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For the second time in one week, the Federal High Court in Abuja rescheduled judgement in the assets forfeiture proceedings initiated against 57 properties allegedly linked to former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami. The court, on Friday, rescheduled the judgement for 15 July because Judge Joyce Abdulmalik did not sit. Court officials told our reporter that they did not know why the judge did not sit. The court originally set Monday (6 July) for the judgement upon conclusion of hearing on 26 May. However, on Monday, the court rescheduled the the judgement for Friday (today). No reason…

As she launches the FudFarmer Foundation, Titilayo Adesoga is championing greater access and opportunity for women across Nigeria’s agricultural value chain. For Titilayo Adesoga, agriculture is about more than feeding people—it’s about creating opportunities that transform lives. After years of building businesses in the agricultural sector, she identified a persistent challenge: many women involved in producing, processing, and trading food remain excluded from the financing, knowledge, and market access they need to grow. Their potential is undeniable, yet access to opportunity is often limited. That realization inspired the launch of the FudFarmer Foundation—an initiative dedicated to empowering underserved women in…

EU regulators have accused Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, of failing to tackle the risks of its “addictive design” on the physical and mental health of users.In an official charge sheet against Meta released on Friday, the European Commission said features such as video autoplay and infinite scroll, which provides an endless stream of content, “shift the brain into autopilot mode, contributing to unhealthy habits and compulsive use”.In a significant finding, as the EU considers a social media ban for minors, the commission said Meta had disregarded available information about the time children spend on Instagram and Facebook…

Taiwanese authorities have warned that Bavi could bring up to 1m (39 inches) of rainfall. Some 29,000 soldiers have been put on standby to help with relief efforts, according to the island’s defence ministry.Bavi is set to be the largest storm, by size, to hit the island since 1987, Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration told Reuters.Farmers across the region rushed to harvest or protect their crops while the weather held earlier on Friday, while fishermen made sure to secure their vessels tightly.”Don’t be fooled by the nice and calm weather now. A storm like this could be the most terrifying,” 60-year-old…

David SchoenfieldJul 10, 2026, 07:00 AM ETCloseCovers MLB for ESPN.com Former deputy editor of Page 2 Been with ESPN.com since 1995Multiple AuthorsThe All-Star Futures Game takes place Sunday (noon ET) as an always-entertaining part of MLB All-Star festivities. If you’re in the Philadelphia area, check it out — and be sure to arrive early enough for batting practice. It’s always a treat to see the game’s future stars trying to outdo each other.Just a year ago, the Futures Game included Trey Yesavage, months before emerging as a postseason hero for the Toronto Blue Jays, and Konnor Griffin, on his way…

Indie distribution darling Neon is said to be eyeing a launch in the U.K. According to sources, the U.S company — which also has an international sales operation — is considering planting a flag across the Atlantic, with former Studiocanal U.K. boss Danny Perkins reportedly consulting for them about a potential U.K. operation. Neon, renowned for its streak of seven Palme d’Or winners (including this year’s Fjord) and backing Oscar best picture winners such as “Anora” and “Parasite,” has recently begun include U.K. rights in it acquisitions deals alongside North America. Cannes titles “Fjord,” “Sheep in the Box” and “Hope” were all…

Gimlets may be on the small side, but they tend to make up for that by packing a pretty decent punch. This gently spiced, citrus-forward example is no exception, and makes for a gloriously summery aperitif.Cardamom and lemon (or lime) gimletServes 150ml dry gin – we use Bombay Sapphire25ml fresh lemon juice, or lime juice – this works well with either (lime adds a nice touch of bitterness, if you like that kind of thing)15ml runny honey 2-3 crushed green cardamom pods, or 1 pinch green cardamom powder1 twist lemon peel, or lime peel, to garnish (optional)Put a gimlet glass…

Ghana and the Republic of Korea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen Digital STEM education in Ghana. The MoU seeks to implement the second phase of the Digital Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (D-STEM) Education project, with the Republic of Korea committing US$38 million to support the initiative. Building on the achievements of the STEM Phase I Project, the new programme will expand coverage to the Eastern, Central, Northern and Ashanti regions, targeting junior high school students in 12 districts and 713 schools across the beneficiary regions. The six-year project, which will run from 2026 to 2032,…

The return of fighting between the United States and Iran threatens to extend the global energy crisis, the International Energy Agency has warned.The risk that the resumption of hostilities could scupper hopes of a swift recovery in energy markets was flagged by the United Nations agency on Friday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe warning came as a lull in action from US and Iranian forces appeared to pave the way for efforts to revive diplomacy, although sources cautioned that the US military remains ready to resume attacks.World oil demand is on track to fall this year for the…

Scottish police have warned people to factcheck online claims before going to protests, after crowds gathered outside two homes in Glasgow this week, in one case as a result of mistaken identity.Police Scotland said that several nights of disorder in Scotland’s biggest city had “clearly been orchestrated by individuals who are not from Glasgow”.It added that a further protest based on entirely false information was planned for the weekend.Large gatherings in the Glasgow neighbourhoods of Cranhill on Tuesday and Castlemilk on Thursday followed online speculation that men accused of serious crimes were living in those areas.The first disturbance resulted from…