Fri Jan 02 22:36:00 UTC 2026: Summary:

This news article from The Hindu reports that the driver, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, of the vehicle involved in a fatal car accident that injured British boxer Anthony Joshua and killed two of his friends in Nigeria on December 29, 2025, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving. Kayode appeared in court on January 2, 2026, and was granted bail with conditions but was remanded until the conditions were met. The case has been adjourned to January 20, 2026. Joshua sustained minor injuries, while his friends Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele died in the crash. Preliminary investigations suggest speeding and wrongful overtaking were factors. President Tinubu has expressed condolences.

News Article:

Driver Charged in Crash that Injured Anthony Joshua, Killed Two in Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria – January 2, 2026: Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving in connection with a car accident on December 29, 2025, that injured British former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua and claimed the lives of two of his close friends, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele.

Kayode appeared before the Sagamu Magistrate Court on Friday, January 2, 2026. He faces four counts related to the accident, which occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

According to police reports, Kayode was granted bail of 5 million naira ($3,499) with two sureties but remains in custody pending the fulfillment of bail conditions. The case has been adjourned until January 20, 2026. Kayode has not yet commented publicly on the incident.

Joshua, 36, sustained minor injuries when the Lexus SUV he was traveling in collided with another vehicle. Preliminary investigations by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) indicate that the car was speeding and attempted a wrongful overtaking maneuver before hitting a stationary truck. Joshua was taken to a hospital for checks and is reported to be stable.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences to Joshua and the families of the deceased, describing the incident as a tragic accident.

The accident occurred shortly after Joshua’s victory over Jake Paul in Miami. He is still expected to fight fellow Briton Tyson Fury later this year.

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