Anthony Joshua Returns to UK After Fatal Car Crash in Nigeria Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has returned to the United Kingdom following a tragic road accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his close associates. The accident occurred on December 29 along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway when a Lexus SUV conveying Joshua and members of his entourage collided with a stationary truck. The crash resulted in the deaths of Kevin Latif Ayodele, Joshua’s personal trainer, and Sina Ghami, his strength and conditioning coach. READ ALSO:Trump Claims U.S. Military Operation Captured Venezuela’s President Maduro. Joshua, 36,…
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Trump Claims U.S. Military Operation Captured Venezuela’s President Maduro By Oladejo Eriyimika Former United States President Donald Trump has claimed that American forces carried out coordinated overnight military operations in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, an action that—if confirmed—would represent the most direct U.S. military intervention in Latin America in more than three decades. In a statement posted on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, Trump said U.S. forces executed what he described as a “large-scale, highly successful strike” against Venezuelan targets. He alleged that President Maduro and his wife were apprehended during the operation…
Anthony Joshua’s Driver Arraigned Over Fatal Road Accident in Ogun. By Oladejo Eriyimika The Ogun State Police Command has arraigned Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver linked to Nigerian-British heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, in connection with a fatal road traffic accident that claimed the lives of two persons. Kayode, aged 46, was on Friday brought before a Magistrate Court sitting in Sagamu following the completion of preliminary investigations by the police into the tragic incident. The arraignment was confirmed in an official statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Ogun State Command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, who…
Kano Gov Yusuf Set for Possible APC Switch as High-Level Political Talks Intensify Fresh indications of a possible political shift have emerged in Kano State, with the state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, reportedly being positioned for a move to the All Progressives Congress (APC) following consultations involving top political stakeholders and lawmakers. The development followed a high-level meeting involving the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly and key figures within the influential Kwankwasiyya political movement. The outcome of the meeting, according to sources familiar with the discussions, points to growing momentum behind Governor Yusuf’s potential defection to the…
Super Eagles Overpower Uganda to Finish AFCON Group Stage Unbeaten Nigeria’s Super Eagles continued their impressive march at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, recording a commanding 3–1 victory over Uganda at the Complexe Sportif de Fes to complete the group stage with a perfect nine points from three matches. Already guaranteed top spot in Group C before the final fixture, head coach Eric Chelle nonetheless demanded intensity and discipline from his players, making eight changes to the starting line-up while maintaining a clear tactical structure. The decision to rotate paid off handsomely, as Nigeria once again demonstrated their strength…
Court Orders Remand of Ex-AGF Malami, Son, Others in Kuje Prison By Oladejo Eriyimika The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of the immediate past Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, alongside his son, Abdulaziz Malami, and a co-defendant, Hajia Bashir Asabe, at the Kuje Correctional Centre. The order was made on Tuesday following their arraignment on a 16-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering involving billions of naira. Trial judge, Justice Emeka Nwike, ruled that the defendants should remain in custody until January 2, 2026, when their formal bail applications…
New Tax Laws To Take Effect January 1 As Scheduled, Tinubu Reaffirms By Oladejo Eriyimika President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has firmly reiterated that Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws will take effect fully on January 1, 2026, dismissing renewed calls for suspension or postponement amid intense public debate and scrutiny of the reforms. The President’s position was conveyed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the State House, where the Federal Government maintained that the tax reform agenda remains a central pillar of efforts to restructure Nigeria’s economy, broaden the revenue base and strengthen public finance management. According to the statement,…
Nationwide Blackout as National Power Grid Collapses Yet Again Millions of Nigerians were plunged into darkness on Monday afternoon following another collapse of the national electricity grid, triggering widespread power outages across the country and once again drawing attention to the deep-rooted challenges confronting Nigeria’s power sector. Distribution load figures released at about 3:12 p.m. on December 29, 2025, showed a sudden and drastic drop in electricity supplied to power distribution companies nationwide, confirming a major system failure on the national grid. The collapse led to a near-zero power supply in most states, disrupting commercial activities, social life and essential…
Anthony Joshua Stable After Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Crash Claims Two Lives. By OLADEJO ERIYIMIKA Former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua has been confirmed to be in stable condition following a tragic road accident along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway that resulted in the death of two passengers and left many Nigerians in shock. The accident occurred on Monday morning near Sagamu, Ogun State, while the Nigerian-British boxer was travelling in a Lexus Sports Utility Vehicle. Joshua, who was seated in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the crash, reportedly sustained minor injuries and was immediately placed under medical observation. According…
Colleagues, Fans Devastated as Actress and Producer Allwell Ademola Dies at 43. By Oladejo Eriyimika The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into deep mourning following the sudden death of respected actress and film producer, Allwell Ademola, who passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the age of 43. The sad news, which spread rapidly across social media and industry circles, reportedly followed a suspected heart attack at her residence in Agege, Lagos. According to sources, concerns about the actress’s health had been raised earlier in the day when a neighbour alerted members of a WhatsApp group, stating that…