As they backslapped, smacked palms, and relived old foibles and pranks, they appeared like rejuvenated youths—men and women in their 70s, and a few in their 80s. The memories of the old-school newsroom came flooding back.

As she reiterated that the 'SHINE Agenda' of Sen. Monday Okpebholo is anchored on inclusive governance, people-centered development, and innovative partnerships that drive sustainable impact. "The State government remains open to working with reputable organizations whose objectives align with improving social outcomes and strengthening support systems for vulnerable residents across the State."

"Grassroots sports are at the Local Government level and until we go back there, we will not feel the vibes like we used to have. "Age cheating encourages drug addiction in sports because of wanting to enhance performance"

"the purported endorsement by a group of few APC members, who claim to be leaders in Owan East is laughable and is insensitive as it ignores the long standing demand for justice, equity, fairness and inclusive representation".

”It’s not about acquiring the passport, but how it was gotten and if it satisfies national laws. If we don’t go by that then we can have countries handing passports to all manner of people to represent them."

"As a teenager, no club wanted him, he went to trials at Crystal Palace, West Ham United, Wolves, Leyton Orient, Charlton Athletic and Barnet, and all these clubs said NO to him."

A senior State Department official said the new Fifa Pass system will cut wait times - with applicants in "over 80%" of countries now able to schedule a visa appointment in "less that 60 days". It added: "At the visa appointment, the applicant must show they qualify for the visa and plan to follow our laws and leave at the end of the tournament. America's safety and the security of our borders will always come first.

As a government, we award contracts strictly on merit and competence. Excellence will always attract further patronage.

Inspector Okus allegedly shot his colleagues, on the head and neck regions. The injured Officers were promptly rushed to Nopsam Hospital for Medical treatment, where Inspector Sani succumbed to his injuries, while Inspector Dauda is still receiving medical treatment.

Insecurity has been one of the most challenging headaches of the governor Monday Okpebholo-led administration of the All Progessives Congress (APC) since coming on board. In response, the administration galvanising all the security agencies in the State, have consulted all the known books for solution; giving backup with the necessary logistics support, but seemingly the expected result(s) is proving difficult to get like trying to crack a rock for gold.