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World-renowned British-Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua, was involved in a road accident on Monday along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway in Makun, Ogun State. According to eyewitnesses, Joshua’s vehicle collided with another car under circumstances that are currently under investigation by local authorities. An eyewitness said that Mr Joshua sustained minor injuries, while two occupants of the other vehicle reportedly died at the scene, The Punch reports. READ ALSO: Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul in Miami, calls out Tyson Fury The 36-year old champion is a British professional boxer and two‑time former unified world heavyweight champion. He first held the unified WBA (Super),…

An Osun-based cleric, Bishop Seun Adeoye, has revealed that the majority of Nigerian pastors are struggling financially, contrary to the widespread belief that most clerics live affluent lifestyles. Adeoye stated that fewer than two per cent of pastors in the country could be described as wealthy, noting that the prevailing public perception has placed undue pressure and suspicion on Christian ministers. The cleric made this revelation in Okinni on Sunday during the unveiling of his ministry’s 2026 watchword before church members and guests gathered for the event. Adeoye, who also serves as the Acting Nuncio of the World Bishops Council…

The lawmaker representing Obokun State Constituency in the Osun State House of Assembly, Adewumi Adeyemi, says he has a covenant with the members of his constituency to serve with empathy. Adeyemi said he would ensure that the lowest strata in his constituency feel the impact of governance. He disclosed this while empowering over 300 constituents with N100 million under an initiative tagged the “Skills to Wealth Empowerment Scheme.” Adeyemi said: “I do this every year not for politics, but because I know the pain of having skill without tools. “This program is not solely about providing financial assistance; it serves…

A festive carnival in Nassarawa Eggon town, Nasarawa State, turned tragic after three trucks reportedly rammed into participants during a procession organised by the Ame Wo Ba Eggon (AWBE), a socio-cultural group of the Eggon people. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed that four persons lost their lives in the incident, which occurred near the Eggon Community Secondary School, the venue of the annual carnival. According to the Nasarawa State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Yahaya Sabo-Adikwu, the crash happened when one of the trucks drove into a procession moving from the palace of the Aren Eggon, the paramount…

Former South African national team captain, Bongani Khumalo, says he is surprised that Uche Ikpeazu decided to play for Uganda at the senior level rather than Nigeria. Uche was born in London to a father from Nigeria and a mother from Uganda, which means he could have played for any of the three countries. Khumalo, who is working as a pundit with SuperSport covering the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, said, “I remember talking to him, Nigerian and Ugandan parents.” “So I’m pretty surprised that he ended up playing for Uganda because I thought he would have definitely wanted…

The Nigerian Academy of Science has raised concerns over the growing migration of researchers and scientists from the country. The Executive Secretary of NAS, Dr Oladoyin Odubanjo, expressed his concerns on Monday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja. According to him, the trend poses a serious threat to the future of scientific research and development in Nigeria. Odubanjo, while responding to questions on the outlook for science research development in 2026, said the migration of health workers was more visible, but significant migration was also occurring within the science and technology ecosystem. “One of the…

No fewer than four Nigerians have been arrested in India over drug-related offenses in separate operations carried out between Thursday and late Saturday. PUNCH Metro gathered from reports by Indian news outlets that the suspects were arrested in different parts of the country during coordinated anti-narcotics operations. Those arrested include 37-year-old Tanguy Nguessan, Touchi, Henry, and IK Prince. According to the Free Press Journal on Saturday, the Tulinj Police Detection Team, working alongside the Anti-Terrorism Cell, arrested Nguessan during a raid in the Pragati Nagar area of Nalasopara East. The report said the operation followed a tip-off that a suspect…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has denied claims that he is secretly supporting President Bola Tinubu, insisting that his political stance has always been public and consistent. The former Rivers State Governor stated this while reacting to comments attributed to Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, who suggested that some politicians were engaging in “secret” political alliances. Earlier this month, Fubara formally dumped the Peoples Democratic Party for the All Progressives Congress after a closed-door meeting with the President in Abuja, a move widely interpreted as a strategic attempt to secure political cover ahead of the next election.…

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency in the UK has issued urgent warnings to the public against buying weight-loss medicines from unregulated online sources in the New Year (2026). Health Minister Dr Zubir Ahmed and the MHRA in a press release on its website, issued the directive. Ahmed said: “As a practising doctor and patient safety minister, I want to be absolutely clear – please do not buy weight loss medications from unregulated sources. “These products are made with no regard for safety or quality and pose a major risk to unwitting customers. Don’t line the pockets of criminals…

Manchester City have opened talks with Bournemouth over the potential signing of winger Antoine Semenyo, whose £65 million release clause is set to become active from January 1 to January 10. According to Sky Sports on Monday, the 25-year-old’s representatives are expected to travel to Manchester this week to finalise personal terms and agree on a long-term contract at the Etihad Stadium. “City are currently the only club to have formally contacted Bournemouth regarding the clause, despite earlier interest from Liverpool, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Chelsea before Christmas. “Reports suggest that Chelsea decided not to pursue the transfer, while Spurs…