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 Boxer Anthony Joshua returns to UK after Nigeria car crash Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has reportedly flown back to Britain several days after a fatal car crash that killed two of his friends in Nigeria. Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele died after the vehicle they were traveling in along with Joshua struck a stationary truck on a major road near Lagos on Monday. Joshua sustained minor injuries and the two-time heavyweight champion was released from a hospital on Wednesday after being deemed clinically fit to recuperate at home. British media reported on Saturday that Joshua has returned home ahead of the funerals of Ghami and Ayodele. Ghami was Joshua’s strength and conditioning coach while Ayodele was a trainer. Just hours before the crash, Joshua and Ayodele posted clips on social media playing table tennis together. The driver of the car, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, was charged on Friday with dangerous and reckless driving, with the court case adjourned to ...

 Actress Anita Joseph reacts after ex-husband’s online rant, asks him to leave her out of the drama Actress Anita Joseph has finally spoken up following a series of heated Instagram posts made by her ex-husband, hypeman MC Fish, where he addressed criticism about his profession and marriage — without mentioning her name directly. In a calm but firm response shared on her IG status, the actress made it clear she wants no part of whatever online battle her ex is currently fighting. “Memo to my EX… I don't want to run in the mud with you. Please this is a new year, if you have whatever you want to say, please say it now and let me get on with my life… This new year is growth and all positivity for me. Stop dragging me back with your mess… LEAVE ME ALONE!!!” Her reaction comes shortly after MC Fish went on a long Instagram rant defending his career as a hypeman/MC, denying claims that he depended on his ex-wife financially during their marriage, and warning critics to stop “slandering”...

Hypeman MC Fish fires back at critics, defends his career and marriage to actress Anita Joseph  Anita Joseph’s ex-husband and hypeman, MC Fish, has reacted strongly to comments and narratives trailing his crashed marriage to the actress. Without mentioning her name directly, MC Fish addressed claims that he lived off his ex-wife and did not contribute financially during their marriage. He insisted he has worked as an MC and hypeman for over 15 years and fully earns his money. According to him, anyone saying he depended on his former wife is “very stupid,” stressing that their marriage lasted five years and daring anyone to claim she single-handedly carried the financial burden during that time. He also pushed back against the way hypemen are often looked down on, calling out people who insult the profession online but still hire hypemen and pay them well for parties and events. MC Fish further claimed he supported his ex-wife’s growth, saying he helped her set up businesses, worked...

LAGOS MOJ REWARDS OUTSTANDING OFFICERS, CELEBRATES RETIREES The Lagos State Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has rewarded outstanding officers who demonstrated exceptional commitment and diligence in the discharge of their duties throughout the year. The ceremony, held at the Adeyemi-Bero Auditorium, Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, also featured a special celebration of members of staff who retired meritoriously from the service of the State. Speaking at the Ministry’s Year 2025 Merit Awards and End-of-Year Ceremony, the Honourable Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, commended the award recipients and all members of staff for their unwavering dedication to duty. He noted that the Ministry’s effective leadership and recorded successes are a product of collective effort, teamwork, and collaboration among staff across departments, units, and agencies. According to the Attorney-General, the relative peace, orderliness, and safety currently enjoyed in Lagos State are l...

 NEW YEAR, NEW LIVES: SANWO-OLU’S WIFE WELCOMES LAGOS’ FIRST BABIES OF 2026 … First Lady Leads Goodwill Visits To Three General Hospitals, Celebrates Newborns As Symbols Of Hope … State Reaffirms Commitment To Maternal, Newborn, Child Health In a New Year tradition that blends celebration with public health advocacy, the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday led a goodwill visit to public hospitals across the state to welcome the First Babies of the Year 2026, reaffirming the government’s priority on maternal and child health from the very first hours of the year. The Hospitals visited included Ibeju-Lekki General Hospital, Imota General Hospital, and Gbagada General Hospital, where three newborns, Baby Oluwadare, Baby Adegeye-Abiodun, and Baby Daramola, were celebrated amid cheers, prayers, and the presentation of gifts by the First Lady and the Wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat. At Ibeju-Lekki General Hospital, Baby Oluwadar...

 APGA, under the leadership of Sly Ezeokenwa, will lead the party to victory as we take over Abia and the entire South-East states in 2027- Augustine Ehiemere, (National Vice Chairman of APGA, Southeast Zone).  The National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the South-East zone, Augustine Ehiemere, has declared that APGA is ready to take over Abia State and other Southeast States because according to him, APGA has emerged the healthiest and most grassroots-driven political party in Nigeria and Ehiemere made the assertion in his New Year message to party members and Nigerians, released on Friday, January 2, in which he said APGA remains focused on restoring security and economic stability in the South-East and the country at large. The APGA chieftain said the party was on a deliberate mission to rescue the South-East and Nigeria from terrorism, banditry and other forms of insecurity that have continued to threaten lives and livelihoods. Ehiemere sai...

 Amorka Community in Ihiala LGA calls on  Governor Soludo to include them in the ongoing infrastructural development across the state, as they Celebrate Amorka Day Critical stakeholders in Amorka Community, Ihiala Local Government Area, a border town linking Anambra and Imo states, have called on the Anambra State Government to include their community in the ongoing infrastructural development across the state. The stakeholders, including the traditional ruler of Amorka, Igwe Kenneth Obiriolemgbe, the President General of Amorka United Union, Hon. Emmanuel Okonkwo, the Chairman of Amorka Project Council, High Chief Chidiebere Igbokwupute, the Chairman of the 2026 Amorka Day celebration, Chief Victor Nwaizuchukwu-Ezemba, Chief Oliver Obiagazie, among others, who expressed their concerns over the lack of government presence during the 2026 Amorka Day celebration tagged “United for Development”  The event was held at Community Primary School, Amorka, listed numerous projects...

 Peter Obi made Anambra people pay Excessive Taxes including Poor Anambra Market Women, when he was Governor. Today, The Same Obi Accuses President Tinubu of Taxing Poverty- Reno Omokri  Newly appointed Ambassador, Reno Omokri has criticized the former governor of Anambra, Mr Peter Obi over his statements about the current tax reform by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Reno Omokri posted a video of an alleged protest by Anambra market women that was recording in 2013 when Peter Obi was still governor of Anambra. Below is the caption Reno used for the video which he posted on his official Facebook account. "Watch Poor Anambra Market Women Protest Excessive Taxes By Then Governor Peter Obi on Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Today, The Same Obi Accuses President Tinubu of Taxing Poverty" A careful attention to the video posted by Reno revealed that the women were protesting against a levy that the state government made compulsory for market women that own a shop to pay. Reno condemned Peter...

 Anambra Billionaire, Obi Cubana Receives new Chieftaincy Title in Enugu-Ukwu as "Ife Igbo Ji Ka Mba” of Igbo land Renowned Nigerian billionaire, entrepreneur, and socialite Obinna Iyiegbu, also known as Obi Cubana has been honoured with new prestigious chieftaincy title “Ife Igbo Ji Ka Mba” in Igbo land. The title was conferred on the business mogul on Saturday, 3 January 2026, during a colourful traditional ceremony attended by royal fathers, community leaders, and dignitaries from across the region. The event celebrated Igbo culture, heritage, and leadership. Sharing moments from the ceremony on his official Instagram page, Obi Cubana expressed deep gratitude to the traditional rulers and the entire community for the honour bestowed upon him. He described the recognition as humbling and symbolic, noting that it comes with a greater sense of responsibility to serve and uplift his people. According to him, the chieftaincy title reflects his commitment to promoting Igbo values, un...

 Tommy Lee's daughter Victoria, found dead in San Francisco Victoria Jones, the daughter of Hollywood star Tommy Lee Jones, has been found dead in an hotel in San Francisco. The actress was pronounced dead by paramedics on New Year’s day. Reports say that the case was turned over to the San Francisco Police Department and the Medical Examiner’s Office. The authorities, however, are yet to disclose the cause of death. The 34-year-old is the daughter to famous award-winning actor Tommy Lee Jones. She was famous for her appearance in Men in Black 2 and The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada, a movie directed by her father.

 2026 is a year of kabush kabash, Odumeje declares Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, the Onitsha-based pastor better known as Odumeje, has declared 2026 a year of “kabush kabash”. Addressing his congregation during the crossover service at his church, the controversial cleric described the coming year as a period of spiritual warfare. “2026 is a year of kabush kabash,” Odumeje proclaimed. Kabush kabash is a slang or pidgin expression, most prominent by Odumeje, that doesn’t have a direct, single-word English translation. Its meaning is deeply contextual and often tied to spiritual confrontation while speaking in tongues, or glossolalia. Speaking in tongues is the practice of uttering speech-like syllables or languages unknown to the speaker, often considered a spiritual gift in Christianity. During his declaration, Odumeje performed a series of dramatic hand gestures, forming an ‘X’ with his arms while simultaneously raising his index and middle fingers — a signature aspect of his theatric d...

 Peter Obi: I’ll now be card-carrying member of ADC – Aisha Yesufu Co-convener of BringBackOurGirls Movement, Aisha Yesufu, has said that because of Peter Obi, she will be become a card-carrying member of the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Yesufu made this statement on Wednesday in solidarity with Obi who defected from the Labour Party to the ADC in Enugu. She called on well-meaning Nigerians to come together in unity to salvage the country come 2027 general elections. “I have never been a card-carrying member of any political party, but I will be a card-carrying member of the ADC. “Enough is enough. There’s no more time for us to keep shedding tears. We have cried too much. “From this moment going forward, we will fight for Nigeria. We will have a great nation. “ADC will take Nigeria to a point where the son of a nobody can become somebody without knowing anybody,” she said.

 ADC Releases Timetable for Congresses and Convention The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released a comprehensive timetable and guidelines for the conduct of its congresses and national convention for the 2025/2026 political year, aimed at strengthening internal democracy and repositioning the party ahead of future elections. The guidelines are contained in a circular by the party’s National Chairman, Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, dated December 30, 2025, and issued by the National Secretariat. According to the circular, activities will begin with a Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting on January 5, 2025, followed by a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on January 7, 2025. Key items on the NEC agenda include filling vacancies in the National Working Committee (NWC), fixing dates for membership registration and revalidation, and preparations for ward, local government and state congresses. For 2026, membership registration and revalidation are scheduled for January 2 to 15, to be...

 Iran, Russia, others condemn US attack on Venezuela Venezuela’s neighbours and allies of its President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday condemned a large-scale US strike on the South American country, as Spain offered to mediate for a peaceful settlement. US President Donald Trump said earlier that US forces had captured Maduro and flown him and his wife out of the country. The Venezuelan government decried what it termed an “extremely serious military aggression” by Washington and declared a state of emergency as several leaders allied with Caracas denounced the US action. Iran Iran, which has close links with oil-rich Venezuela, said it “strongly condemns the US military attack on Venezuela and a flagrant violation of the country’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity”. So This Happened (EP 361) reviews: US carries out airstrikes against ISIS targets in Sokoto0:00 / 1:01 Colombia Colombian President Gustavo Petro called it an “assault on the sovereignty” of Latin America, wh...

 ‘Supreme banditry’ – Gumi reacts to US capture of Venezuelan President Maduro Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has reacted to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife by the United States President Donald Trump. In a post on his Facebook page on Saturday, Gumi said “Supreme banditry doesn’t attack villages, they attack nations and kidnap leaders,” seemingly referring to President Trump. Gumi has been a staunch critic of Trump, especially since his military intervention in Nigeria.  Trump had earlier on Saturday disclosed this in a post via his Truth Social media account on Saturday. The development comes a few months after the US government doubled the reward for information leading to the arrest of Maduro to $50 million, citing his alleged role in international drug trafficking.

 London mosque to host funeral prayers for Anthony Joshua’s late friends The Janaza (Islamic funeral) prayers for Sina Ghami and Abdul Latif Kevin Ayodele, both close associates of heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua, will be held in London on Sunday, January 4, 2026. The two men, who died in a fatal road accident in Nigeria, have since had their remains returned to the United Kingdom ahead of the burial rites. According to details released on Saturday, the prayer service will commence at 10am at the London Central Mosque, located at 146 Park Road, London NW8 7RG. The announcement was made in a statement shared by Boxing King Media, which expressed sympathy with those affected by the tragedy. “Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and loved ones,” the statement said. Ghami and Ayodele lost their lives on Monday, December 29, 2025, following a road crash on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, in the Makun area of Ogun State. Anthony Joshua was also involved in the inciden...

 Canada deports 366 Nigerians, 974 others await removal Canada has deported 366 Nigerian nationals between January and October 2025, while 974 others are currently awaiting removal, according to the official statistics from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The data, drawn from the CBSA’s Removals Program and updated as of November 25, 2025, places Nigeria among the top countries with significant deportation figures.  Those already deported have completed all required legal processes. Those on the “removal in progress” list have enforceable removal orders but are yet to be returned due to pending legal reviews or logistical arrangements.  Historical records indicate that deportations of Nigerians from Canada have fluctuated in recent years. In 2019, 339 Nigerians were deported, falling to 302 in 2020, 242 in 2021 and 199 in 2022. Nigeria did not appear among the top deported nationalities in 2023 and 2024 before returning to the list in 2025 with 366 removals....

 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ALLEGATION ROCKS SOCIAL MEDIA IN BENUE AS MAN FINGERED IN LOVER'S ASSAULT  3rd January, 2026    A wave of public concern has followed a social media post alleging domestic violence against a man identified as Mr. Suega Adega. The allegation, brought to light by social commentator D’naked Elder Sughnen Yaaya, claims that Mr. Adega physically assaulted his girlfriend during a domestic altercation. The woman, who reportedly described him as her “lovely boyfriend and husband-to-be,” was said to have reported the incident to the police. According to the post, the victim reached out for help after the alleged assault. However, efforts to contact Mr. Adega were unsuccessful, as several phone calls reportedly went unanswered. Reacting to the development, the commentator stated that he has maintained a policy of staying out of romantic disputes since 2021, stressing that such matters should be handled strictly by law enforcement agencies, especially as a fo...

 Kaduna Plans To Finance 2026 Budget Without Loans - Commissioner  The Kaduna State Government has reaffirmed that it will not resort to fresh borrowing to finance its 2026 budget. The Commissioner for Planning and Budget, Hon. Mukhtar Ahmed Monrovia, said Governor Uba Sani has not taken any new loans since assuming office. According to a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Malam Ibraheem Musa, the 2026 budget will be funded through statutory allocations, Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), and grants. The commissioner explained that reports suggesting otherwise stemmed from a misunderstanding of the loan drawdown component of the budget, prompting the need for clarification.  He noted that while the state continues to draw from loans obtained by previous administrations, the current government has not contracted any new loans. Hon. Monrovia added that cancelling existing loan agreements prematurely would attract penalties higher than the interest cu...

Tesla loses crown as world’s largest electric vehicle maker after second straight year of sales decline  Tesla has lost its position as the world’s top electric vehicle maker after sales fell for a second consecutive year, pressured by political backlash surrounding CEO Elon Musk, the expiration of U.S. tax incentives, and intensifying global competition. The company reported delivering 1.64 million vehicles in 2025, a 9% decline from the prior year. Chinese automaker BYD surpassed Tesla by a wide margin, selling 2.26 million vehicles and claiming the global lead in EV sales. The shift marks a dramatic reversal for Tesla, once viewed as an unstoppable force that reshaped the auto industry and propelled Musk to the top ranks of global wealth. The downturn came despite high-profile political support early last year, when President Donald Trump publicly praised Musk and announced plans to buy a Tesla. Sales weakened further in the fourth quarter, with deliveries totaling 418,227 vehic...

  BTS sets March comeback, ending nearly four-year hiatus  has officially set a date for its long-awaited return, confirming a March 20 comeback that will end the group’s nearly four-year hiatus. The announcement was shared on social media by BigHit Music, signaling the full reunion of all seven members following the completion of South Korea’s mandatory military service. The group’s break began as members enlisted at different times, allowing each to pursue solo projects while fulfilling their obligations. Rapper Suga was the final member to complete service, finishing his duties as a social service agent in June 2025, an alternative role he reportedly chose because of a shoulder injury. The remaining members — RM, Jin, Jimin, V, Jung Kook, and j-hope — served in the army. BTS had previously hinted at their return last summer, teasing a world tour and confirming plans for a new group album scheduled for release in spring 2026. Work on the project began in July 2025, with the ...

Helicopter crashes in Arizona mountains; rescuers work to access remote location, officials say A private helicopter crashed Friday in a mountain range near Phoenix, killing all four people on board, authorities said. The MD 369FF helicopter went down around 11 a.m. local time, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. An eyewitness told the Pinal County Sheriff's Office that the aircraft struck a recreational slackline stretched across the mountains before falling into a canyon. Slacklining is an activity similar to tightrope walking, involving balancing on a flat strip of webbing between two anchor points. Officials have not released the identities of the victims. The pilot was a 59-year-old man from Queen Creek, and the passengers were three female family members in their early 20s, the sheriff’s office said. The helicopter had taken off from Pegasus Airpark in Queen Creek, west of Superior, Arizona, about 70 miles east of Phoenix. Rescue crews worked for several hours t...

 Elon Musk’s Grok faces criticism for producing AI-generated explicit images of minors Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, has come under fire after users were able to generate explicit images of minors, including 14-year-old Nell Fisher from the Netflix series “Stranger Things.” The incidents highlight the risks of AI tools, even those authorized for official government use, and raise concerns about their potential to harm or endanger children. Grok acknowledged the issue on X, formerly Twitter, confirming there were “isolated cases” in which users received AI-generated images depicting minors in minimal clothing. The chatbot also warned that the company behind it, xAI, could face investigations or lawsuits over the content. The images reportedly violated Grok’s terms of service, which ban sexualized depictions of children. The incidents prompted reactions from authorities abroad. In France, three government ministers said they referred the matter to an investigative agency to examine p...

 Trump draws swift backlash from Democrats over Maduro's capture President Trump is facing swift criticism from congressional Democrats after ordering overnight strikes on military targets in Caracas, which led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Lawmakers argued that Trump bypassed Congress and overstepped his authority by launching the operation without prior authorization. The strikes targeted Venezuelan anti-air and other military installations, reportedly to protect U.S. personnel involved in Maduro’s capture. Republicans, however, defended the move, with Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) saying Trump “likely” acted under his constitutional authority to protect American forces abroad. Democrats expressed concern over the legality and precedent of the operation. Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) called the strikes “not sound foreign policy” and warned that they could send a dangerous signal to world leaders that targeting a head of state is acceptable U.S. policy. Rep. Darren Soto...

 PRESS RELEASE TROOPS BURST CRIMINAL GANG, RECOVER ARMS AND AMMUNITION IN DELTA STATE Troops of 63 Brigade/Sector 1, Joint Task Force, South South,  Operation DELTA SAFE have successfully bursted a criminal gang and recovered arms and ammunition in Oshimilli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The operations led to the arrest of two suspected criminals, alleged to be members of a notorious cult group in the area. Their arrest was effected following credible intelligence on the nefarious activities of the criminal gang in a recent operation conducted around Ibusa.  During the operations,several weapons were recovered, including two pump action rifles  recovered from the criminals, as well as additional three pump action rifles recovered from purported local vigilantes. The suspects  and weapons recovered have been handed over to the relevant agency for further investigation. Furthermore, in a follow up operations conducted, the area was combed, which led ...

 Former Abia Governor Ikpeazu Praises Deputy Speaker Kalu for Loyalty During Challenging Tenure Former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has highlighted the Nigerian Army's Operation Python Dance, the #EndSARS protests, and the COVID-19 pandemic as among the most difficult challenges he faced during his eight-year administration. Ikpeazu made the remarks on Friday during a New Year courtesy visit by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, to his country home in Umuobiakwa, Obingwa Local Government Area. Expressing gratitude for Kalu's unwavering support, Ikpeazu described the Deputy Speaker as a steadfast brother and ally who stood by him through turbulent times without expecting anything in return. "We had too many rough patches during my time as governor. We experienced Operation Python Dance, we experienced COVID-19, we experienced #EndSARS, and through all those rough patches, he stood by me," Ikpeazu said. "He wa...