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Ogun Mourns Victims of Fatal Road Crash Involving Anthony Joshua

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The Ogun State Government has expressed profound condolences to the families, friends, and associates of the victims of a tragic road accident involving world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua, who narrowly escaped death on Monday. The fatal accident occurred along the busy Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, within the Makun axis of Ogun State, and sadly claimed the lives of two persons. Anthony Joshua and three other individuals were reportedly travelling from Lagos to Sagamu at the time of the incident. Preliminary reports indicate that two male foreign nationals died on the spot. Their remains have since been deposited at the Livewell Morgue in Sagamu. Anthony Joshua and the driver of the vehicle were promptly rescued by security personnel attached to his convoy and taken to a hospital, where they are currently receiving medical attention. The sport utility vehicle conveying the occupants was said to have rammed into a stationary truck along the expressway. While the severely damaged vehicle has been evacuated to the Sagamu Motor Traffic Division (MTD) office, efforts are ongoing to tow the truck involved to the same location to facilitate a comprehensive investigation. The Ogun State Government describes the incident as deeply unfortunate and painful, particularly with the loss of precious lives, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries and are receiving medical care. Motorists are therefore urged to exercise utmost caution and adhere strictly to traffic regulations, especially during the festive season when vehicular movement is typically heavy. Road safety officers and other security agencies are also enjoined to intensify surveillance and enforcement efforts across the State to ensure the safety of lives and property. Our hearts go out to the bereaved families who lost their loved ones in this tragic incident, which the State considers a devastating loss. As we mourn collectively, we pray for the repose of the souls of the departed and for the speedy recovery of the injured. May Almighty God grant the families left behind the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.

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Defence Minister Christopher Musa Says Divine Intervention Overcame Conspiracy Against Him

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Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has revealed that his rise to national leadership was guided by faith and divine intervention, despite facing conspiracies from within the forces. Speaking at a recent worship service at Conquerors Global Assembly in Abuja, the former Chief of Defence Staff recounted how God’s hand turned a challenging period into a breakthrough in his career. “We give God the glory for what has happened this year. Even when the enemy thought they were putting us down, they did not know God was going to lift us up. In their small minds they conspired and thought they had won. But as long as you have God as your pillar, you will win,” Musa said. He encouraged Christians to remain steadfast in faith, highlighting that trials are necessary for growth and improvement. “If you are never challenged, you can never improve in life. As Nigerians, we know we are strong, but we are stronger together with God Almighty. Nigerians are winners. We must continue to pray for our leaders and our country,” he added. Musa also reminded believers that God never abandons those who serve Him: “Because we serve a living God, He will never give up on us.” His testimony comes weeks after President Bola Tinubu nominated him as Minister of Defence on December 2, forwarding his name to the Senate. Musa replaces Mohammed Badaru, who resigned from the position due to health reasons.

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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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