Wife of the Rivers State Governor, Lady Valerie Siminalayi Fubara, has stressed the need for wellness exercises to have a healthy life.
Lady Fubara made the assertion during a fitness session with “Rivers Women Unite for SIM”, at the Ecumenical Centre, Abonnema Wharf Road, Port Harcourt, today.
The wife of the Governor, who described exercise as essential to a good health, said exercising can benefit people and make significant improvement in the living conditions of the people.
She observed that irrespective of the age, exercise is significant, given its numerous benefits, encouraging the women to imbibe the culture of exercising.
She said, “Exercise is an essential way to prioritize our health, and I want to emphasize that it’s for everyone. Even at 70, going to 80, you continue to flourish in health.
“Even if you don’t know how to do any exercise, bear it in mind, you can walk. You’re just walking, and it’s counting for you.”
wediehere1: Kanu was handed a life imprisonment sentence for Counts 1, 4, 5 and 6 of the seven-count charges instead of a death sentence, while he was handed a 20-year jail term for Count 3 without option of fine and 5-year jail term for Count 7 without an option of fine.
"Life is sacred to God, so despite I am not persuaded, I must temper Justice with mercy, the terms are to run concurrently." - Justice Omotosho
fergie001: Counts 1,4, 5 & 6 - Life imprisonment, instead of death sentence Count 3 - 20-year imprisonment without an option of fine Count 7 - 5-year imprisonment without an option of fine. The terms shall run concurrently
The prosecution had earlier argued that Kuje will not be the best place due to frequent jailbreaks.
naptu2: The 2025 CAF Awards will be held tonight in Rabat, Morocco so we take a look at previous winners of the awards.
France Football, the organisers of the Ballon d’Or, organised the Ballon d’Or Africain from 1970 till 1994 and the winner of that award was recognised as the African Footballer of the Year. In 1995 the magazine opened its main Ballon d’Or award to non-European players and discontinued the Ballon d’Or Africain.
CAF began awarding the African Footballer of the Year prize in 1992 and it continues to do so till this day.
1) George Weah (Liberia & Paris Saint-Germain) 2) Emmanuel Amunike (Nigeria & Sporting Lisbon) 3) Daniel Amokachi (Nigeria & Everton)
(Some Nigerians believed that France Football favoured players from francophone countries and players that played in France and they were happy when CAF began its own awards).
CAF African Footballer of the Year
1992
1) Abedi Pele (Ghana & Marseille)
1993
1) Rashidi Yekini (Nigeria & Vitória de Setúbal)
1994
1) Emmanuel Amunike (Nigeria & Sporting Lisbon) 2) George Weah (Liberia & Paris Saint-Germain) 3) Rashidi Yekini (Nigeria & Olympiacos)
1995
1) George Weah (Liberia & AC Milan) 2) Emmanuel Amunike (Nigeria & Sporting Lisbon) 3) Daniel Amokachi (Nigeria & Everton)
1996
1) Nwankwo Kanu (Nigeria & Inter Milan) 2) George Weah (Liberia & AC Milan) 3) Daniel Amokachi (Nigeria & Besiktas)
1997
1) Victor Ikpeba (Nigeria & Monaco) 2) Japhet N'Doram (Chad & Monaco) 3) Taribo West (Nigeria & Inter Milan)
1998
1) Mustapha Hadji (Morocco & Deportivo La Coruna) 2) Augustine Jay Jay Okocha (Nigeria & Paris Saint-Germain) 3) Sunday Oliseh (Nigeria & Ajax Amsterdam)
Ebbysegun: A political party is, in many ways, a vehicle. One of Its primary purpose is to convey a candidate to the desired destination: elective office. And like every traveler, a political actor has the right, and indeed the responsibility, to choose the vehicle most capable of completing the journey.
We have all seen travelers reject a particular vehicle because it appears too old, too slow, or too unreliable to complete the trip efficiently. And more importantly, even when a traveler has already boarded a vehicle and it suddenly develops mechanical, electrical, or structural faults, common sense demands that he disembark and seek a safer, more reliable alternative.
This analogy perfectly captures the current situation between Governor Ademola Adeleke and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The PDP was the vehicle that successfully transported the Imole movement to Abeere in 2022, the Governor embarked on the journey with a party that seemed stable and functional. But today, as the 2026 destination draws near, that political vehicle has suffered a total breakdown.
The tyres are flat with no replacements in sight, the engine has knocked due to internal negligence and sabotage, and the party as currently structured has become incapable of moving anybody forward.
The Osun people, however, are already gathered at the destination, eagerly waiting to speak with their thumbs come August 8, 2026. Time is ticking, and waiting.
The real question before us is: What should Governor Adeleke do in these circumstances? And just as importantly: Will the people follow him if he chooses a different, more viable platform?
Recent statewide survey findings by the Imole Independent Support Forum (IISF) provide a clear and decisive answer.
62.2% of respondents stated they would vote for Imole regardless of the political party he contests under.
26.7% said they would support him but not under the APC.
11.1% expressed neutrality.
These numbers confirm a political reality: Governor Adeleke commands a unique, organic followership strong enough to win the 2026 election even with zero party structure. This is an extraordinary asset, and it is one he must deploy wisely and timely.
The Governor must therefore carefully review the available political platforms and avoid parties battling their own internal crises, so as not to move from frying pan to fire. Stability, cohesion, and readiness must guide his choice of vehicle for the 2026 journey.
Respondents in the IISF survey consistently emphasized one reason for their unwavering support: Governor Adeleke’s exceptional performance in office. His governance has delivered results, touched lives, expanded infrastructure, and restored hope. The people do not want this progress interrupted; they want the good work to continue unhindered.
The truth is undeniable: Imole is no longer just a political slogan, it has become a people-driven movement.
And movements, unlike parties, do not break down on the road. They find new roads, new vehicles, and new strength to reach their destination.
References abound in this regard. History was kind to Alex Otti when assured of the support of the people he dumped the APC and joined the relatively unpopular Labour Party barely 10 months to the Abia Gober election. Otti wasn't even a governor then, but he has the biggest political asset; the support of the people.
There is also the case of Gov Ortom of Benue, as a sitting Governor, Ortom jumped ship from the All Progressive Congress to the Peoples Democratic Party 8 months before the general election, he won.
The common factor for these Governors that left for a new platform is that they had the support and trust of the people and they built on it, they galvanized the people and the people rewarded them with their votes
The Imole Movement has outgrown the confines of a party in disarray. It has become a mandate of the people: fierce, loyal, resilient, and ready to follow their Governor anywhere he chooses to stand. The 2026 election is not about party colours; it is about continuity, stability, and the protection of the progress already achieved under his leadership.
Comrade Ebby Oluwasegun Ige Director of Media (IISF) 18th November, 2025
However, the envoy said the Nigerian authorities would continue to engage their U.S. counterparts over the killings by extremists and to collaborate to protect lives and property in Nigeria.
Nigeria on Tuesday expressed concerns over the decision of the U.S. to exclude it from participating in the U.S. rapper Nicki Minaj event on alleged killings of Nigerians of a specific faith group.
The Chargé d’Affaires, Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the UN, Mr Syndoph Endoni, said the decision to exclude Nigeria from the discussion, which held at the UN headquarters in New York, amounted to “shaving our head in our absence”.
The Minaj event, which held at the UN headquarters in New York in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of the U.S. to the UN, was against the background of the ongoing accusation by the U.S. alleging Christian persecution in Nigeria.
U.S. President Donald Trump had recently designated Nigeria as “a Country of Particular Concern” over alleged Christian genocide in the country.
The Nigerian envoy, however, refuted the ongoing accusations by the U.S. authorities alleging Christian genocide in Nigeria, which the Nigerian authorities have severally rejected.
“It is important to ensure the country concerned in the ongoing allegations of genocide against Christians, is present, aware and has a voice in the matter.
“This is because, you should not make important decisions or take action on something that involves a country without their presence or consent.”
Endoni said by refusing Nigeria participation, the U.S. authorities had denying Nigeria the right and opportunity to tell its own side of the story.
The Nigerian envoy expressed disappointment that a few countries were allowed participation at the event, querying the rationale for shutting Nigeria out.
He said, “We asked the U.S. authorities if it was okay to continue to shave someone’s hair in his absence.
“We further highlighted that the Nigerian government is not standing idly by to watch the atrocities perpetrated by the criminals”.
In addition, the Nigerian envoy stressed that both countries can jointly solve the insecurity problems in Nigeria only if they work together.
Endoni urged the U.S. to ensure inclusive engagements to avoid undue escalation over claims of persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the U.S. Senior Advisor for African Affairs, Amb. Patricia Mahoney had visited the Nigeria House in New York on Monday to intimate Syndoph about Minaj event.
At the meeting, the U.S. representative informed Nigeria that three UN Member Countries were invited with other personalities, including a pastor from Nigeria
However, she informed that no representative of the Nigerian government, including from the Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the UN, was invited.
According to him, the U.S. envoy informed that the event was a private event.
The Nigerian envoy expressed concerns over the U.S.’ actions of naming and shaming, saying it is capable of causing apprehensions in the country.
NAN reports that the main reason Nigeria was denied participation was to honour the participants specific request not to allow Nigerian officials for fears of retribution for them and their families.
However, the envoy said the Nigerian authorities would continue to engage their U.S. counterparts over the killings by extremists and to collaborate to protect lives and property in Nigeria.
Nigeria on Tuesday expressed concerns over the decision of the U.S. to exclude it from participating in the U.S. rapper Nicki Minaj event on alleged killings of Nigerians of a specific faith group.
The Chargé d’Affaires, Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the UN, Mr Syndoph Endoni, said the decision to exclude Nigeria from the discussion, which held at the UN headquarters in New York, amounted to “shaving our head in our absence”.
The Minaj event, which held at the UN headquarters in New York in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of the U.S. to the UN, was against the background of the ongoing accusation by the U.S. alleging Christian persecution in Nigeria.
U.S. President Donald Trump had recently designated Nigeria as “a Country of Particular Concern” over alleged Christian genocide in the country.
The Nigerian envoy, however, refuted the ongoing accusations by the U.S. authorities alleging Christian genocide in Nigeria, which the Nigerian authorities have severally rejected.
“It is important to ensure the country concerned in the ongoing allegations of genocide against Christians, is present, aware and has a voice in the matter.
“This is because, you should not make important decisions or take action on something that involves a country without their presence or consent.”
Endoni said by refusing Nigeria participation, the U.S. authorities had denying Nigeria the right and opportunity to tell its own side of the story.
The Nigerian envoy expressed disappointment that a few countries were allowed participation at the event, querying the rationale for shutting Nigeria out.
He said, “We asked the U.S. authorities if it was okay to continue to shave someone’s hair in his absence.
“We further highlighted that the Nigerian government is not standing idly by to watch the atrocities perpetrated by the criminals”.
In addition, the Nigerian envoy stressed that both countries can jointly solve the insecurity problems in Nigeria only if they work together.
Endoni urged the U.S. to ensure inclusive engagements to avoid undue escalation over claims of persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the U.S. Senior Advisor for African Affairs, Amb. Patricia Mahoney had visited the Nigeria House in New York on Monday to intimate Syndoph about Minaj event.
At the meeting, the U.S. representative informed Nigeria that three UN Member Countries were invited with other personalities, including a pastor from Nigeria
However, she informed that no representative of the Nigerian government, including from the Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the UN, was invited.
According to him, the U.S. envoy informed that the event was a private event.
The Nigerian envoy expressed concerns over the U.S.’ actions of naming and shaming, saying it is capable of causing apprehensions in the country.
NAN reports that the main reason Nigeria was denied participation was to honour the participants specific request not to allow Nigerian officials for fears of retribution for them and their families.
However, the envoy said the Nigerian authorities would continue to engage their U.S. counterparts over the killings by extremists and to collaborate to protect lives and property in Nigeria.
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security at the National Stakeholders Workshop on Best Practices For The National Digital Farmers Registry, shocked County Director, IFAD, by telling Stakeholders it's her birthday and sang to celebrate her
Pakute: He explained that the loan approval the president is seeking from the National Assembly is simply to ratify what is already included in the 2025 budget.
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