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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reiterated that he is not an Igbo man, emphasizing his identity as an Ikwerre man. Wike made this declaration during a media chat in Abuja on Sunday while addressing the emergence of John Azuta Mbata as the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. Azuta Mbata was recently elected as Ohanaeze’s President-General in Imo State, succeeding Fidelis Nze Chukwu, who completed his tenure after the demise of the former President-General, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. Commenting on Mbata’s election and his stance on Igbo identity, Wike stated “I’m an Ikwerre man, not an Igbo…

Phil Foden struck twice as Manchester City climbed to fourth in the Premier League with a 6-0 rout of struggling Ipswich on Sunday. Foden netted either side of Mateo Kovacic’s eye-catching goal as City blew Ipswich away with three first-half goals at Portman Road. Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland, and James McAtee scored after the interval as City enjoyed their biggest league win of the season. Pep Guardiola’s side have won three of their last four league games as they begin their long climb back to respectability after a dismal start to the season. Sterner tests lie ahead for City, including…

Barcelona’s LaLiga woes continued as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Getafe at Estadio Coliseum, extending their dismal league form to just one win in eight matches (D3, L4). Fresh off Supercopa triumph and back-to-back Copa del Rey progressions, Barcelona looked sharp early and broke the deadlock swiftly. Pedri’s perfectly threaded pass found Jules Koundé in a tight spot, and after his initial attempt was saved by David Soria, the Frenchman bundled home the rebound for his second goal in as many games. Despite their dominance, the visitors failed to capitalize on their momentum. Raphinha squandered a chance…

Arsenal’s Premier League title aspirations took a significant hit as Aston Villa battled back from two goals down to secure a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium. The result marked Unai Emery’s fifth unbeaten encounter against his former club, with three wins and two draws. With Liverpool earlier stretching their lead at the summit to seven points, the pressure was on Mikel Arteta’s side to deliver against a resurgent Villa. Gabriel Martinelli almost gave the hosts an early breakthrough, but his close-range effort was denied by Emiliano Martínez. Villa responded with intent as Ian Maatsen’s powerful strike forced a…

Lere Olayinka, spokesman for the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports claiming that his principal was flown to London for medical attention. Olayinka criticized the rumors, questioning how Wike could have been rushed to London on Thursday and returned on Friday to carry out his duties in Abuja. In a Facebook post, Olayinka said: “They are saying that the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, was rushed to London for medical attention on Thursday night. They are even quoting time and Aircraft Number. “Issorite! Sebi Wike was flown to London on Thursday night for urgent medical…

Several thousand people, mostly women, gathered in Washington on Saturday to protest President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, with some wearing the pink hats that marked the much-larger protest against his first inauguration in 2017. In Franklin Park, one of three kickoff locations for the “People’s March” that will wind through downtown, protesters gathered in light rain to rally for gender justice and bodily autonomy. of which house you’re gonna save and which house is lost. Other protesters gathered at two other parks also near the White House, with one group focused on democracy and immigration and another on local Washington issues,…

US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed three high-profile actors—Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson, and Jon Voight—as special envoys to Hollywood. The announcement, made on Thursday, signals an effort to revitalize the entertainment industry, which Trump claims has suffered losses in recent years. “It is my honour to announce Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone to be Special Ambassadors to a great but very troubled place, Hollywood, California,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “They will serve as Special Envoys to me for the purpose of bringing Hollywood, which has lost much business over the last four years to Foreign…

Pastor William Kumuyi, General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM), has been invited to attend Donald Trump’s second and final inauguration as President of the United States on January 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. During his visit, Pastor Kumuyi is set to participate in significant engagements, including discussions with members of Congress, American church leaders, and media representatives. Reflecting on the invitation, Kumuyi commended President Trump’s advocacy for Christian values. “President Trump’s stand for the gospel is not without recognition, not just by American Christians, but all Christians globally,” Kumuyi said, highlighting Trump’s prior initiatives, such as the…

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld on Friday a law banning TikTok in the United States on national security grounds if its Chinese parent company ByteDance does not sell the short-video app by Sunday, as the justices in a 9-0 decision declined to rescue a platform used by about half of all Americans. The justices ruled that the law, passed by an overwhelming bipartisan majority in Congress last year and signed by Democratic President Joe Biden, did not violate the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment protection against government abridgment of free speech. The justices affirmed a lower court’s decision that had upheld…

Rights groups fear “mass atrocities” in Uganda as it prepares for an election next year, with President Museveni seeking a seventh term, a crackdown on the opposition and violent threats from the heir apparent. President Yoweri Museveni, 80, will already have been in power for 40 years when the election takes place on January 12, 2026. He launched the process with a voter registration drive last week. The opposition says hundreds of their supporters disappeared or were killed during the last presidential election in 2021 when musician-turned-politician Bobi Wine presented the biggest threat yet to Museveni’s reign. Wine —…