A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has restrained the directors of Retail Supermarkets Nigeria Limited (ShopRite) from selling the company’s shares or assets pending the satisfaction of a judgment debt. The presiding judge, Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa, also directed the directors—including Jide Ogundare—to disclose all movable and immovable assets belonging to the company. The order followed an ex-parte application filed on November 21, 2025, in furtherance of a consent judgment delivered on July 22, 2025. Counsel to the judgment creditor, Tobenna Nnamani, moved the application, urging the court to grant garnishee orders nisi to attach funds belonging to the judgment debtor across various banks. In addition, the creditor requested details of key assets, including the company’s distribution centre in Ajao, Lagos, as well as its trademarks. The court subsequently adjourned the matter to May 7, 2026, for the continuation of proceedings, as efforts to enforce the judgment debt continue.

Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe etched his name into history on Sunday by becoming the first runner to officially complete a marathon in under two hours, winning the London Marathon in 1:59:30. Sawe broke away from Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha in the closing stages of a tightly contested race. Kejelcha, making his marathon debut, also dipped below the two-hour mark, finishing in 1:59:41, while Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo placed third in 2:00:28. All three runners finished faster than the previous men’s world record of 2:00:35 set in 2023 by the late Kelvin Kiptum. “We started the race well, and I felt strong towards the end,” Sawe said. “When I crossed the line and saw the time, I was so excited to realise I had set a world record.” Although Eliud Kipchoge famously ran 1:59:40 in 2019, the time was not officially recognised due to non-standard race conditions, including controlled pacing and equipment. Sawe, who wore Adidas’ ultra-light Pro Evo 3 racing shoes, had hinted before the race that both course and world records were within reach. He was part of a lead group that passed the halfway mark in 1:00:29 before pulling away in the final stretch. Assefa Dominates Women’s Race In the women’s race, Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa successfully defended her title, setting a new women’s-only world record of 2:15:41. Assefa broke away from Kenya’s Hellen Obiri and Joyciline Jepkosgei in the final stages to secure victory. “I’m so happy to win again,” Assefa said. “It was part of my plan to break my record from last year, and achieving that gives me great satisfaction.” Obiri finished second in a personal best of 2:15:53, narrowly ahead of Jepkosgei. The overall women’s world record in a mixed race remains 2:09:56, set by Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich at the Chicago Marathon in 2024. Record Participation and Fundraising More than 59,000 runners took part in this year’s London Marathon, continuing its status as one of the world’s largest races. Organisers are considering expanding the event to two days, potentially allowing up to 100,000 participants. The 2025 edition raised a record £87.3 million for charity, making it the largest annual one-day fundraising event globally.

A dramatic incident unfolded at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night after shots were fired near the venue, prompting a swift security response and the evacuation of top officials. President Donald Trump was quickly escorted out of the event by Secret Service agents, alongside the First Lady, Vice President, and other cabinet members. All were confirmed safe. According to the president, a suspect approached the security checkpoint at the venue and opened fire. A Secret Service agent was struck at close range but was protected by a bulletproof vest and is reported to be in stable condition. Security personnel responded immediately, neutralizing the suspect, who is now in custody. Authorities believe the individual acted alone and have described him as mentally unstable. The incident occurred at the Washington Hilton, where the annual dinner was being held. Witnesses reported hearing loud bangs, followed by chaos as attendees took cover and security agents flooded the room. Speaking afterward, Trump praised law enforcement for their rapid response, saying the situation was handled “incredibly well.” He also confirmed that the event would be rescheduled within 30 days. Officials, including the Secret Service and FBI, are continuing investigations to determine the full details of the attack. Early reports indicate there are no additional threats linked to the incident. The White House Correspondents’ Dinner, a long-standing tradition in Washington, was ultimately canceled following the security breach.