Author: Lagos Brief

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, in a landmark judgment, has ordered Ms Sadia Umar-Farouk, former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disasters Management and Social Development to account for payments of N729bn to 24.3 million poor Nigerians for six months. The court also ordered the former minister to provide the list and details of the beneficiaries who received the payments, the number of states covered and the payments per state. The judgment was delivered last month by Hon. Justice Deinde Isaac Dipeolu following a Freedom of Information suit number: FHC/L/CS/853/2021, brought by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP). The…

Continuing her reign over middle-distance races, Faith Kipyegon of Kenya smashed the world record in the women’s 1500m at the Paris Diamond League. Clocking a blistering 3:49.04 in the final event, she shaved a mere 0.07 seconds off her own record set last year. This feat came just hours after another world record fell at the same meet, with Ukraine’s Yaroslava Mahuchikh clearing 2.10m in the high jump. Kipyegon rocketed through the race, reaching the 800m mark in a swift 2:04. Australian Jess Hull kept pace, staying close behind the multi-gold medalist. After the pacemakers stepped aside, Kipyegon maintained the…

MediaFuse-Dentsu Nigeria’s Communication Manager, Sodiq Oyeleke, has been appointed as BUA Foods’s Media and Public Relations Manager. In his new role, Sodiq, in a LinkedIn Post, noted that he would be responsible for overseeing all media and public relations activities, developing and implementing communication plans, and ensuring that BUA Foods’ brand message is effectively conveyed to its diverse audience. He also said he would work closely with the marketing and communications team to promote the company’s vision, mission, and values, and to support its ongoing growth and sustainability initiatives. Sodiq brings a wealth of experience in media relations, public affairs,…