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Volkswagen workers offer to take pay cut as wage talks continue

Volkswagen workers offer to take pay cut as wage talks continue

As Volkswagen’s wage negotiations enter a third round, employees have offered to accept a wage cut, in return for guarantees from the company that it will not shut down German plants, and will protect job security. ADVERTISEMENT German auto giant Volkswagen’s wage negotiations continue, as the third round of talks kicked off on Thursday, with only ten days left until …

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Do not pay for faulty meter replacement – NERC tells Nigerians

Do not pay for faulty meter replacement - NERC tells Nigerians

  The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has cautioned electricity consumers against paying for replacement of faulty meters, saying it is the responsibility of electricity distribution companies, DisCos, to replace the meters. The Commission in a statement on Monday, November 18, explained that as long as meters were not tempered with by consumers, replacement must be done by the utility …

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Lagos state govt demolishes 138 shanties where occupants pay over N60k annually

Lagos state govt demolishes 138 shanties where occupants pay over N60k annually

The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) says its officials have demolished 138 shanties illegally erected along Ajao estate canal.The state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources announced the development in a post on his X page on Friday, November 15.   “In continuation of concerted measures to reduce the scourge of environmental infractions and illegal encampment in public spaces, …

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Lawyer suing Diddy warns other celebrities at ‘freak-offs’ to pay up or face lawsuits

Lawyer suing Diddy warns other celebrities at

Attorney Tony Buzbee, who represents over 120 alleged victims in cases against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, is now focusing on other high-profile individuals who attended Diddy’s notorious “Freak-Off” parties. In the new Tubi documentary, TMZ Presents The Downfall of Diddy: Inside the Freak-Offs, Buzbee asserts that even those who didn’t participate in illegal acts but witnessed alleged abuse without …

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South Africa?s Pick n Pay exits Nigeria after four years

South Africa?s Pick n Pay exits Nigeria after four years

South African grocery giant Pick n Pay (PIKJ.J) has announced plans to exit Nigeria by selling its 51% stake in a joint venture, marking a strategic retreat from the Nigerian market as part of broader restructuring efforts outside its home market.   CEO Sean Summers disclosed on Monday, October 28, that the exit aligns with the company’s recent efforts to …

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Our version of Christianity is s!ck. I detest it with passion – Nigerian Catholic priest knocks Christians who pay tithe but can’t help the poor

Our version of Christianity is s!ck. I detest it with passion - Nigerian Catholic priest knocks Christians who pay tithe but can

A Nigerian Catholic priest, Fr. Angelo Chidi Unegbu, has said that he detests Nigeria’s version of Christianity as he addressed people who pay their tithes but cannot help hungry people around them.   “You said tithe is working 4 u when the poor around u have nothing to eat. Meanwhile, the purpose of tithing is to make sure that the …

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Microsoft boss gets 63% pay rise despite asking for reduction

Microsoft boss gets 63% pay rise despite asking for reduction

Microsoft’s chief executive Satya Nadella earned $79.1m (£61m) last year, a rise of 63% compared to his compensation the year before. That was despite a request from Mr Nadella to reduce one element of his pay package because of cybersecurity flaws at the tech giant – which resulted in him getting $5m less than he otherwise would have. In common …

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Europeans forced to cut back on food to pay mortgages as costs soar

Europeans forced to cut back on food to pay mortgages as costs soar

A large number of Europeans have no other way to cover their mounting housing costs other than to cut back on food, according to a new study. ADVERTISEMENT The New Housing Trend Report 2024, compiled by the estate agency RE/MAX Europe, found that more than one in 10 Europeans had to cut back on food and basic everyday items in …

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Former One Direction members pay tribute to late bandmate Liam Payne

Former One Direction members pay tribute to late bandmate Liam Payne

On October 18, 2024, Naill Horan took to Instagram to pen his feelings regarding Liam’s death, writing, “I’m absolutely devastated about the passing of my amazing friend, Liam. It just doesn’t feel real. Liam had an energy for life and a passion for work that was infectious. He was the brightest in every room and always made everyone feel -nappy …

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