Senate
11 Dec
The Senate has urged the Federal Ministry of Works to immediately release funds for the completion of the long-overdue reconstruction of the Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Road. The lawmakers stressed that the current dry season provides an ideal window for expedited work on the road, which has been in a state of disrepair for over three decades.…
11 Dec
Following the striking out of the six-year tenure bill for the President, Governors, and Local Government Area Chairpersons by the House of Representatives, Accountability Lab (AL) Nigeria has called on Senators at the red chambers to also reject the bill should it get to the floor. On July 17, 2024, the House of Representatives passed…
11 Dec
• Appoints Ogunjimi acting AGF as Madein retires President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has requested the Senate to confirm nominees for the Southeast Development Commission (SEDC) and the Northwest Development Commission (NWDC). This was disclosed in a letter read by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, during yesterday's plenary session. The nominations, which include chairpersons, managing directors,…
10 Dec
The Senate has passed the second reading of a bill requiring the local processing of at least 30% of raw materials before export. The bill, sponsored by Senator Nwebonyi Peter (APC, Ebonyi North), seeks to amend the Raw Materials Research and Development Council Act 2022 to prioritise domestic production and protect local industries. During the…
9 Dec
The Chairman of the Finance Committee of the Senate, Senator Sani Musa, has warned government-owned agencies that fail to provide proper expenditure records from the 2024 fiscal year. Speaking at an Investigative hearing on Monday, Musa said allocations will be withheld from agencies that fail to comply with the directive. The committee expressed dissatisfaction with…
9 Dec
The South East Caucus in the Senate has called for wider consultations with stakeholders on the Tax Reform Bills currently undergoing legislative process at both chambers of the National Assembly . Leader of the caucus, Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe ( APGA -Abia South), said this in an interview with journalists on Monday after a closed-door meeting…
8 Dec
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has congratulated the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on the occasion of his 62nd birthday, praising his unwavering dedication to national progress and legislative excellence. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Barau described Akpabio as a…
6 Dec
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local Content, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has called for a redefinition of Nigerian content to drive innovation, sustainability, and economic transformation. Speaking at the 13th Annual Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) Forum, the senator stressed the need for a broader approach to local content implementation to position Nigeria as a global…
5 Dec
The Senate appeared to have succumbed to a tsunami of pressure yesterday as it suspended further action on President Bola Tinubu’s controversial Tax Reform Bills. The decision followed widespread public backlash and strong opposition from northern governors, who described the proposals as “anti-democratic.” Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau announced the resolution during plenary, stating that…
5 Dec
Senate, yesterday, summoned the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, and other stakeholders in the aviation sector following frequent cases of flight cancellation and delays. The resolution was reached after the adoption of a motion by the Chairman, the Senate Committee on Aviation, Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, representing Oyo North Senatorial District in…
4 Dec
A bill seeking the creation of a new coastal state from Ondo State has passed its first reading in the Senate. Sponsored by Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South Senatorial District, the bill calls for a constitutional amendment to establish a coastal state, with the primary aim of fostering rapid development in the riverine communities…
4 Dec
The Senate on Wednesday approved the Investments and Securities (Repeal and Enactment) Bill 2024 for its third reading. The approval followed the consideration and adoption of recommendations presented by the Senate Committee on Capital Market, chaired by Senator Osita Izunaso (APC, Imo West). The Committee said that the bill, once signed into law, will position…
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Oleksandr Usyk won his heavyweight championship rematch against Tyson Fury by unanimous decision on Saturday to stay unbeaten across two divisions and cement his place among the greats. The Ukrainian, who forced the pace and repeatedly tagged Fury with his accurate left hook, was awarded the fight 116-112 by all three judges. Usyk's win takes…
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Usyk is relentless. He’s refusing to leave Fury alone and is peppering him with shots. Fury does briefly step in to land a 1-2 to Usyk’s body, but he seems caught in two minds. The pair then smash their heads together in a messy exchange but, thankfully, there is no damage to either man.…
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Usyk is so hard to slow down. He just keeps marching forward. Fury dominated that last round but Usyk doesn’t yet seem to be feeling the pace of the fight and he immediately goes on the attack. Fury does lead another good lead left hook, which he follows with a right to the body, but…
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Usyk stepped up the attacks to the body in that last, he’ll be hoping they have some accumulative damage as the fight progresses., Fury keeps standing his ground, but he’s not firing too many shots – and he’s yet to find those right uppercuts that worked so well for him in the opening rounds of…
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Fury doubles up on the jab, then cuffs Usyk with a left hook., Usyk is doing a good job staying away from Fury’s lead right hand so far. He’s moving his head well, feinting, stopping Fury from launching anything too damaging., They come together a shuddering clinch but quickly separate., Usyk targets the body as…
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun Area 1 Command, says it will intensify its efforts toward combating smuggling and protecting the borders. The newly appointed Area Comptroller, Mr Ahmad Shuaibu, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Ota, Ogun. Shuaibu said that there was need for advanced…
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Usyk looking serene Fury took his time getting to the ring, soaking up the atmosphere. He shadow boxes a little in the ring as we wait for Usyk to make his entrance. Usyk looks ice-cool but menacing as he swiftly makes his way to the ring. READ ALSO:Fury vs. Usyk: Boxing aficionados pick who will…
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Fresh report emanating from Riyadh says Tyson Fury has told his promoter Frank Warren that he wants a third fight with Oleksandr Usyk even if he claims the crown in their title fight on Saturday. The United Kingdom-born challenger immediately called for a rematch, as part of the fight’s terms, after the first bout but…
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@Itunu Fury vs. Usyk: Boxing aficionados pick who will win? Here’s the hot take from three legendary boxers – current and former – as to who might win tonight between Fury and Usyk. Daniel Dubois, IBF heavyweight title holder (Picks Fury) Dubois, against all odds, defeated Anthony Joshua and is the man…