Topnaija latest news updates for today, 31st July 2024

Good morning Nigeria and welcome to Topnaija latest news updates, Topnaija newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Wednesday, 31st July 2024.

Nigerian icon Onyeka Nwenu dies of Cardiac arrest

In a shocking news in the early hours of Wednesday, iconic Nigerian singer, songwriter, actress, and activist Onyeka Onwenu, fondly known as “The Elegant Stallion,” is reported to have passed away at the age of 72.

The beloved icon was reportedly performing at the birthday celebration of Mrs. Stella Okoli on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, when she tragically collapsed. Read more here.

Top 10 songs by Onyeka Onwenu you must hear

Onyeka Onwenu, the well-known Nigerian singer and actress, has made an unforgettable impression on the music business with her powerful voice and socially conscious songs. Her wide record spans decades, combining ancient rhythms and current sounds to create memorable and dramatic music.

As we commemorate her extraordinary legacy, here are ten key songs by Onyeka Onwenu that demonstrate her talent and dedication to cultural and social advocacy. Read more here.

“It was a beautiful moment” — Bodyguard on the real Messi

Almost everyone can say they know who Lionel Messi is, but very few actually know Messi, and even fewer know the football icon at his most vulnerable.

In a recent statement, Lionel Messi’s bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko opened up about who the Argentine captain is behind all the cameras and the pitch side monitors. Read more here.

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Tehran

Tension continues to rise between warring parties of Israel and Hamas over Gaza, and now it is reported that Hamas leader, Ismail Haniyeh has been assassinated.

The exiled political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, is reported to have been killed in Tehran, according to Iranian state media, Press TV. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) disclosed that Haniyeh and his bodyguard were targeted in a “Zionist raid” at his residence following his attendance at the inauguration of Iran’s new president. Read more here.

National Assembly’s N172 billion budget allocation surpasses key ministries’ disbursements

The National Assembly received N172 billion of its budgetary allocation in the first half of 2024, a figure significantly higher than the combined amounts disbursed to the ministries of power works and housing, land housing and urban development, transportation, communication technology, and water resources, an analysis by FIJ reveal.

A review of budget performance for government ministries, agencies, and departments up until June 2024, as published on the National Open Treasury Portal, shows that the National Assembly, with an N172 billion disbursement and a 50 per cent budget performance, received more funds than several key ministries. Read more here.

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