President Bola Tinubu has said that Nigerian-British heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua is receiving the best treatment in Nigeria following an accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on Monday.

President Tinubu disclosed this in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday.The statement said the president had a telephone conversation with AJ and his mother.
“I spoke with AJ on the phone to personally convey my condolences over the death of his two associates. I wished him well and prayed for him. He assured me that he is receiving the best care in the hospital.

“I also spoke with AJ’s mother and prayed for her. She was very appreciative of my call.
“Additionally, I spoke to Governor Dapo Abiodun, who was in the hospital with them. The governor assured me that he will do everything possible to ensure AJ receives the best possible attention,” the President said.

Earlier, in a statement on X, President Tinubu—who is currently abroad—expressed profound sympathy for the boxer over the accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.
The statement read: “I sympathise with you and your family as you bear the emotional weight of this unfortunate incident. As a sportsman, you have always shown courage, discipline, and unwavering love for our country. These are qualities that have made you a source of national pride.
“In moments like this, we must encourage one another as brothers and sisters with a shared destiny.

“I pray for strength, wisdom, and grace for you during this painful period. May God grant you a speedy recovery and repose to the souls of the departed.”

The Federal Road Safety Corps blamed overspeeding for the accident.

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Ogun State Police Command has confirmed that Nigeria-born British ex-world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, has been hospitalised after a road accident in the Makun area of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State.

The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Babaseyi Oluseyi, confirmed this in a statement on Monday.

“The Ogun State Police Command confirms a road accident today in front of Sinoma, before Danco, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.
“Anthony Joshua and other injured persons have been rushed to the hospital. Further updates will be communicated,” the police spokesperson said.

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The Nigeria Customs Service and the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, have emphasised the importance of implementing the National Single Window, NSW.

Both services stated that President Bola Tinubu has given them a target to implement the project by the first quarter of 2026.
This formed the central issue during a high-level meeting between the leadership of the two agencies in Abuja on Tuesday.

According to them, the project is of utmost importance to President Tinubu.

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Alhaji Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, while speaking on the importance of collaboration between the agencies, said there must be room for the exchange of ideas between them.

“We are here to exchange ideas and have open discussions that will help our preparations for the National Single Window,” he said.
“This project is important to Mr President,” he added, noting that this particular project has been listed among the Tinubu government’s key policies.
Speaking, FIRS chairman, Dr Zacch Adedeji, said, “Mr President has given us till the first quarter of 2026.”

He explained that he was at the meeting to support the Nigeria Customs Service and its Comptroller-General in achieving the National Single Window.

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