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83 Law Reform Bills To Be Passed Before December- Dogara 83 Bills that seek to further reform Nigeria’s Laws and Statutes are ready to be introduced in the House of Representatives and will be passed before December, Speaker of the House, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has disclosed. He also added that the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Bill, which he sponsored and which has been passed by the House, will create additional fields of legal practice for the teeming lawyers in Nigeria to practice, thereby creating more employment opportunities. The Speaker, who made these known when he received the executive members…

Members of the House of Representatives on Wednesday paid a visit to the released Chibok school girls at the DSS Clinic in Abuja and donated 82 boxes filled with assorted clothing and toiletries. Chairman of the House Committee on Women in Parliament, Rep. Evelyn Ogoro (Delta-PDP), led the delegation on behalf of the Speaker, Mr Yakubu Dogara. Ogoro told the girls that the House held them in high esteem and would support them in every way to ensure that they realised their ambitions in life. She said the speaker sent the materials to them so as to help reintegrate them…

Monaco have sealed the Ligue 1 title after beating Saint-Etienne on Wednesday evening. Leonardo Jardim’s side have broken Paris Saint-Germain’s hold over the French crown, with Les Parisiens having won four straight titles since 2012-13, with their run tying for the second-longest in the league’s history behind Lyon’s seven consecutive crowns between 2001-2008. Needing only a draw to secure the title, Kylian Mbappe netted his 15th goal of the Ligue 1 season before Valere Germain added a late second as the hosts came away with the 2-0 victory over Saint Etienne. With the win, Monaco moved to 92 points, while…

Youth unemployment gives us nightmares Hon Yakubu Dogara, Speaker of the House of Representatives, has assured that the House is committed to passing the #NotTooYoungToRun# bill in order to lower the age requirements for electives offices to ensure youth inclusion in politics and leadership. Addressing the plenary session of the Nigerian Youth Parliament in Abuja on Wednesday, Dogara stated that as elected representatives, it is their duty make sure that their constituents’ voices are heard especially in a country with a youth population of over 60%. He said it is as a result that “we committed ourselves in our Legislative…

Cristiano Ronaldo broke Jimmy Greaves’ 46-year European scoring record as Real Madrid moved within a point of their first Spanish title since 2012. Ronaldo, 31, fired Madrid ahead with his 367th goal in one of Europe’s top-five leagues, eclipsing the mark set by former England striker Greaves in 1971. Ronaldo slotted in a second and, after John Guidetti gave 10-man Celta hope, Karim Benzema and Toni Kroos sealed it. Real will clinch La Liga with a draw at mid-table Malaga on Sunday. Rivals Barcelona must win their final game at home to Eibar and hope Zinedine Zidane’s side lose. If…

Nigeria’s government on Wednesday said another Chibok girl was free, having escaped from Boko Haram Islamists more than three years after being kidnapped with more than 200 classmates. Presidency spokesman Femi Adesina said Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, deputising for President Muhammadu Buhari who is on sick leave, had informed senior ministers at the weekly cabinet meeting. “The details are yet to full unravel. But in terms of is it true? Yes, it is true. I learnt she is already being brought to Abuja but I have not seen her,” he told reporters. Presidential aide Bashir Ahmad also confirmed the girl was…

Southampton and Manchester United played out a goalless draw at St Mary’s as both sides made multiple changes in a dull end-of-season encounter. Saints should have gone ahead within five minutes when Eric Bailly was adjudged to have handled in the area, but United goalkeeper Sergio Romero saved Manolo Gabbiadini’s penalty. Bailly’s sharp shot then forced Fraser Forster into a solid save, as the United defender created his side’s best chance of the first half. Southampton forced Romero to make multiple saves after the break but were unable to get past the United keeper before Anthony Martial hit the post…

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved additional N46.15 billion for the completion of the remaining 10 per cent of the Kashimbila dam projects. The Minister of Water Resources, Mr Suleman Adamu, said this while briefing the State House correspondents on the outcome of the FEC meeting presided over by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo. He described the project as one of the ministry’s flagship projects, adding that it would be completed and put to use in 12 months. “Today we got approval for the augmentation of money to finish the flagship project for the ministry, the Kashimbila Dam and…

Chairman of Northern Elders Forum, Professor Ango Abdullahi, has said that acting President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo cannot replace President Muhammadu Buhari should his failing health prevents him from seeking re-election in 2019. Abdullahi stressed that the region must be allowed to field a presidential candidate through the All Progressives Congress, APC, in 2019 should Buhari fail to seek re-election. He further said that in the situation of any eventuality, the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo should be allowed to complete the current tenure but will not be allowed to contest in 2019. Speaking with New Telegraph, Abdullahi said, “The constitutional provision…

The Federal Government will improve its revenue by expanding its tax base in order to meet its obligation to the people. The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, made the pledge at the 10th African Finance Corporation (AFC), Summit in Abuja on Wednesday. Fashola said this had become imperative as government had a key role in the provision of infrastructure. Fashola said history proved that most of the infrastructure revolutions in the world were marshalled by the public sector. “Investments in Shiroro, Kainji and Jebba power plants, Third Mainland Bridge and the National Stadium, were built with…