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A five-day strike by Starbucks baristas has closed almost 60 stores across the United States as of Monday according to the union organising the protest. ADVERTISEMENT The five-day strike from the Starbucks workers’ union which began in Los Angeles, Chicago and the coffee shop’s hometown of Seattle is threatening to quickly spread nationwide over continued contract disputes. The strikes have …

Brazilian authorities have halted the construction of a factory for Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD, saying workers lived in conditions comparable to “slavery”. More than 160 workers have been rescued in Brazil’s northeastern state of Bahia, according to a statement from the Public Labour Prosecutor’s Office (MPT). They were allegedly put in a “degrading” environment and had their passports …

The National Drug Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC has shut down 150 shops at Eziukwu Market, Aba, Abia State, during a two-day operation on December 16 and 17, 2024.    The team uncovered large-scale production and distribution of fake and expired goods, including beverages, carbonated drinks, wines, spirits, vegetable oils, and revalidated food items such as …

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down a facility manufacturing unregistered cosmetic products in Ipaye Iba, Lagos State. According to a statement shared on NAFDAC’s X handle (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, December 18, the agency said its officials raided the premises, apprehended a staff member, and confiscated various products such as body washes, …

The Lagos State Government has sealed several establishments, including churches, hotels, and entertainment venues, over violations of noise pollution regulations and other environmental infractions. T   The enforcement action was carried out by the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA).   According to the agency, the infractions pose significant risks to public health and safety. The affected locations include Shomolu, …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed death rumors surrounding its chairman, Mahmood Yakubu.    In a statement released this afternoon, December 14, the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi on Saturday said Yakubu is alive.   The clarification was necessitated following reports that the INEC Chair had died in London.    “Our attention has been …

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has closed several establishments, including churches, hotels, bars, and other businesses, for failing to comply with the state’s environmental laws.    The operation was part of ongoing efforts to address noise pollution and other environmental violations across Lagos.   This was made known in a statement shared on LASEPA’s verified X handle on Thursday, …

The Ogun State government has shut down Obada Grammar School, Obada, Idi-emi over the de@th of an SS2 student of the school, Master Monday Arijo,LIB had shared the story of late Ariyo who d!ed while being punished by his teacher for allegedly making an insulting comment to her. Read here.     This followed the arrest and suspension of the …