“With his sleigh parked safely with his reindeer, Santa climbed aboard my Osprey and couldn’t stop smiling. I watched him gazing out of the window, grinning at all of the wonderful American families below… “To the families of military personnel: you are the heart of today’s celebration. Your strength in the face of adversity is inspirational. Some of the children here today have a parent stationed away from home right now. I know this can be difficult. On behalf of our Nation, thank you.”
‘See You In Court’— CAIR Announces Plan To File Lawsuit Against Governor DeSantis For Designates Muslim Brotherhood And CAIR As Terrorist Groups Florida
Florida governor Ron DeSantis effective immediately designates the MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD and Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as foreign terrorist organizations, citing court cases like the 2009 Holy Land Foundation trial where CAIR was named an unindicted co-conspirator in Hamas financing. It prohibits Florida governments from offering contracts, funds, or jobs to their supporters, following a similar step by Texas Governor Greg Abbott last month. “Florida agencies are hereby directed to undertake all lawful measures to prevent unlawful activities by these organizations, including denying privileges or resources to anyone providing material support.” CAIR called it unconstitutional and plans to sue, while...
Nwabali Racing Against Time As Injury Threatens AFCON Participation
Chippa United and Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali is facing a major fitness race ahead of the fast-approaching Africa Cup of Nations, set to kick off in just 13 days. The Nigerian international has not featured for his club since the World Cup qualifiers playoff against DR Congo, after sustaining injuries that now place his AFCON hopes in jeopardy. Chippa United head coach Vusimuzi Vilakazi has confirmed the severity of the setback, revealing that Nwabali is currently struggling with more than one injury concern. “I doubt it, looking at the state of his injury. I don’t think he will make...
Nice Shows Strong Support For Terem Moffi After Racial Abuse Incident
French club Nice has demonstrated firm solidarity with Nigeria international Terem Moffi following a disturbing incident in which he and teammate Jérémie Boga were attacked and racially abused by fans. The assault occurred on 30 November after Nice’s 3–1 defeat to Lorient, taking place in front of the team’s hotel. The players were beaten, molested and subjected to racial slurs, leaving both shaken and unavailable for the club’s next match. In a powerful gesture of unity and condemnation of racism, Nice made it compulsory for the entire squad to wear shirts bearing the names of Moffi and Boga during their...
“…You Wouldn’t Want Your Son To Be Like Carragher.” Old Video Of Jay-Jay Okocha’s Dismissing Carragher’s Past Downplay Of AFCON Resurfaces After Football Analyst Call Mo Salah A Disgrace
Former English player and football analyst Jamie Carragher responds to Mohamed Salah claim Liverpool have thrown him under the bus and he no longer has a relationship with head coach Arne Slot. Salah has been removed from selection after saying he longer has a relationship with Liverpool boss Arne Slot and claimed the club had thrown him under the bus over the decision to bench him for a third game in a row. Carragher, who was also name-checked by Salah in his interview, believes the forward’s intervention was pre-meditated and potentially intended to get Slot sacked after Liverpool twice blew...
Nigeria Vs Egypt Friendly Rescheduled As Both Sides Await Full Squads
The international friendly between Nigeria and Egypt has been officially moved from December 14th to December 16th, following FIFA’s directive allowing clubs to retain their players until December 15th. The adjustment ensures that both nations will have access to their full squads ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations. The football federations of both countries agreed that the shift was necessary to maintain the competitive integrity of the matchup, which serves as a crucial preparatory fixture before the tournament. Both head coaches Eric Chelle of Nigeria and Hossam Hassan of Egypt are expected to use the game to assess their...
Honduras Seeks Arrest Of Ex-President Hernández After Trump Pardon
Honduras Attorney General Johel Zelaya said Monday that he had ordered Honduran authorities and asked Interpol to execute a 2023 arrest order for ex-President Juan Orlando Hernández, pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump. Hernández was released from federal prison in the United States last week after Trump pardoned him. Hernández had been sentenced in U.S. federal court last year to 45 years in prison for helping move tons of cocaine to the United States. Hernández went from supposed U.S. ally in the war on drugs to the subject of a U.S. extradition request shortly after he left office in 2022....
Mexican Ex-Governor Expected To Face Charges For Money Laundering
Mexican federal authorities took a former governor of the northern border state of Chihuahua into custody in preparation for charging him with laundering money diverted from state coffers while in office, the Attorney General’s Office said Monday. Ex-Chihuahua Gov. César Duarte — identified in a statement only as “César N” in keeping with rules over the protecting the identity of the accused — was extradited by the United States three years ago to face state charges of embezzlement and was under house arrest. Juan Carlos Mendoza Luján, a lawyer representing Duarte, told the newspaper El Heraldo de Chihuahua that Duarte...
Georgia Legislator Indicted For Unemployment Fraud; Prosecutor Says More Inquiries Ongoing
A Georgia state House member is accused of lying about her employment to collect federal unemployment benefits during the pandemic. Rep. Sharon Henderson, a Covington Democrat, has been indicted on two counts of theft of government funds and ten counts of making false statements, prosecutors announced Monday. Henderson was arrested at her home Monday by federal agents. Led into a federal courtroom in Atlanta in leg shackles, she pleaded not guilty in an initial appearance. She declined comment to The Associated Press after she was released from custody on $10,000 bail. U.S. Attorney Theodore Hertzberg told WABE-FM that more Georgia lawmakers are...
Africa Cup Of Nations Set To Miss Several Star Players
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, kicking off in just 13 days, will be without several key players due to injury, retirement, or not being called up. Their absence is set to impact their national teams’ preparations and prospects in the tournament. Senegal could be missing Habib Diarra, Assane Diao, and Ismaïla Sarr, all sidelined by injuries. Nigeria may be without Stanley Nwabali, and Ola Aina while Benjamin Fredricks has been officially ruled out. Williams Troost Ekong will not feature after retiring from international football. Morocco also has injury crisis, with Achraf Hakimi and Hamza Igamane racing against time to...