Following a fatal car crash in Nigeria that involved Anthony Joshua, the boxer’s driver, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, has been charged with multiple offenses including causing death by dangerous driving. The crash, which occurred on Monday, resulted in the deaths of Joshua’s personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and strength coach, Sina Ghami. Joshua, who was also in the vehicle, sustained injuries but was later discharged from the hospital. The case has been adjourned until January 20th after the defendant was granted bail.
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On Monday, former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a car crash on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway in Nigeria, resulting in the deaths of two of his team members and close associates. The accident, which occurred due to excessive speed and wrongful overtaking, left Joshua with minor injuries, according to Nigerian authorities and his promoter, Matchroom Boxing. The crash involved a Lexus SUV colliding with a parked truck. Joshua is receiving treatment and being observed at the hospital, while the authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
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The recent U.S. airstrikes in Nigeria, initiated by the Trump administration, targeted an area described as a stronghold of “ISIS Terrorist Scum.” However, residents of Jabo, the town hit by the strike, dispute this characterization, stating that terrorism has never been a problem in their peaceful, religiously diverse community. While the Nigerian government and the Trump administration claim the strikes killed militants, local sources and lawmakers assert no history of terrorist activity in Jabo, despite challenges with banditry and kidnappings elsewhere in Sokoto state. Critics, including religious scholars and Nigerian officials, have questioned the administration’s narrative, suggesting it oversimplifies a complex security situation and potentially fuels religious division.
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The U.S. military conducted Christmas Day strikes in Nigeria, reportedly targeting ISIS militants, with President Trump claiming to protect Christians facing unprecedented violence. However, this claim appears to be a political maneuver aimed at appealing to his evangelical base, rather than a genuine effort to reduce violence or advance U.S. national interests. While the Nigerian government acknowledged the attacks, there was no indication they requested them, and the focus on Christian victims overlooks the broader sectarian violence affecting various communities. The timing of the strikes and their effectiveness are questionable, and the U.S.’s actions seem inconsistent with its professed concern for persecuted Christians, given other policies.
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In the wake of a U.S. missile strike, residents of Jabo, Nigeria, a predominantly Muslim farming community, are expressing shock and confusion. A projectile, part of a U.S. strike against ISIS militants, landed near the village’s medical facility. While the U.S. claimed the operation targeted ISIS hideouts, locals report no known terrorist activity or religious conflict in the area. The Nigerian government acknowledged the “precision strike operations” but confirmed that debris from expended munitions landed in Jabo, as well as another area in north-central Kwara state.
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The released letter, allegedly written by Jeffrey Epstein, appears to reference his death by suicide and his shared interests with the recipient. The letter, purportedly addressed to Larry Nassar, also mentions a shared love for young women. Postmarked August 13, 2019, three days after Epstein’s death, the envelope was addressed to Nassar at a prison in Arizona, although it was returned to sender.
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Airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria, that’s where we find ourselves today, and it’s a complicated story, to say the least. The United States, under the direction of the then-commander in chief, launched a strike against Islamic State militants in the region, and that was confirmed by both the former President and the U.S. military. The stated reason? To target ISIS terrorists who have been attacking Christians, allegedly at levels not seen for many years. It is important to note that the U.S. military said the strike was at the request of the Nigerian government, which adds another layer to this already dense situation.… Continue reading
President Trump announced on Thursday that he had ordered a strike against ISIS terrorists in Nigeria, citing the persecution of Christians as the reason. The US Africa Command confirmed the strikes in Sokoto state, coordinating with Nigerian authorities, and reported multiple ISIS terrorists killed. The strikes involved Tomahawk missiles fired from a Navy vessel, as confirmed by a US official. Nigerian officials, including Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar, stated they approved the attack and emphasized the country’s focus on combating terrorism regardless of religious affiliation. This action follows Trump’s previous warnings and concerns regarding religious freedom violations in Nigeria, although security analysts suggest a more complex reality on the ground.
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Following a mass abduction at a school in northwestern Nigeria, all 24 schoolgirls have been rescued, according to President Bola Tinubu. The girls were taken from the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Kebbi state on November 17th. While details of the rescue remain undisclosed, authorities have stated that the girls are currently in their custody. The recent incident adds to a string of abductions in Nigeria, including an attack on a Catholic school where over 300 students and staff were kidnapped.
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In Nigeria’s latest incident of mass abduction, gunmen attacked St. Mary’s School, a Catholic boarding school, seizing 215 students and 12 teachers, according to the Christian Association of Nigeria. The attack occurred despite prior intelligence warnings of potential threats, with authorities noting the school had reopened without government clearance. The Niger State Police Command has deployed military and security forces, and the Catholic Diocese of Kontagora reported a security staffer was injured. This follows a pattern of abductions, with schools, travelers, and remote villages frequently targeted by gangs, prompting the closure of numerous federal unity colleges and President Bola Tinubu to cancel his trip to the G20 summit.
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