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AGN reveals cause of its newly elected president, Abubakar Yakubu’s car accident
The Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, has revealed the cause of its newly elected president, Abubakar Yakubu’s, car accident.
AGN, in a statement shared by its outgoing president, Emeka Rollas, made this known on Thursday.
Reacting to the viral news of the incident, Rollas stated that “Yakubu cooperated fully with law enforcement and emergency responders as a law-abiding citizen.”
He further revealed that the fatal accident was caused by “unexpected mechanical brake failure, claiming the life of a child and injuring the child’s mother, who is currently receiving medical care.”
DAILY POST reports that Abubakar Yakubu was arrested in Lagos on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, after being involved in a tragic accident in Surulere.
The incident occurred less than 72 hours after he was elected as the AGN’s president on Saturday, 6 December 2025. He emerged winner after defeating actress Rita Daniels.
AGN reveals cause of its newly elected president, Abubakar Yakubu’s car accident
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BREAKING: AFCON 2025: Chelle names final 28-man Super Eagles squad [Full list]
The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has named his final squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Chelle has trimmed his initial 50-man squad to 28 players.
The most obvious absentee is captain William Troost-Ekong, who announced his retirement from international football last week.
However, vice-captains Wilfred Ndidi and Victor Osimhen make the cut.
The deadline for the submission of the final squads was December 10.
The Super Eagles squad in full:
Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa), Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania), Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC, Cyprus)
Defenders: Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England), Semi Ajayi (Hull City, England), Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England), Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece), Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes FC, France), Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal), Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic), Ryan Alebiosu (Blackburn Rovers, England)
Midfielders: Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England), Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England), Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas FC, Turkey), Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium), Tochukwu Nnadi (Zulte Waregem, Belgium), Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (SS Lazio, Italy), Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Pisa SC, Italy), Usman Muhammed (Ironi Tiberias, Israel)
Forwards: Ademola Lookman (Atalanta BC, Italy), Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham FC, England), Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray FC, Turkey), Simon Moses (Paris FC, France), Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla FC, Spain), Akor Adams (Sevilla FC, Spain), Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor AS, Turkey), Cyriel Dessers (Panathinaikos FC, Greece), Salim Fago Lawal (NK Istra 1961, Croatia)
BREAKING: AFCON 2025: Chelle names final 28-man Super Eagles squad [Full list]
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