Vote-buying: EFCC intercepts N32.4m in Lagos (Punch) The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday intercepted the sum of N32,400 million allegedly suspected to be used for vote buying in Lagos State. The spokesperson for the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren, in…
Roald Dahl: Rishi Sunak joins criticism of changes to author’s books
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has criticised changes to Roald Dahl books, after the removal of some references to things like characters’ appearance and weight sparked a fierce debate. Dahl’s estate and publisher said works including The BFG and Charlie…
‘Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical’ world premiere to open London Film Festival
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical will open this year’s BFI London Film Festival. The annual fest, scheduled for Oct. 5-16 and held in partnership with American Express, unveiled its opening night gala on Thursday. Matilda will get its world premiere…
Roald Dahl cemetery extension plan approved
A plan to extend the cemetery where Roald Dahl is buried has been approved despite archaeologists saying it could harm a Roman site. Buckinghamshire Council is adding nearly 1,500 new plots in a field next to St Peter and St…