GOV. ALEX OTTI HIGHLIGHTS HOW KIDNAPPERS, BANDITS WERE DISLODGED FROM ABIA COMMUNITIES IN ABIA THIRD ANNIVERSARY SPEECH. (PHOTO).

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 Governor Alex Otti Highlights How Kidnappers, Bandits Were Dislodged from Abia Communities in Abia Third Anniversary Speech Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has disclosed that his administration inherited a security crisis in which kidnappers, armed robbers, and other criminal gangs held several communities hostage before being dislodged through sustained operations. Speaking during his third anniversary celebration at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Friday, Governor Otti revealed that bandits had established camps inside forests across the state, from where they launched attacks on innocent residents, causing panic and displacement. “Security was a major challenge in the state three years ago. Several communities were held hostage as kidnappers, armed robbers, and other criminal groups set up camps in the forests from where they launched sporadic attacks on innocent Abians,” Otti said. The governor announced that his administration, through effective collaboration with security a...

CANADIAN CURLING TEAMS FACE CHEATING ALLEGATIONS AT WINTER OLYMPICS . (PHOTO).



Canadian curling teams face cheating allegations at Winter Olympics 


 Controversy has erupted at the Winter Olympics as Canadian curling teams face allegations of cheating, sparking debate over whether players illegally double-touched the stone after release. Both the men’s and women’s teams are under scrutiny, adding pressure on Canada after a disappointing mixed doubles performance and a critical stretch for the women’s squad.

The controversy began Friday when Swedish curler Oskar Eriksson accused Canadian Marc Kennedy of touching the rock again after release, prompting an angry response from Kennedy. Video clips later circulated showing what appeared to be a double-touch, though Kennedy maintained his innocence, and Canada won the match 8-6. On Saturday, Canadian skip Rachel Homan faced a similar accusation during a match against Switzerland, leading an umpire to remove the stone from play. Video circulated suggesting Homan’s stone was also double-tapped, and Canada lost that game 8-7. World Curling later issued a reminder that touching a stone during forward motion is prohibited and results in its removal from play.

Kennedy suggested the accusations might be a targeted attempt to catch the Canadian team, while Homan said she was being unfairly singled out. The disputes have created tension in a sport known for its camaraderie, straining relations between the Canadian and Swedish athletes. The Canadian teams are now not only adjusting technique under scrutiny but also fighting to stay in medal contention, as losses to Switzerland have put them on the back foot. All eyes will be on potential rematches, especially if the men’s team faces Sweden in the semifinals, promising high-stakes drama for fans worldwide.


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