Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Monday assured that British-Nigerian boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, and another passenger involved in a road traffic accident along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway are receiving the best possible medical care, as investigations into the incident commence. “As the Governments of Ogun and Lagos States, we are closely monitoring the situation and will ensure that all affected persons receive the best possible medical care. “We pray that Almighty God grants them the strength and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” the Ogun governor prayed. According to the governor, Joshua and another passenger were taken to a specialised medical facility in Lagos, where they were assessed by medical professionals. “Anthony Joshua and another passenger were promptly evacuated to a specialised medical facility in Lagos.

Source: Punch December 29, 2025 19:08 UTC