Two of Anthony Joshua’s close friends, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, were killed in a serious road accident on Monday on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State, Nigeria, according to Matchroom Boxing. Joshua, the former world heavyweight champion, and the driver sustained minor injuries and were taken to a private hospital in Lagos, where both are reported to be stable. The crash has prompted immediate attention within Nigeria and abroad.

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The accident occurred near Makun, just before the Sagamu interchange, when the black Lexus SUV carrying Joshua and his team collided with a stationary truck parked on the roadside. Preliminary reports indicate that road safety officials are investigating whether speed and an attempted overtaking manoeuvre were factors. The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway is frequently cited in federal safety reports for its high incidence of collisions, particularly during busy periods.

Five men were in the vehicle at the time. Ghami and Ayodele, described by Matchroom Boxing as close friends, were pronounced dead at the scene. Rescue teams transported their remains to the Livewell Morgue in Sagamu. Video footage from the crash circulated online, showing Joshua appearing shaken as responders helped him from the wrecked SUV, prompting renewed scrutiny over road safety on Nigeria’s busiest highways.

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The Ogun State Government offered condolences to the families of the deceased and described the crash as tragic and avoidable. Officials urged motorists to follow traffic regulations, especially regarding speeding and overtaking, while the Federal Road Safety Corps reiterated that such violations remain a leading cause of fatal accidents across the country.

Messages of support followed swiftly from the boxing community and public figures. President Bola Tinubu reportedly reached out to Joshua to offer sympathy to the families of the deceased and to wish the boxer a swift recovery.

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Joshua, 36, was in Nigeria following a December bout that attracted international attention. Born in the United Kingdom, he has strong ties to Ogun State, having spent part of his childhood in Ikenne and Sagamu. The crash has received significant attention within the state and beyond, highlighting the persistent dangers of Nigeria’s highways and the consequences of reckless driving.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing, and authorities have promised further updates once findings are verified. Meanwhile, public focus remains on accountability, road safety, and the families affected by a tragic accident that underscores the critical need for adherence to traffic regulations.

Adele and her fiancé Rich Paul were seen leaving the Sunset Tower Hotel in Los Angeles on Christmas night, marking one of their few public appearances together in recent months. The outing offered a rare look into the couple’s life outside the spotlight and gave fans a glimpse of their growing family dynamic.

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The singer, 37, kept her look simple and festive, wearing a bright red sweater over a white collared shirt paired with black trousers. She also wore a protective mask as she exited, underscoring her continued preference for privacy even during public moments. Paul, 45, dressed in black trousers, a black shirt, and a leather jacket with a baseball cap, complementing Adele’s understated style.

Accompanying them were Paul’s three children, Reonna, Richie, and Zane. The family walked together in a relaxed, comfortable manner, reflecting the close bond they share. Their coordinated appearance highlighted not only Adele’s integration into Paul’s family life, but also the couple’s shared commitment to maintaining a sense of normalcy amid their busy schedules.

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This appearance comes after Adele’s intensive Las Vegas residency and a brief break from public life. Since confirming their engagement in 2024, she and Paul have appeared together occasionally, but remain selective about outings, keeping most moments private.

For fans, this Christmas night outing offered a snapshot of Adele balancing her career, personal life, and family connections. Unlike staged events, it highlighted a quieter side of the singer, showing her enjoying the season in a setting that felt ordinary yet meaningful.

For years, the Kardashian-Jenner Christmas Eve party was less a family gathering and more a large-scale production. What began as a modest tradition hosted by Kris Jenner in the late 1970s grew into an annual event that rivalled Hollywood premieres, complete with celebrity guest lists, themed décor and budgets that reportedly climbed as high as $1.3 million during its most elaborate years.

But in recent holiday seasons, something shifted. The celebration continued, without the elaborate production that once defined it. The reasons have less to do with money or fading relevance and more to do with logistics, timing and a family whose circumstances have changed.

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At its peak, the Christmas Eve party required months of planning. Costs were typically split among the siblings, and each year came with pressure to outdo the last. The most expensive editions, widely reported during Kim Kardashian’s marriage to Kanye West, included artificial snow installations, custom-built sets, live performances and enough catering and security to support hundreds of guests.

That scale became harder to justify as the family’s lives grew more complex. Multiple Kardashian homes were undergoing major renovations at the same time, leaving no single residence fully equipped to host an event of that size. Hosting hundreds of guests is not simply about space; it requires finished kitchens, accessible layouts, parking logistics and strict security coordination. Without a suitable venue, the production model stopped making sense.

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Timing also played a role. In recent years, the family has hosted several major celebrations outside the festive period, including milestone birthdays that demanded the same level of planning and expense once reserved for Christmas Eve. Staging two large-scale events within weeks of each other proved impractical, given the level of planning required.

There is also the issue of growth. As the Kardashian-Jenner children have got older, the guest list has expanded organically. What was once a controlled, invite-only gathering became harder to manage as children wanted to include friends and extended circles widened. The party was no longer just a family tradition; it had become an operational challenge.

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Publicly, Kim Kardashian has described recent gatherings as smaller and more family-focused. She has been clear that the tradition itself has not ended, only the format. The emphasis has shifted from hosting the industry to hosting each other.

Recent coverage reflects that change. Instead of headline-driven guest lists, attention has centred on family attendance, outfits and scaled-back settings. The party still happens, but it no longer functions as a social checkpoint for the celebrity calendar.

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What is notable is the absence of any formal announcement. There was no declaration that the party was over. It simply changed. The Kardashian-Jenner Christmas Eve celebration stopped trying to be an event and returned, to being a gathering.

The change reflects a reassessment of what the tradition needs to be.