cards.

He added that further investigation reportedly revealed that the suspect obtained utility bills and newly registered SIM cards from associates, who were allegedly directed to use them to open bank accounts.

He said the ATM cards were subsequently collected by the suspect and allegedly used for transactions linked to fraudulent activities.

Babaseyi said the recovered items were being examined to establish their connection with the case, identify other possible victims and determine whether the suspect was linked to similar offences.

He noted that the suspect, case file and recovered exhibits had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation.

He added that the suspect would be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.

Babaseyi advised members of the public to verify the identities and credibility of online sellers before making payments.

He urged residents to protect their personal documents, bank details, ATM cards and SIM cards from unauthorised use.

He also advised victims of suspected online fraud to report such incidents promptly and preserve relevant evidence, including transaction receipts, account details, telephone numbers and messages.

A 63-year-old man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after deliberately detonating a homemade explosive beside a ULEZ camera in south-east London, causing extensive damage to nearby vehicles and properties.

Kevin Rees, of Sidcup, was convicted of causing an explosion likely to endanger life or cause serious damage to property. The court determined that the offence had a terrorism connection, resulting in the 15-year sentence.

He was also sentenced to three years for possessing three prohibited stun guns, with that sentence ordered to run concurrently.

The incident happened on December 6, 2023, shortly after a ULEZ camera had been installed on Willersley Avenue. Investigators from Counter Terrorism Policing London established that Rees had driven from his home in a Smart car to nearby Shuttle Close at about 6:20pm.

According to evidence presented at Woolwich Crown Court, Rees walked from his vehicle to the camera carrying a homemade explosive. He planted the device, lit a fuse and quickly left the area.

The resulting blast caused significant damage despite leaving nobody injured.

A van parked opposite the camera was damaged, while the tyre of another vehicle was blown out. Shrapnel penetrated a passing car and struck the bottom of a passenger seat.

The explosion also damaged a wall, front porch, shed and children’s playhouse. One piece of metal travelled more than 100 metres, striking the window frame of a child’s bedroom.

Police said the consequences could have been far more serious. CCTV footage from a passing bus showed the vehicle narrowly avoiding debris from the blast.

Detective Chief Superintendent James Derham, who leads local policing in Bexley, said it was ‘miraculous’ that nobody was killed or seriously injured.

He said Rees had demonstrated a disregard for public safety because of his opposition to the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) scheme.

The investigation intensified after forensic examination of remnants recovered from the scene established that black powder had been used in the device.

Counter Terrorism Policing London officers arrested Rees on December 18, 2023, before searching his home.

Among the items discovered was a sealed package containing aluminium powder and a separate quantity of iron oxide. Investigators said both substances could be used in low-explosive compositions.

Police also recovered materials from his loft indicating his interest in chemicals that could be used to manufacture explosives.

His digital activity provided further evidence. Detectives found social-media posts in which Rees repeatedly discussed ULEZ cameras and encouraged their destruction.

Investigators also discovered a photograph on his phone showing the Willersley Avenue camera being installed on the day of the explosion. The photograph was deleted the following day.

Other deleted material included screenshots of social-media posts about the blast and a photograph taken at the scene while emergency services were responding.

The camera targeted by Rees had itself been cut down earlier on the day it was installed, although police established that the earlier incident was unrelated to his attack.

The individual responsible for cutting down the camera was subsequently identified and convicted during the same investigation.

Police said Rees’s actions went significantly beyond vandalism, given the explosive force involved and the potential danger to motorists, pedestrians and nearby residents.

The court also heard that three homemade stun guns were recovered from Rees’s address. A jury subsequently convicted him on three counts of possessing prohibited weapons.

At sentencing, the judge commended the investigation team for its work in establishing Rees’s role in the attack.

Derham said the case demonstrated the potentially severe consequences of using homemade explosives and stressed that damaging public infrastructure could put members of the public at serious risk.

Rees was sentenced at the Old Bailey on Friday, October 2, 2026, bringing the nearly three-year investigation to a close.

Kano Commissioner of Police,Ibrahim Adamu-Bakori has vowed that anyone who violated thee ban on Durbar and horse/animal-riding activities across the state would be arrested and prosecuted, irrespective of the person’s position or status.

Aminu-Bakori said this while reiterating the ban on Durbar and horse/animal-riding activities across the state at a new conference on Friday.

The Police Commissioner said the ban, imposed by the Kano State Government after consultations with relevant security stakeholders, remained in force and was binding on everyone irrespective of status or position.

He said reports of apparent breaches of the directive had prompted the police and other security agencies to restate the need for strict compliance.

‘The threats which the ban was put in place to check are still potent,’ he said.

The commissioner said the primary responsibility of security agencies was to maintain public peace, safety and order, adding that no act capable of jeopardising public safety would be tolerated.

He said any individual, institution or organisation intending to organise any form of durbar or horse-riding activities in public places must submit a written request at least 72 hours before the event.

According to him, the notice must be submitted to the Office of the Commissioner of Police to enable security agencies to conduct the necessary security assessment and make adequate arrangements for public safety.

Aminu-Bakori urged Kano residents to comply with all lawful security directives and cooperate with security agencies to maintain peace and order in the state.

He warned that anyone who violated the directive would be arrested and prosecuted, irrespective of the person’s position or status.

He assured residents that the police and other law enforcement agencies remained committed to safeguarding lives and property and maintaining peace and order across the state.

Former Big Brother Naija winner Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has celebrated her historic boxing victory over actress Nkechi Blessing.

Phyna defeated Nkechi by a knockout in the fourth round of their celebrity boxing bout ‘Chaos in the Ring’.

The fight, held at the Federal Palace Hotel on Oct. 1, made Phyna the first winner of a female celebrity boxing contest in Nigeria.

The reality TV star took to her official X page @unusualphyna on Friday to celebrate the victory and described Oct. 2 as a special date in her life.

The post reads: ‘October 2nd will forever be a special date in my life.

‘Today marks the anniversary of the day I won BBN, and now, years later, I’m celebrating another historic victory becoming the first female boxer to step into this ring and win this fight.

‘From reality TV to the boxing ring, I’ve always been willing to challenge myself, break barriers and prove that there is so much more to Phyna than what people see’.

‘This one is for every woman who has ever been told she couldn’t. We can, we will and we absolutely should’.

In an appreciation to the event organisers, Phyna wrote:’A huge thank you to Balmoral Promotions and Bet9ja for giving me this incredible opportunity to step into a new chapter and make history’.

‘October 2nd a date of victory, courage and new beginnings.@balmoralpromotions @bet9jaig BBN winner. Boxer. Champion and this is only the beginning’.

As a winner of the celebrity boxing, Phyna was awarded a brand-new electric vehicle and ?50 million as grand prize.

Following the victory, Phyna expressed her intention to pursue professional boxing and challenged actress Etinosa Idemudia to her next bout.