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Auto Crash: Super Eagles Stars Send ‘Strength’ to Anthony Joshua

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Super Eagles players Bright Osayi-Samuel and Wilfred Ndidi have sent their best wishes to Anthony Joshua after the Nigerian-British boxer was involved in a fatal car crash outside Lagos on Monday. Joshua was injured and two of his support team were killed in the two-vehicle crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday morning, plunging the Nigerian and UK sports worlds into mourning. Speaking in the aftermath of their 3-1 Africa Cup of Nations victory over Uganda in Fes, Morocco on Tuesday, Nigeria’s Super Eagles sent their condolences to the hospitalised heavyweight champion. “It wasn’t great, especially as it happened back home as well,” Birmingham City’s Osayi-Samuel told ESPN. “Thankfully he was ok. “It’s tragic to hear that two of his friends died. We just hope he gets better.” Two of Joshua’s friends and trainers — Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele — were killed in the crash as the vehicle in which they were travelling collided with a stationary truck in the morning of December 29. “Man, it was a difficult one,” Super Eagles captain Ndidi added, sharing how the camp reacted to learning of the news. “When we heard he lost his friends, it was really sad. I hope he can recover from that. “I wish him strength, and to his family and the families of the guys who died as well. It was a difficult one.” According to one of the 36-year-old’s spokespeople, the former two-time unified world heavyweight champion was in a “stable condition” after being taken to hospital for assessment and medical treatment. Cellphone footage showed Watford-born Joshua wincing in pain as he was removed from the wreckage of the crash, although the local Ogun State Government confirmed that the fighter did not need emergency treatment at the roadside. The Super Eagles were speaking after the conclusion of Nigeria’s Group C campaign, as Paul Onuachu’s opener and a brace from Raphael Onyedika took them past Uganda, preserving their 100-percent record as they prepare for next Monday’s Last 16 match in Fes.

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New Tax Laws Won’t Allow Automatic Bank Deductions — Taiwo Oyedele

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Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has assured Nigerians that the new tax laws set to take effect on January 1, 2026, will not involve automatic deductions from personal bank accounts. Speaking during Channels Television’s end-of-year programme, 2025 In Retrospect: Charting a Pathway to 2026, Oyedele clarified that the reforms are based on self-declaration of income rather than direct debits. “People think that the government will debit their bank accounts from next year, and how they even came up with that, I have no idea. Nobody will debit your account for any amount you transfer. Whether it’s a billion or one thousand naira, at the end of the year, you tell the government yourself,” he said. Oyedele explained that taxpayers would only need to declare their earnings at the end of the tax year, highlighting that the framework is designed to be simple, transparent, and fair, especially for small business owners and low-income earners. “You know what constitutes your income and what doesn’t. So you tell the government: ‘This is my income and here is the tax.’ If you are exempted, you simply declare: ‘This is my income, and I am exempted from tax.’ It is a very simple process that we are simplifying further,” he said. He added that the reforms aim to make taxation progressive, removing the burden on vulnerable earners. “If you run a small business as a sole proprietor, an enterprise, or you are just hustling, the system will no longer be regressive. We’ve made it progressive,” Oyedele stated. Earlier, President Bola Tinubu affirmed that the new tax laws, including those enacted on June 26, 2025, and others starting January 2026, would proceed as planned. He described the reforms as “a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a fair, competitive, and robust fiscal foundation,” emphasising that they are intended to restructure and harmonise the system rather than increase taxes. The president urged all stakeholders to support the implementation, noting that the process is now “firmly in the delivery stage” with no major obstacles threatening its progress.

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Mali and Burkina Faso Impose Retaliatory Travel Restrictions on US Citizens

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Mali and Burkina Faso have responded to the US travel ban by imposing restrictions on American citizens. In statements released separately and reviewed by AFP on Wednesday, both countries’ foreign ministries said they would apply “equivalent measures” after President Donald Trump expanded the US travel ban this month to nearly 40 nations based solely on nationality. The US restrictions targeted Syrian citizens, Palestinian Authority passport holders, and nationals from several of Africa’s poorest countries, including Niger, Sierra Leone, and South Sudan. The White House said the ban aimed to block foreigners who “intend to threaten” Americans. Burkina Faso’s foreign ministry confirmed it was introducing “equivalent visa measures” for US citizens. Mali announced that, “with immediate effect,” American nationals would face the same entry conditions and requirements that the US imposes on Malian citizens. Mali also expressed regret that the US implemented the decision without prior consultation. Both countries are ruled by military juntas and belong to a regional confederation that includes Niger. While Niger has not formally announced countermeasures, its news agency reported that such actions had been decided. Trump’s December 17 announcement also included partial travel restrictions on other African countries such as Nigeria, Ivory Coast, and Senegal, as well as Canada and Mexico. Some of these nations are set to participate in next year’s football World Cup in the US.

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Lagos State Arrests 45 Street Beggars In Alimosho, Agege, And Oshodi Operations

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Lagos State authorities have apprehended 45 individuals involved in street begging across Alimosho, Agege, and Oshodi during a series of coordinated enforcement and mop-up operations. The arrests were carried out by environmental enforcement officers as part of the government’s ongoing compliance and sanitation initiatives. Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed the operation on Tuesday through his official X account. He said, “As part of our ongoing enforcement and mop-up exercises across the state, additional arrests were recorded today.” According to Wahab, 17 people were arrested in Alimosho, 12 in Agege, with subsequent operations leading to 10 more arrests in Alimosho and six in Oshodi. He explained that the crackdown is in line with Lagos State’s firm stance against street begging, describing it as an environmental hazard and a threat to public safety. “Street begging along highways, medians, and public spaces poses serious risks to both the individuals involved and other road users, while also undermining public order,” Wahab said. The commissioner emphasized that the state government remains committed to sustained enforcement efforts to maintain a cleaner, safer, and more orderly environment across Lagos.

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Banks To Charge N50 Stamp Duty On Transfers Of N10,000 And Above From January 2026

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Starting January 1, 2026, banks in Nigeria will begin charging a N50 stamp duty on electronic transfers of N10,000 and above, following the implementation of the new Tax Act. The stamp duty, also known as the Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL), is a one-off charge applied to any electronic transfer or receipt of money in commercial banks or financial institutions for sums of N10,000 and above, regardless of the type of account. In a Tuesday email to customers, United Bank for Africa (UBA) clarified that the N50 EMTL will now be officially referred to as stamp duty across all financial institutions. The email stated: “Stamp Duty applies to transactions of N10,000 and above (or the equivalent in other currencies). Salary payments and intra-bank self-transfers are exempt. The sender will now bear the Stamp Duty charge. Previously, this charge was deducted from the beneficiary/receiver.” UBA emphasized its commitment to transparency and keeping customers informed about changes affecting banking transactions. The introduction of the N50 stamp duty was first announced by Nigerian fintech firms on September 7, 2024. According to the fintechs, the move aligns with regulations from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and will apply to electronic transfers into both personal and business accounts.

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Rivers Lawmakers Return N100,000 Christmas Bonus, Criticize Fubara’s Unlawful Spending

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Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have returned the N100,000 Christmas bonus credited to their accounts by Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, describing the gift as unsolicited and unapproved. The lawmakers said the governor’s action reflects a pattern of spending state funds without following legal procedures. The bonus had been part of a festive payout intended for civil servants and certain public office holders in the state. In a statement on Tuesday night, signed by Hon. Enemi Alabo George, Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, the Assembly confirmed that the funds were promptly returned to the state treasury. George said: “On December 30, 2025, Honourable Members of the 10th Rivers State House of Assembly received bank credit alerts of one hundred thousand naira (N100,000) each. The said unsolicited and unapproved amount was transferred on the instructions of Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara to members’ personal accounts. Upon discovering the unauthorized transfers, the House took immediate action to return the funds to the account of the Rivers State Government.” He stressed that the Assembly, as a law-abiding institution, will not participate in any activity that bypasses legal procedures. George also accused the governor of repeatedly withdrawing funds from the Consolidated Revenue Accounts of the state since 2023 without legislative approval, despite warnings from the House and rulings from the Supreme Court. He added: “All public expenditures must follow due process, including legislative approval. Since assuming office in 2023, the Governor has consistently withdrawn from the state’s consolidated revenue accounts without approval, in defiance of the Constitution and principles of separation of powers. We are aware of unlawful conduct by staff who collude with the Governor and will continue to hold them accountable.”

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Troops Arrest Suspected Suicide Bomber, Seize IED Materials In Borno

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Troops from Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected suicide bomber and seized materials for making Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Borno State. The suspect, Abubakar Mustapha, was detained on Monday, December 29, by the 152 Task Force Battalion in coordination with other security agencies in Bama Local Government Area. Lt Col Sani Uba, Media Information Officer for the Joint Task Force, Northeast Operation Hadin Kai, confirmed the arrest on Tuesday. Mustapha was apprehended at the Banki Central Mosque while in possession of primed IED components, suggesting a potential imminent attack. Preliminary investigations indicate that Mustapha is a native of Bama LGA and had additional materials linked to terrorist activities. He is currently undergoing interrogation to identify his sponsors, collaborators, and any connections to terrorist networks in the region. Lt Col Uba emphasized that troops continue to carry out aggressive patrols, intelligence-driven operations, and maintain a strong presence to prevent attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure. He also urged the public to provide reliable intelligence to support ongoing counter-terrorism efforts. The military reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property across the North East, noting that troop morale and operational readiness remain high. The arrest follows a recent attack at Al-Adum Jumaat Mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri, on December 24, where a suicide bomber killed five worshippers and injured 35 during evening prayers.

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I Feel Pain All Over After Auto Crash -Anthony Joshua Cries Out

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Anthony Joshua cried out ‘I feel pain all over’ after the high-speed car crash that left his two friends dead. The two-time heavyweight world champion was a passenger in a black Lexus when it ploughed into a stationary truck on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Makun, Nigeria. The deaths of two of his long-term friends – Sina Ghami and Kevin Latif Ayodele – were confirmed on Monday night, while the vehicle’s other two passengers miraculously escaped with their lives. Sources close to Joshua now say he is set to remain in hospital for New Year’s Eve and at least a couple more days. Insiders have also described his cries of pain as he was extracted from the car’s wreckage. Footage taken at the roadside had showed the boxer grimacing in agony before being moved into a police cruiser. After the fatal road collision, Joshua was rushed to the Duchess International Hospital in Lagos, which has been rated the best private hospital in Nigeria for the past two years. Local police told Daily Mail Sport that Joshua is ‘stable’ and suffered only ‘minor’ injuries, although there are fears they could be more severe than publicised. Sources now say that Joshua is set to remain in hospital for at least a couple more days while he continues to recuperate. Police investigators have confirmed the car crash was caused by a tyre blowout after Joshua’s Lexus ‘lost control’. According to report, traffic police believe the car was travelling over the 50mph speed limit and lost control during ‘an overtaking manoeuvre’ on what locals have claimed is one of Nigeria’s deadliest roads. Babatunde Akinbiyi, the Commander of Nigeria’s Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (Trace), reported that the vehicle had ‘experienced a tyre burst because of excessive speed’.

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