- The trial of Anthony Joshua’s driver, Adeniyi Kayode, was adjourned to February 25 after a Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash killed two of Joshua’s trainers.
- Charged with dangerous driving and other offenses, Kayode pleaded not guilty, claiming the crash occurred due to brake failure.
The trial of Adeniyi Kayode, driver of British boxer Anthony Joshua, has been adjourned following a deadly collision on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
Kayode, 46, appeared in a Sagamu court on Tuesday for the continuation of proceedings related to the December 29, 2025 crash, in which the Lexus SUV he was driving allegedly collided with a stationary truck at high speed. The accident tragically claimed the lives of trainer Latif Ayodele and coach Sina Ghami, while Joshua escaped with minor injuries after switching seats before impact.
Charged with dangerous driving and other offenses, Kayode pleaded not guilty, claiming the crash occurred due to brake failure. The court has adjourned the case to February 25, 2026, sending the file for legal advice.
The incident has renewed discussions about road safety on Nigeria’s highways, particularly for high-profile travelers, as Joshua resumes training for upcoming bouts.
In other news… Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has set new records in international cinemas as her 2025 movie, Behind The Scenes, achieved historic box-office success in Canada and North America.
The film grossed $111,256 in Canada, making it the highest-grossing Nollywood movie in the country. It also earned $190,249 across North America, setting a new record as the biggest Nollywood cinema release in the region.
In total, Akindele has now crossed ₦2.2 billion in global box-office earnings.
Reacting via Instagram, the actress described the milestone as overwhelming and expressed gratitude to fans in Canada, the United States, Nigeria, and Ghana.
“I’m honestly overwhelmed with gratitude, and I don’t take any of this for granted.
Slide 1 – Canada, wow… thank you! You made the opening weekend unforgettable.
In just 3 days, you showed BEHIND THE SCENES so much love, and this milestone means more to me than words can express.
Slide 2 – USA:
To my amazing family in the USA, thank you for showing up and showing love. Your support has been incredible, and it truly touches my heart to see how you’ve embraced this film.
To Nigeria and Ghana, my precious FANmily, thank you for always standing with me. You inspire me, you push me, and you remind me why I do this.
This journey has taught me that while hard work, consistency, and growth are important, it is truly God’s mercy and your unwavering love that make everything come together. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for riding this journey with me.
I’m forever grateful”.
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