Barcelona lost 1-0 to Real Sociedad on Sunday, suffering their second league defeat of the season. Robert Lewandowski had an early goal controversially disallowed for offside, sparking debate. Sheraldo Becker’s 33rd-minute strike secured the win for Sociedad, who held firm against a Barcelona side missing young star Lamine Yamal. Despite bringing on Dani Olmo in the second half, Barcelona struggled to create chances and failed to score for the first time this season.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has instructed its members in states that have yet to implement the new minimum wage to begin an indefinite strike starting December 1, 2024.
This directive follows the resolutions reached at the NLC’s recent National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held over the weekend.
In a statement, the NEC expressed “deep frustration” over the ongoing delays and outright refusals by certain state governments to enact the 2024 National Minimum Wage Act. “This failure by certain governors and officials to uphold the law is both a legal and moral affront,” the NEC said. “Amidst rising economic challenges, workers are being denied their rightful wages, and this disregard for the law compromises the welfare of millions of Nigerian workers.”
As part of its response, the NEC resolved to establish a National Minimum Wage Implementation Committee, which will lead nationwide efforts to assess, mobilize, and educate workers and citizens on the importance of defending their rights and dignity. The NLC also plans to initiate industrial actions in all non-compliant states, stating that it will not relent until the minimum wage is fully implemented across Nigeria.
“To this end, all state councils where the National Minimum Wage has not been fully implemented by November 30, 2024, have been directed to begin a strike starting December 1, 2024,” the NLC stated. “Nigerian workers demand justice, and they will not stop until justice is served.”
Arsenal’s title hopes faded as Pedro Neto’s stunning equalizer earned Chelsea a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge. Gabriel Martinelli put Arsenal ahead with a clever finish in the 60th minute, briefly disrupting Chelsea’s energetic play. However, Neto’s 25-yard rocket brought the hosts level, lifting Chelsea to third and leaving Arsenal winless in three matches. Cole Palmer, fit after a knee scare, nearly scored early on, while Neto created Chelsea’s best first-half chances, including a missed header by Malo Gusto. A disallowed Kai Havertz goal added drama before Neto’s late strike sealed the draw.
A fire broke out early Saturday morning, engulfing a building with 25 shops at Adeta Roundabout in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State.
According to the Kwara State Fire Service, the blaze began around 2:39 a.m. When firefighters arrived, they found the entire block of shops in flames. Thanks to their swift and courageous response, the damage was contained to just three shops, including one selling soft drinks and alcohol.
A statement from the fire service spokesperson, Hassan Adekunle, revealed that preliminary investigations point to a power surge as the likely cause of the fire. The State Fire Service Director, Prince John Falade Olumuyiwa, extended his condolences to the affected shop owners and offered prayers for their recovery.
He also advised the public to prioritize safety and ensure that all electrical appliances are unplugged when not in use.
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