Alarm over multiple versions of Petroleum Bill
Stakeholders who met at the Petroleum Club in Ikoyi disclosed that since the beginning of the year, they had seen about four different versions of the bill, adding that the one presented by Dr. Rilwanu Lukman, the Minister of Petroleum Resources in Abuja at a stakeholders’ forum, was markedly different from that which was in the public domain.
Okiro bows out, thanks Nigerians
In a letter he personally signed dated Tuesday, July 21, Mr Okiro said: “I wish to cease this opportunity to convey my sincere appreciation to you for your support, assistance and encouragement to me during my two year tenure as the thirteenth indigenous Inspector-General of Police of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“I am indeed very grateful.
S’Court orders retrial of Ife Rep’s seat
The Supreme Court has ordered the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division to hear on merit and without further delay the two-year-old legal tussle on the seat of Ife Federal Constituency of Osun State in the House of Representatives.
Anambra farmers to get N1bn loan
Awka – As part of its efforts to boost food production, the Anambra Government is to provide a N1 billion loan to farmers in the state. Mr Leo Imoka, Programme Manager, Agricultural Development Programme (ADP) in the state, announced this in Awka, yesterday, at a forum of the National Programme for Food Security. He said […]
Arik Air produces first Nigerian Airbus A340-500 pilots
THE management of Arik Air, yesterday in Lagos, said it had produced the first Nigerian pilots to fly an Airbus A340-500 aircraft.
Legendary Lee Evans arrives
Solomon Ogba, not gifted with height, walked tall yesterday when legendary Lee Evans arrived the country courtesy of his invitation as the new President of Athletics Federation of Nigeria.
