Court orders police to pay #EndSARS protesters N10m (Guardian)
The federal high court in Lagos rose from its Thursday ruling slamming N10 million damages on the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for breaching the fundamental rights of #EndSARS protesters.
Justice Musa Kakaki accused the police of violating the fundamental rights of the protesters who had gathered at the Lekki tollgate on October 20, 2024, to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the #EndSARS demonstrations.
Recall Lagos state police command arrested at least 20 demonstrators at Lekki Toll gate and detained them in a police van for several hours before releasing them without charge.
The applicants had sought redress for what they described as unlawful arrest and violation of their constitutional rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. Read more
Immigration blocks Natasha at Abuja Airport (DailyTrust)
The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was briefly held by immigration officials at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Thursday morning while trying to board a flight to the United Kingdom.
Akpoti-Uduaghan was said to have arrived at the international terminal with her husband, Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan, only to be stopped and told that she could not travel because her name had been placed on a watch list.
After nearly an hour, she was cleared to board her British Airways flight. Read more
Wizkid becomes 1st African artiste to hit 9b streams on Spotify (Nation)
Music sensation Wizkid has made history by becoming the first African artist to surpass 9 billion streams on Spotify.
The bulk of Wizkidโs streaming success can be attributed to his hit collaboration with Drake and Kyla, โOne Dance,โ which has racked up 3.7 billion streams.
The song not only tops Wizkidโs discography but also ranks among the top 10 most streamed songs on Spotify. Read more
Yilwatda emerges APC national Chairman, sworn in (Sun)
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has emerged as the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He was sworn in at exactly 2:52 PM and took the oath of office on Thursday.
Yilwatda was announced chairman during the 14th meeting of the partyโs National Executive Committee (NEC) held on Thursday at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Read more
VDMโs trial over alleged cyberbullying of Iyabo Ojo, Tonto Dikeh adjourned (Vanguard)
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, adjourned the trial of controversial social media influencer, Martins Otse, popularly called VeryDarkMan (VDM), for allegedly cyberbullying actresses Iyabo Ojo and Tonto Dikeh, until Dec. 2.
The court fixed the date after the trial judge, Justice Musa Liman, presided over some cases on the cause list and rose.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police had, on May 15, re-arraigned VDM on five-count charge bordering on alleged cyberbullying, cybercrime, etc. Read more
FG unveils national standards for auto gas, electric vehicle maintenance (Tribune)
The federal government on Thursday unveiled National Occupational Standards (NOS) for conversion, calibration and maintenance of Auto Gas-powered vehicles as well as the National Occupational Standards for Electric vehicles service and maintenance.
Speaking in Abuja after the unveiling, the Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Enoh emphasised the need for the standards as a means of preventing unpleasant events within the sector.
The Minister said Nigeria sits on gas reserves that are far more than even the oil reserves that the country has, calling for the need for a regulatory mode of operation. Read more
LPPC shortlists 57 for SAN rank (Punch)
The Legal Practitionersโ Privileges Committee has shortlisted a total of 57 candidates for consideration for the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria.
Among those shortlisted are 56 legal practitioners and one academic, as stated in a statement released on Thursday in Abuja and authored by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court and Secretary of the LPPC, Kabir Akanbi.
The statement noted that the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, at the 169th Plenary Session held on Thursday, July 24, 2025, approved the elevation of the 57 candidates to the esteemed rank. Read more
In a Haitian city ruled by gangs, young rape survivor raises baby she was told to abort (BBC)
Helene was 17 years old when a gang attacked her neighbourhood in the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince.
She strokes her baby daughter, asleep in her lap, while describing how armed men abducted her as she tried to flee, and held her for over two months.
“They raped me and beat me every single day. Several different men. I didn’t even know their names, they were masked,” says the young woman, whose name we have changed to protect her identity. “Some of the things they did to me are too painful to share with you.โ Read more
Trumpโs Epstein nightmare worsens amid new revelations and a GOP revolt (CNN)
The Jeffrey Epstein morass surrounding President Donald Trump is deepening amid growing defiance by some Republicans and despite the administrationโs most inflammatory attempt yet at distraction.
New reports Wednesday that Attorney General Pam Bondi told Trump in May that his name appeared in documents related to the case of Epstein, an accused sex trafficker, offered a plausible explanation for the presidentโs growing fury over the drama.
They will fuel accusations of a cover-up since the administration has refused to release the files. Read more
Scientists are developing artificial blood that could save lives in emergencies (NPR)
Tens of thousands of people bleed to death each year in the United States before they can get to a hospital. That’s because ambulances, medical helicopters and military medics can’t routinely carry blood, which would go bad too fast without adequate refrigeration.
So scientists have been on a quest to develop artificial blood that could be stored in powdered form and reconstituted by medics on the spot to save lives.
At the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, where some of this research is being conducted, a white rabbit lies on the floor of a cage. It’s in a “special intensive care unit that we’ve created for our rabbit resuscitation,” says Dr. Allan Doctor, a scientist at the school. Read more
Candace Owens says she wonโt โshut upโ after defamation lawsuit (Time)
โThe life of Candace Owens, it works like this,โ said the popular right-wing commentator on her podcast on Wednesday. โI wake up, I stretch, I have a cup of coffee, and then I am served with a lawsuit.โ
Owens explained that she had just been sued by the โfirst lady manโ of France, repeating her contentious claim that Brigitte Macron, the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, was born male.
Itโs a claim that Owens previously said โI would stake my entire professional reputation onโโand which she may now have to, as the Macrons seek to take Owens to trial, filing a 219-page complaint before a Delaware court on Wednesday that alleges she has subjected them to a โcampaign of global humiliation.โ Read more
Sharon Osbourne’s unexpected comment 1 day after Ozzy Osbourne’s death (Parade)
Sharon Osbourneโs grief is still fresh, but she’s finding comfort in the support pouring in from those who admired her late husband, Ozzy Osbourne.
One day after the Black Sabbath icon passed away on Tuesday, July 22 at the age of 76, Sharon, 72, shared her appreciation for Gavin Rossdaleโs heartfelt tribute to the rock legend.
Rossdale, 59, who met Ozzy through the musicianโs son, posted a photo on Instagram of himself with Ozzy, captioning it: โRIP OZZY – a great man – a true legend.โ He continued, โI met Ozzy through Jack just a few times but he was so warm and kind and funny and I love that memory. Sending much love to his family at this difficult time. Rest in power.โ Read more
Leonardo DiCaprio’s hilarious new action thriller is finally unleashed in star-studded trailer (Movieweb)
The second trailer for One Battle After Another has Leonardo DiCaprio in a frenzy as he is chased to the ends of the earth, and we’re here for it.
As one of the most unique projects hitting theaters this year, it really seems director Paul Thomas Anderson went all-out with a quirky and action-packed thriller.
Warner Bros. has released the second official trailer for One Battle After Another, which has DiCaprio’s former revolutionary looking for his daughter, encountering one action-packed confrontation after another. Read more
Chelsea defender Adarabioyo bags award (Punch)
Chelsea defender, Tosin Adarabioyo, has been honoured with the prestigious African Illustrious Award by My Media Africa.
The recognition follows Adarabioyoโs historic achievement as the first Nigerian to win the new FIFA Club World Cup with Chelsea.
The Africa Illustrious Award is bestowed on Africans making significant contributions across the world in sports, business, innovation, leadership, technology, and arts, powered by My Media Africa, a Pan-African media company committed to promoting and celebrating the African story and excellence globally. Read more
WAFCON: Super Falcons arrive Rabat for final match with Morocco (Sun)
The Super Falcons have arrived in Rabat ahead of their 2024 Womenโs Africa Cup of Nations final against the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco.
Justine Maduguโs team will have their first training session in Rabat at the FUS Academy later this evening.
The first 15 minutes of training will be open to the media. Read more
Chelle picks Nduka, Obaje, Alimi, 20 others for CHAN 2024 (Nation)
Head Coach Eric Chelle has selected team captain Junior Harrison Nduka, defender Sikiru Alimi and forward Godwin Obaje among a list of 23 players that make up the final squad of Super Eagles B for the 8th African Nations Championship taking place in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, 2nd โ 30th August.
Also listed are goalkeeper Ozoemena Ani, defenders Sodiq Ismaila and Stephen Mayo, midfielders Hadi Haruna and Alex Oyowah, and forwards Anas Yusuf, Sikiru Alimi and Ijoma Anthony.
The contingent is set to travel out of the country to Zanzibar this evening, aboard an Ethiopian Airline aircraft. The team has been training for several weeks at the Remo Stars Sports Institute in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State. Read more
Nigerians waiting to celebrate WAFCON trophy, Shaibu tells Super Falcons (Guardian)
The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, has commended the Super Falcons for their victory over arch-rivals, South Africa, just as he charged the team to bring home the trophy.
The Super Falcons, who are chasing a record 10th title, defeated the Banyana Banyana 2-1 in their semifinal on Tuesday to set up a showdown with host, Morocco, who stopped the Black Queens of Ghana in the other semifinal.
Shauibu, who is the immediate past Deputy Governor of Edo State and ex-player of Bendel Insurance FC of Benin, described Tuesdayโs match against South Africa as a โfinal before the final.โ Read more
‘A win-win’ – reaction in Barcelona to Rashford’s arrival (BBC)
Marcus Rashford’s move from Manchester United to Barcelona has provoked huge interest, with fans and media across the UK fascinated to see whether the forward can reignite a stalled career that once looked so promising.
And there’s a similar level of intrigue on the shores of the Mediterranean, with Barca fans anxious to see what kind of player is arriving in the Catalan capital.To gauge the mood, BBC Sport has spoken to three Barcelona-based journalists and asked for their views on the England international’s arrival. Read more