Senate Advances Bill to Regulate Informal Sector Employment
A bill seeking to regulate and formalize the employment of domestic workers, apprentices, interns, and other informal sector employees in Nigeria has scaled second reading in the Senate. The bill also aims to empower the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) to license and monitor privately owned employment agencies. According to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Mohammed […]
Senate Moves to Criminalise Ripening of Fruits with Chemicals
The Senate has raised alarm over the growing use of dangerous chemicals particularly calcium carbide by fruit vendors to artificially ripen fruits, resolving to amend existing laws to criminalise such practice. Describing use of hazardous substances for fruit ripening as a major public health threat to consumers across the country, the lawmakers called for more […]
Kevin Spacey Accepts Lifetime Achievement Award at Cannes Film Festival
Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey made headlines at the Cannes Film Festival, accepting a lifetime achievement award from the Better World Fund — marking his first public appearance at the event since 2016. The actor, who has faced multiple sexual assault allegations, told reporters, “It’s very nice to be back,” and added he was “glad to […]
Jennifer Lopez Faces $150K Lawsuit For Posting Paparazzi Photos Of Herself
Jennifer Lopez is being sued for posting photos of herself at a Hollywood party without permission. Photographer Edwin Blanco and agency Backgrid claim they own the rights to two images Lopez shared on social media from the Vanity Fair and Amazon MGM Studios event in January. They’re seeking up to $150,000 in damages per photo, […]
De Bruyne Bids Farewell to Man City
Kevin De Bruyne bid an emotional farewell to the Etihad Stadium as Manchester City beat Bournemouth 3–1 in their final home game of the season. De Bruyne missed a golden chance to score on his 142nd and final home league appearance, but left the pitch to a standing ovation in the 69th minute. The win […]
LASG Clarifies Water Sachets, PET Bottles not Included in Plastic Ban
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has clarified that its statewide ban on Single Use Plastics (SUPs) does not include PET bottles, nylon carrier bags of more than 40 micron thickness, and sachet water. The Commissioner For Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement said the enforcement comes into effect on July 1, but […]
Oyo Police Arrests Officer For Killing 14-Year-Old Student In Ibadan
Outrage rocked the Alakia–Gbagi area of Ibadan after a 14-year-old student, Kehinde Alade, was killed by a stray bullet allegedly fired by a police officer during a traffic enforcement operation. Residents protested by marching to the Oyo State Secretariat with the boy’s body, demanding justice. The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) equally condemned the […]
Nigerian Bar Association Condemns Compulsory Voting
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly condemned the proposed bill to amend the Electoral Act 2022, which seeks to make voting compulsory for all eligible Nigerians. In a statement signed by NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, the association described the bill as a blatant violation of civil liberties and democratic principles. The bill, […]
Federal Government To Sell Emefiele’s 753-unit Housing Estate
The Federal Government announces plan to sell a 753-unit housing estate forfeited by embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, as part of assets recovered from him through the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa, confirmed yesterday that his ministry had taken […]
Man United Close to £62.5m Deal for Matheus Cunha
Manchester United are nearing a deal to sign Wolves forward Matheus Cunha, with the club poised to activate his £62.5 million release clause once the Premier League season concludes this weekend. While formal negotiations between United and Wolves are yet to begin, initial talks are expected to kick off in the coming days. The Brazilian […]
