BENUE ASSEMBLY PASSES FORESTRY, MINING COMMISSION BILL TO BOOST ECONOMY, ENVIRONMENT. (PHOTO).

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 BENUE ASSEMBLY PASSES FORESTRY, MINING COMMISSION BILL TO BOOST ECONOMY, ENVIRONMENT  The Benue State House of Assembly has passed into law a bill establishing a Forestry, Mines and Solid Minerals Commission, marking a significant step toward economic diversification and environmental protection. The move is expected to strengthen regulation in the state’s resource sector while addressing concerns around sustainability and local benefits. The bill scaled third reading during plenary presided over by Speaker Rt. Hon. Berger Alfred Emberga. It followed a detailed report by the House Committee on Lands, Survey, Solid Minerals, and Environment. Lawmakers say the new commission will coordinate the exploration and management of forest and mineral resources without clashing with federal agencies. It is designed to attract investment through Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), while enabling the state to collect land use fees and surface rents. The law also mandates environmental safegu...

HALLE BAILEY OPENS UP ABOUT 'LITTLE MERMAID' CASTING BACKLASH. (PHOTO).


 Halle Bailey opens up about 'Little Mermaid' casting backlash


Halle Bailey is looking back on her Disney debut with pride, even if it didn’t come with the fairytale treatment some expected. 


Cast as Ariel in the live‑action Little Mermaid, the 24‑year‑old singer and actress faced a wave of online criticism leading up to the film’s 2023 release. 


While detractors argued the role should have mirrored the original animated version, Bailey says the experience taught her to block out negativity and focus on the “good voices inside.”


The star credits Disney and fellow young actresses like Rachel Zegler for standing by her, while Zendaya and Ariana Grande offered support from afar. 


Bailey explained that women in the industry often form a protective circle around each other when one of them is under fire.


 “Sometimes the opinions of people can muddy your own thoughts,” she told The Independent, adding that having a community to remind her of her worth was invaluable.


Ultimately, Bailey treated the controversy as an “experiment,” observing the polarized reactions without letting them define her. 


She says playing Ariel was deeply meaningful to her younger self and impactful for her own son, who now sees his mother as a Disney princess. 


For Bailey, the role wasn’t just about representation it was about resilience, proving that even amid storms of criticism, she could emerge with grace and gratitude.

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