We lost over N1bn to codeine ban — Nnamdi Okafor, MD May & Baker
Months after the Federal government banned the distribution and production of Codeine based cough syrups in the country, May & Baker Plc has said that the ban caused it to lose N700 million in annual income as well as loss of raw materials and finished products worth over N350 million.
Artificial trans fat: A toxic chemical in our food
Trans-fats in food kill more than 500,000 people around the world per year, an analysis conducted on behalf of the American Heart Association suggests .In Nigeria, more than 1,200 people died from it in 2010, according to the study.
PMB at 77: Please tell Baba we are with him all the way – Femi Adesina
I boarded a commercial airliner heading to Lagos from Abuja. I was already seated, and strapping my seat belt, when a young man approached me. He must have been in his late 20s, or at most, early 30s. I shook hands, greeted him warmly, and he slipped something in my palm. He went back to his seat.
FRSC, Honeywell task motorists on safety
The Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC) and Honeywell Flour Mills Plc have enjoined motorists to apply all safety rules during this festive season to ensure accident-free Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Anambra community visits Police headquarters over killing of 2 cops
The executives of Oraifite Improvement Union, Ekwusigo Local Government, on Monday paid a condolence visit to Anambra State Police Command over the killing of two senior officers in Oraifite on December 2. The unfortunate incident reportedly claimed the lives of ACP Oliver Inoma-Abbey, the Area Commander of the area and ASP Joseph Akubo, the Commander, […]
Boeing crisis escalates as planemaker halts 737 production after two crashes
Boeing Co is temporarily halting 737 production in January for the first time in more than 20 years as the grounding of the planemaker’s best-selling MAX after two fatal crashes looks set to last well into 2020. Boeing, which builds the 737 south of Seattle, said it will not lay off any employees during the […]
How I bought $9.8m from ECOWAS staff, Bureau de Change Operator reveals
The trial of Mohammed Dangana, a staff of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, Commission continued on Monday before Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja with the third witness, Adedeji Jide Adelabu, a bureau de change operator telling the court that he purchased dollars to the tune of $9.8 million […]
Empowering Financial Futures: Toyyibat Yussuph’s visionary role as product manager in fintech
Real Madrid suffered a backlash on the field rather than from an expected hostile atmosphere amid political turmoil in Catalonia as they slumped to a shock 2-1 defeat at Girona on Sunday.
EFCC investigating over N200bn from Zamfara ex-gov, Yari’s administration
The Sokoto Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday stated it is currently investigating a total sum of N200 billion in Zamfara State in relation to the former-governor, Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari’s administration. Sokoto Zonal Head of the EFCC, Abdullahi Lawal revealed this as the commission handed over Fifty Three (53) […]
EFCC hands over 53 recovered tricycles to Zamfara State Govt
The Sokoto Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, handed over Fifty Three (53) Tricycles (Keke Napep) recovered from a contractor to the Zamfara State government. The recovery of the Tricycles was sequel to investigation on a contract that was initially awarded to Kynco and Wadatau at a total cost […]
Man City won’t stand in way of Arteta joining Arsenal ― Reports
Manchester City will not stand in Mikel Arteta’s way if he wants to become the new manager of Arsenal, several British media outlets reported Monday. Reports added that while Premier League champions City were unhappy at a lack of a formal approach for Arteta, currently an assistant to manager Pep Guardiola, they will stop the […]
Don’t politicised DSS — Jibril Tafida
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Jibril Tafida has said that Nigerians should allow the committee set up by the Attorney General of the Federation to investigate the alleged invasion of the court in Abuja to arrest Omoyole Sowore to do its job and not allow the “sentiment of a few” guide their reactions.
Indonesia files WTO palm oil suit as tensions with EU grow
Indonesia has filed a lawsuit at the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the European Union, claiming the bloc’s restrictions on palm oil-based biofuel are unfair, the latest in a series of disputes between the two sides. The EU launched a complaint at the WTO in late November over Indonesian curbs on nickel ore exports and […]
Russia blocks Premier League broadcasts by Amazon’s Twitch over lawsuit
A Russian court has blocked access to English Premier League game broadcasts by Amazon’s Twitch after Russia’s Rambler media group said it would sue the video streaming service over pirate broadcasts, the TASS news agency reported. Rambler plans to sue Twitch for 180 billion roubles ($2.82 billion) in a Russian court for what it said […]
In blow to Macron, France pensions reform tsar resigns
France’s minister for pension reform resigned on Monday over a potential conflict of interest, dealing a blow to President Emmanuel Macron as trade unions staged a 12th day of strikes and prepared for more street protests against the planned changes. Jean-Paul Delevoye, the High Commissioner for Pensions, was one of Macron’s most trusted allies and […]
We are behind in poverty eradication ― Osinbajo
By Ola Ajayi Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said the country is far behind the race in eradicating poverty. He said this at the second Abiola Ajimobi roundtable programme to mark the 70th birthday of the two-time governor of Oyo State. The programme was well-attended by many incumbent governors, former governors, prominent traditional rulers and […]
