by admin | Apr 1, 2025 | government, political science, politics, politics and government, politics and law
On Tuesday, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents the Kogi Central Senatorial District, called upon Nigerians to blame Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo, and former governor Yahaya Bello should she and her followers face any attacks.
Akpoti-Uduaghan sounded the warning in a posting on her official Facebook page.
She stated, “Dear residents of Kogi Central, I am looking forward to our tranquil Sallah festivities today.”
Nevertheless, if we encounter or are subjected to violence, Nigerians ought to entirely blame Governor Òdodo, Yahaya Bello, and SP Godswill Akpabio.
Her caution follows shortly after she asserted in a statement that she intends to proceed with her planned trip to her constituency during the Eid-al-Fitr holiday and the rally set for when she returns.
The senator additionally encouraged her followers to ignore rumors circulating that she has canceled her planned appearance.
Although emphasizing her legal duty as a legislator advocating for her constituents, the challenged senator urged her followers to gather together to join her in marking the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr.
On Monday, the government of Kogi State imposed a ban on rallies and public meetings within the state due to ‘security concerns’.
The authorities halted fishing and similar activities, claiming these pursuits were responsible for the deaths of two individuals in Kasemiya, Katubo, and Umozu Ette—all within the Kogi Local Government Area in Kogi West—just recently.
Commissioner Kingsley Fanwo, who oversees information, stated that this step was taken to avoid any potential security breaches that could disrupt the stability of the state.
In a similar vein, the Kogi Police Command cautioned Akpoti-Uduagan against proceeding with her intended Sallah rally.
The Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, indicated that the proposed assembly contradicts the state government’s recently imposed prohibition on political gatherings. This ban was declared on Monday.
In the meantime, videos allegedly showing a rally for the senator’s return began circulating on social media platforms.
At the time of submitting this report, Senator Bashir Haroon from Kogi State broadcasted a live video clip depicting thousands of Akpoti-Uduaghan’s followers—predominantly women—who were enthusiastically singing and beating drums in eager expectation of her arrival.
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by admin | Apr 1, 2025 | golf, golfers, indian national news, sports, tournaments
Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), India, April 1 (ANI): Sri Lankan
N Thangaraja
and Greater Noida’s
Saptak Talwar
, competing at his home course, posted scores of five-under 67 to share the lead in the first round of the ₹1.5 crore tournament.
Adani Invitational Golf Championship
The event will be held at the Jaypee Greens Golf and Spa Resort in Greater Noida in 2025.
Om Prakash Chouhan
Arjun Prasad from Mhow, Delhi, along with Sunhit Bishnoi from Gurugram and Bangladesh’s Md Somrat Sikdar, found themselves in a tie for third place, all sharing the same score of four-under 68.
N Thangaraja
, a victor from the
PGTI
Last month, he completed the first round without any bogeys. On the front nine, he achieved two birdies thanks to an easy tap-in and a remarkable shot covering 30 feet. Thanga started the back nine strong by scoring successive birdies on holes 10 and 11, where his approach shots from 130 yards away landed him within just five feet of the pin each time. He concluded his day with another birdie on hole number 14.
The 43-year-old Thanga who has five
PGTI
victories under his belt stated, “Since my victory in Ahmedabad last month, I’ve felt incredibly consistent. My swing has really come together lately. Today, I stayed on the fairway for every shot except one and managed to find the green with 16 out of 18 shots. A few brief putts slipped past me, but overall, securing an unblemished first round is something I’ll gladly accept.”
This round seems slightly more extended compared to when I played it back in 2013. To perform well, you’ll need accurate drives and strong putting skills.
A few triple putts led to bogeys on the latter half of the course, causing a sluggish beginning for the home player.
Saptak Talwar
Who turned at one over. Saptak subsequently went on a scoring run on the front nine, securing an eagle and four birdies between holes one through six. The lengths of his eagle and two birdie putts ranged from 12 to 17 feet. Additionally, Talwar managed to place his tee shot within three feet on the par-3 third hole for a birdie.
The 26-year-old Saptak stated, “I enjoyed returning to my hometown golf course. Having participated in various locations for tournaments these past several weeks, I had to acclimate myself to the local greens again. My performance hasn’t met my standards during the final two rounds of recent competitions. Nonetheless, I believe I’m improving each week.”
Yuvraj Sandhu
and
Shaurya Bhattacharya
Both winners of this season were tied for 10th place with a score of 70. (ANI)
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by admin | Apr 1, 2025 | cybersecurity, internet security, morocco, politics, security
In the 2025 Global Resilience Index released by Factory Mutual Insurance Company (FM), Morocco claimed the 30th spot worldwide in the cybersecurity sector, earning a score of 94.1 out of 100.
This ranking positions the nation within the top 50 worldwide for this metric, underscoring the kingdom’s dedication to cybersecurity, as reported by the same source.
The physical aspect was evaluated based on legal provisions, technical strategies, capability enhancement, and collaboration, collectively making up 80% of the total score.
The final 20% depended on the nation’s advancement in enhancing its Industrial Control Systems (ICS) risk management practices, considering the intrinsic ICS risks within the country.
In the MENA region, the report indicated that Algeria was placed at 101st position within the cybersecurity sector of the 2025 Global Resilience Index, scoring 57.2 points. Right behind them, Tunisia held the 88th spot with a slightly higher score of 74. Meanwhile, Egypt achieved an impressive rank of 34th with a robust score of 93.1.
In the rankings, Israel secured the 55th position with a score of 89.3 points, whereas Saudi Arabia achieved 12th place with an outstanding score of 98.4. The UAE was placed at number eight, boasting a score of 99.1, and Qatar clinched second place with a high score of 99.9.
Cybersecurity was a component of an extensive index that encompassed several physical elements including climate risk exposure, susceptibility to climate change, seismic hazard, fire risk quality, and more.
Moreover, the index took into account various macroeconomic elements such as productivity, healthcare spending, education levels, inflation rates, political risk, and management of corruption, along with several additional indicators.
In this regard,
Morocco
Ranked 70th in the 2025 Global Resilience Index, which assesses a nation’s comprehensive capacity to manage multiple challenges, Morocco scores 56.1 out of 100, indicating moderate resilience.
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by admin | Apr 1, 2025 | europe, european union, international economics, international relations, politics
As Washington gets ready to implement additional trade actions involving reciprocal tariffs on April 2nd, a significant number of European Union citizens from countries such as Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Sweden favor enacting countermeasures against goods imported from the United States, reveals a YouGov poll released on Tuesday.
Over sixty-nine percent of residents in these six significant European Union countries expressed their support for such retaliatory measures, with Danish participants exhibiting the highest level of approval at seventy-nine percent. In contrast, Italian respondents showed the lowest level of endorsement, with only fifty-nine percent supporting the countermeasures.
The findings underscore growing dissatisfaction among Europeans regarding U.S. trade policies, with residents expecting considerable financial implications for their respective nations.
The Germans, who rely heavily on their robust car manufacturing industry, anticipate significant repercussions from the proposed 25% U.S. tariffs on vehicles. The survey indicates that 75% think these tariffs will exert considerable influence on their country’s economy, including 31% who predict “a substantial” effect specifically.
The research revealed that 70% of the French population holds negative views regarding the effect of US tariffs on EU products within their nation’s economic landscape. France stands out as an exceptionally susceptible party, notably following former President Donald Trump’s threat to enforce 200% duties on wine and spirits imports. This action has raised worries amongst French manufacturers and traders, who anticipate significant damage to what is arguably one of France’s signature sectors.
The survey revealed that precisely 70% of Italians believe US tariffs on European Union products will significantly affect their economy, even though they showed less backing for retaliatory actions.
The European Commission
announced
A variety of retaliatory measures were implemented against a spectrum of American products following the implementation of U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called for prudence in Europe’s reaction to U.S. tariffs. “Certainly, there are discrepancies regarding these duties, yet because of this, I believe we ought not to react hastily but rather through careful consideration,” she stated at a gathering with opposition members of parliament on March 29th.
Europeans also expressed disagreement with U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that the European Union mistreats the United States regarding car tariffs and a trade surplus, as 40% to 67% believe that the EU has maintained fairness in its trading relationship with Washington.
Last week, Washington imposed 25% tariffs on car imports, prompting Brussels to pledge retaliation.
“calibrated”
Countermeasures will be implemented once the tariffs come into effect on Wednesday, following which the complete extent of US reciprocal duties – whose specifics are still unclear – will be revealed.
In this research, a survey was conducted among 7,300 residents from six different European nations.
by admin | Apr 1, 2025 | european football, football clubs, football players, soccer, sports
AC Milan’s Kyle Walker dismissed Chelsea’s struggling player Joao Felix with a reference to Lionel Messi during their Serie A match against Napoli on Sunday, March 30.
Kyle Walker didn’t hold back when confronting Joao Felix in the tunnel following AC Milan’s fourth Serie A loss in six games against Napoli.
The big European teams gave away within two minutes soon after Tammy Abraham and Felix were unable to connect.
During a counterattack initiated by Antonio Conte’s Napoli, Matteo Politano found the back of the net. In the 19th minute, former Manchester United and Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku added another goal for Napoli.
Walker allowed Lukaku to stay onsides, and his frustration was evident. As they headed back to the locker room following the half-time whistle, Walker expressed displeasure towards Felix.
“We are not Lionel Messi; nobody compares to him around here,” Walker stated through Football London.
Felix, who struggled to make an impact at Chelsea during the initial part of the season, managed only 14 touches in the first half and completed 12 passes. After halftime, he touched the ball just six times before being substituted in the 55th minute.
In the 79th minute, Walker was substituted as Napoli managed to stay close to league leader Inter Milan.
Felix has played eight times in Serie A for AC Milan and provided one assist. He scored his lone goal during the Italian Cup match.
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