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Anthony Joshua Hospitalised After Fatal Crash

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Anthony Joshua has been hospitalised after sustaining ‘minor injuries ‘ in a deadly car accident in Nigeria, which claimed the lives of two individuals, shortly after 11am on Monday morning. Reports suggest that the ex-heavyweight champion was in a Lexus Jeep when it collided with a stationary lorry on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway in southwest Nigeria. The Daily Star’s sister paper the Daily Mirror reached out to Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, who is currently holidaying in the Caribbean and had just learned about the accident. Hearn believes Joshua to be alright and is en route to the hospital, but could not provide any additional details. Ogun State Police Command confirmed Joshua and other injured people have been taken to “an undisclosed hospital”. They also confirmed two individual’s had been killed as a result of the crash. Horrifying images of the aftermath were shared on social media, including Joshua, who was not wearing a top, in his Lexus Jeep looking dazed. According to local reports, four people were inside the Lexus at the time, while his security followed in a separate vehicle. Reports add that rescue efforts began immediately, with eyewitnesses flagging down passing motorists to assist. And local outlets added that officers from the Nigerian Federal Road Safety Corps arrived within minutes to secure the area. Footage, which was shared on social media, appears to show Joshua being helped out of the car before he is offered aid by bystanders who were quick to the scene to help. Joshua was then filmed wincing in pain before he was seen speaking to officials. The camera then pans in the horrifying clip, which goes on to show the wreckage and images of the victims of the crash on the ground. Joshua, who has family roots in Sagamu, a town in Ogun State, was in Nigeria after he defeated Jake Paul in their lucrative heavyweight match earlier this month.

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BREAKING: Anthony Joshua Involved in Road Crash on Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, Two Dead

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World heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a road accident on the Lagos–Ibadan expressway at Makun, Ogun State, on Monday, according to sources. Eyewitnesses and first responders reported that the vehicle carrying Joshua collided with another car under circumstances that remain unclear. Two people were confirmed dead at the scene, while Joshua sustained minor injuries and was quickly attended to by rescue teams. A witness who helped with the evacuation said emergency personnel acted swiftly to remove the injured from the wreckage. The identities of the deceased have not yet been released. The crash site has been cordoned off by traffic officials and local police as investigations continue. Officers from the Federal Road Safety Corps and the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency were present to manage the scene. Social media quickly filled with messages from fans expressing concern for Joshua and condolences for the families of those killed. Authorities have not yet issued an official statement, and further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.

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Wike Attributes Rift With Makinde To Denied Ministerial Appointment

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that tensions with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde began after Makinde was denied a ministerial appointment in President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Wike shared the details during a media briefing on Monday, providing insights into the underlying political issues within the G5 group, a coalition of former and serving governors who collaborated during the 2023 elections. According to Wike, the disagreement emerged when Makinde’s nominee was not given a ministerial slot, despite prior expectations within the group. “What we are dealing with today is that he was not given any ministerial slot,” Wike said. “Even when he was expressing it, his anger was visible. He didn’t need to tell anyone; we could see it. We told him, ‘calm down.’” Wike added that efforts were made to explain the circumstances behind the appointments, including visits to President Tinubu, in an attempt to pacify Makinde. “We went back home and explained why we met the President. We told him to take it easy, noting that there were certain factors he may not have considered. But something had to be done,” he said. Despite these efforts, Wike said Makinde appeared to have “already made up his mind,” making reconciliation difficult. Wike also recalled an earlier incident that, in his view, reflected Makinde’s temperament. “I remember when the Rivers State Government held a reception for me. Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom spoke and said they were going to support the President for a second term,” Wike said. “But the next day, Seyi Makinde responded, questioning Ortom’s statement. I called him and said that even if Ortom spoke, he didn’t need to go that far. A simple response could have been, ‘Let’s call a day; it’s too early for that kind of statement.’” Wike compared Makinde’s reactions to someone who achieves success too quickly and lacks patience. “Sometimes when you make your first one million dollars, you react too early. You forget that Dangote didn’t make his first million overnight, but today he is the richest man in Africa,” he noted.

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Wike Declares Backing Tinubu Won’t Guarantee Fubara 2027 Governorship Ticket

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Former Rivers State Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that backing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not automatically secure Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara a ticket for the 2027 governorship election. Wike made the statement over the weekend during a visit to Emohua Local Government Area, in what is widely seen as a new escalation in his ongoing political feud with Fubara. The two leaders have been at odds for years over control of Rivers State politics, a conflict that previously led to the burning of the State House of Assembly complex and prompted President Tinubu to declare a six-month state of emergency in the state. The crisis also resulted in the defection of 27 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers loyal to Wike to the All Progressives Congress (APC), triggering multiple court battles. Additionally, several caretaker committee chairmen aligned with Fubara defected to the Action People’s Party (APP) ahead of local government elections and went on to win their seats. During the height of the standoff, President Tinubu reportedly brokered a peace agreement between Wike and Fubara, with sources claiming that one condition of the settlement was that Fubara would not contest the 2027 governorship election. Following the end of the state of emergency in September and the reinstatement of the deputy governor and lawmakers, political observers expected calm to return. Earlier this month, Fubara officially defected from the PDP to the APC after meeting President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He later announced his defection at a Government House event in Port Harcourt, pledging his support for the President, days after some state assembly members had also joined the APC. Responding to Fubara’s defection, Wike downplayed the significance of such support, stressing that aligning with Tinubu does not guarantee electoral success. “The issue is not whether you support Tinubu or not. That decision was taken long ago. Nobody needs to come here to tell me they are for Tinubu. Supporting Tinubu will not earn anyone a ticket,” Wike said. He added, “The Rivers State House of Assembly has done its job. They were the first in Nigeria to declare that, on your mandate, they would stand. So the Tinubu issue is no longer an issue. Who in Rivers State is not for Tinubu? That alone cannot guarantee anyone a ticket. “The same people who recently made public declarations are the same ones who took the Assembly to court seeking to have their seats declared vacant. All those now chanting ‘on your mandate we stand’ failed when it mattered most. They could not vote for Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “We have never wavered in our support for Bola Ahmed Tinubu. When we take decisions, we do so out of conviction, not because of what others are doing.”

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Makinde Denies Fayose’s Claims Of Diverting N50 Billion Ibadan Explosion Fund

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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has dismissed claims by former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose that he misappropriated part of a N50 billion federal intervention fund provided after the January 2024 Ibadan explosion, describing the allegations as false, misleading, and politically motivated. Fayose had alleged that Makinde received N50 billion from the federal government but failed to disclose it publicly, claiming that a significant portion was allegedly diverted for political purposes. In response, Makinde’s Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, clarified on Sunday that the federal government released only N30 billion to Oyo State, not N50 billion as claimed. “The federal government did not give Governor Makinde N50 billion. What exists on record is a request and a promise, not a disbursement,” Olanrewaju said, adding that the documents cited to support Fayose’s claim reflected only a proposal, not an actual release of funds. The statement explained that following the January 2024 explosion in Bodija, Ibadan—which caused fatalities and property damage—Governor Makinde traveled to Abuja with a detailed assessment report seeking federal intervention, particularly after President Bola Tinubu did not visit the state. Olanrewaju noted that while the federal government initially promised a N50 billion intervention package, only N30 billion was eventually released. “A promise is not a release. When it was time to act, only N30 billion was released,” he said, adding that the remaining N20 billion was withheld after demands linked to inducements were introduced, which Makinde rejected. He emphasized that the governor deliberately avoided publicizing the negotiations surrounding the tragedy, choosing instead to focus on relief and recovery efforts for affected residents.

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Tinubu Departs Lagos For Europe Ahead Of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday left Lagos for Europe as part of his end-of-year vacation, ahead of an official engagement in the United Arab Emirates. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, it was disclosed that the President will travel from Europe to Abu Dhabi to attend the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2026), slated for early January. The global summit is scheduled to take place from January 11 to January 17 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. Tinubu’s participation followed an invitation from the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. According to the statement, Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week serves as a major international platform that brings together leaders from government, the private sector, and civil society to drive dialogue and action on sustainable development. The President is expected to return to Nigeria after the conclusion of the event.

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Thugs Attack And Strip Don Pedro Obaseki Naked During Football Game In Benin City

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Chaos erupted in Benin City on Sunday after suspected political thugs attacked and humiliated Don Pedro Obaseki, the Chief Executive Officer of Hosamudia Farm. Obaseki, who is a cousin of former Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, was reportedly playing football at Uwa Primary School when the assailants stormed the field and attacked him. A video of the incident later surfaced online, showing him being stripped naked and subjected to physical abuse. Eyewitnesses said the thugs forcefully abducted Obaseki and marched him to the Oba of Benin’s palace, where he was compelled to kneel at the palace gate. The attackers reportedly informed palace guards that they had arrested an “Oghion (enemy) of Oba.” Palace chiefs later intervened and cautioned the thugs against causing unrest, explaining that the Oba was on his way to the Holy Arousa Cathedral for a thanksgiving service to mark the end of the Igue festival. One of the chiefs warned, “Today is thanksgiving day at the Holy Arousa. We don’t want any trouble. If there is anybody that counts himself as an enemy of the Oba, allow him and see how he will end up.” Despite objections from the attackers, the palace chiefs eventually took Obaseki into the palace. Reacting to the incident, former governor Godwin Obaseki condemned the attack, describing it as a gross abuse of human rights and a dangerous disregard for the rule of law. “I strongly condemn the violent attack on my cousin, Dr. Pedro Obaseki, by armed thugs. Dr Obaseki, a former Managing Director of DAAR Communications and a renowned journalist, was attacked at Uwa Primary School, where he was subjected to physical assault, intimidation, and torture by the armed thugs before being forcefully taken to the palace.” He urged security agencies to immediately carry out a thorough and transparent investigation to ensure the perpetrators are held accountable. “A situation where thugs and non-state actors appear to freely take the law into their own hands on behalf of high-profile individuals and those in positions of authority can only result in one outcome, a degeneration into a state of anarchy, which will do no one any good.” The former governor also called on human rights groups, civil society organisations, and concerned Nigerians to speak out against what he described as a blatant violation of fundamental rights. Meanwhile, Edo State Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, said the situation had been brought under control, adding that the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, had met with the parties involved to address the matter.

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LASTMA Warns Against Road Blocking, Urges Respect For Traffic During Crossover Night Services

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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has urged motorists, religious organizations, and event organizers to refrain from indiscriminate road parking and blocking access roads during crossover night services across the state. Spokesperson Adebayo Taofiq shared the warning in a statement on Sunday, noting that it was issued by the agency’s General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, in anticipation of increased traffic during the crossover period. Taofiq emphasized that while LASTMA respects residents’ right to observe religious activities, such events should not hinder the movement of other road users. He further reminded motorists to respect the rights of others to free and safe passage on Lagos roads.

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