Airport concession: Falana alleges violation of process by three foreign bidders, writes Minister
By Lawani Mikairu Femi Falana’s Chambers, Thursday wrote the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika alleging that three foreign bidders for the four airports to be concessioned, namely, TAV Consortium, GMR Consortium, and Airport De Paris (ADP), have violated the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (Est.) Act 2005 and The National Policy on Public-Private Partnership (N4P). […]
Nigeria committed to reduction of trans fat consumption — Minister
The Federal Government has assured that efforts are ongoing to ensure that an effective regulation is soon approved to reduce trans-fat consumption in Nigeria.
I didn’t engage ‘fake police’ officer to raid Justice Odili’s home — Malami
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, on Thursday, denied the allegation that a fake police officer was arrested for participating in the botched invasion of the home of a Supreme Court Justice, Mary Odili, worked for him as a consultant.
Eating barbecued fish, meat can cause cancer — Doctor warns
A Medical Practitioner, Assoc. Prof. Henry Urochukwu has warned that eating meat or fished wrapped and barbecued with aluminium foil is dangerous and consumers risk developing cancer in the long run.
Gas remains top priority, transition fuel for Nigeria — Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured investors that investment in gas remains a top priority for the country, considering the huge benefits in terms of returns and utility. Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s spokesman in a statement said Buhari gave the assurance when he met with Chief Executive Officer of Total Patrick Pouyanne in Paris, France, […]
Dame Okowa decries hostile attitude of Caregivers
WIFE of Delta State Governor, Dame Edith Okowa, Thursday, decried the hostile attitude of some Doctors and Nurses in Nigeria, saying that such behaviour could aggravate the medical condition of their patients.
Journalists, bankers, lawyers, not security agents, invaded Justice Odili’s home — POLICE
The Police Force headquarters, Abuja, on Thursday, claimed that the “security agents” that raided the Abuja residence of Supreme Court Justice, Mary Odili , where from different professional backgrounds, including journalism, banking and law.
Ikubese advocates e-voting, same salary scale for politicians, civil servants
The Convener of YesWeFit Revolutionary Movement and Former Presidential Aspirant, Thomas-Wilson Ikubes has called for the implementation of electronic voting in the electoral system of Nigeria and a drastic cut in the take-home of political officeholders.
PHOTOS: Creative arts, alongside science, should be promoted — Ukonwa Ojo
The Global Marketing Manager of Amazon, Mrs Ukonwa Ojo has canvassed for the promotion of creative arts alongside science to bring about the creative abilities of Nigerian students.
Nigeria loses US$8.9 bn annually to violence against women, child marriage – UNICEF
Mr Ibrahim Sese, Chief, Child Protection Officer, UNICEF, on Thursday said Nigeria loses US$8.9 billion annually to violence against women, child marriage and harmful practices. Sese disclosed this during the official launch and dissemination of “the state of the Nigerian Girl Report”: The Diagnosis of Child Marriage and Girls Education in Nigeria, held in Abuja. […]
Aftermath Anambra election: Youth leader, 2 others shot dead
A youth leader simply identified as Achike, and two others have been shot dead in Ogidi Idemili North Local Government Area, barely four days after the conduct of the gubernatorial election in Anambra state.
