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Doma FC coach blames injury after draw with Gombe United

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Coach of Doma United Football Club, Akinade Onigbinde, has blamed his team’s 1-1 draw against Gombe United on injury suffered by players as well as the absence of those who went abroad for trial.

Onigbinde disclosed this on Saturday during his post-match conference at Pantami Township Stadium, Gombe.

Our correspondent reports that the two Gombe-based teams are meeting this season for the second time.

Gombe United’s Nnaji scored in the 12th minute before Usman of Doma FC  equalised 64 minutes into the match.

According to him, the team would have done better, but the challenges hinged on injury and travel for better opportunities, adding that it harmed the output.

Onigbinde said, “It is not a good game. Our intention was to pick our three points at home, but I don’t know what we are backing. If you try to block a loophole here, there is another loophole there.

“We are having issues, and I believe we are going to get over it very soon. Some of our players are back sitting on the bench. By the time we start working on players with injury, our next game will not be like this.

“In every team, there must be a problem, and there must be a solution. That is the reason why we have to have 25 per cent quality players in the team. We have injured players on the ground, and some have travelled abroad for trials; this has really affected the team. I believe we will bounce back gradually, but all I know is that the team will not go down.”

While expressing hope that Doma FC will survive the current moment, he said, “I have assurance that the team will not go to relegation. Having a problem is a learning process. We are also learning. This is our second time in the premier league, and we cannot just say we are going to be among the top teams.

“This is a private team, and the man is trying his possible best that the team achieves something. We are trying, and we will bounce back. It’s just a matter of time, and before time goes out of hand, we will make it. We have a match at Wakpa. If we can play the way we did today, I believe we would pick something out of it.”

To the disappointment of fans, Onigbinde pleaded for more time to make amend, saying “I will just tell them sorry and that they should be patient with us, we would get back from where we stopped.”

Endrick makes history as Brazil beat England

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Brazil’s new boss Dorival Junior started his bid to revive the five-time world champions with a 1-0 win against England as teenage sensation Endrick bagged his first international goal in Saturday’s friendly at Wembley.

Coming off their worst period for over 60 years, Brazil hope Dorival Junior can trigger a revival in time to challenge for the 2026 World Cup.

This was a first significant step in the right direction for the Selecao, who marked their manager’s debut with victory against an England side expected to make a strong challenge to win Euro 2024.

On a cathartic evening for Brazil after their wretched 2023, it was fitting the highly-rated Endrick bagged Brazil’s late winner.

The Palmeiras forward, due to join Real Madrid in July, has been tipped to succeed Neymar as Brazil’s latest superstar and his match-winning cameo appearance off the bench was a suitable coming of age moment in his third appearance.

Aged 17 years and 246 days, Endrick is the youngest senior international goal-scorer at Wembley.

Endrick’s emergence is a breath of fresh air for Brazil after an unusually stale period for the Selecao.

Snubbed by Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti and frustrated by the failings of two caretaker managers, Dorival Junior has been tasked with ensuring Brazil qualify for the World Cup.

The 61-year-old left Sao Paolo to take charge of Brazil in January, moving into world football’s most scrutinised job at a time when his country had just finished a calender year with more defeats (five) than wins (three) for the first time since 1963.

Beaten in three consecutive World Cup qualifiers for the first time ever, the team’s confidence is at its lowest ebb since the 7-1 humiliation against Germany in the 2014 World Cup semi-finals.

Brazil lost a World Cup qualifier at home for the first time when Argentina beat them in November, leaving them facing a nervous fight to qualify for the 2026 tournament.

But in the dynamic display of Vinicius Junior, the emergence of Endrick and the combative performances of his team-mates, Brazil have cause for optimism at last.

They will aim to build on the momentum from their first win over England since 2009 in another friendly against Spain on Tuesday.

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England’s spluttering performance featured few highlights, although boss Gareth Southgate will have been encouraged by a lively debut from Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon.

England were wearing their controversial new home shirt for the first time after criticism of manufacturer Nike’s decision to change the colour of the St George’s Cross on the kit.

The debate about the shirt will soon be forgotten, but Southgate won’t have fond memories of its debut as England lost at home for the first time in 21 games.

Belgium’s friendly visit to Wembley on Tuesday represents the last chance for England’s fringe players to impress before Southgate names his Euro squad.

Southgate opted for Ollie Watkins instead of Ivan Toney as England’s central striker, with Harry Kane not risked due to an ankle injury.

But Watkins did little to suggest he could shoulder the burden if Kane were to be injured at the Euros.

In their first meeting for seven years, England were out of sync from the moment Watkins fluffed his lone chance, taking Conor Gallagher’s pass and lashing over from close-range.

England’s stand-in captain Kyle Walker was forced off with a hamstring injury in the 20th minute.

Causing England problems with their pace and movement, Brazil were inches away from taking the lead when Lucas Paqueta’s shot from 12 yards cannoned back off the post.

They went close again when the error-prone Harry Maguire’s woeful backpass was intercepted by Raphinha for a low strike that flashed just wide.

Endrick stole the spotlight in the 80th minute when the teenager tapped in, defying England’s appeals for offside after Vinicius’s shot was saved by Jordan Pickford.

Nigeria scales global aviation safety, security audit 

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Nigeria has excelled in the just concluded International Civil Aviation Organisation Universal Safety Audit Programme Continuous Monitoring Approach-CMA.

The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, Obiageli Orah, revealed this in a statement on Saturday evening.

“The objective of the USAP-CMA was to promote global aviation security through continuous auditing and monitoring of member states’ aviation security performance to enhance their aviation security compliance and oversight capabilities,” FAAN said.

The outcome of the audit was highlighted during the Audit Debrief session, chaired by Team Lead Callum Vine, on Friday, March 22, at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority headquarters located in the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

In attendance at the debrief were the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace, Emmanuel Meribole, who represented the Minister, and the acting Director General of the NCAA, Captain Chris Najomo.

According to FAAN, achieving aviation safety objective involved the regular and continuous collection and analysis of data about member states’ aviation security performance.

This includes evaluating the implementation level of critical elements within their aviation security oversight systems and assessing compliance with the Standards of Annex 17—Security and relevant security-related Standards of Annex 9 — Facilitation.

Commenting on the result, Vine, Nigeria has performed admirably across most key indicators, earning praise for its robust policies and agencies with clear mandates on airport security.

He commended the country for its swift response to identified deficiencies, noting the efficiency with which personnel addressed them without any complaints.

Vine further elaborated that the comprehensive report of the audit will be furnished to Nigeria by ICAO within 60 days.

Subsequently, the country will have 30 days to provide comments, followed by the expectation to submit a plan outlining steps to achieve compliance with the organization’s standards.

During the debriefing, the Managing Director of FAAN, Olubunmi Kuku, explained that the authority will utilize the audit results as a guiding roadmap for the ongoing enhancement of services provided to airport users and stakeholders.

She called upon all stakeholders to collaborate closely, exchange best practices, and remain vigilant in upholding the highest standards of security within the Nigerian aviation industry.

Kuku expressed gratitude to all government agencies, security bodies, government institutions, and heads of aviation agencies for their invaluable contributions to this remarkable achievement.

AFCON champions Ivory Coast held by Benin in friendly

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Ivory Coast came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Benin on Saturday, the African champion’s first match since winning a third AFCON title in February.

Junior Olaitan scored a brace on either side of the break as 98th-ranked Benin looked to shock Ivory Coast in Amiens, France.

Former Leeds and Bournemouth winger Max-Alain Gradel, 36, got the Elephants level just shy of the half-hour mark, before breaking down in tears at scoring in his farewell match for the team he represented over 100 times.

Oumar Diakite then cancelled out Olaitan’s second in the 69th minute as a much-changed Ivory Coast side avoided defeat in their first outing since winning the AFCON final 2-1 against Nigeria in Abidjan.

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Eriksson fulfils lifelong dream managing Liverpool in charity game

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Sven-Goran Eriksson said he had fulfilled a lifelong dream by managing Liverpool Legends in a charity match against Ajax Legends at Anfield on Saturday.

The 76-year-old former England boss revealed in January he had “best case a year” to live after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

At the time the Swede, whose long career in club management included spells in charge of Manchester City and Lazio, revealed his lifelong love for Liverpool and how he had always wished to be manager of the club one day.

His dream became a reality on Saturday as Eriksson, alongside former Liverpool favourites Ian Rush, John Barnes and John Aldridge in the home dug-out, helped oversee a 4-2 win.

Eriksson said afterwards he had shed tears before kick-off, when he received a standing ovation from the crowd as he walked out onto the pitch, with fans singing the Liverpool anthem of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’.

“That will be a huge memory in life,” said Eriksson. “Absolutely beautiful.

“To sit on the bench for Liverpool, that’s been my dream my whole life. Now it happened, and it was a beautiful day in all meanings.

“The crowd, the game, the players, everything, fantastic, and thank you to Liverpool for giving me this opportunity, to invite me to such an important game – it’s not points but the importance of the game is incredible.

“It was full of emotions, tears coming. It’s been my dream club all my life — even when I had England, I also supported Liverpool, but I couldn’t say it at that time.

“It’s a good finish, to finish with Liverpool, it can’t be much better than that,” added Eriksson, who guided England to the quarter-finals of the 2002 and 2006 World Cups.

Liverpool were 2-0 down at half-time on Saturday before Kop-end goals from Gregory Vignal, Djibril Cisse, Nabil El Zhar and Fernando Torres turned the match in their favour.

The Reds were captained by Steven Gerrard, who played under Eriksson for England. “He (Gerrard) is the boss out there –- of course (he still has it)!” said Eriksson.

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FRSC inaugurates taskforce to arrest truck drivers conveying humans

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The Federal Road Safety Corps has inaugurated a Joint Task Force to arrest and prosecute trailer drivers conveying humans.

The move was to halt the rising cases of traffic infractions occasioned by the use of trailers to convey passengers.

The Joint Task Force comprised of the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, State Traffic Management Agencies, and operatives of the Corps.

Others drafted into the Task Force include representatives of the various transport unions.

A road traffic crash occurred on the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway on Monday night, which claimed 10 lives.

The crash that involved a DAF Trailer, occured as a result of excessive speed, overloading, and fatigue.

According to a statement signed by the FRSC spokesperson, Jonas Agwu, on Saturday, the inauguration of the JTF which was in phases commenced with the inauguration of the team to man Kaduna-Abuja Expressway on Saturday at Kakau Toll Gate, Kaduna State.

The Corps Marshal FRSC, Dauda Biu, emphasized the cardinal role of the JTF.

Biu, who was represented by the Assistant Corps Marshal, Federal Operations, Zubairu Mato said, “In the last couple of months, the highways have witnessed incidences of road traffic crashes involving trailers loaded with goods, animals and persons.

“In most of these crashes, several innocent people who were seen petching on top of goods in such vehicles were killed, and the commodities being conveyed also damaged extensively.

“In order to reverse the ugly trend, the JTF members were directed to embark on effective special patrol operations as well as conduct Mobile Court operations on the commissioned route. They are to also ensure immediate prosecution of apprehended offenders.”

The exercise would be carried out across major corridors nationwide.

Consequently, owners of trailers were admonished to warn their drivers against this traffic violation as the corps would not spare anyone caught in the act.

The statement further revealed that a fatal crash occurred on Saturday in Rinji, Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State.

The crash involved a Mercedes Benz with registration number AK808AA and a Volkswagen Opel Vectra also with registration number TFB675RC.

Out of the eight persons in the vehicles, four victims, comprising of one female adult and three male adults, were killed while the remaining 4 victims survived the crash with different degrees of injuries.

The FRSC rescue team recovered the sum of N1,532,100 belonging to the victims.

Imo gunmen kill two policemen, bomb patrol vehicle

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No fewer than two policemen attached to MOPOL 18, Owerri lost their lives when gunmen attacked their patrol vehicle along old Gariki Road Okigwe in Imo State on Saturday.

The officers were ambushed and attacked in Owerri while on patrol duty.

The gunmen suspected to be members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra and its affiliate, Eastern Security Network, reportedly threw dynamite on the officers’ patrol vehicle and engaged them in a protracted gunfight.

It was gathered that four others sustained multiple injuries during the incident.

The state police spokesman, Henry Okoye, confirmed the incident.

He said, “The officers were ambushed in the early hours of today, 23/03/2024 while on patrol duties along old Gariki Road Okigwe by the disgruntled elements who threw dynamite on the officer’s patrol vehicle and engaged them in a protracted gunfight.

“In the process, two officers paid the ultimate price while four others survived the attack.”

Okoye said the state Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, condemned the attack.

He said, “The state Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, has condemned the attack and gruesome murder of personnel of Mopol 18, Owerri, by gunmen suspected to be members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate Eastern Security Network (ESN). ”

He added that the Commissioner with Commander MOPOL 18 and 64, immediately led operatives of the Command’s Special Tactical Unit to the crime scene for on-the-spot assessment.

He stated further that the officers were tasked to collaborate with other security agencies and hunt down the hoodlums responsible for the attack.

This attack is coming barely a week after a Nigerian Army commander, three officers, and 12 soldiers were ambushed and killed in Delta State.

The soldiers, serving with the 181 Amphibious Battalion, were said to be on a peace-keeping mission to quell community clashes in Bomadi Local Government of Delta State when they were killed.

Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) Meme Coin Holders Are Moving Towards the KangaMoon (KANG) Presale After 180% Upswing

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Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) are two meme coins which have historically dominated the crypto charts with their positive price performance, and the same can be said about their recent performance as-well. For example, DOGE is up 76% YTD, while SHIB is up 133.7% in the same time-frame.

They are now facing fierce competition, as KangaMoon (KANG) exploded in value by 180% and could soon reach new heights, fueled by the massive interest initiated by its unique Social-Fi elements and community-driven approach. We will go over each one to determine why these are some of the best meme coins to buy now.

Dogecoin (DOGE) Rises 76% – Price to Reach $0.2141

Dogecoin (DOGE), as the meme coin with the largest market cap has managed to retain its position in the market. During the past year, the Dogecoin price has moved upwards 76%, and in the past month alone it climbed 57.5%.

Moreover, the Dogecoin crypto has seen an increase from $0.12 to $0.18 during the past week, and could soon once again break above the $0.20 price barrier. If it does so, it will move closer towards reaching new heights, and according to the Dogecoin price prediction, it can end 2024 at $0.2141.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) Climbs 133.7% – How Far Can It Go in 2024?

Shiba Inu (SHIB) is dominant on the chart, and could soon reach new heights. During the past year, the price of Shiba Inu has seen a 133.7% price increase. Moreover, its RSI and MACD are bullish.

In the past month alone, the Shiba Inu crypto increased by 162.7%, and at this rate, is primed to see significant gains. During the previous week, the SHIB price moved from $0.00002469 to $0.00003378, and according to theShiba Inu price prediction, it can end 2024 at $0.000039.

KangaMoon (KANG) Rises 180% As It Introduces Social-Fi Elements to Ecosystem

KangaMoon (KANG) is an upcoming project in its presale-stage, which not only represents a meme coin, but will boast an entire ecosystem filled with community-driven features and Social-Fi elements. Through this approach, it will empower engagement, and build a strong foundation and community of followers.

Even during its presale period, anyone can go to X (Twitter) to share or retweet and get tokens as rewards. Moreover, the project has moved up in value from $0.005 to $0.014 so far during its crypto ICO, making a 180% price upswing for this meme coin, and as a result, is seen as one of the hottest meme coins to invest in.

As a result, analysts are now bullish on its future and project a major 30x price increase following its launch, which will drive demand further, especially once the project is listed on Tier-1 exchanges and other DEXs. As a result, KANG is seen as one of the best meme coins to buy now.

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Need the Next 100x Meme Coin? Milei Moneda Is in Hot Pursuit of Leading Meme Coins Like PEPE and FLOKI

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TLDR

  • Milei Moneda ($MEDA) is a tax-free, deflationary meme coin with promising investment potential.
  • PEPE’s price could surge to $0.00003116 before the year’s end.
  • FLOKI’s price could reach $0.000784 in 2024.

With many crypto investors constantly on the hunt for the next big meme coin to deliver 100x returns, Milei Moneda ($MEDA) is emerging as a top contender. By embracing the proven strategies of renowned altcoins like PEPE and FLOKI yet adding unique features, Milei Moneda ($MEDA) presents a compelling opportunity for bold traders chasing significant returns. But can $MEDA compete with these top crypto coins? Find the details below!

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Milei Moneda: The Next 100x Meme Coin

Investors are constantly on the lookout for the next big opportunity that can yield substantial returns. Enter Milei Moneda ($MEDA), a meme coin that is swiftly gaining momentum and vying for the top spot among renowned meme coins like PEPE and FLOKI.  This emerging token distinguishes itself by eliminating the requirement for holders and token teams to pay taxes.

At the core of Milei Moneda lies its native token, $MEDA. With a total supply of 500 million tokens, this deflationary asset is carefully locked away in a liquidity pool, ensuring its long-term value and preventing excessive transferability. By embracing scarcity and stability, Milei Moneda ($MEDA) is one of the best cryptos to invest in the market.

For those eager to participate, the presale for $MEDA is already underway, with an altcoin price of $0.010 in Stage 1. As Milei Moneda ($MEDA) progresses through Stage 2 and Stage 3, the token price is expected to rise significantly. This presents an exciting opportunity for early investors to secure their position and reap substantial rewards.

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PEPE’s Remarkable Growth Signals Investor Interest

PEPE has recently shown a strong positive trend, with a remarkable gain of 418.28% in the last 30 days. Over the medium term, PEPE has demonstrated a bullish trend, experiencing an impressive increase of 387.69% in the last three months. However, the price of PEPE has since declined by 6% over the past week.

This recent decline in PEPE’s price does not necessarily reflect its long-term potential. Similar to many top altcoins, the value of PEPE is closely linked to market sentiment and the performance of major players like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

With the market sentiment surrounding PEPE still bullish, many crypto analysts anticipate its value may rise in the coming months. According to their forecasts, PEPE could surge to $0.00003116 before the end of 2024.

FLOKI’s Strategic Token Burns Attract Investor Attention

FLOKI is showing significant bullishness on the charts, with green indicators across the seven-day, two-week, and monthly charts. Remarkably, the year-to-date (YTD) FLOKI price chart indicates a staggering 600% pump in its value.

To further enhance its value, FLOKI has implemented token burns as part of its strategy. These token burns serve to regulate the token supply and strengthen security measures. Over the past week alone, FLOKI has burned tokens worth over $770 million, leading to increased demand from investors.

Moreover, these recent developments have sparked optimism among industry experts regarding the future of FLOKI. They predict the price of FLOKI could surge to $0.000784 in 2024.

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Rivers faults lawmakers on assembly service commission law

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The Rivers State Government has faulted the State House of Assembly for passing the Rivers State House of Assembly Service Commission Amendment Bill, 2024 into law

Recall that of the 27 pro-Wike lawmakers, 24 who were present at Friday’s emergency plenary had enacted a new law without the governor’s assent overriding Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

The action of the lawmakers followed an observation by the House Majority Leader, Major Jack, that the Rivers State House of Assembly Service Commission amendment law which was sent to the governor on February 19, 2024 had yet to be assented to by Fubara.

But the Chief of Staff, Rivers State Government House, Edison Ehie, in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Saturday said the lawmakers lacked the powers they intend to assume.

Ehie stated, “The Rivers State House of Assembly lacks the powers, legal or otherwise, to remove the power of appointment of the Chairman and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly Service Commission from the governor and vest that power on themselves.

“The provision in the Rivers State House of Assembly Service Commission (Amendment) Law, 2024 seeking to vest that power on the House is in clear contravention of the 1999 Constitution, and therefore, a nullity in the eyes of the law. See the case of MacFoy v UAC (1961) 3 All ER 1169 where the court held that you cannot put something on nothing and expect it to stand.”

Fubara’s aide recalled that on Thursday, February 15, 2024, during its 109th sitting, the House passed into law, the Rivers State House of Assembly Service Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2024.

The bill, according to him, repealed the Rivers State House of Assembly Service Commission (Amendment) Law, No. 3 of 2006 and further amended the Rivers State House of Assembly Service Commission Law of 1999.

Ehie explained that the provision in the Rivers State House of Assembly Service Commission (Amendment) Law, 2024, seeking to vest that power on the House is in clear contravention of the 1999 Constitution, and therefore, a nullity in the eyes of the law.

Ehie further said the Rivers State House of Assembly Service Commission was established by the Rivers State House of Assembly Service Commission Law of 1999, saying Section 2 of the law provides that :

“The Commission shall comprise a Chairman and four other members who shall in the opinion of the Speaker be persons of unquestionable integrity.

“The Chairman and members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Rivers State House of Assembly acting on the advice and recommendation of the House Committee of Selection and shall in making the appointment be guided by the geographical spread and diversity of the people of Rivers State.”

He said that the above section was repealed by the Rivers State House of Assembly Service Commission (Amendment) Law No 3, 2006, saying that in  Sections 2 and 3, the Amendment Law provides that:

“S. 2 “Section 2 of the Principal Law is amended by repealing subsection (1) and substituting the following subsection:

“(1) The Commission shall comprise a Chairman and four other members.

3 “Section 2(2) of the Principal Law is amended by repealing subsection (2) and substituting the following subsection:

“(2) The Chairman and members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Governor subject to the confirmation by the House of Assembly and shall in making the appointment be guided by the geographical spread and diversity of the people of Rivers State.”

Continuing, he said, “The first issue to consider is the Constitutional power of the Governor. Section 5(2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 provides that the executive powers of the State shall be vested in the Governor of that State.” Further, Section 176(2) provides that: “The Governor of a State shall be the Chief Executive of that State.

“This follows that the governor is the Chief Executive Officer of the State Government and by the powers vested in him, is responsible for making appointments into various executive bodies, subject to the provisions of the 1999 Constitution and other statutes.

“All commissions and other parastatals are executive bodies under the control of the Governor. The House of Assembly Service Commission is an executive body and as such, the Chairman and members can only be appointed by the governor.

“The House of Assembly has no powers to make any appointment into an executive body as no statutory body is under the control of the legislature. The Rivers State House of Assembly should not mistake the presence of the building of the Service Commission in its premises as conferring powers on the House to appoint the Chairman and members of the Commission.”