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Senate adopts three percent allocation to host communities in PIB

Senator from the south had demanded for five percent for host communities.

Senator Seriake Dickson said his privilege had been breached on the matter as his views were not accommodated.

In his response,  Senate President Ahmad Lawan said the Senate had taken a resolution on the matter and could not go back on its decision.

Meanwhile; the House of Representatives has stepped down the controversial Petroleum Industry Bill after an hour-long closed-door session.

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