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GistReel Political activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has renewed his criticism of Nigeria’s political leadership, linking it to the recent fatal road accident involving world boxing champion Anthony Joshua (AJ) and his friends in Ogun State. Sowore said the incident, which reportedly claimed the lives of two of Joshua’s friends, highlighted deep-rooted governance failures and systemic neglect, particularly in road safety and emergency response. In a statement shared on his official social media platforms, Sowore disclosed that he had previously cautioned Joshua against associating with what he described as “Nigeria’s rotten leadership,” adding that his position remains unchanged.…
Former minister of justice Abubakar Malami is the son, and others have pleaded not guilty to 16 money laundering chargesThe EFCC had alleged that over ₦8.7 billion was involved in an extensive money laundering schemeThe former minister’s legal team vowed to contest allegations and defend their innocence in courtFormer Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and an associate, Hajia Bashir Asabe, pleaded not guilty to a 16-count charge of alleged money laundering. Breaking: Malami, Son, Others Plead Not Guilty to 16-Count Money Laundering ChargeSource: TwitterThe defendants appeared before the…
Your support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.The…
An old prophecy about a boxer losing loved ones has resurfaced online following news of a road accident involving British-Nigerian boxing star Anthony Joshua in Ogun State. The prophecy, shared two months ago by a prophetess identified as BrightTheSeer, recently regained attention after a video resurfaced on TikTok. In the clip, the prophetess spoke vaguely about a boxer and the loss of loved ones without mentioning any name. Following the recent incident, some social media users have linked the prophecy to the accident. The resurfaced video has since been widely circulated across social media platforms, sparking mixed reactions. While some…
Your support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.The…
There is a recently burgeoning genre of documentaries — usually either celebrity or true crime in focus — driven not by aesthetic or storytelling imperatives but by (self-)promotional machinery. They’re unscripted movies or series that look at the life of your favorite ’80s movie stars or unsolved murders as fodder for breathless online reports titled “10 Things We Learned From …” or “[Insert Famous Person’s Name Here] Finally Reveals …” The emphasis is on revelation and not introspection or reflection. In a way, then, a documentary like Angus Wall’s Being Eddie, a generally amiable and adulatory 90 minutes streaming on…
British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua was reportedly involved in a road accident in Ogun State, which claimed the lives of two of his associatesThe former heavyweight champion was said to have sustained minor injuries after his vehicle collided with a lorry on the expresswayFollowing the incident, an old video of a popular Ghanaian seer resurfaced, in which he allegedly predicted the accidentGhanaian prophet Karma President has caused a stir on social media following his alleged prediction of a car crash involving former boxing World heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, in Ogun State, Nigeria, on Monday, December 29.The incident, which instantly claimed two…
Reading Time: 2 minutes The New England Patriots secured the AFC East championship this week, but they might be headed to the playoffs without their star wide receiver. According to Boston 25 News, Stefon Diggs has been charged with “felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery.” The charges reportedly stem from an incident that occurred on December 2, one day after the Patriots’ decisive victory over the New York Giants on Monday Night Football. Stefon Diggs attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York…
Michael J. Fox has made his Shrinking debut. On Tuesday, Apple TV released the trailer for the third season of Shrinking, which stars Jason Segel and Harrison Ford. In the trailer, Fox meets Dr. Paul Rhoades (Ford) in a waiting room. “What are you in for?” Fox asks Paul. “Parkinson’s. You?” Paul responds, to which Fox jokes, “Just a haircut,” and they both start laughing. Paul’s had Parkinson’s since season one. However, he initially tried to hide it until he realized he needed to face his disease. The guest role marks Fox’s return to acting after stepping away in 2020…
Newcastle United are interested in signing the Netherlands defender Jayden Oosterwolde.According to a report from Turkiye Gazetesi, Newcastle United are hoping to sign the 24-year-old defender, and they are in contact with the player’s agent regarding a potential move. The player is reportedly valued at €20 million, and it will be interesting to see if Newcastle can get the deal done.They are one of the wealthiest clubs in the world, and there is no doubt that they have the resources to get the deal done. The versatile defender is capable of operating centrally as well as on the flanks. He…