No. 14: Gay Marriage Now Legal in France

French President Francois Hollande fulfilled a major campaign promise today by signing into law a measure legalizing gay marriage, reports Reuters. The first same-sex weddings can be held in 10 days, notes the BBC. Opponents in the heavily Catholic country aren’t done protesting the move, however, and plan another demonstration on May 26. France becomes the 14th…

Nigeria mourns death of Justice Kayode Eso

The death of retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria Kayode Eso has led to an outpouring of tributes in the country, with many describing his impact on the Nigerian legal system as immeasurable.

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Nigeria: Kayode Eso mourned

The Nigerian Guardian…

Bret Michaels Settles 2009 Tony Awards Legal Battle

Rocker Bret Michaels has settled his multi-million dollar lawsuit with the organizers…

Mr. Rogers Helped Make it So it was Legal to Record TV Shows with a VCR

Mr. Rogers famously didn’t mind if people recorded his show with a VCR, arguing for people’s right to do so in a 1979 case Sony Corp. of America v. Universal City Studios, Inc.  At the time, it was being argued by the opposition that this constituted a copyright infringement.  Mr. Rogers was one of the few involved in television…

Govt ‘liquidates’ PHCN

THE wind of change blowing across the public sector has swept away the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN). In its stead, 18 successor firms have emerged.

The Federal Government, which has stepped up the implementation of the Electric Power Sector Reform (EPSR) Act of 2005, says PHCN workers will be absorbed by the 18 firms, which were created by the law. The other personnel will…

Charlie Sheen’s Phone Crashes After He Accidentally Tweets His Number While Sending Message to Justin Bieber

Charlie Sheen can add his latest mishap to his long list of calamities.

The 46-year-old actor accidentally tweeted out his number for the world to see while trying to direct message Justin Bieber.

The former Two and a Half Men star thought that he was just sending his digits to the teenage singer but instead his 5.5million followers were able to view the number – until it was swiftly taken down.

Charlie was at the Michelin-starred restaurant…

Lagos State Government Declares Intention To Tax Companies’ Profit

The Lagos State Government has indicated its intention to start demanding for a share of the profits declared by companies operating within the state, saying this would go a long way to enhance the living standards of residents of the state.

It also reasoned that since the state government provides the necessary infrastructures that enable these companies make profit, it is only equitable that the latter should…

NLC To Mobilise Nigerians Against Fuel Subsidy Removal

The Nigeria Labour Congress has vowed to mobilise Nigerians against the removal of fuel subsidy saying if the government goes ahead “with this reckless unilateral action, the NLC will lead the Nigerian people against it”. Acting General Secretary of NLC, Mr Owei Lakemfa in his reaction yesterday said: “if NLC does not lead this war, Nigerian people would do it. So, we will not allow this action…

$100 Million Ikeja Shopping Mall To Be Opened On Wednesday, December 14th

The $100 million Ikeja shopping mall, located at Alausa, near the seat of the Lagos State government secretariat, is to be opened on Wednesday, 14 December, 2011.

The world class shopping mall, with its Grade A office complex, is set to become the destination of choice for shoppers and companies alike. It is going to be occupied by the South Africa-owned Shoprite, Stanbic IBTC bank, Silverbird Cinemas,…

Nigeria Finally Produces First Female Military Pilot

She’s a blessing to womenfolk, the military and the nation, judging by her achievement – and her name. Blessing Liman, a 25 -year-old lady from Kaduna State, has become Nigeria’s first female military pilot.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) at the weekend commissioned her along with 126 others who completed the…