Joshua during the accident British-Nigerian former World Boxing Champion Anthony Joshua narrowly avoided death in a Monday car crash after he swapped from the front to the back seat of a Lexus SUV, a revelation made Friday by his driver’s lawyer. The accident, which occurred on a busy Lagos–Ibadan expressway, killed two of Joshua’s friends — Ayodele Kelvin Olu (36), a Nigerian-British citizen, and Gami Sina (36), a British citizen — and injured others, including the boxing champion. Joshua’s driver, Kayode Adeniyi (46), who has been remanded in custody, faces four charges, including dangerous and negligent driving, and driving without…
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Joshua Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has returned to the United Kingdom following a tragic car accident in Nigeria that resulted in the deaths of two of his close associates. On December 29, a Lexus SUV conveying Joshua and his entourage rammed into a stationary truck along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Kevin Latif Ayodele, the boxer’s personal trainer, and Sina Ghami, his strength and conditioning coach, died in the accident. The 36-year-old boxer survived the crash and was taken to a Lagos hospital. Joshua, who sustained minor injuries in the collision, was discharged from the medical facility on New Year’s Eve. The funerals for…
Wike and Fubara Top leaders of the All Progressives Congress have declared support for the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, amid renewed hostilities between him and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The National Secretary of the APC, Ajibola Basiru, in an interview with Sunday PUNCH, said Fubara had the full support of the party for his re-election campaign. “Nobody can frustrate any APC governor. Fubara, like other APC governors, is running the affairs of his state well,” he added. Fubara defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling APC on December 9, a move widely regarded…
Doctors The Nigerian Medical Association and the Guild of Medical Directors have warned that the newly introduced tax laws will increase the cost of healthcare services across the country. The laws took effect on January 1 despite calls for a suspension amid controversies surrounding their implementation. They were enacted through a harmonised set of tax bills passed by both chambers of the National Assembly in 2025 and subsequently transmitted to President Bola Tinubu for assent. Speaking on the new tax regime, NMA President Bala Audu said it could exacerbate the economic hardship facing Nigerians and reduce their ability to afford essential…
Edo map The Edo State Police Command on Saturday confirmed the abduction of two brothers, Ibrahim and Tahir Abu on January 2 in Auchi, Edo North. Ibrahim, who is currently on his housemanship at Edo State Teaching Hospital, Auchi, was said to have been abducted with his brother while trying to access his residence after work on Friday, January 2, 2026. They are both members of the Abu family of the Iyetse Clan, Utsogun Heritage Zone, his kidnap has thrown his community into panic. A family source said, “The abduction occurred in front of his residence, off City Pride Road,…
Allwell The family of late Nollywood actress, Allwell Ademola has announced her burial arrangements. In a press statement shared online by her cousin, Muyiwa Ademola, the family disclosed that a Service of Songs will hold on Thursday, January 8, followed by a candlelight procession. According to the statement, the actress will be laid to rest on Friday, January 9, at the Atan Cemetery, Yaba, Lagos. The family also outlined a dress code for attendees, stating that a customised T-shirt will be provided at the venue on Thursday, while guests are expected to wear white shirts and jeans on the day…
Skales Afrobeats singer Skales has refuted claims that his colleague Burna Boy gifted him N600,000 during his period of financial struggle. Skales attributed the rumour to a Burna Boy fan on X (formerly Twitter), stating that the claim was fabricated. In a recent interview on the Adesope Live show, Skales expressed his disappointment, saying he had to reach out to the fan, identified as Benny, to understand the motive behind the false narrative. “There was a time I had to reach out to a Burna Boy fan on Twitter, I think his name is Benny or something. I asked him what I…
FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion service provider is pleased to announce the Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026 scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 6 January 2025. The theme of the session is “The Great Calibration: Mastering Resilience in an Era of Asynchronous Growth” Nigeria Economic Outlook is an annual customer-facing session which sets the tone on prevailing economic realities, equipping FirstBank customers with insights to navigate the economy effectively at the start of the year. The 2026 edition will review Nigeria’s economic landscape over the past year, provide an outlook for 2026, and deliver expert perspectives on global…
Tier one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced the completion of the tenure of Mr. Mustafa Chike-Obi as Chairman of its Board of Directors effective December 31, 2025, and the appointment of Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu as the new Chairman of the Board, effective January 1, 2026. The board transitions are in alignment with the Bank’s policy and have been communicated to the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Nigerian Exchange Group, and other stakeholders. Under Mr. Chike-Obi’s leadership, Fidelity Bank repaid its Eurobond, completed the first tranche of its public offer and rights issue that were oversubscribed by 237 percent and…
By Adebayo Ayorinde In this clime where outrage travels faster than truth and condemnation is often louder than compassion, one is tempted to ask, without malice or mischief: Wetin Pastor Chris Okafor do sef? Yes, Pastor Chris Okafor has apologized over his sex mess with actress Doris Ogala. Yes, it was messy, embarrassing and disappointing – especially for a man of God who preaches holiness and self-control. But beyond the noise, the memes, the righteous anger and the moral grandstanding, there lies a bigger, more honest question: when a man falls, owns up and says “I am sorry,” what exactly…