Nigerian Nurse Reveals Cost of Childbirth in Lagos State in 2026…

A Nigerian nurse has gone viral after detailing the rising cost of childbirth in Lagos, especially on the Island. Antenatal care now starts from ₦450k. Normal delivery costs ₦800k+, elective CS ₦1.5m–₦1.8m, while emergency CS can exceed ₦2m. Extras like jaundice treatment, blood transfusion, ICU care, circumcision, and family planning significantly raise bills. She warned that deposits are required and insurance covers little.

Wahala Don Set Oo! Nigerian BEA Scholar in Hungary Faces Expulsion Over Unpaid $10,450 Allowance

Wahala don really set for abroad oo! A Nigerian postgraduate student studying in Hungary under the Federal Government’s Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarship has raised alarm after spending over one year without receiving a single kobo of his approved allowances. Now, he is facing possible expulsion and homelessness because his residence permit is about to expire.

The student, Oluwasegun Michael Ogundele of the University of Pannonia, has petitioned the House of Representatives Committee on Student Loans, Scholarships, and Higher Education Financing, crying out that since he resumed studies in September 2024, the Federal Scholarship Board (FSB) and the Federal Ministry of Education have failed to pay any of the funds promised under his scholarship.

According to him, the agreement between the Nigerian and Hungarian governments clearly stated his entitlements, yet nothing has been paid till date. These include a $6,000 yearly allowance, $250 for warm clothing, $200 for health insurance, a N100,000 take-off grant, a $1,000 postgraduate research grant, and a return ticket to Nigeria. In total, the unpaid money now stands at $10,450.

Ogundele said the situation has pushed him into serious hardship. For the past 18 months, he has survived only on a small monthly stipend of about €110 from Hungary’s Tempus Scholarship Foundation. He described his condition as one of illness, emotional trauma, and constant anxiety about basic survival.

“My academic performance and mental health have suffered. I am constantly worried about how to eat, pay bills, and remain legal in this country,” he said.

The wahala no end there. His programme is expected to finish by January 30, 2026, while his residence permit expires the very next day. Yet, he has no money to buy a ticket back to Nigeria. His passage allowance of $2,500, which should help him return home, has also not been paid.

He further revealed that he has not taken up any paid job because scholarship rules forbid it. Still, despite obeying all conditions, the government has failed to honour its own agreement.

In his petition, Ogundele begged the House Committee to urgently intervene and ensure immediate payment of all outstanding entitlements. He warned that his case is not isolated, stating that many Nigerian students abroad under the BEA scheme are suffering in silence. Some, according to him, have taken degrading jobs to survive, while others have reportedly died due to stress and untreated illnesses.

“Many of us are being treated like beggars abroad. We are looked down upon, and it has destroyed our dignity as Nigerians. The suffering imposed on us is unimaginable,” he wrote.

The matter has also drawn political attention. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar recently accused the Tinubu administration of abandoning Nigerian students under the BEA programme, saying over 1,600 students abroad are owed stipends and have been left stranded.

However, the Federal Government has denied abandoning students, stating that funding delays were due to fiscal constraints and that it remains committed to students already enrolled. The Ministry of Education also disclosed that no new bilateral scholarships were awarded in 2025, as Nigeria now claims it has enough local capacity to train students at home.

But for students like Ogundele, policy explanations no dey stop hunger.

As his deadline approaches and eviction looms, Nigerians are now asking: how can a government send students abroad in the name of national development, then leave them to suffer alone?

One thing be sure: wahala don set oo for this BEA scholarship matter—and everybody dey watch how government go respond.

Did Heaven’s Gate Founder Apostle Chikere Ship Her Lexus to Nigeria and Claim It Was Stolen? How an Ex-Husband Says £17,000 Was Collected From UK Insurers and What This Means for Accountability

A major controversy has erupted around Apostle Chikere Nwafor, founder of Heaven’s Gateway Ministries, following allegations by her ex-husband, Martin Ogbulu, that she shipped her luxury Lexus SUV from the United Kingdom to Nigeria and later reported the vehicle as stolen to her insurance company—allegedly collecting nearly £17,000 in compensation.

Speaking to SaharaReporters, Martin detailed a sequence of events he claims exposed what he describes as a calculated scheme. According to him, the first warning sign appeared when the Lexus, normally parked in its usual space in the UK, suddenly disappeared. When he questioned Chikere, she reportedly told him her cousins had borrowed the car for a family event, an explanation he initially found believable.

Weeks later, Martin said Chikere contacted him in a panic from Nigeria, pleading for help and warning that her insurance company would soon reach out to him. She allegedly told him that she had already filed reports and emails claiming the vehicle had been stolen. When insurers later contacted him to ask whether the car was at home, Martin said he simply told them he had not seen the vehicle, unaware at the time that it had allegedly been shipped abroad.

According to Martin, the insurance company subsequently paid Chikere close to £17,000. He later realised, he claimed, that the same Lexus RX450h she reported as stolen was already in Nigeria and in use. He alleged that he possesses photographs showing the vehicle in the UK before shipping and later in Nigeria, insisting that “the car didn’t disappear—it was moved.”

Martin further alleged that this was not an isolated incident but part of what he described as a pattern of deceptive behaviour, claiming that Chikere used influence and connections to manipulate situations. He said the timeline suggested the car was shipped shortly before Chikere travelled to Nigeria, after which the insurance claim was made.

As of the time of publication, Apostle Chikere had not responded to repeated requests for comment from SaharaReporters.

The allegations also revive earlier controversies surrounding the cleric, including claims that she orchestrated the arrest and prolonged detention of a former church caretaker, Alfred Morris Oyawari, over alleged missing building materials. According to Martin, Alfred—who earned just ₦40,000 monthly and managed multiple construction projects for years—was arrested in April 2025 and has remained in custody at Ikoyi Prison, with allegations of police influence, court delays, and pressure on relatives not to pursue legal action.

Together, the claims raise troubling questions about abuse of power, accountability, and the treatment of vulnerable individuals by influential religious figures. If proven, the Lexus insurance allegation would not only implicate possible fraud but also deepen public scrutiny of how authority and privilege can be used to evade responsibility.

Family and Church Announce Service of Songs and Requiem Mass for Three Victims of Lagos GNI Building Fire

The family of three men who perished in the December 24, 2025, Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) Building fire at Balogun Market, Lagos, has announced a Service of Songs and Requiem Mass in their honor. The deceased are Stephen Onyeka Omatu (Mr Classic), Casmir Nnabuike Omatu, and Collins Kenechukwu Omatu.

The memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at Jesus the Saviour Catholic Church, Bucknor Ejigbo, Lagos. The joint invitation from the family and church urges friends, associates, and well-wishers to pray for the repose of their souls.

Eyewitnesses and relatives allege that poor storage practices, combustible materials, and structural weaknesses contributed to the fire and hampered rescue efforts. Survivors, including a twin who narrowly escaped, reported difficulties in recovering the bodies due to inadequate government and emergency response.

Following the incident, Lagos State authorities ordered residents and businesses near the burnt building to vacate the area due to safety concerns, following expert evaluations warning of imminent danger.

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Gombe Government Gives ₦14 Million to Families of Seven Journalists Killed in Tragic Road Crash After Wedding Trip

The Gombe State Government has disbursed a total of ₦14 million to the families of seven journalists who lost their lives in a fatal road accident while returning from a colleague’s wedding in Kaltungo Local Government Area of the state. The presentation, made on Friday on behalf of Governor Inuwa Yahaya by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Abubakar Njodi, saw each bereaved family receive ₦2 million as financial support to help cover burial expenses.

Njodi described the gesture as a token of sympathy, stressing that the government was deeply saddened by the tragic loss, particularly because of the number of journalists involved in a single incident. He noted that the deceased media practitioners had contributed significantly to public communication and governance in the state, adding that no amount of money could compensate for the lives lost.

The National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Alhassan Yahya, thanked the Gombe State Government for standing with the families, while also highlighting the recurring dangers journalists face in the line of duty. He called for improved welfare and insurance coverage for media professionals, revealing plans by the NUJ to launch a new insurance scheme by March to enhance journalists’ safety and wellbeing nationwide.

Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Orders Demolition of GNI Building and Nearby Houses After Deadly Lagos Island Fire Kills Eight, Triggers Safety Concerns

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered the demolition of the Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) building and some surrounding structures following the devastating fire outbreak that occurred on December 24 in the Balogun area of Lagos Island. The inferno claimed the lives of eight people—five of whom have been identified—while three victims remain unidentified, and at least thirteen people have been rescued so far.

Speaking during an on-site assessment, the governor declared the area unsafe, directing that all commercial and unauthorized activities around the GNI building must cease immediately. He explained that emergency responders are still carefully combing through the rubble to ensure no one remains trapped, particularly at the rear section of the collapsed structure.

Sanwo-Olu said a comprehensive structural assessment showed that the building was no longer stable, making demolition unavoidable, with some neighbouring buildings also marked for removal in the interest of public safety. He stressed that while the decision is difficult, protecting lives remains the government’s top priority.

The governor assured affected residents and business owners that the Lagos State Government would manage the recovery process responsibly and provide necessary support to families impacted by the tragedy. Meanwhile, investigations into the cause of the fire—which engulfed several floors of the 22-storey commercial building used largely for warehousing—are ongoing, as public concern continues over safety standards in densely populated commercial districts of Lagos Island.

Gombe Government Disburses N14 Million to Families of 7 Deceased Journalists

The Gombe State Government has disbursed a total of N14 million to the families of seven journalists who lost their lives in a tragic motor accident along the Billiri-Kumo Road.

The fatal crash occurred on Monday, December 29, 2025, as the journalists were returning from the wedding ceremony of a colleague in Kaltungo Local Government Area.

Each bereaved family received N2 million from Gombe State Government as financial support to augment burial and related expenses.

The intervention is part of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s commitment to cushioning the impact of the painful loss on the affected families.

Presiding over the disbursement exercise on behalf of the Governor, the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, disclosed that an initial token of support had earlier been provided to the families of the injured victims immediately after the incident.

He added that the Governor has also assumed full responsibility for the medical treatment and hospital bills of those who sustained injuries and are currently receiving care.

Professor Njodi reiterated the commitment of the present administration to the welfare of journalists, expressing deep sorrow over the monumental loss to the state and the media profession.

“Our hearts have been restless since this tragic incident. While we cannot bring back the departed or fully compensate for the loss, His Excellency has approved this support to assist with burial expenses, just as the government has taken full responsibility for the medical bills of those who survived,” he said.

He stressed that the funds were not compensation, but a gesture of compassion aimed at supporting the families during this difficult period.

Professor Njodi further conveyed the Governor’s heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the management of the National Television Authority (NTA) and the entire media community, urging the bereaved families to take solace in the will of Allah.

Speaking during the event, the National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Alhassan Yahaya Abdullahi, expressed profound appreciation to the Gombe State Government for what he described as a swift, compassionate and unprecedented intervention.

He noted that the NUJ members nationwide were deeply grateful for the support extended to both the families of the deceased and journalists currently receiving medical treatment.

Comrade Alhassan Yahaya also called on the Federal Government to fast-track the implementation of life and health insurance schemes for journalists, urging state governments, including Gombe, to key in once the policy is implemented.

The General Manager of NTA Gombe, Abubakar Adamu, conveyed the appreciation of the Director-General of the NTA, Salihu Dembos to Governor Inuwa Yahaya for his generousity and compassion stating that the entire NTA family across the country holds the Gombe State Government in high esteem for the gesture.

Speaking on behalf of the bereaved families, Barrister Abubakar Ahmed praised Governor Inuwa Yahaya for the gesture, describing the intervention as the first of its kind in the history of the state.

“This support of N2 million to each family will go a long way in addressing both the immediate and long-term needs of the dependants. We truly lack words to express our gratitude. May Allah reward the Governor and his administration abundantly,” he said.

Lagos Government Confirms Casualties as Rescue Operations Continue After Christmas Eve Inferno at 25-Storey Great Nigeria Insurance House on Lagos Island

The Lagos State Government has confirmed casualties following the Christmas Eve fire outbreak at the 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House (GNI) on Martins Street, Lagos Island, while rescue and recovery operations remain ongoing. In an official statement titled “RE: GNI House Fire” and signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, the government said emergency response teams were deployed immediately after the fire alarm was received.

According to the statement, first responders—including the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Lagos State Ambulance Services (LASAMBUS), security agencies, and other safety units—have remained on site, conducting systematic search, rescue, and forensic operations in line with international emergency response standards. The government said operations will continue until full recovery is completed.

Providing an update on casualties as of Thursday morning, the state government disclosed that eight males, including a firefighter, were rescued with varying degrees of injuries and taken to hospital. Three males and two females with minor injuries were treated at the scene and discharged. The government also confirmed that one adult female was recovered dead from the rubble, two adult males were extricated alive, while three other persons were burnt in the inferno.

The Lagos State Government expressed sympathy to families who lost loved ones and appealed to the public to remain calm, patient, and sensitive, urging residents to refrain from spreading unverified information that could heighten public anxiety or disrupt ongoing rescue efforts.

The clarification followed reports by SaharaReporters that several bodies were recovered from the collapsed section of the building as the fire continued to smoulder days after the incident, sparking fears that more victims could still be trapped beneath the debris. Eyewitness accounts described panic in the busy commercial area, with residents expressing concern over the prolonged fire and structural collapse that shook nearby buildings.

One More Body Recovered From GNI Building Fire in Lagos, Many Injured as Recovery Operations Continue

The Lagos State Government confirmed that another body has been recovered from the Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) House fire on Martins Street, Lagos Island. The tragic incident, which began on December 24, 2025, caused part of the 25-storey building to collapse, leaving several people trapped and some burnt beyond recognition.

Authorities reported eight injured individuals, including a fireman, who have been hospitalized, while minor injuries were treated on-site. Emergency teams continue recovery operations amid fears that more victims remain under the rubble. Families of the missing have reported multiple deaths, with some remains unidentifiable. Factors such as poor storage practices, combustible materials, and structural design issues contributed to the severity of the disaster.

Heartbreaking Last Words of Businessman Trapped in Lagos Great Nigeria Building Fire Emerge as Victim Dies Under Rubble

Tragedy struck Lagos Island’s Balogun Market after a devastating fire engulfed the 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House plaza, leading to a partial collapse that trapped several traders inside. One of the victims, Nze Obum, a China-based cloth merchant, was later confirmed dead after being buried under the rubble.

Audio recordings of Obum’s final phone calls have since surfaced online, revealing his desperate pleas for rescue as he lay trapped beneath the debris. According to reports, Obum had returned to Nigeria for the Christmas holidays to support his wife, who had just given birth, and to sell goods at the market. He was reportedly retrieving remaining stock from his shop when the building collapsed.

A fellow trader, Zacheaus Afolayan, confirmed Obum’s death, stating that his body was recovered by emergency responders and released to his family for burial in Anambra State. In one of the calls made around 2 a.m., Obum begged not to be abandoned, referencing his young children. A second, weaker call reportedly followed later the same day.

The incident has sparked widespread outrage and grief on social media, with many Nigerians questioning emergency response times and lamenting the state of safety infrastructure in the country. Netizens described the audio as deeply traumatic, urging authorities to place greater value on human life and improve disaster response systems to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

“We Buried Ashes”: Family Alleges Lagos Govt Cover-Up After Three Relatives Died In Collapsed 25-Storey GNI Building Fire At Balogun Market

A Nigerian family has accused the Lagos State Government and emergency agencies of downplaying casualties following the devastating fire and partial collapse of the 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) building at Balogun Market, Lagos Island. The blaze, which started on December 24, spread rapidly through several floors and caused part of the structure to collapse, trapping traders inside.

According to a relative, Mr. Emmanuel Anumba, three siblings from the Omatu family were killed, but their bodies were burnt beyond recognition, forcing the family to bury ashes recovered from the debris. He alleged that rescue efforts lacked urgency, adequate equipment, and proper evacuation, despite repeated pleas to authorities. Traders and eyewitnesses also claimed that firefighting efforts were delayed and that many victims remain unaccounted for, with unofficial estimates suggesting dozens may have died.

While the Lagos State Government maintains that no casualty was officially recorded, it has ordered the immediate evacuation of buildings within a 100-metre radius of the site after experts warned of structural dangers. The incident has intensified public concern over safety standards, emergency response failures, and alleged attempts to suppress the true human toll of the tragedy.

Several Bodies Recovered as Fire Rages for Seventh Day After Partial Collapse of Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) Building on Lagos Island

Several bodies have been recovered from the rubble of the Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) House on Martins Street, Lagos Island, as a fire continues to burn seven days after part of the high-rise building collapsed. Emergency responders were seen in a video obtained by SaharaReporters retrieving bodies trapped inside the wreckage amid thick smoke and debris, heightening fears that more victims may still be buried beneath the ruins.

Eyewitnesses at the scene described prolonged panic in the busy commercial district, noting that the fire has been smouldering for days and that the collapse shook nearby buildings. The structure, widely used for warehousing clothing materials, had caught fire on December 24, 2025, disrupting commercial activities in the area. Although the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service initially reported no casualties when the fire broke out, the ongoing recovery of bodies contradicts earlier assurances and underscores the severity of the incident. Rescue and firefighting operations remain ongoing as authorities battle the persistent blaze and assess the full scale of the tragedy.

BREAKING: Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered the immediate evacuation of residents and businesses around the fire-ravaged 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) building.

Fire Guts Popular Army Arena Market in Oshodi, Lagos, as Traders Panic and Emergency Responders Battle Inferno

A fire outbreak has gutted sections of the popular Army Arena Market along Agege Motor Road in Oshodi, Lagos, throwing traders into panic on Tuesday evening, December 30, 2025. The incident was confirmed by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), which stated that emergency responders were swiftly deployed to the scene to contain the inferno. Although the cause of the fire and the extent of damage were yet to be officially disclosed, the incident disrupted commercial activities in the busy area. The outbreak comes days after a similar fire incident at the Great Nigeria Insurance House on Lagos Island, where emergency agencies battled a major blaze that affected a high-rise building used for storing clothing materials. Authorities have continued to urge market operators and building occupants to observe strict fire safety measures to prevent future disasters.

Court Declares UBA Mass Sacking Wrongful, Orders Bank to Repay Staff Loans Through Insurance Proceeds

The National Industrial Court in Lagos has ruled that United Bank for Africa (UBA) wrongfully and constructively dismissed several former employees, ordering the bank to use insurance proceeds attached to their personal loans to clear outstanding debts. While the court dismissed claims of exploitative lending and large damages, it faulted UBA’s handling of the exits, directed the bank to issue work references to affected staff, and awarded ₦750,000 in legal costs against UBA, marking a significant judgment on labour rights and corporate responsibility.

Three Casualties After Lagos High-Rise Fire

Three bodies have been recovered three days after the fire at the Great Nigeria Insurance building on Martin Street, Lagos Island.

According to a casualty report released by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, the deceased include one adult female and two males, who were recovered from the collapsed structure.

Eight males, including a firefighter, sustained varying degrees of injuries. They were released after treatment at the hospital.

Additionally, three males and two females with minor injuries who received first aid at the scene of the fire incident were subsequently released.

Search and Rescue efforts involving LASEMA Response Teams, NEMA, Red Cross and LASG Fire and Rescue Service are still ongoing, to locate other reportedly trapped victims in the affected building.

Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Orders Demolition Of 25-Storey GNI House After Massive Fire Outbreak On Lagos Island

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered the demolition of the 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) House located on Martins Street, Lagos Island, following a devastating inferno that engulfed the building on Wednesday night. The directive was issued on Thursday during the governor’s on-the-spot assessment of the incident scene as firefighters continued efforts to fully extinguish the blaze.

According to Governor Sanwo-Olu, preliminary findings revealed that the high-rise building, originally constructed for office use, had been illegally converted into a warehouse where highly inflammable materials were stored across several floors. He explained that the misuse of the structure significantly worsened the fire, making firefighting operations extremely challenging despite the early arrival of emergency responders and deployment of aerial ladder equipment.

The fire reportedly started from the fourth and fifth floors before rapidly spreading to upper levels around 8:00 p.m., intensified by the combustible contents inside the building. Sanwo-Olu disclosed that a committee led by the Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Gbenga Oyerinde, has been set up to determine the safest and fastest method to demolish the weakened structure within days, noting that parts of the building had already suffered partial collapse.

The governor confirmed that no fatalities were recorded, although between seven and ten people sustained injuries and were taken to hospitals by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA). He also warned residents and businesses against storing flammable materials in residential and office buildings, especially in crowded market areas, stressing that enforcement and fire safety advocacy would be intensified during the dry harmattan season.

Meanwhile, officials of the Federal Fire Service stated that firefighting efforts were complicated by the close proximity of surrounding buildings and uncertainty over the contents of the affected structure. Over ten nearby buildings were impacted by the fire, with at least two severely damaged. Emergency agencies including the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, LASEMA, Nigeria Police Force, FRSC, Federal Fire Service and LASTMA remain on ground managing the situation.

Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Condoles Victims Of Great Nigeria House Fire, Visits Balogun As Emergency Agencies Battle Inferno

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed deep sorrow over the devastating fire outbreak at the Great Nigeria House located in the Balogun area of Lagos Island, describing the incident as painful and distressing for victims and business owners affected by the disaster. The governor conveyed his condolences in a statement shared via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, December 25, 2025.

Sanwo-Olu disclosed that he personally visited the Balogun axis to conduct an on-the-spot assessment of the damage caused by the inferno, stressing that the magnitude of loss suffered by traders and occupants could not be fully conveyed through written reports alone. According to him, witnessing the aftermath firsthand provided a clearer understanding of the pain, destruction, and economic setback faced by those impacted.

The governor commended firefighters, emergency responders, and relevant agencies for their swift and coordinated response, noting that their courage and dedication helped contain the blaze and prevented it from spreading to nearby buildings. He acknowledged that their timely intervention saved lives and reduced what could have been an even more catastrophic incident in the densely populated commercial hub.

Sanwo-Olu assured affected individuals that the Lagos State Government would continue to assess the situation and provide necessary support to victims as recovery efforts progress. Reaffirming the resilience of Lagos residents, he stated that the state has always demonstrated strength in moments of adversity and expressed confidence that the affected community would recover.

The fire outbreak, which reportedly started on the upper floors of the multi-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House, disrupted commercial activities around Martins Street and raised concerns over the safety of goods stored in the building, which is widely used for warehousing clothing materials. Officials from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that several floors were affected, though no casualties had been recorded as of the latest update.

Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing, as emergency teams remain on ground to ensure safety and prevent further incidents. Business owners and workers in the area continue to await a clearer assessment of losses amid fears of significant material damage.

Fire Engulfs Great Nigeria Insurance House On Lagos Island
The fire reportedly started from an apartment on the fourth floor and quickly spread to other parts of the floor, later reaching the sixth floor with rapid upward momentum.

Anthony Joshua set to pay Just $66 million in taxes after earning $140 million from win over Jake Paul

Anthony Joshua is set to lose a staggering portion of his earnings following his blockbuster heavyweight exhibition fight against Jake Paul in Miami, Florida. Despite reportedly earning $92 million from the contest, the British boxer faces an estimated $66 million in combined US and UK taxes, leaving him with about $74 million from his $140 million total purse.

The fight, which took place on Friday night at the Kaseya Center, saw Joshua dominate Paul before landing a decisive right hand in the sixth round that broke the YouTuber-turned-boxer’s jaw in two places, ending Paul’s unbeaten run. Joshua dropped Paul in the fourth, fifth, and sixth rounds before sealing the knockout at 1:31 of round six.

Netflix livestreamed the event. Because the bout occurred in the United States, Joshua will pay approximately $52 million in federal income tax. On top of that, he is expected to remit around $11.3 million to His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs in the UK, along with $2.8 million in National Insurance contributions. Florida’s lack of state income tax provides little relief.

By contrast, Paul will only pay US taxes, meaning he is likely to retain more of his $92 million purse than Joshua. Following the fight, Jake Paul was handed a mandatory medical suspension of at least 45 days under Florida State Athletic Commission regulations due to his knockout. Joshua will also serve a mandatory seven-day suspension.

Paul’s jaw injuries are expected to require four to six weeks to fully heal, with the suspension potentially extended depending on medical advice. The victory brings Joshua’s professional record to 29 wins in 33 fights, marking a successful comeback after his defeat to Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium last September. Following the win, Joshua called out fellow British heavyweight Tyson Fury, hinting at a potential showdown in 2026, while Paul suggested a challenge against Canelo Álvarez in the near future.