Supreme Court orders direct payment of LG monthly allocations
Supreme Court has ordered that funds meant for the Local Government(LG) Areas must be directly paid to them from the federation account forthwith. This as it barred the 36 governors of the federation from further retaining or utilizing funds that are meant for the 774 Local Government Areas in the country, nor dissolving democratically elected […]
Britten Pears Arts announces 2024 Autumn programme
Britten Pears Arts has announced its 2024 Autumn programme, with performances taking place from September until the end of the festive period. The autumn season will see performances from familiar artists and rising stars, including new operas, talks, open sessions and more. The ‘Britten Weekend’ will feature performances from siblings Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason, as […]
US Actress Shelly Duvall dies at age 75
US actress Shelley Duvall, known for films like The Shining, Annie Hall and Nashville, has died at the age of 75. Shelley Duvall, the intrepid, Texas-born movie star whose wide-eyed, winsome presence was a mainstay in the films of Robert Altman and who co-starred in Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining,” has died. She was 75. Her […]
Prime Minister Keir Starmer plays flute, recorder and piano
UK’s Prime Minister, Keir Starmer takes Classical music as an important part of his life, he has a particular passion for Beethoven piano sonatas. Moreover, before he became a human rights lawyer – or the Prime Minister – it seems Sir Keir Starmer was something of a musical prodigy. In his early years he played […]
Erica Mena Calls Safaree A Deadbeat
It very evident that Erica Mena and Safaree do not have a great relationship right now. Overall, the last couple of years has seen their partnership become strained and tumultuous. They are no longer together and while they do co-parent their two kids, Mena does not seem to be all that amused with the job […]
President Tinubu to meet Organized Labour today
President Bola Tinubu will today meet with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress at the Aso Villa today to discuss the Federal Government’s decision on a new national minimum wage. Tinubu is expected to decide on the ₦62,000 proposal from the government and private sector, as well as the ₦250,000 demand […]
President Tinubu creates Ministry of Livestock Development
President Bola Tinubu has announced the establishment of the Ministry of Livestock Development. President Tinubu announced the new Ministry during the inauguration of the Renewed Hope livestock Reform Implementation Committee at the Council Chamber in the State House in Abuja, a committee established to address the issue of farmers-herders crisis. Our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports […]
Julia Fox Comes Out As A Lesbian
Julia Fox has unveiled herself as a lesbian, and amid a whole slew of supportive and heartening messages of love, there were a few fans looking back at past relationships with a very different lens. But first, the important part: she responded in a TikTok to a user who had the following message. “I love […]
NNPC – Fuel stations to operate longer hours to aid PMS supply
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) says fuel stations are to operate longer hours for supply and distribution of petrol, calling on fuel stations to aid availability in view of the current tight situation. Its Executive Vice President, Downstream, Mr Dapo Segun, during a joint inspection of stations by the firm and the […]
President Tinubu approves full budget for Team Nigeria to Paris Olympics
The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu has approved the entire budget estimate submitted for Nigeria’s participation in the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics. Enoh, who did not mention the amount approved, stated this yesterday at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, while handing over the Team Nigeria athletes to […]
