Artist Sues FIFA Over Dallas Whale Mural Painted for World Cup
Marine artist Wyland has filed a $25 million federal lawsuit against FIFA and others, alleging that World Cup organizers illegally painted over his giant mural of life-sized swimming whales on a building in downtown Dallas to promote the city’s upcoming World Cup matches. The mural, known as “Whaling Wall 82” or “Ocean Life,” was created […]
Pelé’s 1958 World Cup Shirt Heads to Auction with $6 Million Estimate
The match-worn No. 10 shirt worn by the late Pelé in the 1958 World Cup final will go up for online auction between June 29 and July 16, Sotheby’s announced on Tuesday. Pelé was just 17 years old when he scored twice as Brazil defeated hosts Sweden 5-2 at the Rasunda Stadium in Stockholm, making […]
Low-Income Citizens Are Primary Beneficiaries of Tax Reforms—Nigerian Presidency, NRS Says
He said the government is not taxing more, adding that looking at all the exemptions, more than 95% of the poor are totally exempted. The NRS boss stressed that removing VAT on all food items is still to the advantage of the poor because 9
NBS Reports ₦2.23 Trillion Paid in Ransom Between May 2023, April 2024
The report underscored the worsening security crisis across the country and its devastating financial impact on households. According to the survey, 65% of hous
Dangote Refinery Alleges Crude Supply Sabotage by Government — NNPC Denies, Fires Back
Dangote has publicly accused NNPC of sabotaging his $20 billion investment by denying the refinery adequate crude s
Dangote Refinery Alleges Crude Supply Sabotage by Government — NNPC Denies, Fires Back
Dangote has publicly accused NNPC of sabotaging his $20 billion investment by denying the refinery adequate crude s
Borno State Records 274 New Cholera Cases in 24 Hours as Cumulative Total Rises
Health authorities also confirmed that 39 deaths have been recorded since the outbreak began. The Incident Manager of the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre, Dr. Jacob Thlizer, disclosed thi
Tinubu to Deliver Joint National Assembly Address on June 12 for Nigeria’s 27th Democracy Day
Other activities lined up for the celebration include a World Press Conference on June 4, special Juma’at prayers on June 5, an inter-denominational church service on June 7, a Democracy Day public lecture on June 9, youth and women-oriented programmes on June 10, a presidential broadcast
Macron, Kagame Unveil Paris Memorial Honouring Victims of Rwanda’s Genocide
French President Emmanuel Macron and Rwandan President Paul Kagame jointly inaugurated a new memorial in Paris on Tuesday dedicated to the victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi people in Rwanda. Speaking during the ceremony, Macron described the monument as an important symbol that places the memory of the genocide at the center of […]
South African Politician Seeks US Refugee Status Over Fears of Future Discrimination
A South African politician affiliated with the Freedom Front Plus party has applied for refugee status in the United States, citing concerns about potential future persecution despite acknowledging he has not personally experienced significant mistreatment. SJ du Venage, a provincial council member in South Africa’s Western Cape, is among a number of Afrikaners seeking entry […]