PRES. TRUMP AWARDED INAUGURAL FIFA PEACE PRIZE AT WORLD CUP DRAW IN WASHINGTON . (PHOTOS).

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 President Trump awarded inaugural FIFA Peace Prize at World Cup draw in Washington  Gianni Infantino, the FIFA President presented the honour onstage at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, saying Trump had been selected “in recognition of his exceptional and extraordinary actions to promote peace and unity around the world”. “This is your prize, this is your peace prize,” Infantino said, after Trump took the stage to accept the trophy, a medal and certificate. “There is also a beautiful medal for you that you can wear everywhere you want to go.”   FIFA says the prize is for “individuals who help unite people in peace through unwavering commitment and special actions”.  Accepting the award, Trump called it “one of the great honours of my life”, before claiming to have “saved millions and millions of lives – the Congo is an example, over 10 million people killed and it was heading for another 10 million very quickly. India and Pakistan, so many diffe...

SENATE DEBATE ERUPTS OVER NON-INDIGENE RSIEC CHAIRMAN APPOINTMENT. (PHOTO).


 Senate Debate Erupts Over Non-Indigene RSIEC Chairman Appointment


A heated debate disrupted proceedings in the Nigerian Senate today during the consideration of an ad-hoc committee report on the emergency rule in Rivers State, particularly regarding the screening and approval of Michael Odey, a non-indigene, as Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC).


The session turned contentious as lawmakers clashed over the nomination of Odey, a Cross River State native, prompting strong objections from opposition figures. Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro expressed dismay, noting that the prior appointment of a non-Rivers sole administrator had already sparked concerns, and Odey’s selection further eroded ethical standards. He was backed by Senator Abdul Ningi (Bauchi Central), who questioned the logic of appointing an outsider to oversee Rivers State elections.


Senator Ali Ndume (Borno South) echoed these sentiments, invoking the federal character principle and urging sensitivity to local interests. “It may not be unconstitutional, but we must carry the people along. There are qualified individuals within Rivers State, and appointing from outside sends the wrong signal,” he said.


Defending the nomination, Chief Whip Senator Tahir Monguno argued that no constitutional breach had occurred. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, who chairs the Ad-Hoc Committee, called for calm, emphasizing constitutional merit over political sentiment. “Eligibility and qualification are the key criteria. The nominee meets both, despite not being from Rivers State. Of the seven nominees, six are from Rivers, ensuring neutrality and transparency in this sensitive political climate,” Bamidele stated, adding that the committee conducted thorough consultations.


Despite the friction, a voice vote resulted in an overwhelming majority adopting the report, confirming Odey’s appointment along with other RSIEC members.

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