Vela had also paid for Joe’s detailed technical and hospitality rider requirements and five-star accommodation expenses for the full band

The PVO Amendment Bill was passed by the National Assembly last year despite heavy criticism by opposition legislators and it is now before the Senate.

Silaigwana told The Standard that he was on leave and was not aware of the status of the report.

Rescue efforts were still underway last night at Bay Horse Mine in the Chakari area and bodies were being retrieved from a depth of 150 meters.