Following the tragic accident in Ogun State, in which Kevin Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, the former heavyweight champion, was hurt and lost two of his associates, President Bola Tinubu said he spoke on the phone with boxer Anthony Joshua and his mother.
“I personally spoke with AJ over the death of his two associates,” he said on the phone. I gave him my best wishes and prayers. He assured me that he was receiving the best care in the hospital, according to President Onanuga’s statement on Monday.
I also spoke with AJ’s mother and prayed for her. She appreciated my call greatly.
Additionally, I spoke with Governor Dapo Abiodun, who was also with them in the hospital. The Governor promised to do everything in his power to give AJ the best care.
Read more about Anthony Joshua’s injuries in an ogun car crash and the deaths of two others.
Tinubu expressed deep sympathies for the boxer over the accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway earlier in a statement on X.
As you deal with this tragic incident’s emotional weight, I feel for you and your family. You have always exhibited unwavering love for our country, discipline, and courage as a sportsman. The former governor of Lagos State wrote, “These are characteristics that have made you a source of national pride.
We must encourage one another as brothers and sisters with a shared destiny in times like this.
In this trying time, I ask for your strength, wisdom, and grace. May God speed up your recovery and rest for the departed’s souls.
In the wake of Joshua’s victory over YouTuber Jake Paul, Joshua and his associates traveled to Nigeria for the Yuletide.
Ex-Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall couldn’t contain her pride as she received a huge honour in her native north east, but she admitted she had one wish on the special day
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Jade was thrilled to receive the honour(Image: South Tyneside Council)
Former Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall enjoyed a bittersweet moment as she received a prestigious accolade. The singer, 33, revealed her pride at being given the Freedom of the Borough in her hometown, calling it the “highest honour my hometown can bestow”.
However, she admitted she wished her grandparents and great aunt could have been by her side with the rest of her family to mark the achievement. The FUFN songstress took to Instagram to share her delight at the accolade.
Sharing a number of snaps from the occasion, which took place on December 17 during a ceremony at South Shields Town Hall, she also penned a lengthy statement. It showcased her pride as she was given the honour with another member of the South Tyneside community.
She wrote: “I’m so proud to come from South Tyneside and couldn’t be happier to receive this alongside South Shields legend Richard Ord MBE – owner of @colmansfishandchips.”
Praising the chip shop owner before getting into her own honour, she said: “The Colmans family have been so kind and supportive of me over the years. You couldn’t meet a more generous and deserving candidate for this award.
” On my way to the event from London to South Shields, I wrote down a little something from the heart about how much it means to me to be a Sand Dancer.
“I was very nervous as I don’t really enjoy public speaking, but looking around the room, I reminded myself I was surrounded by people I love and who got me to where I am today”.
And she went on to say: “What an honour this was, with my family and friends all by my side – my only wish was that my grandparents and great aunt could have been there, all dressed up, celebrating together. Maybe they were”.
She then thanked those who made the day possible before joking: “If you see me walking my cattle around the town, mind ya business. Much love, your Honorary Freewoman Of The Borough x”
Among those praising her in the comments section was Andi Oliver, who wrote: “Awwww Jadey!!! Incredible xxxx” She also posted emojis of flames and love hearts.
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Jade has never shied away from her North East roots and made history in the summer as she made an emotional return to her native North East with a powerful and intimate performance for BBC Proms. The former Little Mix star admitted she had gone “full circle” as she took to the stage at Gateshead’s The Glasshouse International Centre for Music.
It marked her first welcome home as a solo artist over a decade after catapulting to fame on The X Factor. It was the first time the Proms had been filmed for television outside of London.
Former X Factor contestant Rylan Clark sparked a backlash in August when he shared controversial views about immigration. Hic comments sparked fury – and even generated hundreds of Ofcom complaints.
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Rylan Clark has laughed off being ‘cancelled’ over his immigration views(Image: Southend Theatre)
Rylan Clark has made light of his ‘cancellation’ after swearing in front of large groups of children. The TV star suffered a slip-up while on stage in a pantomime over the weekend – but quickly recovered by mocking his own misfortune.
The 37-year-old former X Factor contestant sparked a backlash earlier this year when he took a stance against illegal migration while presenting live on ITV’s This Morning. The TV star’s comments divided opinions, with some viewers slamming him for his views, while some even went as far as complaining to Ofcom.
In recent weeks, Rylan has been starring on stage as a Fairy Godfather in a production of Cinderella at Southend Cliffs Pavilion in Essex. The cast includes former Lorraine correspondent and recent Strictly Come Dancing contestant Ross King, who plays Buttons.
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According to the Daily Mail, during one on-stage appearance, Rylan accidentally swore in front of a sold-out crowd, which included dozens of children in the audience. Quickly correcting himself, the TV star made light of the situation – joking he would be “cancelled for the second time in a year.” The Mirror has contacted Rylan’s representatives for comment.
Rylan’s comment is a clear reference to the scandal he ignited back in August when he spoke out against illegal immigration while on live TV. The reality star claimed that some people who make their way to the UK by crossing the Channel on small boats are given preferential treatment.
Acknowledging that many migrants enter the UK via legal routes and establish themselves as part of society, he began: “This country is built on immigration. Legal immigration — a lot of the nurses, the doctors that have saved my mum’s life have come over here from other countries. They’re living a great life, they’re paying into this tax system, they’re helping this country thrive.”
But he went on to suggest there was “something wrong” with the way some that land on UK soil appear to be fast-tracked to comfortable living arrangements. He said: “I find it absolutely insane that all these people are risking their lives coming across the Channel. And when they get here, it does seem, and I think this is why a lot of Labour voters as well are saying there’s something wrong, it feels like, ‘Welcome, come on in’.
“That’s the narrative we’re being fed. Here’s the iPad. Here’s the NHS in reception of your hotel. Here’s three meals a day. Here’s a games room in the hotel. Have a lovely time and welcome. And then there’s people who have lived here all their lives who are struggling?”
He went on: “The money that is costing us, the amount of people that are in this country that we have no idea who they are, what they’ve done, what they’re capable of, and clearly we see a lot of it in the press.”
And he added: “How can it be that if I turn up at Heathrow Airport as a British citizen and I’ve left my passport in Spain, I’ve got to stand at that airport and won’t be let in. But if I arrive on a boat from Calais, I get taken to a four-star hotel?”
After his comments provoked furious debate online, Ryland followed up his discussion with a further statement – released via Instagram Stories. He wrote: “You can be pro immigration and against illegal routes. You can support trans people and have the utmost respect for women. You can be heterosexual and still support gay rights. This list continues. Stop with this putting everyone in a box and maybe have conversations instead of shouting on Twitter.”
It was not enough for some fans, however, who decided to lodge complaints with Ofcom instead. It was reported that This Morning received over 700 Ofcom complaints about his comments.
An Ofcom spokesperson previously told The Independent: “We’re assessing these complaints against our broadcasting rules, but are yet to decide whether or not to investigate.”
In coastal cities, Alawite protesters confront government supporters.
Since taking office in January, Syria’s new leader has been working to stabilize and reintegrate his nation globally.
However, sectarian violence is putting an end to President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s efforts to bring the nation back after 14 years of civil war.
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In Latakia and Tartous, the Alawite minority group’s latest flare-up came on Sunday when protesters confronted government supporters. Government forces were attacked in an effort to stop the violence. The once-powerful community claims to be underrepresented.
How serious are the protests and the violence against the security?
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President Trump claimed he wanted to “quickly” enter the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, but that Hamas’ disarmament was the main issue. He stated that soon work would be done on reconstructing Gaza, adding that the area is “a tough neighbourhood.”
Eight people were killed in coordinated attacks by gunmen in the state’s Shanga Local Government Area, according to the Kebbi State Police Command.
The attacks, which took place without warning, reportedly sparked a lot of panic and caused a lot of residents to flee to nearby neighborhoods and bushes for safety.
According to Bashir Usman, the Kebbi State Police Command’s spokesperson, seven people died in the attacks, and another victim later succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment, according to a statement released by Channels Television.
He added that one injured person is currently receiving medical attention.
Residents flee as the Kebbi Community is attacked by gunmen, too.
Security agencies have intensified patrols and surveillance to prevent further attacks, according to Usman, and coordinated operations have been conducted throughout the affected areas.
He claimed that increased patrols and surveillance are ongoing to stop further breaches while “security agencies have continued to conduct coordinated operations in the affected areas.” He added that additional information could not be provided as the operation was still being conducted.
Residents claimed that the attacks had not occurred in such a violent environment in a while and called them devastating.
