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The Senate on Tuesday amended the Senate Standing Rules 2015, and approved a simple majority for the election of presiding officers. The upper chamber also retained a closed ballot system of voting for the election of the President of the Senate and the Deputy. The amendment of the rules followed the consideration of a motion pursuant to Order 111 of the Senate Standing Rule, 2015. The motion was sponsored by Chairman of the Committee on Rules and Business, Senator Suleiman Sadiq Umar (Kwara North), and the Vice Chairman who is the Senate Leader, Yahaya Abdullahi (Kebbi North). The Rules and…

Newcastle have made initial enquiries about Dele Alli, with Tottenham willing to listen to offers for the 25-year-old midfielder. (Teamtalk) Manchester United are looking at midfield targets with Paul Pogba, 28, likely to leave for free when the France midfielder’s contract expires in the summer. (Telegraph – subscription required) Atletico Madrid want to explore the possibility of an exchange deal with Manchester United for 26-year-old France striker Anthony Martial. (Eurosport) United are not expecting Jesse Lingard to leave in the January transfer window as the 28-year-old England midfielder approaches the last six months of his contract. (Manchester Evening News) West…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested members of a syndicate who specialize in counterfeiting foreign currencies, especially the dollar, for sale to unsuspecting members of the public. Acting on verified intelligence, the Commission in a joint operation with operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, arrested four members of the syndicate on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Swiss Pearl Continental Hotel, Koforidua Street, in the Wuse 2 Area of Abuja with $427,400 fake United States Dollars. The suspects include a woman, Princess Fashanu Adesina. Others are John Ogbaje, Emmanuel Bassey and Chidi Nwanchukwu. They volunteered…

Young music talent and potential hit maker, Nwosu Chisom Joel, popularly known as Rewiz is setting the stage ahead of his launch into the Nigeria’s music industry. The 18-year old Rewiz from Orlu Local Government of Imo State is already putting finishing touches to his big lead: “2 Million” that is billed to drop on 16th December. Speaking with journalists in a chat in Lagos at the weekend, the upcoming music artist, assured that, his first single will be followed by another hit titled: “Busy Body” to be released on the 25th December, 2021. Commenting on how his music career…

National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Babagana Monguno (retd.) has named some Islamic groups that are backing terror activities in Nigeria and Sahel countries. He identified the groups as Jama’at Nasr al-Islam Wal Muslimin (JNIM), the Islamic and Muslim Support Group (GSIM) and ISGS. The NSA urged Islamic preachers and Imams to deploy their vantage positions to canvas support for ongoing counter-terrorism operations. Monguno observed that alliances between the clerics and security forces “should be the backbone to rebuilding our terrorism infested communities”. The NSA spoke at the 14th Workshop of the League of Ulamas, Preachers and Imams of Sahel…

The Nigerian government has kicked against a court ruling that claimed that marriages conducted at Ikoyi registry and others overseen by the Ministry of Interior are illegal and invalid. Dr. Shuaib Belgore, the permanent secretary and principal registrar of marriages explained that the court ruling that the media reports relied on was distorted. “The attention of the Ministry of Interior has been drawn to news making the rounds on social media claiming that the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has declared all marriages conducted by Ikoyi marriage registry to be illegal and invalid. “We would like to state that…

Robert Lewandowski equalled Gerd Muller’s Bundesliga record for goals scored in a single calendar year as Bayern Munich thrashed Stuttgart. The Polish striker’s second goal on Tuesday was his 42nd in 2021, matching Muller’s haul from 1972. Serge Gnabry scored either side of half-time to put the visitors 2-0 up, before Lewandowski struck twice in three minutes. Germany international Gnabry completed his hat-trick two minutes later. One more goal in Bayern’s final game of the year – at home to Wolfsburg on Friday – will give Lewandowski the record outright. In May, the Poland striker scored in the last minute…

Jacob Ramsey said he wants to emulate Steven Gerrard in becoming “one of the best goalscoring midfielders” after a magnificent solo effort helped Aston Villa win 2-0 at Norwich. The 20-year-old ran at the Canaries defence from inside his own half before thumping the ball past Tim Krul to break the deadlock at Carrow Road. Ollie Watkins sidefooted home Carney Chukwuemeka’s low delivery to complete the scoring and deepen Norwich’s relegation fears. “I’ve been watching clips of the gaffer,” Ramsey told BT Sport. “He was one of the best goalscoring midfielders and that’s what I want to be. “I saw…

Manchester City tore Leeds United apart with an attacking masterclass to increase their lead at the top of the Premier League to four points. The defending champions were at their scintillating best as they racked up their biggest victory of the season and moved further clear of Liverpool and Chelsea, who both play on Thursday. In truth, City could have had far more than their seven goals such was their total dominance and the ease they repeatedly ripped through the visitors’ increasingly ragged defence. Phil Foden opened the scoring after eight minutes, following up after Rodri’s effort was saved -…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, hosted the annual Christmas Praise Concert last night at the Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, commemorating the Christmas season. The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor W.F. Kumuyi, who delivered the Christmas message, preached on “the divine revelation, divine realization and the glory of the destined restoration that Christ brought to the world.” The Carol service also featured gospel artistes including Mercy Chinwo, Ernest Dades, and choirs drawn from different geopolitical zones across the country. Besides the Aso Villa Chapel Choir, other choral groups that ministered last night at the old Presidential Banquet…