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13/12/2024

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13/12/2024

The Senate has ordered an investigation into the recent demolitions in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) l EBN TV

The motion, which was moved by Senator Ireti Kingibe of the FCT Senatorial District, expressed concern over the illegal demolition of structures in the nation’s capital and called for an immediate stop to further demolitions.

The committee will also invite the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to appear before it to explain the reasons behind the demolitions, which have left many residents homeless.

The Senate resolved to set up an investigative committee to look into the demolitions and report back to it within a specified timeframe. The upper chamber also summoned the Managing Director of Julius Berger Nigeria PLC over the company’s refusal to honour invitations to provide details on the Odukpani-Itu Highway project.

The Odukpani-Itu Highway is located in Cross River State and Akwa Ibom states. It connects the town of Odukpani in Cross River State to Itu in Akwa Ibom State, serving as a critical link for transportation and economic activities in the south-south region.

According to a motion sponsored by Senator Osita Ngwu, Julius Berger has neglected and refused to honour invitations to provide details of their role in the project, despite receiving substantial public funds amounting to over N18 billion.

The Senate has condemned the refusal of Julius Berger and other entities to honour lawful invitations, which constitutes contempt of the National Assembly and undermines constitutional authority.

Furthermore, the Senate has invoked its constitutional powers to issue a warrant of arrest to compel the attendance of the Managing Director of Julius Berger at the rescheduled investigative hearing.

13/12/2024

President-elect Donald Trump is named Time's "Person of the Year" for the second time. Source: CNN
https://cnn.it/41uhI50

Photograph by Platon for TIME

13/12/2024

CNN Report: South Dakota diary farmer Greg Moes, who says he's a supporter of President-elect Donald Trump and the state's Republican Gov. Kristi Noem, says he doesn't know how he'd run his operation without immigrant workers. He predicts food would run out in two days if mass deportations were put into place.

Source: CNN
Read more: https://cnn.it/4f9PYpC

13/12/2024

Santas are taking over this Utah neighborhood. A couple captured the hilarious sight of inflatable St. Nicks lining the streets. Talk about a festive holiday display l EBN TV

09/12/2024

Bob Beamon smashed the long jump world record in 1968 so hard, it was called the "leap of the century".

But growing up in 1950s Queens, New York, Bob had faced a tough start. He was orphaned before he was one, spending time in children’s homes. He loved music and had a gift for drumming, but as a teenager got mixed up in gangs.

At 13, he was kicked out of school and sent to a reform school. It was there his extraordinary athletic talent was spotted after he entered the long jump on a whim.

“I'm watching these kids jump. And I said, you know, let me try this. And so when I tried the long jump, my first jump was 19 feet," Bob says.

Bob began competing and quickly started winning. In 1968, he was chosen to represent the US at the Olympic Games in Mexico City.

On 18 October 1968, Bob made history with a record-breaking jump known as “the leap of the century”.

He jumped 8.9m that day - about as long as a three-storey building is high. He demolished the previous world record by more than 0.5m.

Following the event, the Merriam-Webster Dictionary coined a new word in his honour: Beamonesque, meaning outstanding. But as Bob stood on the podium having reached the peak of athletic achievement at age 22, he wondered what to do next...

It would be more than five decades before Bob found the answer to that question, with the revival of a childhood dream - drumming. Today, at 78 years old, he’s released his first album Olimpik Soul, alongside drummer and producer Stix Bones. His favourite song on the album? Leap.

Source: BBC

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07/12/2024

Newlyweds and 16 others injured in accident on 3rd mainland bridge l EBN TV

A newlywed couple returning to the mainland from the Ikoyi Marriage Registry were amongst the 18 persons involved in a ghastly accident that occured on the Third Mainland Bridge, near Ilaje, heading towards Iyana Oworonsoki today December 7.

The accident, which involved a mini truck (AGL 22 YE) and a commercial LT bus (BFG 204 XF), was attributed to a brake failure on the LT bus, which was traveling at excessive speed. The bus collided with the mini truck, which was moving slowly due to mechanical difficulties.

A statement released by the spokesperson of the Lagos Traffic Management Agency LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq, said a total of 16 passengers seated in the rear of the LT bus—11 women and 5 men—sustained significant injuries and were swiftly transported to the Lagos State Trauma and Emergency Centre near the Toll Gate on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway for urgent medical care.

He said two additional passengers seated at the front of the LT commercial bus were trapped in the wreckage and suffered severe fractures to their limbs. He mentioned that they were extricated with the combined efforts of LASTMA personnel, emergency responders and concerned bystanders. These victims were later rushed to Gbagada General Hospital for specialized treatment.

Adebayo said the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASABUS) and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) Response Unit (LRU) facilitated the swift evacuation of all casualties to medical facilities.

Law enforcement officers from Alonge Police Station and operatives of the Lagos State Task Force provided critical security support at the accident scene, ensuring order during the rescue operation.

06/12/2024

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06/12/2024

Tax Bills Not Withdrawn, Senate Not Intimidated – SP, Akpabio | EBN TV

The Senate has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the Tax Reform Bills, stressing that no aspect of the legislative process has been suspended or withdrawn.

Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio stated during plenary on Thursday that the upper chamber remains focused on its mandate to represent Nigerians’ interests and will not be intimidated by external pressures.

In other words, the Tax Reforms saga continues…

06/12/2024

Wishing you a Season of Peace and Light.

06/12/2024

Gratitude and admiration for our brave military families

06/12/2024

A heartfelt homecoming: Honoring family roots and shared values

06/12/2024

Unlocking endless possibilities for Africa.

06/12/2024

Community resilience at its finest.

06/12/2024

Empowering Africa through sustainable investments.

The Lobito Trans-Africa Corridor represents the right way to invest in partnership with countries and people.

As part of this project, in Angola, we will install enough clean energy infrastructure to power hundreds of thousands of homes and expand high-speed Internet for millions.

The United States understands how we invest in Africa is as important as how much we invest.

We seek a better way: transparent, high-standard, open-access investments that protect workers and the rule of law and the environment.

It can be done and will be done.

06/12/2024

President Biden's commitment to Africa's growth is impressive.

06/12/2024

President Joe Biden's heartfelt message for the holiday season.

Tonight, just outside of the White House, we illuminated the National Christmas Tree – a single spruce that embodies this season of peace and light.

The peace we feel as we reflect on our blessings.

The light we see as we gather with loved ones and cherish our time together.