El-Rufai sues Kaduna Assembly over N432b probe (Nation)
Former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, has filed a lawsuit against the Kaduna Assembly over the results of a ₦432 billion investigation by an ad-hoc committee.
The suit, filed by the ex-governor’s lawyer Abdulhakeem Mustapha, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, challenged the report of the Kaduna Assembly Committee which indicted El-Rufai for alleged corruption.
El-Rufai filed a fundamental rights suit at the Federal High Court in Kaduna against the state House of Assembly on Wednesday, June 26. Read more
Fire outbreak at Dangote refinery (DailyTrust)
There was a fire outbreak at a section of Dangote Refinery at Ibeju Lekki, Lagos, on Wednesday morning.
Though the cause of the fire could not be ascertained as of press time, workers at the refinery were evacuated out of the building amidst panic.
A source said only a part of the building was affected and that the fire had been contained.In a statement, Anthony Chiejina, spokesman of Dangote Group, said, “We have swiftly contained a minor fire incident at our effluent treatment plant (ETP), today Wednesday 26th of June. Read more
Nigeria Army deploys 177 personnel to Guinea-Bissau for peacekeeping (Vanguard)
The Nigeria Army on Wednesday, announced the deployment of 177 personnel for a peacekeeping mission in Guinea-Bissau.
The Chief of Operations, Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Boniface Sinjen, announced the graduation ceremony of troops of Nigerian Company 3 ECOWAS Stabilization Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau, at Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Centre (MLAILPKC) Jaji.
Sinjen said, “Guinea-Bissau is grappling with political instability and institutional crisis, which poses a significant threat to peace and sustainable development in the sub-region.” Read more
Nnamdi Kanu appeals court ruling on jurisdiction (Leadership)
Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has appealed the June 19 ruling of the Federal High Court Abuja presided by Justice Binta Nyako on his objection to the court’s jurisdiction to try him.
Kanu, through his lead Counsel, Alloy Ejimakor, in a statement said he filed the notice of appeal at the Court of Appeal in Abuja.
Ejimakor’s statement reads in part, “Earlier today, I filed a Notice of Appeal with the Court of Appeal in Abuja against the 19th June 2024 ruling of Justice Binta Murtala-Nyako, refusing Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s application objecting to the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court to subject him to trial. Read more
Govt plans centralised generator for Lagos market (Punch)
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services has said plans are underway to install a centralised generator in the Lagos Island market to curb incessant market fire.
This is as the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, emphasised the importance of collective responsibility in preventing fire disasters.
Speaking at the Lagos International Fire Safety Conference organised by the LSFRS held in the state on Tuesday, the governor noted that fire incidents in the state were often caused by careless behaviour and urged market traders to take responsibility for their actions. Read more
IGP vs Ijele: Our client coughs up blood in prison custody, lawyers sound alarm (Vanguard)
Chizorom Harrison Ofoegbu, also known as Ijele, a detainee at the Nigeria Correctional Centre (NCC) in Ikoyi, Lagos, is in critical condition after coughing up blood, his lawyers revealed on Wednesday.
Ijele, who has been in detention since March 19, 2024, was arrested by the Nigeria Police Force over a civil dispute.
The social media influencer is facing cybercrime and criminal defamation charges brought by the Nigeria Police Force on behalf of Evangelist Ebuka Obi’s Zion ministry, Lagos. Read more
6 students drown in Kaduna river after writing Junior WAEC (Tribune)
Six teenage students of Government Secondary School Fadan Chawai, were on Tuesday drowned in the Mbang River, Ribang village, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State while returning home after writing their Junior School Certificate Examination (JSCE) organised by the West African Junior School Examination (WAEC).
It was gathered that the tragedy happened around 5:30 pm.
The victims were identified as; Manasseh Monday (16 years), Musa John (16 years), Pius David (15 years), Monday Ayuba (16 years), David Danlami (19 years), and Yahuza Audu (16 years). Read more
Fake senator jailed for defrauding foreigner of 47k Euros (DailyTrust)
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Gwagwalada, has sentenced a fake senator, Tom Makwe, to two years imprisonment for swindling a Spanish of 47,082 Euros.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), had arraigned the convict on two counts of intent to defraud over the internet.
He pleaded guilty to the charge and begged the court for leniency. Read more
Designer vaginas: Why more young girls than ever are getting labiaplasty (Dazed)
Twenty-two-year-old Nina had a labiaplasty as soon as she turned 18. “But I’d wanted it for ages,” she says. “I knew I wanted it done since I was 12.”
If you’re unfamiliar, labiaplasty is a plastic surgery procedure to alter the appearance of the vulva, generally by reducing the size of the labia minora so that they don’t protrude below the labia majora. Often women seek out the procedure for practical reasons – in some cases protruding labia minora can cause chafing and discomfort, especially during exercise – but many do it for cosmetic reasons too.
“There’s a so-called ‘ideal’ genital appearance that hasn’t changed for some time, where there is no protruding labia minora tissue beyond the labia majora,” says Dr Gemma Sharp, an associate professor at Monash University who has extensively researched female genital body image concerns. Read more
World’s tallest male dog, Kevin, dies after setting record (NBC)
A record-breaking Great Dane named Kevin, who could stretch to 7 feet on his hind legs but was terrified of vacuum cleaners, has died, his owners have said.
Owners Tracy and Roger Wolfe, of Iowa, said in a statement published Monday on the Guinness Book of World Records website that their family was “devastated.”
In March, Guinness certified Kevin as the tallest male dog in the world, measuring 3 feet, 2 inches from his feet to his shoulders — the average height of a 3-year-old child. Read more
Jared Padalecki reveals he was treated for ‘‘dramatic suicidal ideation’’ (Independent)
Supernatural and Gilmore Girls star Jared Padalecki has opened up about a “really low” time in his life, revealing that he checked into a clinic in 2015 to seek treatment for “dramatic suicidal ideation”.
The 41-year-old actor was speaking to Tommy DiDario on the podcast I’ve Never Said This Before, as People reports.
“I had a really low moment,” said Padalecki. “I was letting my thoughts take over and going to places of dramatic suicidal ideation. I called my wife and she said, ‘Get home.’” Read more
Hugh Grant gets creepy and traps 2 young Mormon missionaries in A24’s ‘‘Heretic’’ trailer (Variety)
Don’t take your faith for Granted. A24 has released the first trailer for its latest horror film “Heretic,” which stars Hugh Grant as a man who is visited by two young Mormon missionaries (Chloe East and Sophie Thatcher) who he then puts through an intense series of psychological games.
“I won’t keep you if you wish to leave, but I want you to choose which door to go through based on your faith,” Grant states in the trailer, writing “BELIEF” and “DISBELIEF” on two doorways. Nothing gory follows in the footage, but a miniature labyrinth seems to have reached life-sized dimensions as one missionary gets lost in a wooden maze at the end of the trailer. Read more
Shifty Shellshock, Crazy Town frontman and “Butterfly” singer, dies at 49 (People)
Shifty Shellshock, the frontman of Crazy Town, has died at the age of 49.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner shared on its website that the musician, whose real name is Seth Binzer, died at his Los Angeles home on Monday, June 24. The medical examiner has not yet listed a cause of death for the “Butterfly” singer.
A representative for Binzer did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment. Read more
Surgeon general declares firearm violence a public health crisis (UPI)
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on Tuesday declared firearm violence in the United States a public health crisis.
In the first-of-its-kind advisory Murthy outlined the “urgent threat firearm violence poses to the health and well-being of our country through both those killed and injured by firearms and the trauma and fear associated with gun violence.
“As a doctor, I’ve seen the consequences of firearm violence up close and the lives of the patients that cared for over the years,” Murthy said. “These are moms and dads, sons and daughters, all of whom were robbed of their physical and mental health by senseless acts of violence. Unfortunately, the problem has continued to grow.” Read more
Australian museum hangs Picasso collection in women’s toilet after court ruling (Independent)
Tasmania’s Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) has moved part of its collection of Picassos to a ladies’ restroom after a court ruled that displaying it in a women-only exhibition space discriminated against men.
Kirsha Kaechele, the American artist who created the Ladies Lounge, is appealing the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Tascat) decision from April that found the museum to be violating the state’s anti-discriminatory law and ordered Mona to allow “persons who do not identify as ladies” to enter the exhibition.
The exhibition had been closed after a man, New South Wales resident Jason Lau, sued the museum for denying him entry in April 2023. Read more
Odemwingie graduates from golf school (CompleteSports)
Former Super Eagles forward, Peter Odemwingie, has graduated from golf school, reports Completesports.com.
The former Bendel Insurance player turned to golf after quitting football six years ago.
Odemwingie graduated as a PGA member in May.
“I’m proud because I challenged myself not only to apply effort in a sport but also academically,” he told the PGA official website. Read more
Paris Olympics: Plumptre shares recovery videos (Punch)
Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has taken to her social media to upload videos of her recovery from an injury as she hopes to make a return ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France.
On Sunday, the 26-year-old shared videos of a weekend training session with fitness and rehabilitation coach Warren Williams on her Instagram page.
“Another snippet of another weekend with Woz! Energetic and functional training,” she captioned the post. Read more
England’s opponent at Euro 2024 punished for breaking rules as UEFA issue penalty (Express)
Danish fans have caused a stir following the display of an offensive banner during last week’s Euro 2024 match against England. The banner unfurled bore an expletive-laced message directed at UEFA, leading to Denmark being ordered to cough up a fine of €10,000 (£8,400).
Denmark managed to hold England to a draw in Frankfurt, positioning themselves as runners-up in the Group C standings, their fate primarily hinging on goal difference.
UEFA determined that the Danes violated its regulations, further overshadowing the upcoming critical final group match against Serbia on Tuesday night. The Danish team is not alone in this offence; both Serbia and Albania are earlier culprits, having displayed controversial banners during matches throughout the European Championship finals. Read more
Luciano Spalletti defends tactics after ‘timid’ Italy display in Croatia draw (SportsMole)
Italy manager Luciano Spalletti has hit out at his players who were ‘below their usual level’ in a last-gasp 1-1 draw with Croatia at Euro 2024 on Monday.
The Azzurri required only a point from their third and final group-stage fixture to secure a top-two finish in Group B and progress to the last 16, but they were made to work for that point against a Croatia outfit that needed to win to reach the knockout rounds.
After deploying a 4-3-3 formation in Italy’s first two group games, Spalletti opted to take a more pragmatic approach to the beginning of their encounter with Croatia and switched to a 3-5-2 system. Read more
Ryana MacDonald-Gay earns debut England call-up for New Zealand ODI series (SkySports)
Ryana MacDonald-Gay has been handed a maiden England call up as a late addition to their squad for the three-match one-day international series against New Zealand.
The 20-year-old seamer has previously represented England A, taking six wickets across two 50-over matches on their tour of New Zealand in March.
MacDonald-Gay impressed for Oval Invincibles in The Hundred last summer when taking eight wickets, including a haul of 4-16 in a win over Manchester Originals. Read more
Barnabas Varga pictured in hospital for first time since suffering horror collision vs Scotland (Mirror)
Barnabas Varga suffered a fractured cheek after colliding with Angus Gunn in Hungary’s final group game of Euro 2024, with the striker now being pictured for the first time since the incident
Hungary’s manager Marco Rossi and his coaching staff, as well as player Endre Botka, have visited Barnabas Varga in hospital to pass on their best wishes.
Varga collided with Scotland keeper Angus Gunn in the second-half of his side’s win in their final Euro 2024 group game. He was knocked unconcious and rushed to hospital, where he was diagnosed with a fractured cheek. Read more