Breaking: Anthony Joshua Involved in Fatal Car Crash in Nigeria – Boxer Sustains Minor Injuries, Two Dead

British heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been involved in a serious road accident in Nigeria, resulting in two fatalities. The 36-year-old sustained minor injuries and is reported to be in stable condition.

The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers on Nigeria's busy highways, coming just days after Joshua's triumphant victory over Jake Paul.Details of the AccidentThe crash occurred on Monday, December 29, 2025, around 11 a.m. local time on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway near Makun in Ogun State. Joshua was traveling as a passenger in the back seat of a Lexus SUV (registration KRD 850 HN) as part of a two-vehicle convoy, with his security detail following in a Pajero SUV.
According to eyewitness accounts and police reports, the Lexus collided with a stationary truck, reportedly after a tire burst caused the driver to lose control. Two occupants in the vehicle – the front passenger and another beside Joshua – were pronounced dead at the scene.

Scene from the accident involving Anthony Joshua's vehicle (Credit: Local reports)

Unverified footage circulating online shows a dazed and topless Joshua being assisted from the wreckage amid shattered glass. He appeared in pain but conscious.

Ogun State Police Commissioner Lanre Ogunlowo confirmed the incident to multiple outlets, including ESPN and the BBC:

"The accident happened as a result of a burst tire on AJ's vehicle, which caused the driver to lose control... For now, I'm aware of two fatalities and Joshua himself has been taken to an undisclosed hospital for medical attention."

Joshua has been discharged or is receiving treatment for minor injuries and is described as "fine."

Justice Delayed: DSS Arrests Suspects in 2023 Kidnapping and Murder of Neurology Professor Ekanem Philip-Ephraim

In a significant breakthrough, operatives of Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested key suspects linked to the 2023 abduction and killing of Professor Ekanem Philip-Ephraim, a renowned neurology specialist at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital.

The arrest brings a measure of closure to a case that shocked the medical community and highlighted the persistent threat of kidnapping in parts of the country.

The Abduction: A Brazen Attack in Broad Daylight

On July 13, 2023, Professor Philip-Ephraim was abducted from her office in Calabar, Cross River State. The kidnappers, posing as patients, waited until she was attending to them before brandishing weapons and forcing her into a vehicle around 7:15 p.m.Tragically, despite ransom payments from her family, the professor was killed by her abductors. The incident sparked outrage, prompting the Cross River State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to temporarily withdraw services in protest, demanding swift action for her rescue.

Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to State Police and Announces Imminent Arrival of Attack Helicopters

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has once again expressed strong support for the establishment of state and community policing in Nigeria, while revealing that four attack helicopters ordered from the United States are expected to arrive soon to bolster the country's security efforts.

The President made these disclosures during a meeting with a delegation from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), led by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, at his residence in Lagos on Friday, December 26, 2025.
Addressing the ongoing security challenges, President Tinubu highlighted the difficulties in procuring advanced military equipment. He noted that such hardware is expensive and not readily available, which has contributed to delays affecting public perception of the government's efforts.

“Military hardware is difficult to replace. It is expensive and not available off the shelf. Our orders for four attack helicopters from the United States of America will take some time to arrive. We have approached Turkey for assistance.”

These helicopters are part of broader initiatives to enhance aerial support for ground operations against insurgency, banditry, and other threats plaguing various regions.

AFCON 2025: Shaun Bartlett Highlights Defensive Concerns for Super Eagles Despite Thrilling 3-2 Victory Over Tunisia

The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured their spot in the Round of 16 at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Morocco with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Tunisia on December 27. However, former South African striker Shaun Bartlett has raised concerns about Nigeria's defensive fragility, describing it as "alarming" despite the dominant first-half performance.
Nigeria raced to a commanding 3-0 lead, thanks to goals from Victor Osimhen (just before halftime), Wilfred Ndidi, and Ademola Lookman after the break. The three-time AFCON champions looked set for a comfortable victory in their Group C clash in Fes.
But Tunisia mounted a dramatic late comeback, scoring twice in the closing stages—through Montassar Talbi (from a header) and Ali Abdi (from a penalty after a VAR review). The Carthage Eagles nearly equalized in stoppage time, with efforts coming close to forcing a draw.

Speaking on SuperSport after the match, Bartlett, a former Bafana Bafana star, praised Nigeria's attacking prowess but pointed out vulnerabilities at the back:

“The one alarming thing for Nigeria is just that they just seem under threat every time they’re under attack. There’s not that solidity about them … it’s almost like they might just concede whenever the opponents attacked.”

He added that while the Super Eagles were "fantastic" in the first half, the second half was "awful," allowing Tunisia to exploit gaps and nearly stage a miraculous recovery.Bartlett also commended Tunisia's No. 10 (likely referring to a key playmaker like Hannibal Mejbri or similar) for his "unbelievable" technical ability in opening up the game and creating chances.


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