PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE COMMENDS RESILIENCE OF NIGERIAN WORKERS.(PHOTO).

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 PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE COMMENDS RESILIENCE OF NIGERIAN WORKERS President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio has congratulated Nigerian workers on International Labour Day 2026, praising their resilience, hard work, and patriotism despite economic challenges. In his May Day message, Akpabio described workers as the true heroes of Nigeria’s democracy and the engine of the economy. He said the 10th National Assembly remains committed to improving worker welfare through a living wage, safer workplaces, pension reforms, and job creation and pointed to the passage of the new National Minimum Wage Act and ongoing welfare packages as evidence of that commitment.  The Senate President also urged both public and private employers to prioritize worker welfare, stating that a motivated workforce is key to national productivity and prosperity pledging that the Senate will continue partnering with labour unions to ensure workers’ voices are heard in policymaking, vowing not to relent until ev...

BRITISH ACTOR TERENCE STAMP, FAMED FOR GENERAL ZOD IN EARLY SUPERMAN FILMS, DIES AT 87.(PHOTO).


 British actor Terence Stamp, famed for General Zod in early Superman films, dies at 87

Terence Stamp, the British actor celebrated for his portrayals of complex villains—including the iconic General Zod in the early Superman films—has died at the age of 87. His passing on Sunday was confirmed in an online death notice, prompting tributes from fans and colleagues, including the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). Born in London, Stamp launched his film career in 1962 with the seafaring drama Billy Budd, earning both an Oscar and a BAFTA nomination. Over six decades, his career included memorable roles such as the transsexual Bernadette in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994), which brought him a second BAFTA nod, but it was his portrayal of Zod in Superman (1978) and Superman II (1980) that cemented his place in pop culture, bringing a darker, more human depth to the villain that influenced future superhero films.

Edgar Wright, who directed Stamp in his final film, Last Night in Soho (2021), described him as “kind, funny, and endlessly fascinating,” praising his hypnotic presence on camera. Colleagues, including Bill Duke, who starred with him in The Limey (1999), remembered Stamp as an actor of rare intensity who carried himself off-screen with warmth and generosity. Stamp began on the stage in the late 1950s, sharing a flat with Michael Caine while pursuing their break in repertory theatre. He emerged as part of the “angry young men” movement in British cinema, with standout performances such as Freddie Clegg in The Collector (1965), earning the Cannes Best Actor award. His career included stints in India, roles in Young Guns (1988), Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (1999), comedies like Yes Man and Get Smart (2008), and voice work in video games, including Halo 3 and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Stamp’s personal life was colorful, with high-profile romances in the 1960s, a marriage in 2002 that ended in divorce, and no children. Known for maintaining high standards in his work, he once quipped, “I don’t do crappy movies, unless I haven’t got the rent.”


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