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Confirmed: Anthony Joshua Involved in Serious Car Crash in Nigeria
British boxing star Anthony Joshua was involved in a road traffic collision on December 29, 2025, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Makun, Ogun State, Nigeria. The accident occurred around 11 a.m. local time when a Lexus SUV carrying Joshua (as a rear passenger in a two-vehicle convoy) collided with a stationary truck.
Key Details from Reports
Two people (reportedly occupants in Joshua's vehicle, including the front passenger and another beside the driver) died at the scene.
Joshua sustained minor injuries; he appeared dazed and in pain but was conscious. He was taken to a hospital for treatment, and authorities have described his condition as stable/non-life-threatening.
Eyewitness accounts and police statements (including from Ogun State Police) confirm the incident, with investigations ongoing into the cause (possible factors like a tire burst mentioned in some reports).
Joshua was in Nigeria on holiday following his recent victory over Jake Paul on December 19, 2025.

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On December 23, 2025, during a media chat in Ibadan, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde publicly explained his fallout with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Makinde alleged that during a private meeting attended by himself, President Bola Tinubu, Wike, and others (including the President's Chief of Staff), Wike volunteered to "hold the PDP" (i.e., weaken or control the opposition Peoples Democratic Party) for Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Makinde said he was shocked, as the President did not request this, and it went against their prior agreements from the G5 governors' era (when both supported Tinubu in 2023 against PDP's Atiku Abubakar). Makinde emphasized that while Wike is free to back Tinubu, he (Makinde) will not, citing concerns for PDP's survival and multiparty democracy.
This allegation fueled speculation about PDP's internal crisis and Wike's influence.
Wike's Response (December 29, 2025)
In a media parley in Port Harcourt today, Nyesom Wike directly refuted Makinde's claim:
He called it a "blatant lie".
Wike noted that Makinde has never addressed him casually as "Wike" before—this was the first time, implying familiarity or disrespect in the allegation.
He described Makinde's statement as "unfortunate" and suggested Makinde lacks the courage to openly declare presidential ambitions (hinting Makinde is positioning himself for 2027 within PDP).
Wike also implied Makinde is frustrated, tying it to ongoing PDP leadership battles.
Wike contrasted their career paths: He entered politics early for power (becoming LGA chairman in 1999), while Makinde built wealth as a contractor first.

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'No wike, no Rivers State' chants as Wike arrives at Ikwerre LGA Headquarters for a meeting

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President Tinubu receives the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, and other Christian leaders at his Lagos residence

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Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has addressed the controversy over the new tax laws bothering on alteration in gazetted tax law. Watch the video

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu urged Nigerians to celebrate the Christmas season responsibly, with a specific caution against alcohol consumption to ensure safety and peace during the festivities.
The remark was made while receiving members of the Eyo masquerade group (a traditional Lagos cultural troupe) at his private residence in Ikoyi, Lagos, alongside his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.

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On December 21, 2025, the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, conferred prestigious Yoruba chieftaincy titles during a colourful ceremony at the Alaafin's Palace in Oyo town, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Seyi Tinubu (son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and a barrister/businessman) received the title Okanlomo of Yorubaland. This title translates to "the beloved child" or "one dear to the hearts of all Yoruba people," symbolizing a custodian of Yoruba values, unity, cultural heritage, and affection within the Yoruba race.
Senator Abdul'aziz Yari Abubakar (former Governor of Zamfara State and current Senator representing Zamfara West) received the title Obaloyin of Yorubaland. This is described as an Eso Class chieftaincy title (a decorated military command rank, second to the Oyo Mesi kingmakers), representing love, compassion, justice, guardianship of the realm, and a bridge between physical and spiritual realms.

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Nigerian Senators just dropped the HAMMER on skyrocketing airfares that are ROBBING citizens blind—and they’ve issued an URGENT SUMMONS to Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo PLUS all the big airline bosses!
“This is daylight robbery!” Senators fume as ticket prices hit the ROOF overnight! 😡 The Red Chamber is DEMANDING answers RIGHT NOW!
Is this the end of crazy flight prices? Will Keyamo finally face the music? Drop your thoughts below—things are about to get HEATED in the aviation sector! 🔥

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My father, happy birthday and happy new year to you. This new year for you shall be from glory to glory

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A young man shared how he escaped from captivity after bandits kidnapped him and other passengers in Kogi. He shared what he noticed about the kidnappers’ operation. Viral video in comments.

we saw the wives of the kidnappers telling them well-done

Kogi Kidnap Survivor Recounts Escape After Being Marched Through Rivers By Gunmen, Alleges Bandits’ Collusion With Locals

Ojaja Joseph, a student from Benue State, has narrated his terrifying ordeal after narrowly escaping a kidnapping while travelling to Abuja for his Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) programme.

He was among the travellers abducted along the Osokoko–Obajana Road in Kogi State on Thursday. Joseph recounted his experience in a video shared by Egbe Mekun Parrot.

"We were inside a passenger bus when the incident happened. We were marched into the bush. They took us into the bush and we crossed different rivers. we crossed like seven rivers and at some point, we got to a river that is very deep with trees on it," he said, his voice trembling as he recalled the fear of being taken deeper into the unknown.

Joseph described the kidnappers as heavily armed and intimidating.

"The kidnappers who took us were with different weapons, in fact there was a gun they could not hold, they put it on a bike and operate it from there,” he said.

The student described the brutal treatment of those who could not comply, saying, "On our way going, they were maltreating some people who were not cooperating, I escaped because immediately I saw that everywhere was getting dark, I hid myself inside a bush."

Joseph recounted the anxiety of emerging from hiding, unsure if he would be safe. "As I was coming out, I saw three men outside that night in the Osokoko village, I was thinking I was safe in their hands, they were asking me different questions such as if the persons that attacked us came on bike, if they were many in numbers. I told them yes."

He noted that he soon realised that the men were collaborators with the kidnappers as they queried the bandits as to why they would allow him escape.

"Then they started calling the kidnappers that why would they allow someone to escape, those men were speaking Kabba language. Because of my understanding of Yoruba language, I was able to pick up one or two things from what they were saying."

Joseph, who speaks a local language in Benue and Yoruba, said the fear never left him.

"The men who saw me when I came out of the bush asked me to sit down, so I told them that I needed to use the toilet, they asked me to use any toilet I want to use close to where they would see me, but I told them that I was a shy person."

He described the split-second decision that saved his life. "I told them I needed to move to the front a bit, that was how I ran away from them."

Joseph also described the kidnappers’ chilling organisation.

"The kidnappers divided themselves into two, those who came out with guns were different, those who marched us into the bush were different. In fact as we were going and got to their huts we saw the wives of the kidnappers telling them well-done."

The ordeal has left Joseph shaken but grateful to be alive, highlighting the dangers that travellers face on some routes. Authorities have yet to confirm any arrests related to the incident.

On Thursday, SaharaReporters reported that bandits launched an attack along the Osokoko–Obajana axis in Kogi State.

According to sources, two commercial 18-seater buses were targeted during the incident.

One of the buses was successfully attacked, while the second managed to escape.

According to eyewitnesses, the situation unfolded suddenly, with assailants attempting to block and raid vehicles along the route.

Residents warned motorists to avoid the road until security forces secure the area.

On Saturday, SaharaReporters again reported that a group of terrorists had launched a fresh attack along the Isanlu Makutu–Idofin corridor in the Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State, leaving residents and travellers in a state of fear.

Eyewitnesses said that the attackers struck suddenly on Saturday afternoon, causing people in the area to scamper for safety.

Local sources said the situation heightened tension across nearby communities, with many residents staying indoors while travellers diverted routes to avoid the troubled stretch of road.

There have been growing insecurity in Kogi State with kidnappers abducting travellers, killing and demanding for heavy ransom from their victims and their families.

The government promises of intervention have failed to materialise as the bandits continue to operate with impunity.

https://saharareporters.com/2025/11/30/kogi-kidnap-survivor-recounts-escape-after-being-marched-through-rivers-gunmen-alleges?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwOdI8BjbGNrA50jrmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHs0bNlkOcGmwO8ALPqdrtxqWfqzd8NrvZVLzw4xsAuccdgWIUXLZMVP5pyVF_aem_pBf0ju3wlnkHoh1muebCrg

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