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A bill seeking to establish a National Religious Harmony Commission which would tackle religious-inclined infractions, promote religious freedom, and also provide a statutory framework for the protection of fundamental human rights of Nigerians, has passed its second reading.    The bill sponsored by the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, and Abubakar Hassan Fulata (APC, Jigawa) was …

Kris Jenner put herself in the hot seat on Thursday night during an appearance on The Late Late Show With James Corden with her youngest daughter, Kylie Jenner.    The 66-year-old momager agreed to partake in a lie detector test, answering some questions that have followed her throughout her time in the spotlight.   …

The author and director’s shocking demise was confirmed by his daughter, Temi Bandele in a social media post. Biyi Bandele, co-Director of Netflix debut Nigerian original series ‘Blood Sisters’ is dead. The prolific filmmaker died in Lagos, on Sunday August 7, 2022, according to a statement released by his daughter. …

Dame Olivia Newton-John has died, aged 73. The Grease star, who famously played Sandy in the beloved musical opposite John Travolta, died earlier this morning. Her husband, John Easterling, confirmed the news in a statement. ‘Dame Olivia Newton-John passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and …

The Senate passed the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act 86 – 11. The legislation expands healthcare benefits for veterans suffering from various ailments associated with burn pit exposure. It was widely believed that the PACT Act would pass the Senate without incident. However, that proved wrong last week …

Bauchi State House of Assembly has passed a law that would facilitate establishing state-owned security outfit to tackle banditry and other crimes in the state.   This was disclosed when Governor Mohammed Bala paid a condolence visit to the family of a 75-year-old man, Jauro Dakkuna, who was killed by bandits …

Nichelle Nichols, a groundbreaking Black actress who played communications officer Nyota Uhura with cool authority on the popular 1960s series “Star Trek,” has died at 89. Her son, Kyle Johnson, announced the death on the official uhura.com website, saying, “Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and …

We’re covering the U.S. Senate’s passage of a major industrial policy bill and Japan’s difficulties handling its monkey population. U.S. Senate passes $280 billion bill to counter China In rare bipartisan fashion, the U.S. Senate passed an expansive $280 billion bill aimed at building up America’s manufacturing and technological edge …

The passage of the bill followed the consideration of a report by the Committee on ICT and Cyber Security. Chairman of the Committee, Senator Oseni Yakubu (APC – Kogi Central), in his presentation, said the bill seeks to provide for the establishment of the National Council for Digital Innovation and …

WASHINGTON — The House on Friday passed two bills aiming at ensuring access to abortion in the post-Roe era, as Democrats seek to draw clear distinctions with Republicans on the issue heading into the midterm election campaign. One measure, which passed mainly along party lines, 222 to 205, would protect …