Senate to review 2007 Mining Act
THE Senate yesterday mandated its Committee on Solid Minerals to begin the process of reviewing the 2007 Mining Act to reflect present realities in the sector as it affects local communities and artisanal miners.
Ben Bruce, RMD, Ali Baba to headline ‘Bloodlines’ release party
The media release party of the highly anticipated film ‘Bloodlines’ is set to hold on 16th of June, in Lagos. Senator Ben Murray Bruce will be a Special Guest of Honor at the event, while Honorable Richard Mofe Damijo will be the guest of honor. Ace Comedian Ali Baba will be the Celebrity Host of the night.
At last,PMAN set to hold general elections
Peace is about to return to the troubled Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria, PMAN, as the union’s National Executive Council,NEC, has set plans in motion to hold general elections that will usher in a new breed of leaders to pilot the affairs of the association.
Telecoms sector contributes 8.8% to GDP —REPORT
The telecommunications industry contributed eight percent to gross domestic product, GDP, and recorded five percent growth in the last three months, despite economic crunch, according to a government report.
Mike Okri’s brother fumes!
Veteran singer Mike Okri who ruled the airwaves in the late 80s with his chart busting debut LP, “Concert Fever”, may have some scores to settle with his brother, Edi Kriz Okri following the latter’s recent outburst that he’s not proud of the singer.
Oyo Muslim community warns Ajimobi against plan to sell schools
The Muslim Community of Oyo State (MUSCOYS) has condemned in strong terms the proposed plan by Oyo State Government to sell off schools in Oyo State contrary to the provisions of Universal Basic Education Act of 2014 and Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999. The group, reacting to the government’s arrangement, it said: “it is a strange phenomenon that Oyo State Government without consultation with all stakeholders unilaterally decided to sell what belongs to all the entire citizenry.”
