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Sullivan’s Crossing has made fans fall in love with the small Canadian town — but where is the hit show actually filmed? Based on the book series by Robyn Carr, Sullivan’s Crossing follows neurosurgeon Maggie (Morgan Kohan) as she finds herself in legal trouble and returns to her hometown in rural Nova Scotia to reconnect with her estranged father, Sully (Scott Patterson). Maggie quickly falls in love with the area — and the people — again and chooses to stay. Three seasons later, Maggie is planting roots in Sullivan’s Crossing with love interest Cal (Chad Michael Murray) but some viewers…
The Federal Government has dismissed claims that it spent more than ₦8 trillion outside the approved budget, insisting that it does not operate a “shadow budget” and that all public expenditures are carried out within the framework of the Constitution and relevant laws. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, described recent public commentary suggesting that about two per cent of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was spent outside legislative approval as inaccurate and misleading. The minister said the claims, reportedly linked to references made by the International Monetary…
As I join millions around the world to congratulate the US on its 250th Independence Day, I pray humanity can develop some engineering that can alter its DNA and transform it into a force of peace and development in the universe. That is what will make it truly “God’s own country.” The world was, two hundred and fifty years ago, gifted a great country, the United States (US). The date was 4 July, 1776; the main event was its Declaration of Independence from Mother Britain. The latter is a small country that went to war with most of humanity, so…
Seven OPEC+ members decided on Sunday to again raise oil production quotas as Gulf countries reel from the Middle East war. Ministers from key OPEC+ countries Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman met virtually on Sunday and “decided to implement a production adjustment of 188 thousand barrels per day,” a statement from the organisation said, adding that “this adjustment will be implemented in August 2026”. Gulf countries had to cut output after the near-paralysis of the Strait of Hormuz orchestrated by Iran during the war in the Middle East, which blocked their oil exports for several months.…
Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone universe continues to expand — but whatever happened to the planned 6666 spinoff? The popular franchise, which premiered in 2018, introduced viewers to the fictional Dutton family, who own the largest ranch in Montana. While some viewers came for Kevin Costner’s portrayal of family patriarch John Dutton — and stayed for the show’s other stars, including Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley, Gil Birmingham and Cole Hauser — others were drawn to the dramatic story lines and surprising twists. Sheridan has expanded his TV universe with original shows including Landman, Mayor of Kingstown, Lioness and Tulsa King.…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Waidi Shaibu, says troops are making significant progress towards the rescue of 39 pupils and seven teachers abducted in Oyo. Mr Shaibu disclosed this during an interactive session with media executives on Saturday in Port Harcourt as part of activities marking the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration. The victims were abducted on 15 May from three schools in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo. “Operations are currently ongoing to rescue those children abducted in Oyo State, and we are making tremendous progress,” the army chief said. He expressed confidence that the operation would lead…
A retired Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni, has urged the Federal Government to fast-track the implementation of President Bola Tinubu’s proposed pension reforms for retired police personnel. According to him, the move would restore confidence among retirees and resolve the lingering dispute over the Contributory Pension Scheme. This is as he urged retired police officers protesting over the Contributory Pension Scheme to embrace dialogue. In a statement personally signed by him on Sunday, Owoseni said the President’s proposed “Option B” offered the most practical solution to improve the welfare of retired police officers, urging the government to translate its promises…
One year before he officiated their star-studded wedding at the iconic Madison Square Garden, comedian Adam Sandler opened up about how his famous family reacted to the news that pop star Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce were officially an item. “You being together. You guys… I mean, when you guys first started dating, my god was my family like, ‘Yes! Look how good they are together! He’s a gentleman and she’s having so much fun with it!’” Sandler, 59, said during his July 2025 appearance on Travis and his brother Jason Kelce’s season 3 premier…
Fighting between Kamuku farmers and Fulani herders has escalated to Kagara, the administrative headquarters of the Rafi Local Government Area in Niger State. According to sources, local authorities have imposed a curfew on the town after a mob attempted to invade the Kagara General Hospital to attack herders receiving medical treatment at the facility. Residents told PREMIUM TIMES that a local information officer, identified simply as Akula, drove through the town around 7 p.m. to announce the curfew. The escalation was averted only by the swift intervention of military personnel stationed in the town, who positioned an armoured personnel carrier…
Counselling is a strong part of correcting and transforming youth behaviour. Picture credit: KIR Foundation. The events in Ondo State should therefore serve less as a moment of outrage and more as a call for reflection on how children are raised, guided and supported. The future depends not only on what is taught in classrooms but also on what is modelled at home and reinforced by the society around them. Ondo State recently found itself at the centre of public discussions following a viral video showing what was described as a signing-out celebration involving students of Oyemekun Grammar School, Aquinas…
