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Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit, asking the court “to compel President Muhammadu Buhari to disclose spending details of the overdrafts and loans obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) since May 29, 2015, including the projects on which the overdrafts have been spent, and repayments of all overdrafts to date.” SERAP is also seeking an order to compel the president to “explain and clarify whether the $25bn (N9.7trn) overdraft reportedly obtained from the CBN is within the five-percent limit of the actual revenue of the government for 2020.” The suit followed SERAP’s Freedom of…

No fewer than ten youths sporting #BuhariMustGo shirts were arrested on Sunday at the Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Abuja. They were allegedly handed over to the Department of State Service (DSS) by the senior pastor of the church, Dr Paul Enenche. The youths, believed to be activists, were apprehended by the church’s security agents. Eyewitnesses confirmed that they were taken away in a DSS Hilux van escorted by two power bikes. Co-convener of #RevolutionNow, Omoyele Sowore, confirmed their arrest. Sowore claimed the ten youths, believed to be first time worshippers, were invited for prayer and proceeded to the altar with…

Bandits in the early hours of Sunday attacked Saye Divisional Police headquarters in Zaria, Kaduna state. The attack was carried out simultaneously with another on the staff quarters of National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Training Centre, Zaria where seven persons, including nursing mothers were kidnapped. A source from the area, who confirmed no life was lost in the two attacks, said the bandits attacked the station to prevent the operatives from foiling the kidnap operation at the Leprosy Centre. The source said: “The bandits succeeded in taking away five staff of National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Training Centre and two others, including…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested a Nigerian woman based in Brazil, Mrs. Anita Ugochinyere Ogbonna, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja, with 100 pellets of cocaine concealed in her private part and handbag. The mother of three was arrested on Friday night on arrival in Abuja via Qatar Air from Sao Paulo, Brazil through Doha. Upon a proper search, 12 wraps of cocaine inserted in her private part were extracted while another 88 pellets stuffed in socks were discovered hidden in her handbag. During interrogation, Mrs. Ogbonna who is a mother of…

Pope Francis has been admitted to hospital in Rome for scheduled surgery to treat a colon problem. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said there would be more information after the surgery had taken place at the Gemelli University Hospital. Earlier on Sunday, the 84-year-old Argentine Pope addressed thousands of visitors in St Peter’s Square. This is the first time the pontiff has been admitted to hospital since his election in 2013. In its statement, the Vatican said he was being treated for “symptomatic diverticular stenosis” of the colon. Pope’s personal doctor dies from Covid-19 complications Diverticular disease is a condition that…

Lionel Messi scored a free-kick and set up two goals to inspire Argentina to a 3-0 win over Ecuador and set up a Copa America semi-final against Colombia. The 34-year-old forward provided assists for Rodrigo de Paul after 41 minutes and Lautaro Martinez late on. He then curled in a free-kick in injury time after Piero Hincapie was sent off for a foul on Angel di Maria. Last-four opponents Colombia beat Uruguay 4-2 on penalties following a goalless draw. “I’ve always said that individual prizes are secondary – we’re here for something else,” said Messi, whose goal was his 76th…

Mexico continued their dominance over the Super Eagles, scoring twice in two minutes to thrash the West African team 4-0 in a friendly match early Sunday (Nigeria time). Although Nigeria called up largely home-based players for the game at the imposing 77,500-capacity LA Coliseum, it was the sixth meeting between the two teams at the senior level. Mexico have won thrice. The other matches ended in draws. Two goals in the second and fourth minute and another two in the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum ensured El Tri wrapped up preparations for the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup on a…

VP graces coronation of Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says beyond its proud history and traditions, Kano is a melting pot of diverse tribes and cultures and a place that is home to all and for all Nigerians, where they can co-exist peacefully regardless of differences. Prof. Osinbajo stated this today in Kano, during the coronation of Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero as the 15th Emir of Kano, where he represented President Muhammadu Buhari. The event which drew dignitaries from far and wide featured, besides the administration of the oath, and the formal presentation of…

Wolves have signed Portugal winger Francisco Trincao on a season-long from Barcelona. The deal includes a “a non-compulsory option to buy” the 21-year-old, who joined the Spanish club from Portuguese side Braga in the summer of 2020. Trincao made 28 league appearances for Barcelona last season, scoring three goals and providing two assists, and seven Champions League outings. His arrival follows Wolves’ signing of Colombian defender Yerson Mosquera. Wolves appoint Bruno Lage as new manager “He’s a really exciting player,” said the Premier League club’s technical director Scott Sellars of Trincao. “It’s an area we’d like more competition, in terms…

Crystal Palace have appointed Patrick Vieira to succeed Roy Hodgson as the Premier League club’s manager. The former Arsenal captain emerged as Palace’s preferred candidate after a lengthy process since Hodgson announced he was leaving the club on 18 May. The 45-year-old Frenchman has signed a three-year contract with the Eagles, who finished 14th last season. “I am really excited to have this opportunity to return to the Premier League,” said Patrick Vieira. “It is a project that is really appealing to me, having spoken a lot with the chairman [Steve Parish] and sporting director [Dougie Freedman] about their ambition…