Netanyahu will have a lot of explaining to do! The displaced residents of northern Israel will not go back to their homes if there is no assurance that Hezbollah is dismantled and gone. My only hope is that this ceasefire is a way to keep Hezbollah away from southern Lebanon while we are getting ready to attack Iran’s nuclear program – which won’t happen before January 20.
PDP Celebrates Atiku Abubakar on Birthday – November 25, 2024
Press Statement PDP Celebrates Atiku Abubakar on Birthday…Says He’s a Selfless Leader Committed to the Good of Nigerians The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) celebrates former Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and PDP Presidential Candidate in the 2023 Presidential election, one of the founding fathers of our great Party, H.E. Atiku Abubakar, GCON (Wazirin Adamawa), as he marks his birthday today. Atiku Abubakar is a selfless, compassionate, humble and people-oriented leader; a unifier, forthright politician, democrat and global Statesman who continues to dedicate his intellect, energy, resources and abilities towards the unity, stability and economic development of our...
Justine Madugu Invites 20 Players to Super Falcons Squad; Asisat Oshoala Excluded
Super Falcons caretaker coach, Justine Madugu, has named a 20-player squad for the upcoming international friendly against France. The 60-year-old has called up seven players from the domestic league but omitted record and reigning African Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, from the squad. Team captain Rasheedat Ajibade is also missing from the list. Meanwhile, Ashleigh Plumptre, Oyinbo Wall, is fully back to the national team after her recent battles with injuries. The 26-year-old defender is expected to strengthen the squad’s backline. The friendly match is scheduled for Saturday, November 30, in France. Full Squad List Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris...
DHL CARGO PLANE CRASHES INTO A HOUSE, KILLS ONE, RESIDENTIAL HOUSE CATCHES FIRE
Authorities in the Baltic nation on Monday reported that DHL cargo plane crashed into a house in the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius, killing one person on board and injuring three passengers.“According to preliminary data, a cargo aircraft carrying 4 people crashed near the Vilnius International airport at 5.30 AM local time. 1 person was declared dead, 3 injured,” Lithuania’s national police said in a statement.The plane was traveling from the German city of Leipzig, but around 5:30 a.m. local time (10:30 p.m. ET Sunday) it crashed on Pea Street, an arterial road running through the city, less than a mile short of its destination airport.The Department...
PAKISTAN STRIKES SEVEN-DAY CEASEFIRE DEAL BETWEEN WARRING SECTARIAN GROUPS
A Pakistani government team mediated a seven-day ceasefire deal between rival sectarian groups on Sunday, halting days of clashes that have killed at least 68 people and injured dozens in the northwest of the country, one of the mediators said.The violence began when gunmen attacked convoys of civilian vehicles on Thursday, killing at least 40 people, mostly Shiite Muslims. That brought retaliatory attacks against Sunni Muslim residents, and there have been pitched battles between armed groups from both sides.Armed Shiite and Sunni Muslims have engaged in tribal and sectarian rivalry for decades over a land dispute in Kurram district near the Afghanistan border.“Both sides have agreed to a...
Final Wrap of Game week 13 of the NPFL
Ikorodu City continued their impressive run with a crucial point on the road against Niger Tornadoes. Rivers United edged past Abia Warriors with a narrow 1-0 victory to climb to the top of the NPFL standings. Meanwhile, Enyimba’s clash with Sunshine Stars was postponed because of their continental clash during the week. Remo Stars’ title aspirations suffered a significant setback after falling to a 2-0 defeat away to Katsina United. The highlight of the weekend came from 44-year-old Rabiu Ali, who showcased his brilliance with a stunning 50-yard free-kick in Kano Pillars’ thrilling 2-2 draw with Lobi Stars. The veteran...
Prosecutors Seek Maximum Sentence For Gisèle Pelicot’s Ex-Husband In France Mammoth Rape Trial
Prosecutors on Monday lay out the verdicts and punishments they want for dozens of men accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot while she was drugged and rendered unconscious by her husband in a mammoth rape trial.After hearings stretching over nearly three months, the trial in the southern city of Avignon is beginning to wrap up, with the prosecutors’ summing up of the verdicts they want for the 51 accused.They started Monday by focusing on Dominique Pelicot, the man that 71-year-old Gisèle Pelicot was married to for nearly 50 years. He has acknowledged that for years, he mixed sedatives into her food and drink, so he...
WISCONSIN DRUNKEN DRIVER TO SPEND 35 YEARS IN PRISON FOR WRONG-WAY CRASH THAT KILLED 4 SIBLINGS
Scott Farmer, a drunken driver traveling the wrong way on a Wisconsin highway was on Friday sentenced to more than 35 years in prison for a crash that killed four siblings in another vehicle.“It’s incomprehensible to this court to imagine losing four children,” Judge Raymond Huber said.Scott Farmer, 48, of Neenah had pleaded no contest to homicide by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle in the crash last December in Waupaca County.Police said Farmer was driving the wrong way when his truck crashed into an SUV in Weyauwega, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) northwest of Milwaukee.The crash killed Daniel Gonzalez, 25, brother...
Rúben Amorim’s First Game as Manchester United Head Coach Ends in a Disappointing Draw.
Rúben Amorim’s debut as Manchester United’s head coach got off to an optimistic start but ended in frustration. The Portuguese tactician immediately implemented his trademark 3-4-3 formation, a system he successfully utilized at Sporting CP.André Onana started between the sticks, while Jonny Evans, Matthijs de Ligt, and Noussair Mazraoui formed the defensive trio. Diogo Dalot and Amad Diallo operated as wing-backs, with Christian Eriksen and Casemiro controlling the midfield. Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho were positioned in advanced roles, supporting Marcus Rashford as the central striker.Rashford provided Amorim with a dream start, finishing off a brilliant cross from Amad Diallo,...
A SOCIETY THAT LOOKS AFTER ITS OWN
Mike Tyson went very broke after quitting boxing 19 years ago. Today, his story has changed because his compatriots decided to be agents of positive change. He admitted his youthful errors leading to the mismanagement of his resources which landed him near penury. But his country, the sporting fraternity and stakeholders of boxing who felt he had given so much to the sport yet done America proud with his talent rallied round him. The Iroko must not fall. They FIXED a bout with a former blogger, Paul Jake thus, created an avenue for the legendary Iron Mike to smile home...