"This piece of work is all about protecting front-line services, so when you put in a 999 call the firefighters that respond will be your local firefighters, " he said.

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The bill has been condemned abroad - most recently by Australian lawmakers - making its proponents see this piece of legislation as a way of protecting Nigerian society from foreign influences.

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"The plan to re-float the hull in one piece gives top priority to minimising environmental impact, to protecting Giglio's economy and tourism industry, and to maximum safety of the work, " Costa Cruises said in a statement.

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