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The Federal High Court, Lagos ordered Ms Sadia Umar-Farouk, former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disasters Management and Social Development to account for payments of N729bn to 24.3 million poor Nigerians for six months. In a landmark judgment, the court also ordered the former minister to provide the list and details of the beneficiaries who received the payments, the number of states covered and the payments per state. The judgment was delivered last month by Hon. Justice Deinde Isaac Dipeolu following a Freedom of Information suit number: FHC/L/CS/853/2021, brought by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP). The certified true copy…

President Bola Tinubu has called on Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS to work towards the establishment of a $2.4 billion regional standby force for the security and economic advancement of the community. Tinubu made the call during the opening of the 65th Ordinary Session of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government on Sunday, in Abuja. Tinubu, who is the Chairman of the regional bloc, also highlighted the expediency of a standby force in the face of growing security threats. This is as Tinubu emerged the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States…

Akwa Ibom State Police Command said it would arraign a three-member robbery syndicate that terrorised the people of Ikot Abasi village in Onna Local Government Area in the state High Court. A press release by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Timfon John, on Saturday, said the operatives made the arrest of the syndicate on July 1, while efforts are being made to nab other gang members at large. The police spokesperson, who mentioned the suspects to include John Okon Anta ‘M’, Michael Osudua ‘M’ and Inyene Joseph Edet ‘M’, said they allegedly attacked and robbed the victim of his…

About 90 per cent of women are said not to be making headway in their career after marriage, Nkpouto Pius, an Harvard scholar quoted a man. Pius, the Harvard scholar did not mention the name of the man who asserted that 90 per cent of women do not make headway in their career, after marriage. Writing this on her Facebook timeline, she penned ‘‘Na man talk this one oh. When I tell you people I don’t want to ever be married, I know exactly what I am saying. ‘‘Marriage does not benefit women. 90% of the female friends I knew…

Uruguay reached the Copa America semi-finals with a 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Brazil following a feisty 0-0 draw in Las Vegas. Manuel Ugarte scored the decisive spot-kick to send Uruguay through after Eder Militao’s effort was saved and Douglas Luiz hit a post at Allegiant Stadium. Both sides struggled to create chances during normal time and Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay ended the match with 10 men after Nahitan Nandez was sent off. Related news Martinez Saves Argentina to Reach Copa America Semis Copa America 2024: Eight teams set for Quarter-finals Messi Ends Trophy Drought As Argentina Beat Brazil To Win…

A suspected rapist and robber openly confessed to have raped and robbed at least five girls in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The suspect- one Abasifreke Idongesit Ezekiel ‘m’ aka Michael – a native of Okara Village, Akamkpa LGA in Cross River State, told journalists that he used dubious Facebook account to have scammed, lured and raped the girls. The 25-year-old placed on the wanted list of Akwa Ibom State Police Command was arrested for cyber stalking, robbery and raping of innocent young ladies in the metropolis. Answering questions from journalists at the State Police Headquarters, Ikot Akpan Abia in Uyo…

Netherlands beat Turkey in a dramatic soccer encounter in the ongoing Euro 2024 to set up semi-finals with England. England’s quest for a first major tournament win in 58 years remained alive after another late fightback before beating Switzerland 5-3 on penalties to book their place in the Euro 2024 semi-finals. Just as France beat Portugal 5-3 penalties on Friday night to set semi-finals with Spain that beat the hosts Germany 2-1. After the 120 minutes finished level at 1-1, England’s goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was the Three Lions’ hero in the shoot-out as he saved Switzerland’s first spot-kick from Manuel…

Nigeria’s much-anticipated reality TV show, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 9, will be kickstarted on Sunday, July 28, organisers of the show have stated. The organisers took to the official social media handles of the reality TV show on Friday to make the announcement. “#BBNaija Season 9 is HERE!This is a must-follow Season!Get ready for double the drama, ships, and HUGE competition!Cameras 24/7 for 71 days.” The premiere of the reality TV show is slated for 7pm WAT and it’s being sponsored by Guinness Nigeria Plc. Related post: Ilebaye, BBNaija All-Stars winner, gets N120M cheque, Innoson SUV   A few…

For the fourth this year, the National Electricity Grid on Saturday experienced another system failure. The grid collapse led to a nationwide blackout in states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The national grid collapsed for the first time in 2024 on February 4 followed by a nationwide outage on March 28 and another system collapse on April 15. The grid collapsed for the fourth time this year at 3:10 pm on Saturday, according to electricity distribution companies. Related post: DisCos triple electricity charges as subsidy goes- Findings In a statement, Kaduna Electric, which serves Kaduna, Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara states,…

The fight against corruption by anti-graft agencies would continue to remain a mirage, unless the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) is completely overhauled, Center for Human Rights and Accountability Network (CHRAN) says. Speaking through its Director, at the University of Uyo 2nd Faculty of Management Sciences Public lecture entitled Corruption and National Development in Nigeria, held at the Onyeama Ugochukwu Hall, Town Campus on Wednesday, 3rd July, 2024, CHRAN maintained that the Constitution, which it said, was promulgated by the military using Decree No. 24 of 1999 impedes the fight against corruption in Nigeria. The Center, in…