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By Charles Mangwiro | Associated Press MAPUTO, Mozambique — At least 6,000 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Mozambique’s capital on Christmas Day after a rebellion, the country’s police chief said, as widespread post-election riots and violence are roiling the country. Police chief Bernardino Rafael said 33 prisoners died and 15 others were injured during a confrontation with the security forces. The prisoners fled during violent protests that have seen police cars, stations and infrastructure destroyed after the country’s Constitutional Council confirmed the ruling Frelimo party as the winner of the Oct. 9 elections. The escape from the Maputo Central Prison, located 14 kilometers (9 miles) southwest of the capital, started around midday on Wednesday after “agitation” by a “group of subversive protesters” nearby, Rafael said. Some of the prisoners at the facility snatched weapons from the guards and started freeing other detainees. “A curious fact is that in that prison we had 29 convicted terrorists, who they released. We are worried, as a country, as Mozambicans, as members of the defense and security forces,” said Rafael. Related Articles World News | UCSC, other campuses resolve Gaza protest discrimination complaints from Jewish, Muslim students World News | Bay Area county divests from Caterpillar over equipment sales to Israel World News | UnitedHealthcare CEO’s shooting opens a door for many to vent frustrations over insurance World News | At least 6 dead in political protests in Pakistan’s capital World News | Opposition forces flood the streets in Albanian capital “They (protesters) were making noise, demanding that they be able to remove the prisoners who are there serving their sentences”, said Rafael, adding that the protests led to the collapse of a wall, allowing the prisoners to flee. He called on the escaped prisoners to surrender to authorities and for the population to be informed about the fugitives. Videos circulating on social media show the moment inmates left the prison, while other recordings reveal captures made by military personnel and prison guards. Many prisoners tried to hide in homes, but some were unsuccessful and ended up being detained again. In one video, a prisoner still with handcuffs on his right wrist says he was held n the disciplinary section of the prison and was released by other inmates.Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Heidenheim - prediction, team news, lineups

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Jayden Daniels and Michael Penix Jr. trained and went through the NFL draft process together on the way to becoming two of the five quarterbacks taken in the top 10. After going off the board earlier with the second pick by the Washington Commanders, Daniels has been their starter all season and one of football's breakout stars . Penix, taken eighth in a move coach Raheem Morris joked “shocked the world," waited behind Kirk Cousins until usurping the veteran and making his first pro start last week. On Sunday night, they'll face off in the league's first prime-time showdown of rookie QBs selected in the first round, and the spotlight is bright with significant playoff implications at stake. “I'm happy for him — he waited his time,” Daniels said of Penix. “He's a phenomenal player in my eyes, and I'm excited to be able to match up against him.” Daniels and the Commanders (10-5) are in the playoffs with a win. They might already be in before kickoff if Tampa Bay loses at home to Carolina, though the Buccaneers are 8-point favorites on BetMGM Sportsbook. Washington is favored by 4 against the Falcons (8-7), who are vying with the Bucs for the NFC South title and a home playoff game and also in contention with the Commanders and others for the conference's wild-card spots. “The reality is that you fight, you fight, you fight and you put yourself in a position to go out there and win your division,” Penix said. "You put yourself in a chance to get yourself to qualify for extra play. We’re right in the mix of doing that, and we’ve got to go do it and finish.” Daniels, who threw five touchdown passes to beat Philadelphia last week and end the Eagles’ winning streak at 10 games, is the prohibitive favorite to win AP Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. Penix completed 18 of 27 passes for 202 yards in a rout of the New York Giants that included two touchdowns by Atlanta's defense and two on the ground from running back Bijan Robinson. “I was really pleased with his composure, his poise, his ability to click through progressions,” Morris said. "Realistically, it was a pretty clean game at the quarterback position. I’m very pleased with what he did and how he did it and the support that he had around him.” Coaching connection Washington's Dan Quinn is facing the Falcons as a head coach for the first time since they fired him in 2020. He was replaced then on an interim basis by Morris, who was an assistant on his staff in Atlanta the entire time Quinn was in charge, including the run to the Super Bowl in the 2016 season. “It’s always fun to play against your friends, your confidants, your mentors — whatever you want to look at it as — that we’ve been able to grow up with throughout this whole process,” said Morris, who was an assistant in Washington from 2012-14 under Mike Shanahan and interviewed for the Commanders job last winter. “Dan coaching me in college," Morris added, "and then having a chance to work together and then having a chance to really follow the same path to the National Football League and then to now being in a fortunate position to be head coaches in this awesome league and having a chance to compete against each other at a very high level with high stakes on the line in prime time and all of those things — I just enjoy those moments of being able to go against guys that you care about.” Morris said conversations from their close working relationship, which dates to their time together at Hofstra, are on a break right now. “Obviously you swap texts on normal weeks,” Morris said. “I won’t talk to him this week. I’ll ban him. I’ll block him on the phone.” More zip leads to more drops Penix's results would have been even more impressive if not for some drops by receivers. Ray-Ray McCloud and Drake London had miscues on Atlanta’s opening drive. Tight end Kyle Pitts bobbled a pass later that led to Penix's interception. Serving as scout-team QB while Cousins was the starter , Penix had little practice time with the first-string offense before last week. As a left-hander, Penix gives receivers a different look, but perhaps the biggest adjustment was the added zip on his passes when compared with Cousins. “We kind of talked about that,” Morris said. “We figured that would happen. ... We talked about the reps with these guys, not having as many. So, things like that are going to happen. But I do like the fact that we’re able to keep playing and pushing and watch the guys get better and better as we went. Fuller strength The Commanders are expected to get two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen back after surgery in October to repair a torn pectoral muscle initially looked to be season-ending . “We know the caliber of Jon and what he can bring,” Quinn said. “He’s strong. He’s tough. So when that does happen, that’ll be something that will definitely bring energy to our defense.” Allen had 15 tackles and two sacks in five-plus games before getting injured at Baltimore on Oct. 13. Sacks on the rise After ranking last in the league with 10 sacks through the first 11 games, Atlanta’s long-struggling pass rush has enjoyed a dramatic surge. The Falcons have at least three in four consecutive games, the longest active streak in the league, with 16 total over this stretch. Arnold Ebiketie recorded his fifth sack and recovered a fumble against the Giants, and Kaden Elliss had a strip sack. Elliss also has five sacks and has dropped opposing QBs in four consecutive games: the longest streak by a Falcons defender since Patrick Kerney's five in a row in 2001. ___ AP Sports Writer Charles Odum contributed. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL Stephen Whyno, The Associated PressPremier League star's 'moment of madness' sees him sent off for hair pulling

Introduced in 2003 as a 2004 model, the Nissan Titan is a full-size pickup truck that competes against some of the most successful vehicles on sale today. Full-size rivals for the Titan include the Ford F-150 , the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 , the Toyota Tundra, and the Ram 1500 -– all goliaths in the industry and in their particular class. But, it would appear that the competition has won that battle, as the Nissan Titan will be no more after 2024. According to Nissan, the truck is being discontinued after 20 years in production and the Canton, Mississippi plant that currently makes the Titan will focus more on building EVs. But why get rid of the truck? Doesn't America love full-size pickups, especially ones built domestically? Unfortunately, America's affinity for full-size pickups was not enough to keep the Titan off the chopping block. Up against its popular rivals, the Titan just couldn't keep up. Class leaders among full-size pickup trucks offer bonkers off-road variants, hybrid technology, and wildly complicated tailgates. The Titan failed to compete against these goliaths of the industry, and as a result, sales never got quite high enough to meet Nissan's standards. As is typically the case with discontinued vehicles from any manufacturer, poor sales likely played a big part in the removal of the Titan from Nissan's lineup. No official press release from Nissan confirms this reasoning, but taking a look at the Titan's sales numbers gives us a pretty clear picture. In 2023, Nissan sold 19,189 Titans in the United States. That's a significant increase over 2022 sales (15,063 units sold) but nowhere close to the Toyota Tundra, which sold 125,185 units in 2023. The Ram 1500 sold nearly four times that many units (444,926 in 2023), the F-150 sold over 750,000 units, and General Motors sold a combined 840,000 units of the GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado. In a field of sales that strong, it's tough to justify carrying on, especially when you consider that Nissan's smaller truck, the Frontier, sold 58,135 units in 2023, so shifting focus to smaller trucks or an EV offering, as has been rumored, may be a better strategy. It also likely does make sense for the company to reallocate manufacturing resources to more electric options, which is what Nissan announced when the Titan was discontinued. On its way out the door, it's worth noting that the Titan is one of the cheapest cars you can currently buy with a V8 . The 5.6-liter V8 puts out a respectable 400 horsepower and 413 lb-ft of torque –- strong enough for most truck buyers even if it isn't up for battle against modern competition.Last year, Donald Trump Jr.’s longtime fiancee Kimberly Guilfoyle was his proud date to Donald Trump’s annual Christmas celebration at Mar-a-Lago. This year, Guilfoyle was replaced at the Mar-a-Lago holiday festivities by Trump Jr.’s new girlfriend, Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson, the Daily Mail reported . Unfortunately for the new lovers, some Trump family allies and insiders are not happy about Anderson’s quick ascension into the family orbit, the Daily Mail also is reporting. The 37-year-old model and influencer was photographed seated next to Trump Jr. at the Christmas Eve dinner table, near the president-elect and his wife Melania Trump. Ivanka Trump, her husband Jared Kushner and their three children also attended the Christmas Eve dinner, Page Six reported. Some of the allies and insiders have told the Daily Mail that Anderson “isn’t MAGA enough,” while two friends of Trump Jr. expressed concern that she’s essentially a shallow influencer and “social climber” who is using Trump’s oldest son to snag an even wealthier and more powerful romantic target — someone like billionaire Elon Musk. “It’s one thing to worry about Palm Beach shenanigans making a stop at Mar-a-Lago,” a source close to the Trump transition team told the Daily Mail. “But to let those problems penetrate the White House is a new level of trouble.” The source appears to be referring to what the Daily Mail said was an “open secret” simmering in Palm Beach circles in the late summer and fall — how 46-year-old Trump Jr. had begun “fooling around” with the younger, Anderson, even while he was still engaged to 55-year-old Guilfoyle, a MAGA firebrand and top Trump campaign fundraiser. Rumors about Trump Jr.’s dalliance with Anderson began in September when images emerged of the couple kissing and cuddling while dining at a restaurant near Mar-a-Lago. Earlier this month, Trump Jr.’s relationship with the 37-year-old Anderson gained public recognition, after Trump announced that he was nominating Guilfoyle to be his ambassador to Greece. Guilfoyle’s nomination was seen by some political observers as a way that Trump could reward the former Fox News host for her political loyalty, while nudging her out of his “immediate sphere” and sending her off to Europe so that his son could openly pursue his new relationship with Anderson. At the time, sources close to Trump Jr. told People that he had became tired of his six-year relationship with Guilfoyle , the former first lady of San Francisco and ex-wife of California Gov. Gavin Newsom-turned Trump loyalist. For one thing, Trump Jr. didn’t like Guilfoyle’s “style,” including her “tight dresses.” He felt that Anderson, with her honey-blonde hair and “Waspy” model looks, would “impress” his father and perhaps make her a more ideal romantic partner. “Don Jr. has always wanted to look good in his father’s eyes,” the political source told People. Apparently, Anderson’s more natural, fun-loving style also was more to Trump Jr.’s taste these days, especially as he saw that she could become his “own Melania Trump equivalent,” a source told People. “She is a party girl, and outgoing, and Don is smitten with her,” a Palm Beach source told People. “Bettina is smart, sexy and savvy and knows it. She likes to have fun,” another source added. “Who knows what, if anything, will come from this.” Trump family members also got tired of Guilfoyle’s attention-seeking ways. Sources told People and the Daily Mail that they expected that Guilfoyle knew about Trump Jr.’s affair with Anderson, but chose “to look the other way because she loves the power and lifestyle.” Once Trump Jr. felt he could shed his public association with Guilfoyle, he began to “flaunt” his romance with Anderson, being photographed holding hands with her during a dinner date in with her in Palm Beach in December, the Daily Mail reported. After Trump announced that he wanted to send Guilfoyle to Greece, Trump Jr. and Anderson jetted off to Italy for a romantic getaway, the Daily Mail reported. Anderson also publicly posted photos of love letters and flowers sent to her from Trump Jr., and openly documented their European vacation. Someone described as a “close, personal friend” of Trump Jr. told the Daily Mail that he wasn’t concerned about Anderson. He said he expected there would “be gossip and trash talking, just because that’s kind of the world of Palm Beach and, you know, the universe they live in.” If Trump Jr. has heard any concerns about Anderson, he hasn’t let this friend know, according to the Daily Mail. Stacey Bendet, a fashion designer and close friend of Anderson’s, expressed dismay that her friend had become the target of social-climber rumors. “I have been friends with Bettina for a decade, she is the kindest soul, she has the biggest heart, she is witty and wise, hilariously funny, and an Ivy League grad — anyone who says a word otherwise is just another societal example of women fixating on competing verse empowering,” said Bendet, CEO of Alice + Olivia, in a text to the Daily Mail. Anderson has been seen at Alice + Olivia events over the years, the Daily Mail reported. Bendet added in her text: “Don adores her for good reasons!” However, some Trump family allies feel very differently about Anderson and are “doing everything they can” do to get Trump Jr. to end their relationship, the Daily Mail reported. Someone who worked for the Trump campaign the last five years told the Daily Mail that Trump Jr. is “slowly” starting to “wake up” to how Anderson is perceived in MAGA circles. Allies question her MAGA loyalty because of her previous support for the Black Lives Matters movement and her adherence to COVID-19 lockdown rules, the Daily Mail reported. But they also wonder about her “notorious party girl reputation in Palm Beach,” which they think somehow isn’t “highbrow enough” to be associated with the Trump family, the Daily Mail also said. Someone who works in the modeling business and who has known Anderson for years speculated to the Daily Mail that she’s using Trump Jr. as a stepping stone and would prefer to date someone like Musk. People who’ve known Anderson in Palm Beach also told the Daily Mail that she regularly dates wealthy older men. Even though Musk already is the world’s richest man, he stands to gain even more power in the incoming Trump administration, according to critics of both Musk and Trump. These critics note that the billionaire SpaceX founder donated at least a quarter of a billion dollars to support Trump’s campaign, and he’s been rewarded by becoming a regular presence at Trump’s side since his Nov. 5 victory. Musk now is on tap to lead the new DOGE agency, whose purported mission is to drastically reduce federal government spending and “waste.”

Vikings make two moves to fortify roster in Week 13 vs. CardinalsWhat's New? Russia and Iran plan to formalize relations with the signing of a new strategic partnership treaty in the days before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. The news was broken by Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei, who told reporters on Monday that he hoped the leaders of the two nations would sign the agreement "at the end of January," Russian state-owned outlet Sputnik reported. Newsweek has contacted the foreign affairs ministries of Iran and Russia for comment. Why It Matters The new treaty, potentially occurring just days prior to Trump's inauguration on January 20, signals an attempt by the two nations to combine their respective powers in the face of growing isolation on the world stage. Russia and Iran are members of what analysts at the Center for New American Security have dubbed the Axis of Upheaval , a group of states, which also features China and North Korea, that have increasingly positioned themselves as opponents of Western powers. The two nations have been heavily sanctioned and censured by the U.S. and its allies over the past few years, the former as a result of the invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, and the latter because of concerns over alleged, covert attempts to develop nuclear weapons as well as the actions of its military proxies in the Middle East. What To Know A treaty with Iran has been in the works for years, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry, which in early 2022 claimed that a "major new interstate agreement" was being finalized, without providing specifics. In late October, days after Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the 16th annual BRICS summit in Kazan , Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that the agreement would be ready for the two leaders' signatures in the near future, and that this will "will formalize the parties' commitment to close defense cooperation and interaction in the interests of regional and global peace and security." "An agreement on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the Russian Federation and the Islamic Republic of Iran will be an important factor of strengthening Russia-Iran relations," Lavrov said at the International Conference on Eurasian Security. The new bilateral treaty will replace the 20-year strategic agreement signed between the countries in 2001 and extended in 2020 and is said to contain promises of cooperation in areas such as energy, manufacturing, transportation and agriculture, according to state-linked Iranian outlet Mehr News Agency. In mid-2023, Russian outlet News.ru noted that difficulties had arisen in constructing the new treaty as a result of Russia's alleged support of the United Arab Emirates' claims to islands in the Strait of Hormuz that Iran considers part of its territory. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said that the parties were still working on the "speedy completion" of the document. Russia and Iran have in the past collaborated in these economic areas while also working to bypass their respective sanctions . In October, Pezeshkian described the relationship between the two nations as "strategic and sincere," and said that economic and cultural cooperation was " getting stronger day by day ." In September, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused Iran of supplying Russia with ballistic missiles for use in Ukraine, though Tehran has denied reports claiming it was doing so. What People Are Saying Mohammed Soliman , director of Strategic Technologies and Cyber Security Program, Middle East Institute, in comments to Breaking Defense in July: "A comprehensive agreement might formalize closer political ties, potentially strengthening their shared opposition to the West, particularly in light of the Ukraine conflict and sanctions. While not explicitly mentioned, the agreement could lead to further collaboration on military technology or intelligence sharing." What Happens Next? A Russian delegation led by deputy prime ministers Alexei Overchuk and Vitaly Savelev arrived in Tehran on Monday, according to Iranian media reports, where they are set meet with Pezeshkian. The new Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement will be discussed during the meetings, according to Iran International . Do you have a story we should be covering? Do you have any questions about this article? Contact LiveNews@newsweek.com.

Stock futures are little changed as Wall Street readies for the final trading week of 2024: Live updatesLarson Financial Group LLC lowered its stake in VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF ( NYSEARCA:GDXJ – Free Report ) by 90.0% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 839 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after selling 7,589 shares during the period. Larson Financial Group LLC’s holdings in VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF were worth $41,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Nations Financial Group Inc. IA ADV boosted its holdings in shares of VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF by 2.6% during the third quarter. Nations Financial Group Inc. IA ADV now owns 15,641 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $763,000 after acquiring an additional 400 shares during the period. 180 Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its stake in VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF by 5.5% in the 2nd quarter. 180 Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 7,744 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $326,000 after purchasing an additional 405 shares during the period. Ridgewood Investments LLC acquired a new position in VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF in the 2nd quarter valued at $29,000. Verus Capital Partners LLC increased its position in VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF by 15.6% during the 3rd quarter. Verus Capital Partners LLC now owns 5,550 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $271,000 after buying an additional 750 shares during the period. Finally, Arlington Trust Co LLC acquired a new stake in shares of VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF during the third quarter worth $37,000. VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF Stock Performance GDXJ stock opened at $47.68 on Friday. VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF has a 52 week low of $30.89 and a 52 week high of $55.58. The company has a market capitalization of $5.60 billion, a PE ratio of 24.80 and a beta of 1.03. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $49.66 and its 200 day simple moving average is $46.48. VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF Company Profile Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (the Fund) seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners Index (the Index). The Index provides exposure to a global universe of publicly traded small- and medium-capitalization companies that generate at least 50% of their revenues from gold and/or silver mining, hold real property that has the potential to produce at least 50% of the Company’s revenue from gold or silver mining when developed, or primarily invest in gold or silver. Further Reading Want to see what other hedge funds are holding GDXJ? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF ( NYSEARCA:GDXJ – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

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The fact that correspondence is needed between a ministry (of Culture) and a local government body (Municipality of Athens) about who is responsible for drawing up a study to clean a fountain can only be attributed to the peculiarity of Greek politics. The working hours wasted on bureaucratic recriminations would be enough to clean dozens of fountains. This is not the only example where unclear responsibility serves as an alibi for inaction. But local authorities are elected to govern and act, not to unionize.A FIFA sub-committee report on Qatar's 2022 World Cup legacy said soccer's world governing body has a responsibility to compensate migrant workers but the organisation has not acted on a recommendation to do that by using its legacy fund. The report prepared by the FIFA Sub-Committee on Human Rights & Social Responsibility looked into a request made at the FIFA Congress by the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF), who asked what steps FIFA might take to compensate workers. FIFA launched a $50 million legacy fund this week for social programmes but was criticised by Amnesty International for not doing anything for families of migrant workers who died or were exploited when building Qatar's stadiums for the World Cup. The Middle Eastern country has denied that workers were exploited. "There are workers who have contributed to the resounding success of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 who have not yet benefited from any, or any adequate, remediation," said the report, which was published 11 months after it was submitted. "Whilst the main responsibility to rectify such shortcomings lies with the direct employers of these workers as well as with the Government of Qatar... FIFA too has a responsibility to take additional measures to contribute to the provision of remedy to these workers." The report said many "human rights impacts" occurred in Qatar from 2010-2022 for workers, including deaths, injuries, wages not being paid for months and debt faced by workers and their families reimbursing fees they paid to obtain jobs. "The due diligence measures put in place by FIFA and its partners did not prevent these severe impacts from occurring," it added. FAIR COMPENSATION "The report provides clear guidelines to FIFA on what constitutes effective and fair restitution to ensure migrant workers get the compensation they are entitled to," NFF president Lise Klaveness said. "FIFA must now implement the recommendations in the report and ensure that migrant workers who contributed to the World Cup are fairly compensated." FIFA said all reports and recommendations were considered during a comprehensive review. "While all recommendations could not be met, practical and impactful elements were retained. It should be noted that the study did not specifically constitute a legal assessment of the obligation to remedy," a FIFA spokesperson told Reuters. The spokesperson added that the creation of the legacy fund was "unanimously endorsed" by the FIFA Council while a Workers' Support and Insurance Fund was established in Qatar in 2018. At the World Cup in Doha, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said the Workers' Support and Insurance Fund had provided compensation of more than $350 million to workers in cases mainly related to non-payment of wages. Amnesty and other rights groups had led calls for FIFA to compensate migrant workers for human rights abuses by setting aside $440 million, matching the World Cup prize money. REUTERS

NC Condemns 'Flood Of Petitions' Calling For Surveys Of Mosques, Muslim ShrinesPDP chairmanship aspirant, Conrad Utaan, calls for unity ahead of February’s crucial NEC meeting, urging meaningful stakeholder consultations Utaan commends PDP leaders, including Acting Chairman Umar Damagum, for their efforts in strengthening the party during its transformative journey He emphasizes PDP's legacy of inclusivity, urging members to renew their commitment to a just, prosperous future for Nigeria CHECK OUT: Education is Your Right! Don’t Let Social Norms Hold You Back. Learn Online with LEGIT. Enroll Now! An aspirant for the PDP National Chairmanship, Engr. Conrad Terhide Utaan, has urged unity among party members ahead of the February 2025 National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. Utaan expressed gratitude for the support received since announcing his candidacy, pledging to uphold the values of the party. He described the NEC meeting as a significant step in strengthening the PDP. He lauded the contributions of the National Working Committee, led by Ambassador Umar Damagum, along with the PDP Governors’ Forum and the Board of Trustees. He encouraged members to remain patient and steadfast during the leadership selection process. According to Utaan, the PDP’s legacy as a symbol of democracy and inclusivity must be upheld. He stressed the need to harness the energy of the youth while valuing the wisdom of elders. Read also Tax Bill: Uproar as Senators protest FIRS chairman’s entry to upper chamber “Only unity and collaboration can take us to our destination,” he noted, expressing optimism about the party's future. PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app! The February NEC meeting is expected to play a crucial role in shaping the PDP’s path forward as it navigates a transformative period. Court Confirms Suspension of PDP’s Nat'l Vice Chairman in an earlier report, Legit.ng detailed that the Federal High Court in Abuja has confirmed the suspension of Ali Odefa, the Southeast National Vice Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP). The court ruling follows allegations of anti-party activities in Ebonyi State , where Odefa was accused of working with the All Progressives Congress (APC). Source: Legit.ng

BIAO Partners with Wintermute: $BIAO - The Biggest Meme in the East Goes Global!Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, has fired back at the former Governor of Rivers State, Dr Peter Odili, saying that “an elder statesman should not be a trader and a sycophant all the time.” Wike, who was speaking at the Special Thanksgiving Service organised by Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule, at the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Oro-Igwe/Eliogbolo Archdeaconry Church of the Holy Spirit, Eliozu Parish, Port Harcourt on Sunday, said it was unfortunate that somebody who is supposed to be seen as an elder statesman and called a father can reduce himself to a sycophant and a trader. He asked; “Must you be a trader all the time? As governor for eight years, what else are you looking for?” The Minister said; “You know, I didn’t want to say anything. But somebody called me last night and told me what someone said on social media. I said until I read it myself. This morning, I read in the newspapers, what our former Governor, Sir Dr Peter Odili said. “What did he say? He said that the present governor has been able to stop one man who wanted to convert Rivers State to his estate. “Between him and myself, who has turned Rivers State into his personal estate? His wife is a Chairman of Governing Council, his daughter is a commissioner, his other daughter is a judge and he is the general overseer. Who has now turned Rivers State to his private estate? I am sure if care is not taken if there is a chance, he can even arrange a marriage for the governor. “It was his nephew, his late senior brother’s son that was recommended for commissioner. He took the slot and gave it to his own daughter. Someone who didn’t remember to stand for the son of his late elder brother, is that an elder statesman?” Speaking further, the FCT Minister said it was painful that Dr Odili, out of political sycophancy, has forgotten all that he said in the past, adding; “All of you here remember when I was governor, this same Odili praised me to high heaven. In fact, he said then that all past governors in Rivers State combined did not do better than me. “In 2007 after he left office, he couldn’t come near power in the State because Amaechi was the governor then. He was gone! “Like somebody said that God will use someone to lift someone. When I came in as governor in 2015, I won’t use the word resurrected, but I brought him back to life. “All of us know about PAMO University. But for us, there wouldn’t have been anything called PAMO University. Rivers State was sponsoring 100 students per session and for every semester, each of the students was paying nothing less than N5m. Then, Rivers people were attacking me up and down. “I called Julius Berger to build a mansion for him to live. He was calling everyone to the house then, telling them, come and see what Wike has done for me. Wike has shown me love. He was taking them round the house. “Now, because you have organized a Christmas Carol for the governor, I didn’t say you should not do your Christmas Carol. But why reduce yourself to such a laughing stock? People will still see it on television how he was telling the whole world then how God used me to bring him back to life politically. “Why not do your Christmas Carol, collect what you can collect, and leave me alone? “The governor that all of us made has not spent one year in office and the same Odili was already saying that the governor has beaten the records of all the past governors of Rivers State. “When I was there, he said I had surpassed the records of all the past governors, including himself. What can he even show that he did in his eight years as governor? But a governor has not spent one year, you are saying he has done more than all the past governors. “You spent eight years as governor and someone who hasn’t spent one year has surpassed your records, what manner of elder talk like that? Is that what an elder statesman should be known for? “When I was governor, my pictures were everywhere in his house. Sitting room, bedroom, kitchen, even in the toilet, my picture was everywhere. But today, all the pictures have been removed.” Asking what can be learned from such an elder statesman, Wike said; “What can I learn from this kind of elder? What kind of advice can one get from him? This moment you are saying something, the next moment you are saying something else. “You see, if your children begin to ask you, is this not the same man you were praising before? What would you tell them?” On the State governorship issue, the Minister asked; “When I was plotting who will be governor after me, was he (Odili) there? Then, he was complaining about this governor, saying that he couldn’t stand before the public to talk. But today, he is organizing Christmas Carol for the same governor he was against then. “He has forgotten all that he said in the past. I named this after you, I named that after your wife. What have I not done? “You said we should not be part of the government, we have left. We are managing, you have taken assembly money, they are not dying of hunger and they will not die of hunger. We are okay. I’m focusing on my job in Abuja and all these sycophancy won’t take him to the level I have attained. “This is a man who wanted to run for president then, he didn’t have the balls, he chickened out. Simply because Obasanjo said no, he will not contest, he ran away. Because of him, I never invited Obasanjo to Rivers State to commission projects. I felt it will humiliate him.” READ MORE FROM: NIGERIAN TRIBUNE

Travis Hunter's month of December has been marred by controversy, overshadowing what should have been a celebration of his Heisman Trophy win. The Colorado football star began the month on top, achieving one of college football's highest honors. However, what followed was a storm of personal turmoil, with his private life thrust into the public eye. Leaked Videos Stir Public Attention The debate started on Monday when outdated clips of Hunter’s fiancée, Leanna Lenee, surfaced on the internet. The footage, said to be from three years ago, features Lenee in private moments with a different man. The material is not inherently surprising, but the timing has drawn attention. Hunter and Lenee have been together for five years, and the reappearance of the footage has sparked significant speculation. In a video, Lenee appears in a home, trying to conceal her face while dressed in a T-shirt and panties. In another video, she's seen in bed with the man, and a third clip shows her cooking a meal for him afterward. The online community swiftly responded, as users on social media analyzed the videos. Numerous people doubted the authenticity of Hunter's relationship with Lenee, and some even encouraged him to rethink their engagement. Although certain fans proposed that the past shouldn’t dictate the future, the timing of the videos inevitably ignited a broader discussion. The Role of Social Media The leaked video caught attention on social media. Supporters and analysts gathered on platforms to express their views. Numerous supporters of Hunter advised him to rethink his relationship, labeling it a possible distraction as he progresses in his career. Some, on the other hand, contended that an individual's past behavior should not determine their future. Regardless of these differing opinions, the videos attracted significant public attention for the athlete. Hunter’s Withdrawal from Social Media In the midst of the escalating online discussion, Hunter opted to deactivate his Instagram account. Even though he hasn't made any public remarks about the issue, his exit from social media communicates a lot regarding the personal impact the controversy has had on him. It is still uncertain if this action is permanent or if Hunter intends to discuss the matter publicly in the future. A Crucial Moment in Hunter’s Career The timing of this issue is especially delicate for Hunter. As a Heisman Trophy recipient and a leading candidate for the NFL, the athlete is under considerable pressure. His job opportunities are improving, and the next year may be crucial for solidifying his future in the NFL. Nonetheless, the personal turmoil around him may distract from his professional concentration. The examination, along with the emotional impact of the dispute, may present a difficulty in the upcoming months. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from US Buzz, World and around the world.