FG Bans Production Of Codeine Containing Syrups In Nigeria

 

The Federal Government has banned the production of syrups containing codeine in Nigeria amid widespread addiction and abuse of the syrups.
Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole, announced the ban in Abuja on Tuesday, the Assistant Director of Information in the ministry, Mr Olajide Oshundun, said in a statement.
In line with the decision, the Ministry of Health directed the National Agency for Food and Drug

United States Scolds China Over ‘Orwellian’ Airline Demands

 

The United States on Saturday scolded China for attempting to impose “political correctness” on American carriers by asking them to classify Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau as Chinese territories.
A sternly worded White House statement excoriated Beijing for the demands, which it termed “Orwellian nonsense.”

Nigeria, China Sign $2.5bn Currency Swap Agreement

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the execution of a $2.5billion bilateral currency swap agreement with the Peoples Bank of China (PBoC).
The CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, led the Nigerian officials while PBoC Governor, Dr Yi Gang, led the Chinese team at the official signing ceremony in Beijing, China, on Friday, April 27.

BREAKING: Barcelona Draw With Real To Stay Unbeaten In La Liga

Spanish champions Barcelona extended their unbeaten record in La Liga this season with a 2-2 draw at home to Real Madrid despite playing the second half with 10 men.
Barca led twice through Luis Suarez and then Lionel Messi at the Camp Nou, but Real equalised both times courtesy of goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale.

I Will Miss You, Says Wenger After Arsenal Vs Burnley Wining 5-0

Arsenal Vs Burnley Fc : “I will miss you” Arsene Wenger told the Arsenal fans after being given a fitting farewell in his final home game in charge after 22 years with a 5-0 thrashing of Burnley on Sunday.

 Arsene Wenger (FILES) In this file photo taken on August 09, 2015 Arsenal’s French manager Arsene Wenger gestures during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and

Ekiti APC Disagree Over Calls For Cancellation Of Primary--Fayemi,

Former Governor Kayode Fayemi and the All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State have disagreed over the call for a cancellation of the governorship primary that held on Saturday.
While Fayemi wanted the results of the election so far cast by delegates from five local governments upheld, the state APC Chairman, Chief Jide Awe, called for the immediate cancellation of the exercise.

Stop Scandalizing My Name, Secondus Warns EFCC

Insists he collected no money from Dasuki By Dirisu Yakubu ABUJA-National chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus has written a letter to the acting chair of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, warning him to stop linking him with money collection from the former National Security Adviser, NSA, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (retd), saying nothing of such took place .

 Secondus through his counsel, Emeka Etiaba, SAN in a letter REF NO: EESE&C/02/03/05/1 and

Wizkid,Davido, Simi win big at Headies Awards

Davido has won the Artist of the Year award at the 12th edition of the Headies Awards held on Saturday night at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos State.
The ‘Fia’ crooner also won the Best Pop Single of the Year as well as Song of the Year awards.
Star boy, Wizkid, won two awards in different categories comprising; Viewers Choice, Best Music Video and Best R&B and Pop Album awards.

OBO and his woman, Chioma, spotted in Abuja (photo)

The singer shared the photo on Twitter...

Chelsea vs Liverpool : ‘We’re Still Fighting’ Says Conte As Blues Keep Top Four Bid Alive

Antonio Conte warned Chelsea’s top four rivals that his side will fight to the finish as the race to qualify for the Champions League goes down to the wire.

Chelsea’s French striker Olivier Giroud , Liverpool’s Senegalese midfielder Sadio Mane  and Chelsea’s Belgian midfielder Eden Hazard vie for the ball during the English Premier League football