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Senate Approves Establishment Of Bitumen Development Commission

The Senate on Wednesday passed a bill seeking to establish the Bitumen Development Commission in Nigeria.
The bill was read for the third time and passed following the presentation and consideration of the report by the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Development.
Presenting the report, Senator Diket Plang (APC, Plateau Central), a member of the committee, recommended the establishment of the commission as proposed by the bill’s sponsor, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim (APC, Ondo South).
Senator Plang informed the Senate that the committee, in accordance with legislative procedures, held a public hearing on the bill and received overwhelming support from critical stakeholders across the country. The consensus was that a regulatory body is urgently needed to oversee the exploration, exploitation, and production of Nigeria’s estimated 42 billion tonnes of bitumen deposits, the second-largest reserve in the world.
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In his remarks, Senate President Godswill Akpabio commended Senator Ibrahim and the Committee on Solid Minerals Development for what he described as a development-driven initiative.
“This is a significant step toward diversifying Nigeria’s economy and unlocking the vast potential of our mineral resources,” Akpabio stated.
The proposed Bitumen Development Commission is expected to serve as a regulatory and development agency to drive investment and innovation in the bitumen sector, positioning Nigeria as a key player in the global bitumen industry.
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Better Days Ahead, New Bendel Insurance Coach Assures

New coach of Bendel Insurance Football Club, Benin, Coach Kennedy Boboye, on Tuesday assured management and Supporters Club of the Benin Arsenal that things will change for good.
Boboye spoke at his official unveiling as the new coach of the Benin Arsenal which was held at the Media Centre of the Samuel Ogbemudia Studium, Benin City.
The new Head Coach, who solicited for cooperation and support from both the management, players and supporters of the club, said with this, he would bring his expertise in football management to bear, and make sure the football club took its position in the Nigeria Premier Football League.
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Earlier, Chairman, Edo State Sports Commission, Amadin Enabulele, expressed optimism that, going by the track records of the new coach, the Benin Arsenal would experience the needed change.
“This coach is a proven winner. He knows what it takes to succeed in this league, and he brings with him a mindset that aligns perfectly with the ambition we have for this football club,” he said.
On his part, the Chairman, Bendel Insurance Football Club, Jarrett Tenebe, said though he’s not satisfied with the current position of the football club in the Nigeria Premier Football League, this new coach would restore the lost glory.
Bendel Insurance is in the 19th position of the league with six points.
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Edo Assembly Commission Questions Clerk Over Alleged Age Falsification

Edo State House of Service Commission has invited the Clerk of the Assembly, Audu Omogbai, for questioning over alleged age falsification.
The invitation of the Clerk followed a petition by some Concerned Staff of the Assembly.
The petitioners alleged that Omogbai, falsified his age to remain in service.
They alleged that the Clerk’s initial appointment dated back to 1993 and that he has exceeded the mandatory 30 years of service.
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The petitioners also alleged that the Clerk has surpassed the mandatory retirement age of 60 as well as obstructing investigation.
The petition reads partly, “The Clerk has allegedly withheld official file records, hindering investigations into these matters.
“We humbly request your intervention to investigate these allegations and take appropriate actions to maintain integrity and adherence to regulations within the Edo State House of Assembly.”
It was gathered that Omogbai has been invited for questioning.
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He was invited in a letter signed by Chairman of the Assembly Commission, Sir Ezehi Igbas.
Omogbai was asked to appear before a three-Man Ad-hoc Committee for an interview session.
The Assembly Clerk could not be reached for comments.
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Abductors Demand ₦5m As Teenager Is Kidnapped In Edo

A 12-year-old girl has been kidnapped in Ayogwiri community, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State.
The abductors, suspected to be Fulani herdsmen attacked some women on their way from the farm and in the process kidnapped the teenager, and injured some of the women.
This incident was said to have created fear and panic in the community.
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It was gathered that the kidnappers of the teenager are asking for N5 million ransom.
The community in a statement issued by Engr Vincent Ozemoya, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the community, condemned the incident.
“The BoT calls on all relevant security agencies in the area to rise up and rid our Farms and forest of evil elements, be they herdsmen or kidnappers,” the statement reads
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Moses Yamu could not be reached as at the time of this report.
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