By Samuel Adeola

Former heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, has returned to training weeks after a fatal car crash that claimed the lives of two of his close friends.

The accident occurred on December 29, 2025, at the Makun area along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, leaving the boxer visibly shaken.

A video shared on social media on Friday showed Joshua back in the gym, engaging in light workouts, including riding an exercise bike and spending time around a swimming pool.

Joshua also posted a clip on his Snapchat story showing the elapsed time on a cardio machine, captioned “FIGHTERS,” which fans have interpreted as a subtle signal of his gradual return to focus and recovery.

By Onyeanya Immaculata

Popular Fuji musician, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAM1), has again written to Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, seeking the nullification of the recent Awujale of Ijebuland nomination exercise over alleged violations of chieftaincy laws.

In a letter dated January 14, 2026, Ayinde, through his lawyer, Dr. Wahab Shittu, urged the governor to void the Fusengbuwa Ruling House nomination meeting held on January 12, warning that failure to do so could lead to prolonged litigation.

He alleged that the process breached the Ogun State Obas and Chiefs Law, 2021, citing the introduction of an imposed delegate system and the exclusion of some eligible members of the ruling house.

Ayinde maintained that the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, which is next in line to present candidates following the death of Oba Sikiru Adetona, was required to conduct an open and inclusive nomination.

According to him, despite a January 6 directive from the Ijebu Ode Local Government to hold a statutory meeting, he and other members were denied access to the January 12 exercise, which he said was guarded by security operatives and restricted to selected delegates.

Describing the process as unlawful and procedurally defective, Ayinde urged the governor to order a fresh, transparent nomination exercise involving all eligible members.

Meanwhile, 95 contestants reportedly emerged from the meeting held at Bisrod Hall, Ijebu Ode, which was presided over by the ruling house leadership in the presence of local government officials.

The selection process has drawn public attention, with Ayinde expressing interest in the throne, although the Fusengbuwa family has maintained that he is not a member of the ruling house and is ineligible to contest.

By Onyeanya Immaculata

Workers under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), have announced plans to shut down government offices across Abuja and the area councils as they commence an indefinite strike on Monday, January 19, 2026.

The action, declared by the Joint Union Action Congress (JUAC), is expected to paralyse activities in all FCTA secretariats, departments, agencies, parastatals and area councils, following what the unions described as the authorities’ failure to address long-standing labour and welfare issues.

Confirming the development on Friday, JUAC Public Relations Officer, Holina Adejoh, said workers across all cadres had been directed to withdraw their services.

The strike follows the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued to FCTA management on January 7, which the unions said was ignored despite several meetings.

The ultimatum was conveyed in a January 8 notice signed by JUAC President, Rifkatu Iortyer, and Secretary, Abdullahi Saleh.

The unions listed their grievances to include unpaid promotion arrears, delayed promotions, continued extension of service for retired directors and permanent secretaries, non-remittance of pension contributions and National Housing Fund deductions, as well as alleged irregularities in the 2024 promotion examinations.

Efforts to obtain a response from FCTA authorities were unsuccessful, as the media aide to the FCT Head of Office did not return calls as of press time.