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Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman has been named among the nominees for the 2024 Best Men’s Player award, part of the annual Globe Soccer Awards hosted by the Dubai Sports Council. The Globe Soccer Awards made the announcement on Thursday via X. The former Leicester City and RB Leipzig star, now excelling with Atalanta in Serie
The chairman of the Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Government Affairs, Senator Allwell Onyesoh (Rivers East, PDP), has called on the Senate to empower the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, with enhanced legal authority to address illegal mining activities in Nigeria. Senator Onyesoh stated this on Thursday during a public hearing for
Senator Onyesoh opposes creation of Mine Rangers Service
The chairman of the Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Government Affairs, Senator Allwell Onyesoh (Rivers East, PDP), has called on the Senate to empower the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, with enhanced legal authority to address illegal mining activities in Nigeria.
Senator Onyesoh stated this on Thursday during a public hearing for the “Bill for an Act to Establish the Nigeria Mines Rangers Service (NMRS) to Prevent, Combat Illegal Mining, Artisanal Mining, and Other Crimes, and for Related Matters, 2024 (SB 253).”
In a statement released by his SA Media and Publicity, Peter Oriri, the senator said creating an additional agency like NMRS would be redundant and inefficient.
The bill, introduced by Senator Mohammed Onawo (Nasarawa South, PDP) and which passed through a second reading on September 25, 2024, aims to establish a specialised force to tackle illegal mining and related issues.
Senator Onyesoh argued that instead of duplicating functions across agencies, NSCDC should be strengthened to fulfil its constitutional role in curbing illegal mining.
He proposed bolstering NSCDC with additional personnel, modern equipment, patrol vehicles, adequate housing, and increased allowances to improve officers’ morale and effectiveness in protecting national infrastructure.
The hearing was attended by several dignitaries, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, represented by Senator Diket Plang (Plateau Central) as the special guest of honour, and Senator Ekong Sampson, chairman of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Development, who served as the chief host.
Representatives from key agencies, including the Nigerian Customs Service, Army, Immigration, Peace Corps, and officials from the Ministries of Justice, Interior, and Mines and Steel Development, as well as youth groups and traditional leaders, also participated in the hearing.
Senator Onyesoh opposes creation of Mine Rangers Service
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has described the death of the Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Adewunmi Onanuga, as a colossal loss to the country. Onanuga, who represented Sagamu, Ikenne, and Remo North Federal Constituencies, died on Wednesday after a brief illness. The governor, during a visit to the Sagamu residence of
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Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has described the death of the Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Adewunmi Onanuga, as a colossal loss to the country. Onanuga, who represented Sagamu, Ikenne, and Remo North Federal Constituencies, died on Wednesday after a brief illness. The governor, during a visit to the Sagamu residence of
The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has called on politicians, statesmen, and other stakeholders to take action and reclaim Nigeria’s democracy from the looming threats of oppression. The Waziri Adamawa also stated that the All Progressives Congress takes advantage of the weaknesses of opposition parties, making them ineffective. In his
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The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has called on politicians, statesmen, and other stakeholders to take action and reclaim Nigeria’s democracy from the looming threats of oppression. The Waziri Adamawa also stated that the All Progressives Congress takes advantage of the weaknesses of opposition parties, making them ineffective. In his
