Governor Francis Nwifuru has threatened to withhold salaries of workers participating in the NLC strike, and demanding the payment of the N70,000 minimum wage.
The tattered garment -- almost 80 years old -- was sun-faded, showed signs of "insect damage" and had a torn peak. Auction house Bonhams said Bradman wore the cap during India's 1947-48 tour of Australia, his last Test series on home soil. In an auction lasting 10 minutes, a flurry of bidding pushed the price from a starting point of $160,000 to a winning offer of $250,000 (Aus$390,000). The total cost was $310,000 once "buyer's premium" fees were tacked on. Bonhams said it was "the only known baggy green" worn by Bradman during the series... Читать дальше...
Arsenal are back in form in the Premier League and Kai Havertz believes the Gunners are unstoppable when at their best ahead of their clash against Manchester United at the Emirate
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A "provocative" new piece in Nature has proposed a whole new group of ancient humans -
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In what may seem like a call-back to 1980s whale culture, a resident orca off the coast of Washington state was recently spotted sporting a dead salmon on its head....
Tim Brinkhof, FreeThink
At a 1959 meeting of the American Physical Society at Caltech, physicist and Nobel laureate Richard Feynman
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One of the most important concepts in climate science is the idea of committed warming — how much future warming is coming from carbon...
The US government said Tuesday it was "disappointed" after nations negotiating a global treaty to curb plastic waste failed to reach a deal, blaming a "small group" of countries and producers for blocking progress. "A small group of countries and producers stood in the way of progress to protect their profits and perpetuate an inadequate status quo," it said.
Daniel Craig
Throughout his time at the helm of the James Bond franchise, Daniel Craig was known for really holding nothing back when it came to his true feelings about the films.
And in a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the former 007 star admitted there’s one movie in particular from his tenure as Bond that he doesn’t have much love for.
During the wide-ranging interview, it was noted that while Casino Royale was largely well-received, follow-up Quantum Of Solace “took some flak”. Читать дальше...
Melanie has suggested that she informally complained about Gregg's conduct
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla warned members that continuous disruption of proceedings will lead to sessions over weekends to compensate for lost time. The agreement between government and opposition on discussions, initially marred by protests, breaks a stalemate. Discussions on the Constitution are scheduled in both Houses of Parliament this month.
C2C Advanced Systems shares saw a strong rally after their debut on the NSE SME platform, climbing an additional 5% to deliver a total return of 99.49% on the first day, providing near multibagger returns to investors.
The Londoner knocked out Anthony Joshua in his first title defence in September.
(Telecompaper) Eutelsat is moving ahead with plans to separate its passive ground infrastructure in a new joint venture with investor EQT Infrastructure...
Celtic winger linked with MLS and Scottish Premiership goalkeepers prepare for big tests.
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has issued a rallying cry to his players ahead of their Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford on Thursday night
FORMER Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors forward John Bateman is set to sign with a new club. Bateman’s future has been up in the air...
In urban India, the labour force participation rate for single women aged 25-29 is 60%, as compared to an abysmal 20% among their married counterparts
A HUGE £20,000 reward has been offered for information on a horror hit-and-run that killed a mum.
Читать дальше...The Japanese police say the tip of the blade is sharp enough for it to be classified as an actual sword.
Formula 1 has struck a groundbreaking 10-year partnership with luxury powerhouse LVMH, valued at an estimated $1 billion. This deal, set to begin in 2025, marks a significant shift in F1’s commercial landscape and underscores the sport’s growing global appeal. The partnership will feature prominent LVMH brands such as Louis Vuitton, Moët Hennessy, and TAG […]
A Different Man won the Best Feature gong at the Gotham Awards on Monday night 02.12.24.
