Senate President Godswill Akpabio recently made a light-hearted remark regarding the tenure of former FCT Senator Philip Tanimu Aduda during their time together in the 8th Senate. Speaking at an infrastructure project inauguration in Abuja, Akpabio questioned why he was never invited to any project commissioning ceremonies throughout the territory during that period, despite Aduda serving as a prominent principal officer.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Akpabio playfully suggested that Aduda deserves some of the blame for the lack of commissioning events because he never extended an invitation during their shared time in the 8th Senate.

• He noted that he could not recall attending a single project commissioning in the FCT while Aduda was in office, regardless of the former senator’s significant influence at the time.

• The Senate President contrasted that period with the current state of affairs, observing that more infrastructure projects are now being completed and commissioned across the FCT.

Senator Seriake Dickson, representing Bayelsa West, has announced the passing of his longtime aide and family associate, retired DSP Zamani Tanko, following a tragic road accident in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Mexico Advances: Co-host nation Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout stage after a 1-0 win against South Korea in Guadalajara. Luis Romo scored the decisive goal following a goalkeeping error, and Raul Rangel made crucial late saves to preserve the victory. Mexico has guaranteed the top spot in Group A.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Canada’s Dominant Win: Canada secured the tournament’s largest victory to date with a 6-0 triumph over a nine-man Qatar side, moving to the top of Group B. The win featured a hat-trick from Jonathan David and goals from Cyle Larin and Nathan Saliba, but was marred by a serious injury to Ismael Kone.

  • Switzerland’s Victory: Switzerland bolstered their qualification chances by defeating Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1. Substitute Johan Manzambi made a significant impact by scoring twice after entering the match, while Ruben Vargas and Granit Xhaka also contributed to the scoreline. Switzerland currently leads Group B.

  • South Africa vs. Czech Republic: A 1-1 draw kept both South Africa and the Czech Republic in contention for qualification. The Czechs scored the tournament’s fastest goal through Michal Sadilek after just five seconds, but Teboho Mokoena equalized via a late penalty in the 83rd minute.