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  • Police detain driver after fatal Ogun crash involving Anthony Joshua

    Police detain driver after fatal Ogun crash involving Anthony Joshua

    2026-01-02 09:00:00
    According to The Nation, Ogun State Police have taken into custody the driver of the Lexus SUV involved in the Lagos–Ibadan expressway crash in which boxer Anthony Joshua was a passenger and two other occupants reportedly died.

    The report says investigators are questioning the driver and piecing together what led to the collision, while the case file is being compiled for the next procedural steps.

    The incident has reignited debate about enforcement on high-speed intercity corridors, including commercial truck compliance and private-vehicle speed discipline.

    Validation: Punch also reported the detention, quoting the police spokesperson: “The driver of the Lexus SUV… is currently in custody… Investigations are ongoing.” Vanguard carried the same confirmation with the line: “The driver of the Lexus SUV is currently in custody… Investigations are ongoing.”

    Echotitbits take: Road-safety attention spikes when celebrities are involved, then fades. Watch whether investigators publish a clear timeline (speed, vehicle condition, road factors) and whether prosecutors follow through—this case will test enforcement credibility on the Lagos–Ibadan corridor.

    Source: The Nation — 2025-12-31 (https://thenationonlineng.net/just-in-police-arrest-anthony-joshuas-driver/)
    The Nation 2025-12-31

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  • New Year tragedy in Switzerland: deadly blaze at Crans‑Montana bar leaves about 40 dead

    New Year tragedy in Switzerland: deadly blaze at Crans‑Montana bar leaves about 40 dead

    2026-01-02 06:00:00
    As reported by Punch, a devastating fire tore through a packed bar in the Swiss ski resort town of Crans‑Montana during New Year celebrations, leaving about 40 people dead and more than 100 injured, according to authorities.

    Witnesses described panic and frantic escape attempts as flames spread rapidly, with emergency services distributing the injured across hospitals as local capacity was overwhelmed.

    Investigators say it is too early to provide full details on victims’ identities, and the cause remains under examination, though officials have indicated there is no immediate evidence of an attack.

    Associated Press reports the venue “morphed from a scene of revelry into the site of one of Switzerland’s worst tragedies,” while Reuters quotes the cantonal police commander saying it was “too early to give details on the identity of the dead and injured,” as identification work continues.

    Echotitbits take: This disaster will trigger a hard look at fire-safety enforcement in high-traffic venues—especially basement clubs and bars with narrow exits. Watch for Switzerland’s investigative findings, any policy moves on venue inspections, and whether tourist-resort operators across Europe tighten safety protocols ahead of peak seasons.

    Source: Radio-Canada — January 2, 2026 (https://ici.radio-canada.ca/rci/en/news/2217288/around-40-dead-more-than-100-injured-in-blaze-at-swiss-ski-resort-bar-during-new-years-eve-party)

    Radio-Canada 2026-01-02

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  • Edo migration agency says 30 trafficking cases are in court or under investigation

    Edo migration agency says 30 trafficking cases are in court or under investigation

    2026-01-01 06:30:00
    According to Punch, the Edo State Migration Agency said over 30 human-trafficking cases are at different stages of trial or investigation.

    Reporting by the outlet indicates the agency is tightening collaboration with security services while supporting victims and pushing prevention messaging in high-risk communities.

    The update reflects Edo’s long-running battle with irregular migration pipelines and trafficking syndicates.

    Leadership also carried related reporting on Edo’s anti-trafficking messaging and enforcement posture, including remarks on drivers of trafficking.

    The Sun likewise reported the same core claim that more than 30 cases were under investigation or trial in Edo.

    Echotitbits take:

    Convictions and asset forfeiture matter more than raw case counts. Watch for outcomes: sentencing, witness protection, survivor reintegration funding, and community-level livelihood programs that reduce recruitment pressure.

    Source: The Punch  — January 1, 2026 (https://punchng.com/agency-prosecutes-30-human-trafficking-cases-in-edo/)

    The Punch  2026-01-01

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  • Epstein records begin to surface under new US transparency law, but fury grows over delays

    Epstein records begin to surface under new US transparency law, but fury grows over delays

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    2025-12-19 12:00:00

    Al Jazeera reports the US Justice Department has begun releasing records tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s case under a new transparency law, reviving political conflict over what gets disclosed—and how quickly.

    Authorities are expected to release heavily redacted material in phases, citing victim privacy and investigative sensitivities as key constraints.

    Transparency advocates argue the release is overdue accountability, while critics accuse officials of slow-walking compliance and protecting powerful interests.

    The dispute could set up a sharper Congress–DOJ confrontation if lawmakers push for stricter timelines and fuller disclosure.

    Reuters described the release of “thousands of heavily redacted documents,” noting the political blowback around delays and redactions.

    TIME also reported that DOJ indicated it would not meet the deadline to release “all unclassified records” as required by the new Act.

    Echotitbits take: Expect the next wave to be driven by what’s actually in the documents—names, travel logs and exhibits—rather than the politics alone. Also watch litigation threats from lawmakers and any new DOJ timeline announcement; those dates will set the news cycle.

    Source: Al Jazeera — December 19, 2025 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/11/18/congress-passes-bill-to-release-epstein-files-sending-measure-to-trump