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Reps to increase military officers retirement age

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The House of Representatives has passed for second reading, a bill that seeks to increase the retirement age of military personnel to 65 years or 40 years in service.

The bill, sponsored by Jonathan Gaza was on Thursday, debated and subsequently passed for second reading.

The bill seeks to amend section 30 of the Principal Act by changing the retirement age of officers from 60 years to 65 years and service years from 35 years to 40 years.

“Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Principal Act, the age of retirement for members of the Armed Forces shall be 40 years of Service or 65 years of age whichever comes first,” the proposed amendment reads.

The bill is also seeking to protect senior military officers who are forced to resign due to the appointment of service chiefs.

Also, if the bill is passed into law, officers who are forced to retire to the appointment of service chiefs are to be employed as service consultants.

“As from the commencement of this Bill, any Senior Serving Member of the Armed Forces of the Federation that is required to retire compulsorily by reason only that an officer of the same rank or a subordinate rank is appointed by the President of the Federal Republic, as the Chief of Defence Staff, or Chief of Army Staff, or Chief of the Naval Staff or Chief of the Air Staff, shall be engaged by the Chief of Defense Staff as Senior technical consultants for the training of officers of the Armed Forces of the Federation in the Nigerian Defence College, Armed Forces Staff College or any other like institution,” proposed section 18A of the bill reads.

The bill scaled and was referred to the House Committee on Defence for further legislative action.

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MC Oluomo Elected NURTW National President

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Musiliu Akinsanya, better known as MC Oluomo, has been elected as the new National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) following a unanimous decision at the Union’s Quadrennial Delegate Conference on Saturday.

Akinsanya, who was the only candidate for the position, was chosen during the election held at the NURTW Zonal Secretariat along the Osogbo/Ikirun road.

Delegates from the Southwest states—Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, and Ekiti—participated in the election process.

The conference, observed by the acting National President of the NURTW, Aliyu Issa-Ore, was an important moment for the Union.

In his address, Issa-Ore clarified that the Union’s constitution grants the zone responsible for filling the national president’s role the authority to elect their candidate and submit them to the national body.

Represented by Mrs. Adedamola Salam, Head of Finance at the Union’s National Headquarters in Abuja, Issa-Ore added, “The Southwest zone has fully complied with the Constitution in electing Oluomo as President.”

Akinsanya, in his remarks, extended a message of reconciliation, saying, “I have forgiven everyone who has offended me, and I hope those I have offended will forgive me as well.

This is our union, and we must be committed to preserving it. We will not allow anyone to destroy our means of livelihood.”

Additionally, Tajudeen Agbede was elected as Vice President for the Southwest, and Akeem Adeosun was chosen as a Trustee from the zone.

After taking the oath of office, Akinsanya, surrounded by family and supporters, called for unity and peace among members, pledging to work tirelessly to strengthen the Union.

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Brighton Shock Man City with 2-1 Comeback Win

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Manchester City were stunned on Saturday night as Brighton mounted a thrilling 2-1 comeback to defeat the reigning Premier League champions.

Erling Haaland put City in the driver’s seat with an early goal in the 26th minute, giving Pep Guardiola’s side a 1-0 lead and setting the stage for what many expected to be a routine win. But Brighton had other ideas.

The Seagulls, showing resilience and tactical savvy, turned the match around in the second half.

Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi made key substitutions that proved decisive.

Joao Pedro and Matt O’Riley, both introduced after the break, were the game-changers.

Pedro’s calm finish in the 65th minute leveled the score, sending the home fans into a frenzy.

Just minutes later, O’Riley’s precise strike in the 79th minute completed the turnaround, sealing a memorable victory for Brighton.

The win not only left Manchester City reeling but also handed Guardiola his fourth consecutive defeat as City manager—something he has never experienced before in his career.

According to BBC, it marks the first time since 2006 that City have lost four matches in a row.

Brighton’s dramatic comeback handed them all three points, while City are left to reflect on a difficult stretch.

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