Lifestyle
What You Need To Know About Saudi’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ Al-Waleed: Inside The London Car Crash That Left Him In A 20-Year Coma Before His Death
Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, known as ‘sleeping prince’, passed away. He was 36. He was in a coma for two decades following a car accident in London in 2005. The accident caused severe brain injuries.
His father, Prince Khaled bin Talal, stayed by his side. He rejected withdrawing life support. Funeral prayers will be held in Riyadh.
His long medical ordeal began in 2005 after a horrific car crash in London that left him with severe brain injuries at just 15 years old.
Born in April 1990, Prince Al-Waleed was the eldest son of Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud and the nephew of billionaire businessman Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal. At the time of the accident, he was studying as a military cadet in the UK and was seen as a promising figure in the Saudi royal family.
Despite his unresponsive state, his father remained by his side throughout the years, rejecting all suggestions to withdraw life support.
Videos of the prince showing minor movements, such as lifting his fingers, stirred hope across Saudi Arabia and the broader Arab world. His hospital room became a spiritual symbol, drawing visitors and prayers.
In the years that followed, he showed limited signs of physical response. A video clip from 2020, where he lifted his hand in reaction to a greeting, gained widespread attention online. However, he never regained full consciousness, and his condition remained critical.
A nation’s grief
Prince Khaled bin Talal was widely praised for his dedication. He spent years beside his son and shared updates with the public. He firmly believed in divine healing and often posted messages of faith and hope on social media. Even as doctors from Saudi Arabia, the U.S., and Spain treated the prince, his condition remained largely unchanged.
On July 19, Prince Khaled confirmed the death of his son in a deeply emotional message on X, quoting a verse from the Quran and expressing sorrow over the loss. Funeral prayers will be held at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh.
As news of his death spread, the hashtag #SleepingPrince began trending across social media, with thousands sharing condolences and remembering the young royal who captured hearts in silence.
FAQs
Who was the “Sleeping Prince”?
The “Sleeping Prince” refers to Prince Al‑Waleed bin Khalid bin Talal Al Saud, eldest son of Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud. Born in April 1990, he entered a coma at age 15 after the London accident and spent the next 20 years largely unresponsive, becoming a symbol of hope and devotion.
What caused Prince Al‑Waleed bin Khalid’s 20-year coma?
In 2005, 15‑year‑old Prince Al‑Waleed was involved in a severe car crash in London that left him with catastrophic brain injuries and internal bleeding. He never regained full consciousness and remained on life support until his death in July 2025.
Where will his funeral prayers be held?
Funeral prayers for Prince Al‑Waleed will take place at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The ceremony is scheduled for the day following his death announcement.
Lifestyle
Tinubu Meets Sultan Of Sokoto Amid Trump’s Threat
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday held a closed-door meeting with the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, in what the Presidency described as part of ongoing high-level consultations to deepen national cohesion.
Naija News reports that the engagement came barely days after the President met with the Archbishop of Abuja, Bishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama, signaling intensified outreach to moral, religious, and cultural leaders across the country.
Videos of the two meetings were posted on 𝕏 by the President’s Special Assistant on social media, who said the consultations were aimed at strengthening dialogue and rebuilding social trust at a delicate moment in Nigeria’s national life.
Presidency officials told The Nation that the engagements form a central plank of Tinubu’s efforts to consolidate peace, foster religious harmony, and address emerging tensions across the federation.
“These meetings are part of the President’s broad consultations with key moral and cultural leaders to enhance national integration and tackle social challenges,” one senior official said.
According to sources within the Villa, the meetings reflect Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which places inclusivity, interfaith respect, and dialogue at the heart of governance. Officials said the administration views religious and traditional institutions as vital partners in sustaining national stability.
“Inclusivity and interfaith cooperation are core pillars of the Renewed Hope Agenda,” a Presidency aide noted, adding that such engagements help strengthen unity at a time of global tension.
The President’s meetings come at a time Nigeria is under international watch following US President Donald Trump’s October 31 redesignation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern”.
Washington had claimed that more than 7,000 Christians were killed in the first seven months of 2025 in attacks linked to Boko Haram, ISWAP, and Fulani militants, allegations that triggered diplomatic reactions.
The Federal Government has since dismissed the numbers and rejected the CPC label, insisting that Nigeria’s constitution guarantees freedom of worship and that the security crisis affects citizens of all faiths.
Officials described the genocide narrative as “a false and misleading account that does not reflect realities on the ground.”
Lifestyle
“Happiness Isn’t About Money”: Davido’s Billionaire Dad Shares Heartfelt Advice With Newlyweds
A video of Davido’s billionaire father, Adedeji Adeleke, addressing his eldest son and wife at their traditional wedding has emerged online
The highlight of Davido’s father’s advice to the newly wedded couple was on happiness and money
Davido’s billionaire father’s opinion about happiness, however, didn’t go down well with many Nigerians as they reacted differently
Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, father of Afrobeats star Davido, recently made waves online following a heartfelt message he delivered at his son’s traditional wedding, stressing that true happiness in marriage was beyond financial wealth.
Recall that Davido’s eldest brother, Nicholas Adeleke, had his traditional wedding in Lagos, with prominent figures like billionaire Aliko Dangote, the Alaafin of Oyo, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, and others in attendance.
Addressing the couple, Davido’s father stressed that while money and success were good, they were not the foundation of a happy home. He noted that many people who were not financially buoyant live happily, while some with “billions in the bank” remain miserable.
“It’s just God’s blessing. Once you have that in your family, you know you have a happy family,” he said. “Happiness is not about money. The most important thing is peace, happiness, and friendship in your home.”
He also advised the newlyweds to make prayer and support a daily practice.
The most important thing is that both of you must pray for each other every morning and every night,” he advised.
In related news, Legit also reported that Davido attended his eldest brother’s wedding alongside his first child, daughter Imade Adeleke. The video of Davido’s father addressing the newly wedded couple is below:
"Money doesn't buy happiness"
— Davido's billionaire father, Dr. Adedeji Adeleke. pic.twitter.com/yxDpmaSj4N
— 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 (@AsakyGRN) November 7, 2025
Entertainment
Why We Arrested Regina Daniels’ Brother — FCT Police
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Police Force has provided an account of the circumstances that led to the arrest and arraignment of Samuel Ojeogwu, also known as Sammy West, the brother of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels.
SP Josephine Adeh, the command’s spokesperson, said officers received a petition on October 28, 20025 alleging several offences including criminal conspiracy, trespass, assault, criminal intimidation, theft and cyber-bullying against Samuel and three others.
According to the police, several invitations were extended to Samuel by the Metro Area Command for questioning but were not honored.
“Upon receipt of the petition, several invitations were extended to Mr Samuel Ojeogwu by the Metro Area Command for questioning, which were not honored. Mr. Samuel Ojeogwu was arrested in Lagos on the authority of a duly issued arrest warrant from a competent court, and subsequently conveyed to Abuja for further investigation,” the statement said.
SP Adeh said the investigations concluded with Samuel’s arraignment on Thursday, 6 November 2025, and that the court remanded him in prison pending fulfilment of his bail conditions.
“Upon the conclusion of investigations, the suspect was on November 6, 2025, charged to court for offences bordering on criminal conspiracy, criminal trespass, assault, criminal intimidation, and theft. He has been remanded by the court pending the fulfilment of his bail conditions,” the release added.
Local media earlier reported that Regina Daniels had accused her husband’s camp of orchestrating her brother’s detention. In a social-media post, the actress described the situation and the family response: “Two concluded sworn enemies reuniting with no negative ulterior motive other than their daughter’s happiness. And I dare question God for putting me in this situation?”
She said her estranged parents had travelled to Abuja to seek her brother’s release and acknowledged her frustration at the length of his detention: “Sammy’s detainment is taking way too long, but we will get him out even if I have to march there myself and create a storm! Since they want me!”
The FCT Command reiterated its commitment to professional policing and due process as the matter proceeds through the courts.
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