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Ex-Minister Sadiya’s Location Revealed As Arrest Warrant Sparks Fresh Drama.

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Counsel to former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, has informed the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Apo that his client is currently in Egypt receiving medical treatment and is medically unfit to appear for arraignment.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Farouq, alongside Bashir Nura Alkali, a permanent secretary in the ministry, and Sani Mohammed, is facing a 21-count charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The charges involve alleged breach of trust and abuse of office linked to about $1.3 million and ₦746.6 million.

During proceedings on Monday, EFCC counsel, Rotimi Jacobs (SAN), reminded the court that a bench warrant had earlier been issued against Farouq after she failed to appear in court.

He also informed the court that the second defendant had since surrendered to the commission and requested that the warrant against him be withdrawn while the one against Farouq remained in force.

Responding, Farouq’s lawyer, Oladipo Okpesheyi, said the former minister was undergoing treatment in Egypt based on medical advice.

According to him, a medical report received from her doctors indicated that she was currently hospitalised and would require about two months to recover before returning to Nigeria.

He appealed to the court for an adjournment to allow her complete her treatment.

Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie, however, expressed concern over the delay in the case and warned that stricter measures could be taken if the former minister fails to appear at the next hearing.

The court subsequently ruled that the arrest warrant against Farouq would remain in effect and adjourned the matter until June 8, 2026, for arraignment.

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2027 POWER PLAY: APC Triggers Nationwide Electronic Registration Shockwave Ahead Of Polls!.

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  • Nationwide Registration Drive: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the resumption of its electronic membership registration and validation exercise ahead of the 2027 general elections, set to begin on August 31, 2026, across all wards nationwide.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Requirements for Participation: In a statement issued in Abuja by National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka, the party stated that new members must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid National Identification Number (NIN), while existing members must revalidate their membership.

    • Digitization and Transparency: Morka explained that the e-registration initiative aims to digitize membership records, improve data accuracy for party planning, enhance internal democracy, and advance technological innovation within Nigerian politics.

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‘WELCOME HOME!’: Fresh Batch Of Nigerians Set For Dramatic Return From South Africa!.

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  • Scheduled Repatriation: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that another group of 65 Nigerians will return from South Africa on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, with their travel privately sponsored.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Flight Details: The returnees are set to depart O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg at 3:30 p.m. via South African Airways and arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos at 8:45 p.m.

    • Context of the Return: This repatriation comes amid ongoing security concerns and sporadic attacks targeting African migrants across several regions in South Africa, including Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Western Cape.

    • Broader Government Response: In response to these safety concerns and tensions, the Nigerian government has previously helped repatriate over 1,400 citizens who felt unsafe or stranded in the country.

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POLITICAL TERROR: Oyetola Condemns Brutal Clashes And Demands Immediate Justice For Osun Victims!.

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  • Oyetola Condemns Osun Violence: Minister of Marine and Blue Economy and former Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola, strongly condemned the violence surrounding the recent governorship election, calling the loss of lives unacceptable and stressing that politics should drive development rather than bloodshed.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Call for Security Action: In a statement issued by his Special Adviser, Dr. Bolaji Akinola, Oyetola urged security agencies to beef up presence in volatile areas, clear out hoodlums, and swiftly arrest and prosecute those responsible for the killings.

    • Tragic Attack in Ikire: The appeal follows a confirmation by Osun State Police Command PPRO, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, that two civilians were killed and two officers seriously injured after hoodlums ambushed a police patrol team along the Ife-Ibadan Expressway in Ikire.

    • Stolen Weapon and Ongoing Manhunt: During the Monday morning attack—which occurred as officers responded to a distress call regarding an alleged abduction—the assailants opened fire on the patrol vehicle, stole an AK-47 rifle, and fired indiscriminately at civilians, prompting a police manhunt to recover the weapon and apprehend the culprits.

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