The European Union (EU) Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-Food Products (RAPEX) recently recalled Caro White Skin Lightening Beauty Lotion, and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has issued a public notification.
Caro White was recalled because it did not comply with the EU Cosmetic Products Regulation, which mandates a maximum of 1% kojic acid, as concluded by the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS).
Kojic acid plays a significant role in skin-lightening beauty lotions because it inhibits melanin production, the pigment that gives skin its colour.
The high concentration of Kojic Acid raises concerns about its potential endocrine-disrupting properties.
NAFDAC advises importers, distributors, retailers, and consumers to be cautious and vigilant regarding the product. Although the product is not listed in its database, NAFDAC advises careful authentication of the product and an assessment of its physical condition.
The public is advised to report any inexperience through the use of the product to the nearest NAFDAC office or send an email via pharmacovigilance@nafdac.gov.ng.
Less than one percent of the world are billionaires, and less than one person in that one percent is worth over $100 billion.
According to Forbes, the richest man in the world is Bernard Arnault, the chairman and chief executive officer of Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (LVMH) —owners of brands like Louis Vuitton, Dior, Fendi and so on., following him is the founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos.
Here’s the full list of the world’s ultra rich list:
1- Bernard Arnault & family – $214.8 billion (LVMH, France)
13- Michael Bloomberg – $106.2 billion (Bloomberg LP, US)
14- Carlos Slim Helu & family – $105.3 billion (Telecom, Mexico)
15- Michael Dell – $104.7 billion (Dell Technologies, US)
These individuals control over $2 trillion of the World’s wealth. The top 15 are collectively known for Technology, Luxury Goods and Finance and with the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), it’s expected they will make more this year.
Marvel is bringing its superhero experience exclusively to Apple Vision Pro users.
Apple and Marvel have come together to work on a one-hour mixed-reality MCU experience.
Marvel and ILM Immersive announced they’re working on “What If…? An Immersive Story” for only the $3,500 Vision Pro headset.
The release date for the Marvel ‘What If…?’ experience is yet to be decided. Users must own Vision Pro to enjoy the same experience as in the show or comic.
“The animated series as well as the comic book have always been about looking over the horizon into realities that have yet to be conceived,” Executive Producer Brad Winderbaum says in a statement.
Per description, “from across the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in unexpected ways. Now, fans have been chosen to step into the leading role of an all-new immersive story that transforms the space around them as they traverse across realities. Throughout their journey, they will come face-to-face with Multiversal variants of their favorite characters, learn the mystic arts, and be tasked with harnessing the power of the Infinity Stones.” Disney EVP and CTO Jamie Voris calls it “a deeply emotional and compelling story.”
While other media companies are yet to create apps for the mixed reality headset, according to Marvel Studios director and executive producer Dave Bushore, the project would be a “technological journey into mystery for an entirely new form of Marvel storytelling.” “One, I think we’ve only just scratched the surface of,” he says.
KANTE is the name of the 10th track on Davido’s fourth studio album, Timeless.
The album was released in March 2023, and the video for the track was released on May 8, 2024.
Davido demonstrated alongside Fave, showcasing their musical talents.
See the video:
See Lyrics:
Hey, the way you hold my waist I like as e dey go (big dutty girl) Can’t dance to save myself but see as I dey roll, oh-na Guilty pleasures, I take part in those (I take part in those) Disconnect the internet, ’cause I’m (’cause I’m) Feeling intellectual, hm
And I can tell you’re feeling the pressure (I can tell you’re feeling the pressure) And I can tell you’re feeling the tension (I can tell you’re feeling the tension) You move your lеgs like this and that It can drive away depression (can drive away depression) Like Kante, your skill is precious (like Kante, your skill is precious) You can change the whole direction (you can change the whole direction) You move your legs like this and that It can drive away depression
Hold my waist Hold my waist Hold my waist I like as e dey go Baby, I like as e dey go, ay
Hold my waist Hold my waist Hold my waist I like as e dey go Baby, I like as e dey go, ay
Make your body come gum my body, make I cool my tension (tension) Omoge, me, I no fit lie, your body dey call my attention Big waist, fine face, I no go lie for you I don gbess for you, omoge, I don gbess for you (I don gbess for you)
Follow me, make we chop life for Dubai Anything you want, girl, I go buy You dey put me for high tension, omo This one na my confession, omo We go do holiday for Mumbai (ayy-ayy) Anything you want, girl, I go buy You dey put me for high tension, omo This one na my confession, omo
Omo, you gat me like, high up in the cloud I wanna love you for life I no go like to say good bye Na you dey ease my disease When the tention’s way too high You know the buttons to press to ease up my stress (stress) I cannot compare you (I no fit compare you)
And I can tell you’re feeling the pressure (I can tell you’re feeling the pressure) And I can tell you’re feeling the tension (I can tell you’re feeling the tension) You move your lеgs like this and that It can drive away depression (can drive away depression) Like Kante, your skill is precious (like Kante, your skill is precious) You can change the whole direction (you can change the whole direction) You move your legs like this and that It can drive away depression
Hold my waist Hold my waist Hold my waist I like as e dey go Baby, I like as e dey go, ay
Hold my waist Hold my waist Hold my waist I like as e dey go Baby, I like as e dey go, ay
Femi Adebayo has won a 3-year legal battle against a media company for piracy.
Femi Adebayo, who hails from Kwara State, is a talented Nollywood actor and producer known for his roles in Yoruba movies.
Femi Adebayo won ₦25 million in damages in a lawsuit against an online media company, Murphy Ben International, for exploitation of the intellectual property of his film, Survival of Jelili.
Piracy has been a long-lasting battle in the Nollywood film industry, from illegal distributors to websites and blogs. Despite its damage to the industry, actors and filmmakers have found ways to tell their stories and share their art with a substantial global audience.
In a statement shared on his Instagram, Femi Adebayo said:
The Nigerian film industry has experienced exponential growth over the years, but we haven’t been able to maximise the true dividends of this business because of dare devil pirates who benefit where they didn’t sow. This is a major reason why investors find it hard to commit their funds to filmmakers. However, through persistence and the use of the legal framework covering intellectual property, we can bring their activities to a gradual halt.
Several times, I have been a victim of movie pirates and I never spare them. I recently concluded a legal battle with a notable media company that owns a big radio station and also engages in youtube content distribution. During the cinema run of “Survival of Jelili” in 2019, my movie was gathering good numbers at that time. They decided to use my movie poster and title to promote a movie on their platform, thereby deceiving fans and diverting revenue accrued to me.
It took 3 years, but my trust in the legal and justice system remained unwavering. With the dedication of our legal team, Bola Adebowale & Co Legal Practitioners, who are seasoned professionals with wealth of experience in handling such cases. They presented undeniable evidence, put up a strong argument, and took the case to trial. Their promptness, efficiency, and attention to detail played a huge part in the direction of the case. We won and were awarded a total of Twenty Five Million Naira.
This isn’t just my win as a filmmaker and content producer but a win for all of Nollywood. We need to be ready to fight IP theft and piracy at all levels. Every win brings us closer to protecting and getting the true economic value of our works.
The media platform, via their YouTube channel, used images from his film to create another YouTube video to increase their views and, in return, make money.
Toyin Abraham has also spoken out against piracy and how it has caused mental unrest for her as a filmmaker. Five suspects were charged in court earlier this year for illegally leaking her 2023 movie, Malaika, online. They were accused of stealing intellectual property, conspiring, and attempting to obstruct justice. [Pulse].
TikTok has refused to comply with the United States government’s divest-or-ban legislation, and in fighting back, it has filed a lawsuit against the US government.
TikTok, previously known as Musically, a music and dance platform, is now a platform for sharing short videos owned by ByteDance Ltd., a company based in China. Since its fame in 2020, the app has been mired in various controversies, one of which is that it is a form of Chinese spyware.
The video-sharing app is banned in New Zealand, Belgium, the Netherlands, Taiwan, and India. It currently faces a ban in the United States if it doesn’t divest.
TikTok argues it’s a platform for free speech, and its existence helps millions of small businesses succeed. It says its ban will take away the livelihoods of creators and businesses, thus hurting the economy. It further argues it is “not possible: not commercially, not technologically, not legally.”
Last year, TikTok announced its $1.5 billion investment to establish a separate entity for its US operations and agreed to oversight by American tech giant Oracle Corp.
“There is no question: the Act will force a shutdown of TikTok by January 19, 2025, silencing the 170 million Americans who use the platform to communicate in ways that cannot be replicated elsewhere,” TikTok said.
The Act, called “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary-Controlled Applications,” is aimed at TikTok, categorizing it as a “foreign adversary-controlled application.” The platform has 270 days to divest or face a ban, which US President Joe Biden has agreed to sign.
Multiple individuals have announced their interest in buying the app if it agrees to divest, but the CEO, Shou Zi Chew, disagrees. “Congress has taken the unprecedented step of expressly singling out and banning TikTok: a vibrant online forum for protected speech and expression used by 170 million Americans to create, share, and view videos over the Internet,” said ByteDance.
The legislation to ban TikTok was incorporated into the National Security Act in April, which also allocated extra funds to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Despite the argument about the security risk of TikTok, experts say it could affect other apps as well, giving them the power to ban any app that doesn’t align with the view of the sitting government.
According to reports by Nairametrics, TikTok was fined €10 million by the Italian Competition Authority for its inability to protect its users from dangerous online trends.
The Italian regulatory body criticized TikTok for its inadequate implementation of measures to monitor and regulate content uploaded to the platform, particularly content that poses potential risks to the safety of minors and other vulnerable individuals.
Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor debuted her engagement ring at the 2024 Met Gala held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art during the late hours of the 6th of May. The mysterious ring sparks an engagement rumour.
Phoebe is known to be in a relationship with the actor and producer, Cameron Fuller but their relationship has been kept private with little to no information about its progress. The 29-year-old actress and 28-year-old actor are rarely captured together.
They were seen in the July 2023 Wimbledon tennis tournament and at the 2024 BAFTAs in London.
Cameron is the son of A Quiet Place producer Brad Fuller. He also has a YouTube channel with his best friend Gregg Sulkin.
Phoebe Dynevor once dated Spiderman actor, Andrew Garfield and comedian Pete Davidson back in 2022 and 2021 respectively.
Before his relationship with Phoebe, Cameron was rumoured to be dating Lucy Hale in 2022 and Lauren Elizabeth for nearly three years.
Phoebe came to the Met Gala with her makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury. She debuted Victoria Beckham’s clothing line at the event. “It’s her first custom look,” Phoebe told E!, “so I’m thrilled to be wearing it.”
Speaking at the Met Gala, “It’s so crazy and surreal…I’m trying to just be present in this moment right now but it’s very hard.” she said on Live From E!.
The stars ascended the steps in their Vogue-approved best for the Met Gala dress code “A Garden in Time,” which was based on the Costume Institute exhibit’s theme, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.” They’ve seen the exhibit, watched Ariana Grande perform, and possibly taken some forbidden bathroom selfies.
Lana Del Rey and Kim Kardashian
Lana Del Rey and Kim Kardashian
Kylie Jenner
Kylie Jenner
Jaden and Willow Smith
Jaden and Willow Smith
Nicole Kidman wears a Flamenco to the Met Gala
Nicole Kidman wears a Flamenco to the Met Gala
Jeremy Pope
Jeremy Pope
Sarah Paulson, Harris Dickinson, Amanda Seyfried and Damson Idris at the 2024 Met Gala
Sarah Paulson, Harris Dickinson, Amanda Seyfried and Damson Idris at the 2024 Met Gala
Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj
Rosalia
Rosalia
Cardi B at the Met Gala
Cardi B at the Met Gala
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
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