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Joshua family mourns deadly Sagamu crash

The family of heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua says it is deeply saddened by the fatal road crash that killed two of his close friends on the Lagos Ibadan Expressway. The accident happened on Monday near the Makun axis by Danco Filling Station, involving a Lexus SUV carrying Joshua and three others.​ Two passengers, Ayodele Kelvin Olu, 36, a Nigerian British citizen, and Gami Sina, 36, a British citizen, died in the crash. Joshua and the driver survived and are receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital in Lagos.​ Speaking at the family home in Ijokun, Sagamu, Joshua’s uncle Adedamola Joshua said the incident has thrown the entire family into deep sorrow. He explained that the boxer and his friends had arrived in Nigeria less than six hours before the crash and were travelling to Sagamu to spend the festive season […]

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Doumbouya wins Guinea presidency in disputed vote

Guinea’s junta leader Mamady Doumbouya has been declared winner of the presidential election, securing a sweeping first round victory four years after seizing power in a coup. He had earlier promised not to run and to return the country to civilian rule by the end of 2024.​ Election officials said Doumbouya, 41, won 86.72 percent of the vote, far above the threshold that would have required a runoff. Turnout was put at 80.95 percent, with results showing him taking more than 80 percent of ballots in many districts of the capital Conakry and several other regions.​ His candidacy was enabled by a new constitution approved in a September referendum, which allowed junta members to contest elections. The charter also extended presidential terms from five to seven years, renewable once.​ Key opposition figures were barred from running under the new rules. […]

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Trump wields first vetoes of his second term

US President Donald Trump has vetoed two bipartisan bills for the first time in his second term, blocking a Colorado water project and the expansion of a Native American reservation. Both measures would now need two thirds support in the House and Senate to become law without his signature.​ One vetoed bill, the Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act, sought to complete a decades old pipeline to supply clean water to Colorado’s Eastern Plains. Trump told Congress the project was too costly and said he was protecting taxpayers from funding what he called expensive and unreliable policies. The plan, first proposed in the 1960s under John F Kennedy, had unanimous backing in both chambers, including support from Colorado’s Democratic senators and Republicans Lauren Boebert and Jeff Hurd.​ Boebert, once a close Trump ally but now at odds with him over […]

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Tinubu insists new tax laws start January 1

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed that Nigeria’s new tax laws will take effect tomorrow, January 1, 2026, despite mounting calls for a delay. He said no substantial issue has been found to justify suspending the reforms, which he described as a once in a generation chance to build a fair and stronger fiscal system.​ Tinubu explained that the new tax laws are not aimed at simply raising taxes but at restructuring the system, harmonising levies and protecting citizens’ dignity while strengthening the social contract. He urged all stakeholders to support the implementation phase and promised that the Presidency will work with the National Assembly to quickly resolve any genuine concerns about the laws.​ He also responded to public criticism over alleged changes between the version of the tax laws passed by the National Assembly and the gazetted version. The President […]

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Saudi Arabia warns UAE as Yemen rift deepens

Saudi Arabia has warned that its national security is a red line after a Saudi led coalition airstrike on Yemen’s southern port of Mukalla targeted what it said was a UAE linked weapons shipment for southern separatist forces. The United Arab Emirates said it was disappointed by Riyadh’s stance and denied that the shipment contained weapons, saying it was destined for its own forces.​ The strike, which Saudi state media said caused no casualties, hit a dock used to provide foreign military support to the UAE backed Southern Transitional Council, according to the coalition. Yemen’s Saudi backed presidential council head Rashad al Alimi then gave Emirati forces 24 hours to leave the country and cancelled a defence pact with the UAE, accusing it of fuelling strife by backing separatists.​ Saudi Arabia alleged that the UAE had pressured the STC to […]

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Zelenskyy pushes Trump for longer US security guarantee

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants a long term US security guarantee, including foreign troops on Ukrainian soil, after his talks with US president Donald Trump in Florida. He said such troops would provide real protection and give any deal real weight.​ Zelenskyy revealed that he asked for a 50 year security guarantee from Washington, but Trump offered 15 years in the current draft. The documents now outline a 15 year term with an option to extend, and Zelenskyy is urging the US to lengthen it to 30, 40 or even 50 years.​ He said he hopes Trump will take what he called a historic decision by agreeing to a longer guarantee. According to Zelenskyy, Trump has promised that the US will consider the request.​ Zelenskyy also broke down the status of his 20 point peace plan after the Florida talks. […]

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Biola Bayo mourns sudden death of Allwell Ademola

Nollywood actress Biola Bayo has expressed deep grief over the sudden death of her close friend and colleague, Allwell Ademola, who died on December 27, 2025, at the age of 49. She said the loss has left her heartbroken and in disbelief.​ In an emotional Instagram post, Biola recalled that they had planned to go out together just a day before Allwell’s passing. She remembered how Allwell was at her house on her birthday, playing as usual, and how she took her to the premiere of Ageshinkole and drove her back home.​ Biola described Allwell as the happiest soul she ever met and likened the news of her death to a terrible nightmare. She pleaded for someone to wake her up from what she called an unbearable reality.​ Actor Rotimi Salami, described as Allwell’s best friend, also shared his pain […]

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Beyoncé becomes Forbes listed music billionaire

Beyoncé has been confirmed as a billionaire, joining Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen and her husband Jay Z in Forbes’ small group of music billionaires. The American singer and entrepreneur reached this milestone through record breaking tours, a strong music catalog and expanding business ventures.​ Forbes highlighted how her Renaissance World Tour in 2023 grossed nearly 600 million dollars and cemented her status as one of the world’s biggest pop culture figures. She then reinvented herself with a 2024 country album, Cowboy Carter, which opened new commercial doors and set up an even more successful tour in 2025.​ The Cowboy Carter Tour grossed more than 400 million dollars in ticket sales and about 50 million dollars in merchandise, according to estimates cited by Forbes. Because her company Parkwood produced the tour, Beyoncé was able to keep higher profit margins from […]

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Nigerian celebrities who survived road accidents

World heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua recently survived a fatal crash on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway near Makun, Ogun State. The accident involved a sport utility vehicle and claimed the lives of two foreign nationals, whose remains have been deposited at Livewell Mortuary in Sagamu. The Ogun State Government has condoled with the families of the deceased and said investigations into the crash are ongoing.​ Over the years, several Nigerian entertainers have also narrowly escaped death in car accidents. Here are some notable cases.​ Harrysong survived a serious crash on June 24, 2016, while travelling from Owerri to catch a flight to Lagos for a Project Fame Season 9 performance. The Afro pop singer later took to Instagram to thank God for sparing his life, saying he once thought he was “crossing over to the other side”.​ Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy […]

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Stop calling me Davido’s wife Sophia Momodu tells fans

Sophia Momodu, entrepreneur and mother of Davido’s first child, has urged fans to stop referring to her as the singer’s wife. She said the constant description is wrong and disrespectful, especially because Davido is now married to someone else.​ In a recent Snapchat video, Momodu said she is frustrated that many people still call her Davido’s wife despite their breakup. She explained that such comments ignore the reality of their separate lives and the need to respect his current marriage.​ Momodu appealed to fans to respect people’s choices, boundaries and marriages. She noted that when people move on from a relationship, others should allow them to do so in peace.​ The mother of one stressed that she wants privacy and respect as she focuses on her own life. She said everyone involved is happy and doing what they are supposed […]

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