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CAF Raises AFCON Winner Prize Money

The Confederation of African Football has announced a new price money for winners of the upcoming 2023 TotalEnergies African Cup of Nations.
CAF said it raised the price money by 40 per cent.
The continental football body disclosed this on Thursday on its website.
CAF stated that the winner of the 2023 AFCON will receive $7 million while the runner-up will now get $4 million.
Each of the two semi-finalists will receive  $2.5 million and each of the four quarter-finalists will get $1.3 million.
The statement, according to the CAF President, Dr. Patrice Motsepeon, read, “CAF has made significant progress over the past two years in increasing the prize money of the AFCON and all its other major competitions.
 
“We have increased the prize money of the AFCON winner to USD 7,000,000 which is a 40% increase from the previous AFCON prize money.
 
“I am confident that a portion of the prize money will contribute to developing football and also benefit all the football stakeholders, as well as assist our member associations with their administrations.”
PUNCH Online reports that CAF also raised the prize money of the previous AFCON edition in 2022 to $5 million.
The winner’s prize money was increased from $4.5 million, representing an increase of about 11 per cent.
The decision was taken in Douala, Cameroon, during the meeting of the Executive Committee of the CAF.
PUNCH Online reports that the tournament will be held from January 13 to February 11 in Ivory Coast.
Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro’s side was drawn in Group A alongside hosts, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea and Guinea Bissau, and have adopted the catch-phrase ‘Let’s Do It Again’ as their battle cry towards winning a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title in early next year
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BREAKING: Fubara’s Ally Ehie Withdraws Suit Against 25 Rivers Assembly Members

Edison Ehie, the former member of the Rivers State House of Assembly, who represented Ahoada East Constituency II, has dropped his lawsuit alleging contempt against 25 of the 27 members who defected from PDP to APC last year, The Nation reports.

Ehie’s action seemingly brought an end to the political unrest gripping the state.

The seats of 27 members were declared vacant by Ehie, a close ally of the state governor Siminalayi Fubara, in December due to their switch from the PDP to APC.

However, two of the lawmakers later rejoined the PDP, and the group of five lawmakers loyal to the governor, was led by Ehie.

Fubara on the other hand has been engaged in a heated political struggle with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, the FCT minister.

Previously, Ehie filed a contempt case against 25 of them at the Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt, challenging their meetings and legislative actions.

However, in an intriguing turn of events, Ehie resigned from the House of Assembly when Governor Fubara and Wike struck a peace agreement.

The claimant’s attorney, Mac-Barango Esq., told the court of a Notice of Discontinuance submitted by his clients when the case came up for hearing of petitions standing before the court today.

He requested that the court implement the aforementioned Notice.

This request wasn’t challenged by the defendant’s counsel and as such was struck out by the judge.

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Man Kills Elder Brother With Machete For Allegedly Pestering Him For S3x

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Ibrahim Salisu for allegedly killing his brother, Malaimi Yellow, with a machete over alleged s3xual demand.

The unfortunate incident happened in the Araromi Street, Sango-Ota area at about 11:00 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 29.

The victim, a 54-year-old man, had allegedly been demanding s3x from his younger brother. Due to Yellow’s ceaseless s3xual demands, the younger brother killed him with a machete.

When the Ogun State Police Command arrested Salisu, he admitted to the crime.

The police have since taken the victim’s body to the Ifo General Hospital Mortuary, where an autopsy is expected to be performed.

The spokesperson for the command, Odutola Omolola, told Punch that the case will be transferred once the preliminary investigation is completed.

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I’m Heading Back To APC – Magnus Abe Says As He Dumps SDP

Magnus Abe, the 2023 gubernatorial candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP in Rivers State, announced plans on Monday to defect from the party for the All Progressives Congress, APC.

The former lawmaker made this known during an interview on Channels Television’s programme, Politics Today.

Abe, an ally of President Bola Tinubu said during the program that “Politically, I am heading back for the APC”.

Recall that Abe was one of the top candidates who battled the top job in Rivers State on March 18 2023.

He lost the polls to the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Siminalayi Fubara.

Abe was also one of the bigwigs who lobbied for ministerial slots from Rivers but Tinubu instead opted for Nyesom Wike, the immediate past governor as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.

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Angela Okorie Threatens To Arrest Former PA And Others For Allegedly Using Her Son’s Name To Extort People

Popular Nigerian actress and singer, Angela Okorie has taken to Instagram to call out certain persons for extortion.

The actress alleged that the accused persons have been using her son to extort people.

One of those she called out is a certain Leonard said to have been her “PA” and she shared his photo. She also slammed a certain DJ Pretty.

She promised to go after them all for using her 12-year-old son, Chamberlain.

A follower who knew Leonard commented, telling Angela that when he saw Leo in her house, he knew he was trouble.

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President Bola Tinubu Returns To Abuja

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President Bola Tinubu has returned to the Presidential Villa in Aso Rock after the Christmas and New Year celebrations in Lagos State.

Recall that Tinubu had on December 21st departed Abuja for Lagos to celebrate the yelutide break.

This was the first Christmas Tinubu would be celebrating since he was sworn in as the President of Nigeria on May 29, 2023.

The Nigerian leader had earlier served as the Governor of Lagos State for eight years between 1999 and 2007.

Meanwhile, Tinubu, in his 2024 New Year’s address, extended an appeal to his former presidential election rivals, including Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP), urging them to join forces for the nation’s welfare.

President Tinubu emphasized the need to transcend political divisions, stating that the election period is over.

He stressed the importance of uniting under the common goal of advancing Nigeria, setting aside past differences to focus on the country’s future.

Tinubu said, “In this new year, let us resolve that as joint heirs to the Nigerian Commonwealth, we will work for the peace, progress, and stability of our country. I extend this call to my political opponents in the last election. The election is over. It’s time for all of us to work together for the sake of our country.”

The President also disclosed that he is not oblivious to the frustration of Nigerians due to the high cost of living, and rising inflation, among other issues, adding that his administration is doing everything possible to deliver on its ‘Renewed Hope’ mandate.

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Tragedy As Medical Assistant Commits Su*cide Inside Medical Centre In Lagos

Tragedy struck on Sunday, December 31, 2023, as a health assistant simply identified as Victoria ended her own life inside a medical centre where she worked in Surulere, Lagos state.

The police in the Surulere Police Division received a report from the Medical Director of the Health centre where she worked that on the said day, late Victoria was not seen in her duty post.

The medical director told the police that after several attempts to reach her, they heard her phone ringing inside a room in the hospital. All attempts to open the door failed as the deceased had already locked the door from inside. The medical director told the police that a carpenter was called in and the door was forced open. He said her lifeless body was then discovered on the bed.

The DPO of the division who arrived at the scene of the incident, discovered different types of drugs, some injections and syringes around the deceased. It is believed she used the substances to take her life as no sign of injury was detected on her body.

Her body has since been deposited in the morgue.

The spokesperson of the state police command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to LIB and said an investigation has since commenced.

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2023 Dealt With Me In The Most Catastrophic Way, I Lost All Hope And Nearly Gave Up – May Edochie

May Edochie, the ex-wife of Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has taken to Instagram to reflect on 2023, describing it as the most catastrophic with many adversities.

Recall that 16-year-old Kambilichukwu, the first son of May and Yul, died last year after he slumped while playing football in school.

However, in a post on Instagram, Yul expressed appreciation for God’s blessings in 2023, stressing it has been his best year so far.

But in a post via her social media page on January 1, 2024, May lamented how 2023 stole her flesh and blood, leaving her in the most devastating, miserable, and confused state.

In the post, accompanied by a worship song, May said the year dealt with her in the most catastrophic ways, and she nearly gave up.

She further thanked those who stood and supported her during the challenging time.

She said, “Dear 2023, you were pregnant on the very first day of Jan unknown to anyone what you would deliver. You dealt with me in the most catastrophic ways…. Too many adversities/misfortunes, and the worst of it, you stole my own flesh and blood, leaving me in the most devastating, miserable, and confused state that I could never have imagined.

“I lost all hope and nearly gave up, I had too many questions eating me all up but I kept hearing that voice echoing, ‘Who am I to question God?’

I struggled so hard and stood on God’s words commanding us to give Him praise in every situation despite how difficult it is. Truly, I appreciate all the good people you made me cross paths with (my family, friends, strangers turned friends and my online family).

“I cannot begin to list names because it is endless but I want y’all to know that I will forever remain thankful for the incredible level of love and support showered upon me and my family in our most difficult times.

“I’m grateful to God Almighty for being God in my life, in other words, I’m so glad that man is not God.

“2023, it is with all that is within me, I say goodbye to you forever as I embrace the new year 2024 singing my song with a life of thanksgiving, a life of forgiveness, and a life of commitment to God.

“I pray that God in His infinite mercy and goodness will bless us all and shield us under His constant love.🙏 Afflictions shall never rise in our homes in Jesus’ name🙏, I wish you all a happy and prosperous new year!”

 

 

 

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Number of Visitors to Daura Reduced – Buhari Reveals Why He Was Happy When Tinubu Increased Fuel Price

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has opened up on why he was happy when incumbent President Bola Tinubu increases the petrol pump price.
Recall that fuel price increased on May 29, 2023 after Tinubu announced removal of fuel subsidy.
According to Buhari, the decision reduced the number of visitors he receives in his native Daura town in Katsina State.
Buhari made the revelation on Sunday as the special guest of honour at the maiden edition of the annual Katsina Dialogue organised by the Katsina Consultative Forum, held at the Presidential Banquet Hall of the Katsina Government House in Katsina.
Speaking in Hausa language, Buhari said he returned to Daura and a lot of people kept visiting him but when Tinubu increased the price of fuel, he rejoiced because the visits reduced.
Speaking about drug abuse, Buhari added;
 “A nation’s greatness is measured by how it safeguards its people. Our youths represent our valued asset and protecting their wellbeing is crucial for our nation’s future. We can’t afford to watch as drug abuse dismantle their potential and the country’s future. I urge all of us to unite and act decisively against drug abuse in the state,” he said.
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Stop Groping In The Dark In 2024 – Atiku Warns Tinubu

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has sent a message to President Bola Tinubu as he celebrates the new year.
He warned the Tinubu-led administration to show a clear direction of its policy projections and desist from the subsisting behaviour of groping in the dark in 2024.
He lamented the current intensity of the trying times many families and businesses are going through, adding that a completely different pathway could have been taken had the government been smarter with their policy prescriptions.
Atiku, in his 2024 New Year Message, said time and season was created to take stock of realities and effect necessary amends.
While he expressed gratitude to God and welcomed Nigerians to the new year, Atiku, admitting that the past year was challenging, said lessons learnt are what should prepare Nigerians for the future.
He said, “The rising cost of food items, goods and services, the malfunction in our national economy and the degenerating state of our national and community security are all existential challenges that we have to face squarely in the New Year.
 
“While many companies have closed their operations in Nigeria and moved their enterprise elsewhere with clearer policies and visions, the situation of life for Nigerians keeps getting direr.
 
“To walk back from these throes of adversities will require a well-thought vision of National Planning that will deliberately make the common people of Nigeria the centrepiece of our development.
 
“The Year 2024 is still new on its canvas; and so, there is ample time for the current government to champion a pathway to addressing the acute hardship that Nigerians are going through.
 
“The government must show a clear direction of its policy projections and desist from the subsisting behaviour of groping in the dark.
 
“While I congratulate all Nigerians for witnessing this New Year, I also wish to call on everyone to double our efforts to put our respective families and businesses in good shape,” he said.

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