2025 | Page 13 of 68 | Trendbrio.com

#BringBackFubara: Women Demand End to Emergency Rule in Rivers

Our Reporters1 week ago1 week ago02 mins

A group of women in Rivers State staged a protest on Friday morning in Port Harcourt, the state capital, demanding the reinstatement of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and an end to the emergency rule declared in the state. The protest, which began in the early hours of the day, saw the women chanting slogans and wielding placards with inscriptions such as ‘We need our democracy restored’, ‘#BringBackFubara’, ‘Obey the rule of law’, and ‘Save our democracy’. “We want Governor Fubara back,” one of the protesters was heard saying in videos circulating on X. PUNCH Online gathered that the demonstration culminated in a march to the Rivers State Government House in Port Harcourt, where the women called for a return to democratic governance and described the current political situation in the state as “unconstitutional”. The protest comes in response to the suspension of Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. President Bola Tinubu had declared a state of emergency in the oil-rich state on March 18, citing a prolonged political crisis. Following the declaration, Ibok-Ete Ibas, a retired naval chief, was appointed as the sole administrator of the state. Videos circulating on social media showed the women chanting solidarity songs and demanding an end to what they termed a “breach of democratic principles”.

Siemens CEO, Family Perish in Helicopter Crash

Our Reporters1 week ago1 week ago04 mins

Agustin Escobar, his wife, Merce Camprubi Montal, and their children have been identified as victims in the crash along with the pilot, aged 36, law enforcement sources told ABC News. An executive of Siemens, a European technology company, his wife and young children were aboard the tourist helicopter that plunged into New York City’s Hudson River on Thursday, leaving no survivors. Agustin Escobar, his wife, Merce Camprubi Montal, and their children — ages 4, 8 and 10 — have been identified as victims in the crash along with the pilot, aged 36, law enforcement sources told ABC News. The crash was one day before the 8-year-old’s birthday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said. The sightseeing tour was also part of a celebration for Montal’s 40th birthday, according to Jersey City Mayor Fulop. “Our hearts go out to the family and those on board,” Adams said at a briefing. In this screen grab from a video, first responders are shown at the scene of a helicopter crash in the Hudson River on April 10, 2025, in New York.WABC Escobar’s title was Global CEO Rail Infrastructure at Siemens Mobility. His wife also worked at the company and was a global commercialization manager for Team Digital with Siemens Energy. Siemens said in a statement, “We are deeply saddened by the tragic helicopter crash in which Agustin Escobar and his family lost their lives. Our heartfelt condolences go out to all their loved ones.” First responders walk along Pier 40, on April 10, 2025, in New York, across from where a helicopter went down in the Hudson River in Jersey City, N.J. The identity of the pilot, who was flying the New York Helicopters chartered chopper, has not yet been released. The family was visiting New York City from Barcelona, Spain, two Spanish officials told ABC News. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said in a post to X that the news was “devastating.” He added, “Five Spaniards from the same family, three of them children, and the pilot have lost their lives. An unimaginable tragedy. I sympathize with the victims’ loved ones at this heartbreaking time.” The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating what led to Thursday’s deadly crash in the Hudson, between Lower Manhattan and Hoboken, New Jersey. The crash occurred at 3:17 p.m., just over 15 minutes into the flight, officials said. The helicopter reached the George Washington Bridge before turning south and crashing, officials said.

FG Reaffirms Commitment to Fair Representation in Appointments

Our Reporters1 week ago1 week ago02 mins

The Federal Government has refuted claims of lop-sidedness regarding the composition of Federal appointments, just as its emphasizes unwavering commitment to the principles of fairness, equity, and national unity. Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) in a statement on Friday urged the public to discard the recent insinuations circulating, particularly on social media. “All appointments are made in strict adherence to federal character principle, as enshrined in Section 14 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as Altered). “It is notable to mention that, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, believes strongly in the unity of Nigeria and is guided by the ideals of fairness and tenets of justice in all appointments. “This Administration is dedicated to ensuring that all regions and demographics of the country are adequately represented in its institutions and agencies. “Inquiries with respect to this matter can be channeled through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation which is the official custodian of such appointments,” the statement read. The OSGF therefore, urged the public to disregard unfounded speculations and rely on official Government sources for accurate information, stressing that the Government remains steadfast in its pursuit of a prosperous, united and equitable Nigeria, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of this Administration. Pokers of embers of hate and disunity who carry tendentious and unfounded allegations should never be taken seriously by Nigerians.

Eedris Abdulkareem Raises Alarm Over N200M Bribe

Our Reporters1 week ago1 week ago02 mins

Nigerian musician Eedris Abdukareem has raised the alarm over an attempt to set him up with a N200,000million bribe following the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) ban on his single; ‘Tell Your Papa.’ Eedris, who spoke in vernacular, made this revelation in a video posted on his Instagram field on Friday. His words; “Okay, my people, how una dey? Make I give una very very quick updates. “So, I got a call from one criminal. Honourable Chisom Jabale. Him no wan make I hear the name sef and after the call, I said what’s your name again. He said Senator…I said Ole leleyi (This one is a thief). “So, the idiot was now telling me that he was in a meeting with Seyi (Tinubu) and this government, that they are trying to bribe you. Don’t listen to them. “We are going to be sponsoring you underground and I said who told you that I need anything. (sic). Immediately, I heard his voice, I said this one nah them send am. I said I’m not interested. He said we would give you 200million and I said the video wey I shoot, nah you sponsor me underground? “I say make una go sidon somewhere. I’m not inetersted. Wetin dey worry una nah? “So, I knew he was sent. Awon Ole buruku (Thieves). Nah me una wan record take do caricature. I don prepare for una tey tey.”

Salah Shows Off £725,000 Wristwatch

Our Reporters1 week ago1 week ago04 mins

Mohamed Salah was seen sporting a £725,000 watch as he signed a new two-year deal with Liverpool on Friday morning. Salah, 32, is one of Liverpool’s all-time greatest players, with the Egyptian having scored a remarkable 243 goals in 394 games for the club since joining from Roma in 2017 for an initial £36.5million fee. The forward, who is the Reds’ third highest goal scorer of all-time, has won eight trophies at Anfield and remains integral to Arne Slot’s side as they close in on the Premier League title. Salah’s previous contract was set to expire in the summer and speculation over his future has been a major talking point throughout the campaign, with the forward regularly providing cryptic answers when questioned over his future. However, on Friday, the club confirmed he had put pen to paper on a new deal until 2027 worth £350,000-per-week, ending the dramatic saga. And, as photos started to circulate of Salah’s contract presentation, eagle-eyed fans noticed what the Egyptian was wearing. Alongside his Liverpool shirt and a beaming smile, on his left wrist Salah was sporting a rather fancy-looking blue watch. The timepiece is from Richard Mille, a luxury Swiss watch company that was founded in 2001. Its full name is the Richard Mille RM 17-02 Tourbillon Titanium and one website had the watch on sale for $949,999 (£725,000). One review of the product described it as: ‘The new RM 17-02 Tourbillon Titanium hearkens back to some of the brand’s earliest models with Mille’s hallmark tonneau-shaped case fashioned from satin-finished grade 5 titanium. ‘A biocompatible, highly corrosion-resistant, and remarkably rigid alloy, grade 5 titanium is 90 per cent grade 5 titanium, 6 per cent aluminum, and 4 per cent vanadium. ‘The manual-winding RM 17-02 debuted in 2022 with a lightweight TZP ceramic and satin-finished 18-karat red gold case and came in white and blue versions limited to 30 pieces each. ‘Then, earlier this year, the brand unveiled a version in White Quartz TPT, which was also limited to 30 pieces. ‘Now, this fourth titanium iteration, which is not limited, exhibits a more discreet character, underscoring timeless style with what may be viewed as an almost retro vibe for longtime Mille devotees.’

News

Internet Fraudster Surrenders Voluntarily to EFCC in Benin

Our Reporters1 week ago1 week ago02 mins

An internet fraudster on Monday April 8, 2025 surrendered himself to the Acting Zonal Director of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACEI Effam Okim The 28-year-old fraudster who hails from Oredo Local government area of Edo State explained that he turned himself in because he did not want to continue with the fraudulent practice for fear of being apprehended by Operatives of the Commission. “I reported myself because I wanted to stop and turn a new leaf”, he said. Prior to surrendering, the fraudster was a specialist in romance scam variants of internet fraud. “I tell my victims that I am from China and that I work as a medical doctor in a war- torn country. My victims are foreigners who I deceive into love relationships. I communicate with them in Chinese using a mobile app translator. I profess love for them by telling them how beautiful and attractive they are”, he said.

Nigeria’s U-18, U-20 Women’s Handball Teams Hit Camp For IHF Tourney

Our Reporters1 week ago1 week ago04 mins

Nigeria’s Under 18 and 20 Women Handball teams have opened training camp in Lagos ahead of the IHF Trophy’s Women Zonal Phase slated between 20th and 24th of April in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The National Under 18 women’s team led by Coach John Uzor and the Under 20 women’s team led by Coach Adewunmi Agbola Shittu are at the Rowe Park Sports Centre, Yaba, Lagos wherein they are undergoing intensive training for the competition which is the first hurdle in the IHF Women’s Trophy calendar for the year. The Under 20 team is made up of the Under 18 team that made Nigeria proud by qualifying for the World Cup for the first time ever in the history of the country. Some of the players are; Kehinde Babatunde of ASPAC HBC of Benin Republic and her twin sister Taiwo Babatunde who plays for Seasider Babes of Lagos, Esther Mathew of ADDIDJA HBC of Benin Republic and Rahima Bello who plays for KIRYATONO HBC of ISRAEL. Others are; the Samuel Sisters (Prudence and Precious), Chidera Ogbusimba, Amina Mohammed and Joy Peters all from RIMA Queens of Sokoto as well as Damilola Akinlade of Rivers Queens, Omole Joy of Rivers Queens, Taiwo Islamiat of Seasiders babes and Oluwalade Phoebe of Ekiti. For Coach Shittu, it is not a new experience as his present Under 20 Women’s team were the successful Under 18 team that he led to finish second in the IHF Women’s Trophy Intercontinental Phase in Tashkent, Uzbekistan last year, representing Africa following their success in the zonal and continental phase. Coach Shittu, however believed it is a different situation, saying this is the first Nigeria would be participating in the Junior category (Under 20) of the competition as it will be a new experience for the players. For Coach John Uzor, the Under 18 team wants to surpass the record set by their predessesors, stressing that the country would have the best players to do so. “We are entering into a big shoe worn by our elder sisters who are now in the Under 20 category and we must maintain and even surpass their standards. We have the best crops of players to overcome in Cote’d’Voire,” Coach John assured. The two teams must win the zonal phase in Abidjan to qualify for the continental phase later this year.

Newcastle Eye Top Four as United Visit in Premier League Clash on GOtv

Our Reporters1 week ago1 week ago03 mins

The race for Champions League spots continues this weekend in high-stakes games across various venues in the Premier League. All the games will show live on GOtv. The headline fixture sees Newcastle host Manchester United at St James’ Park. The Magpies are flying, with three straight wins, including a 3–0 dismissal of Leicester, and could move one point clear of fourth-placed Chelsea if they win. They have a game in hand. United remain stuck in 13th after a goalless Manchester Derby, but can still influence the European race. The game kicks off at 4:30 PM on Channel 65 (SS EPL). Saturday kicks off with Manchester City at home to Crystal Palace at 12:30 PM. Despite last weekend’s draw, a win could move the champions back into the top four, depending on results elsewhere. Arsenal, held by Everton last time out, will be desperate to close the gap on leaders Liverpool when they host Brentford at 5:30 PM. Both games air on Channel 65 (SS EPL). Liverpool, beaten 3–2 by Fulham last time out, face a struggling West Ham on Sunday. The Reds remain top and will look to extend their lead with a win. Chelsea take on Ipswich, needing maximum points to keep pace in the top-four race. Both games kick off at 2:00 PM Other key fixtures include Brighton vs Leicester, Forest vs Everton, Southampton vs Aston Villa, and Wolves vs Spurs, all potentially impacting European hopes and mid-table standings. The round ends Monday night with Bournemouth hosting Fulham at 8:00 PM, a battle of attacking mid-table sides. Catch all Premier League matches this weekend on Channel 65 (SS EPL) with GOtv.