News
Anthony Joshua Crash: Court postpones driver’s trial to March 17
A Magistrate Court in Sagamu, Ogun State, has adjourned the trial of Adeniyi Kayode, the driver of the crashed Lexus Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) linked to British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua, to March 17, 2026.
Kayode appeared before the court on Wednesday over allegations bordering on reckless driving.
During the proceedings, R.D. Kadiri, counsel representing the Ogun State Department of Public Prosecution (DPP), told the court that prosecutors required more time to assemble evidence and present witnesses for the case.
He explained that the case file had already been forwarded to the Ogun DPP by the police for further review.
The presiding magistrate, Olufunilayo Somefun, subsequently adjourned the matter to March 17 to allow the prosecution to properly prepare its case.
PREVIOUS COURT PROCEEDINGS
On January 20, Richard Nigiwe, counsel to the police, asked the court for adjournment of the case to allow the prosecutor to duplicate the case file and present it to the attorney-general of the state through the department of public prosecution for legal advice.
But Olalekan Abiodun, the defence counsel, objected and argued that since three witnesses are in court, the trial should start.
However, Somefun, the magistrate, ruled that the case should be adjourned to February 25 to enable the prosecutor seek legal advice.
The magistrate ordered that the case be duplicated and sent to the Ogun attorney-general.
BACKGROUND
On December 29, 2025, the car conveying Joshua, a former world heavyweight boxing champion, and two of his close associates crashed into a stationary truck around the Sinoma area, near Sagamu, Ogun state.
The former boxing champion and three other passengers were reportedly travelling from Lagos to Sagamu when the SUV collided with a stationary truck.
While Joshua survived the incident with minor injuries, his close associates — Kevin Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami — died.
Ghami was Joshua’s long-time friend and his strength and conditioning coach, while Latif served as his personal trainer.
On December 31, 2025, the boxer was discharged from Lagoon Hospital, Ikoyi, after treatment for the injuries sustained.
Follow Us on Google Discover
Pope Leo XIV set to leave hospital after lung cancer surgery
Gunmen kill four vigilantes in Plateau community
Tension as traditional ruler collapses, dies in Ondo
2027: Kwankwaso a goat in sheep’s clothing, secretly working for Tinubu – Atiku Campaign Council
DSS arrests Maina’s fugitive son in Abuja, hands him over to EFCC
2027: Step down if you are not working for Tinubu – Deji Adeyanju dares Obi, Kwankwaso
2027: ‘I wont join my Uncle to support Tinubu’ – Davido says
Enugu NYSC death: NAFDAC debunks claims linking corps members death to fake drugs
33 Governors cannot be wrong in supporting Tinubu – Bayo Onanuga
Security forces arrest five suspects over abduction of 20 NYSC members in Imo
Rugby star Hyron Andrews dies at 31 after accidental fall in South Africa
LAUTECH Resident Doctors halt 50-day strike as Makinde intervenes
House Officers, Nurses, Radiographers, Others wanted as DELSUTH opens recruitment – Apply Now
FG raises health fund allocation to N40.76bn, extends insurance to prison inmates
Erisco Foods announces 13 job openings across Nigeria – Apply Now
Erisco Foods announces 13 job openings across Nigeria – Apply Now
Ex-Senator Bello Mandiya’s body found in Abuja home three days after he slipped, hit his head in the bathroom
‘You Betrayed Osun People’ — Adeleke, Davido face backlash over support for Tinubu
Tinubu reappoints Bala Bila as INEC commissioner, nominates six others
House Officers, Nurses, Radiographers, Others wanted as DELSUTH opens recruitment – Apply Now
JUST IN: Finnish Appeal Court reduces Simon Ekpa’s jail term to four years, upholds terrorism conviction
‘I love Islam, I’ve sent people to Mecca to pray for me, Nigeria for 25 years’ – Akpabio
Over 10 soldiers, four civilians feared dead as Boko Haram terrorists attack Borno military base
Panic in Rivers community as pipeline explosion injures 20, razes over 50 houses
Umahi reopens first Niger bridge after emergency repairs, displays Tinubu’s photos
Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s ‘flying’ car in stunning demonstration
2027: Step down if you are not working for Tinubu – Deji Adeyanju dares Obi, Kwankwaso
2027: Tinubu to miss rallies in over 20 States as APC releases campaign timetable
Tension mounts as NLC rejects FG’s response to 14-day ultimatum
