University workers to hold nationwide protest July 9
Administrative work in universities and inter-university Centres will be disrupted tomorrow July 9, as each branch as the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) will be holding a one-day protest over their four months withheld salaries. Already, the Joint Action Committee of both unions […]
Marta Kostyuk Wins at Wimbledon in a Sporty Replica of Her Wedding Gown
The Ukrainian tennis pro, Marta Kostyuk, 22, paid homage to her nuptials in bespoke sportswear as she plays in Wimbledon this week, including against Australian competitor Daria Saville on Thursday. Kostyuk’s mini dress took direct inspiration from the gown she wore at her wedding to George Kyzymenko, 27, in Cyprus last year, per The Times. […]
Ravel was the only composer of ‘Boléro’, court rules
A French court ruled on Friday that composer Maurice Ravel wrote Boléro by himself, rejecting claims of co-authorship. Ravel himself considered Boléro one of his least important works, but it has always been hugely popular with audiences, played out in concert halls, ice skating rinks and even on the silver screen in 2024. In court, the six heirs of the celebrated Russian […]
INEC says it has no power to conduct Local Government election
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the commission has no constitutional power to conduct local council elections except in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Reacting to the agitation seeking constitutional backing for INEC to conduct local council elections, Yakubu on the sidelines of a two-day induction retreat for INEC Resident Electoral […]
NNPCL denies “lubricants for petrol claim
The NNPC Retail Limited confirms that its attention has been drawn to a recent video clip on social media, concerning its fuel pump attendant pressuring customers to purchase lubricants as a prerequisite for purchasing fuel. Its Managing Director, Mr Huub Stokman, who made this known on Sunday, said the company had launched an investigation into […]
FG- No compensation for new buildings erected along Lagos-Calabar highway
The Minister of Works, David Umahi has warned that the Federal government would not pay compensation for new structures erected along the 700km Lagos-Calabar coastal highway. The Minister, who stressed that erecting new structures with the aim of benefiting from compensation would be disappointed, as nothing of such would be contemplated, however, solicited for the […]
State-Owned Institutions Application for Student Loan Postponed
The application process for the Student Loan for state institutions has been postponed by 14-days, due to low data submissions. Head of Media at the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, Nasir Ayitogo, in a statement said the decision was necessitated by the failure of several state-owned institutions to upload the required student data and fees information […]
Lagos LG suspends school food vendors
The Agege Local Government Area in Lagos State has suspended food vendors in schools in the area as a way of preventing the outbreak of cholera. The council has also embarked on rigorous sensitisation to prevent the outbreak of the disease in its communities. The council’s Chairman, Alhaji Ganiyu Egunjobi, disclosed this in an interview […]
Austria beat Poland to close on last 16 at Euro 2024
Austria boosted their hopes of reaching the Euro 2024 knockout rounds on Friday as Marko Arnautovic scored in an impressive 3-1 win over Poland, for whom Robert Lewandowski only managed an ineffective substitute appearance. Ralf Rangnick’s Austria will likely secure qualification for the last 16 if they can avoid defeat in their final Group D […]
NCDC caution Nigerians on the spread of cholera
Nigeria Centre for Disease Prevention and Control is warning that beverages, ice, and drinks prepared with unclean or contaminated water can spread cholera. The NCDC raised the alarm on its X handle today, and urged Nigerians to protect themselves and their loved ones by not consuming foods or drinks prepared with water from unreliable sources. […]
