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SportCWC: Trump put your medal in his pocket, took it to White House – Cucurella tells Madueke

July 24, 2025 (updated July 24, 2025) Published by

Chelsea star, Marc Cucurella, has told his former teammate, Noni Madueke that President of the United States of America, Donald Trump collected his FIFA Club World Cup medal, put it in his pocket and took it to the White House.

The Spaniard said it was strange to him that the England international opted to join Arsenal before playing in the final against Paris Saint-Germain.

ObasEmpire reports that Madueke, born to Nigerian parents but represents England internationally, left the Chelsea team in the United States just hours after the semifinal win over Fluminense.

He returned to London to for his medical and to put finishing touches on his move to Arsenal.

Speaking to Gerard Moreno, Spanish full-back Cucurella, said the England player has missed a golden opportunity to have the FIFA Club World Cup medal

Cucurella wondered why Madueke failed to delay his move to Arsenal by a couple of days.

As quoted by ObasEmpire, the Spain international said, “He[Trump] put it in his pocket. He has it there in the White House, very well placed.

Yes, I think so. I think he missed a good opportunity…

In the end, I think it could have delayed him a couple of days since he left a day early or something like that. ”

The left-back said it would not have cost Madueke anything to wait until the final match of the competition

“I think he missed a pretty good opportunity.”

EPL apologizes to Arsenal, Man Utd, others over fixtures postponement

July 24, 2025 (updated July 24, 2025) Published by

The Premier League have apologized to clubs for a two-week delay, after it confirmed which games will be televised in September.

Fans had been assured they would be informed of the exact dates and kick-off times for matchweeks four, five and six by July 9.

However, the league body has insisted that the late announcement still falls in line with their commitment to giving fans at least six weeks’ notice.

A statement read: “While the Premier League’s fixture announcement dates advised that September’s fixtures would be released on 9 July, delays in local approvals for fixtures unfortunately meant only August fixtures were announced on this date.

The Premier League would like to apologise for not being able to confirm these fixtures until now. However, today’s announcement is in line with our commitment to give at least six weeks’ notice for fixture announcements before January.”

Some of the changes will see Manchester United travel to Manchester City at 4:30pm on Sunday, September 14.

That Manchester Derby comes after Liverpool’s trip to Burnley, kicking off at 2pm.

Arsenal are also scheduled to host Nottingham Forest at 12:30pm on Saturday, September 13.

Senate President Akpabio, Senate Leader Opeyemi In Shouting Match During Heated Exchange, Nearly Come To Blows – Report

July 24, 2025 (updated July 24, 2025) Published by

The Nigerian Senate witnessed a dramatic altercation on Wednesday evening as a closed-door session descended into chaos, with Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele engaging in a shouting match that nearly escalated into a physical confrontation.

The tension erupted during an executive session convened to deliberate on whether to adjourn the current legislative sitting this week or next week for the Senate’s traditional two-month annual recess. Sources told ObasEmpire that the disagreements among the leadership over the adjournment plan led to visible cracks within the chamber’s top hierarchy.

It was learnt that Senator Ali Ndume, in a pointed observation, criticised the Senate leadership for failing to hold a prior meeting to unify their position before bringing the matter to the floor.

He reportedly said that was not how things should be done, urging the leadership to show greater coordination.

Ndume’s comment appeared to ignite long-simmering frustrations, as Senate Leader Bamidele publicly voiced his displeasure with Senate President Akpabio’s leadership style.

“I am frustrated as Senate Leader working under Senate President Akpabio,” Bamidele reportedly said in the heated session. “He does not call leadership meetings, he doesn’t consult with anyone. He is autocratic. In fact, I am contemplating resigning as Senate Leader.”

Akpabio, visibly angered by Bamidele’s remarks, fired back sharply.

Senator Opeyemi should sit down! He cannot speak while I am speaking. I am in charge here,” Akpabio reportedly yelled. “I have served as Commissioner, two-term Governor, Senate Minority Leader, and a powerful Minister. I know the Senate rules and leadership more than you.”

ObasEmpire learnt that Senate President Akpabio, Senate Leader Opeyemi In Shouting Match During Heated Exchange, Nearly Come To Blows – Reporte that as tempers flared, both men appeared ready to confront each other physically before other senators quickly intervened to de-escalate the situation and restore order.

No official statement had been issued as of the time of filing this report.

Efforts to reach the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, were unsuccessful, as his phone line was unreachable and he was also offline on WhatsApp.

Similar Altercation Report Dismissed In 2024

Reports of a similar altercation between the two Senate leaders also surfaced in November 2024, but were later dismissed as fake news.

At the time, the Office of the Senate Leader, led by Senator Bamidele, debunked reports of an alleged altercation and physical fight between him and the Senate President, Akpabio.

The report was earlier circulated on the X social media platform by a journalist, Jackson Ude.

However, the Senate Leader’s Office dismissed it as fake news aimed at tarnishing the image of the Senate leadership.

In a statement issued by the Directorate of Media and Public Affairs of the Senate Leader’s Office, it was clarified that Senator Bamidele had never engaged in physical assault in his over two decades of political career, including his time as President of the National Association of Nigerian Students.(ObasEmpire)

Tinubu’s Government Is The Worst Nigeria Has Ever Had’ – Apostle Suleman

July 23, 2025 (updated July 23, 2025) Published by

The Senior Pastor of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, describing it as the worst government Nigeria has ever experienced.

ObasEmpire reports that he made the remark during a recent church service, where he poured out his frustration over the current state of the country.

According to him, life has become unbearable for many Nigerians, with hunger and hardship now a daily struggle for the common man.

The fiery preacher said the cost of living has risen sharply, and electricity has remained unreliable.

He accused those in power of being disconnected from the suffering masses because they can afford basic needs while others cannot.

Apostle Suleman pointed out that many citizens are in distress and desperate for help.

He accused those in power of being disconnected from the suffering masses because they can afford basic needs while others cannot.

Using Ghana as an example, he said the country is supporting its citizens better than Nigeria.

He urged Nigerians not to give up but to turn to prayer, saying it is the only instrument left to seek change.

He said: “This is the worst government in the history of nigeria. you can’t do anything to me this is the worst electricity worst you see if you feel because you can afford things you don’t care about people who can’t afford then you have a problem ghana is supporting a citizen ghana ghana listen to me the only instrument we have is prayer pray people are hungry people are hungry people are hungry sometimes i’m afraid to read my text message i’m afraid i’m afraid if i get one thousand message 900 are about food will somebody lie with hunger somebody can’t lie with hunger you can lie with car you can lie with house you can’t lie with food we are praying that God will remember us.”

WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons pip South Africa, zoom into final

July 22, 2025 (updated July 22, 2025) Published by

The Super Falcons of Nigeria booked a spot in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a hard-fought 2–1 win over holders South Africa.

Nigeria came close to scoring in the opening 12 minutes through Chiwendu Ihezuo and Esther Okoronkwo. Ihezuo was set up by a superb pass from Ashleigh Plumptre in the 11th minute, but South Africa goalkeeper Andile Dlamini produced a superb save to deny the striker. Dlamini also stopped Okoronkwo’s goal-bound effort one minute later.

South Africa barely tested Chiamaka Nnadozie despite their smooth play in midfield.

The Super Falcons were awarded a penalty one minute before the break after Bomgeka Gamede handled the ball inside the box. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade calmly slotted the ball into the net, with Dlamini getting a hand on it.

Linda Motlhalo equalised for South Africa from another penalty on the hour mark.

The right-back won the game for the Super Falcons with a long-range effort in stoppage time.

Threat against Peter Obi, threat against all of us – Atiku warns

July 22, 2025 (updated July 22, 2025) Published by

Former vice-president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has warned that any threat against his former presidential running mate, Peter Obi, is a threat against “all of us”.

Atiku stated this in a terse tweet on Tuesday afternoon.

He simply wrote: “Let it be known that a threat against Peter Obi or any of us is a threat against ALL of us! -AA”

Atiku’s comments come days after the governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, warned Obi not to visit the state without security clearance.

Okpebholo claimed that the last time Obi visited the state and made a donation of N15 million to a nursing school in the state, there was unrest in Benin City, the state capital, leading to the death of some people.

The governor’s comments were met with outrage and criticisms.

Any plot to marginalise Peter Obi would be resisted – Obidient leader declares

July 22, 2025 (updated July 22, 2025) Published by

Ezeh Emmanuel Ezeh, a prominent leader of the Obidient Movement in the south-east, says Nigerians are prepared to resist any attempt to suppress or sideline Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections.

Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Monday, Ezeh said the July 19 “Day of Obidient Service”, held in honour of Obi’s 64th birthday, was more than a celebration, it was a public declaration of a collective yearning for a new Nigeria driven by integrity, justice, and compassion.

He described the nationwide commemorative events as “a great display of revulsion to primitive accumulation that has rubbished public service”, and a reflection of the people’s resolve to reject corrupt leadership.

Ezeh commended Nigerians, especially women and youths, for “creatively amplifying the philosophy of the Obidient Movement” using their own resources, calling their efforts a symbol of hope for Nigeria’s future.

He called on opposition parties, especially members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), to rally around Obi ahead of the 2027 elections, likening his rise to the emergence of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2015.

In 2027, Nigerians will elect their leaders. We have seen what happened in Senegal and recently in Ghana. Courts do not decide who leads or represents the people. If there is any tie, a rerun should be conducted. Nobody will be going to court to decide elections,” Ezeh said.

He warned of alleged plans by the ruling party to shrink the political space for Obi, citing a recent comment by Senator Monday Okpebholo, governor of Edo state, as a “revelation” of broader efforts to undermine the movement.His words: “We have seen the desperation on the other side. Plans to shrink the campaign stage are currently being worked out. Nigerians should be taking notice.”

He added that any scheme to push Obi out of the race would trigger mass mobilisation.

“If mad men took over the asylum, Nigerians should be prepared to get equally mad to retrieve what is truly theirs by right and fact,” Ezeh declared.

He also referenced a remark by Benue governor, Hyacinth Alia, as an early sign of the ruling establishment’s fears, warning that “a raw awakening awaits anyone who believes removing Obi will guarantee the survival of a criminal political structure”.

Photo emergeds of a woman who Allgedly Committed Suicide At MFM Prayer City Auditorium Along Lagos–Ibadan Expressway

July 21, 2025 (updated July 21, 2025) Published by

ObasEmpire reports on Sunday, July 20, 2025, reported that the incident reportedly occurred on Friday morning and was initially flagged by the church’s Chief Security Officer, Esiere Ekikere.

Photo of the 41-year-old woman, Benita Lurk Ikuenobe, who was discovered dead in a suspected suicide inside the auditorium of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles (MFM) Prayer City along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, has surfaced.

According to Ekikere, he received a distress call at approximately 7:20 a.m. alerting him to an unresponsive woman lying on the floor of the church auditorium.

It was gathered that police officers visited the scene, documented it with photographs, and later transferred the body to the Real Divine Hospital morgue for autopsy.

When Obasemprire contacted the Ogun State Police Command, the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Omolola Odutola, for comment via her mobile phone, the police spokesperson said the police have yet to establish the actual cause of Ikuenobe’s death.

It is a negative impression people are circulating around the state,” Odutola said.

The police are yet to establish her actual cause of death, and you know no family would want them or their people to be associated with such sentiment.”

Deji Adeleke’s 1250m power plant Set for Commissioning

July 21, 2025 (updated July 21, 2025) Published by

A landmark in Nigeria’s energy sector is set to go live as the 1250MW power plant spearheaded by Dr. Deji Adeleke, billionaire businessman, is now fully completed and ready for commissioning.

Adeleke, speaking on Sunday in Ede, Osun State, at the 11th undergraduate and 7th postgraduate convocation ceremonies of Adeleke University, said work has been completed on his 1250 megawatt power plant located in Ajebamidele, Ondo State.

According to the renowned businessman and Pro-chancellor, Adeleke University, the only step remaining is the connection of the power plant to the national gas grid.

The powerplant is ready, I am only waiting to be connected to the gas grid to start generating power. That plant will employ over 2,000 engineers and other associated workers,” Adeleke said.

Once operational, it will rank among the largest power projects ever undertaken in Nigeria, marking a significant boost to the country’s electricity generation capacity.

This bold investment by Adeleke reflects renewed private sector confidence in Nigeria’s infrastructure space.

His 1250MW power plant also signals a major progress towards tackling the nation’s long-standing energy deficit.

If The Senate Decides To Kill Us, Let Them Kill Us’ – Aisha Yesufu Speaks On Natasha’s Resumption

July 21, 2025 (updated July 21, 2025) Published by

Prominent socio-political activist, Aisha Yesufu, has declared her intention to accompany Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to the National Assembly on Tuesday, insisting the embattled lawmaker has every legal right to resume her duties as the Senator representing Kogi Central.

ObasEmpire that Yesufu, who spoke during a live appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday, condemned what she described as an act of political intimidation and gender bias, warning that Akpoti-Uduaghan’s continued suspension defies a valid court ruling

I think Senator Natasha has every right to resume office, and by tomorrow, she is not going to resume alone. There are people who are going to go with her, and I’ll be one of them,” Yesufu declared.

The activist, known for her fierce stance on civic rights and justice, said Nigerians would not be intimidated into silence.

We’ll be with her and stand with her. And if the Senate decides they are going to kill us, let them kill us,” she said defiantly.

Yesufu accused the Nigerian Senate of acting in bad faith, arguing that the suspension of Senator Natasha was not only unlawful but also a reflection of deeper systemic discrimination against women in politics.

Out of 109 senators, we have only four women. Yet you go after them, you’re going after this particular lady who has done nothing other than discharge her duty the way it should be,” she said.

Describing the Senate’s action as “unconstitutional,” Yesufu maintained that the judiciary had already ruled against the suspension and that the upper chamber had no authority to override that judgment.

The court didn’t stop Natasha from going in, so she has a right to resume office. The court has ruled that the whole suspension is unconstitutional. The Senate didn’t make Natasha a senator; her people did,” she asserted.

She further alleged that the Senate’s refusal to comply with the court’s directive was a dangerous precedent that could erode confidence in Nigeria’s democratic institutions.

Yesufu didn’t spare the judiciary either, accusing some judges of surrendering their integrity to political influence and undermining the justice system.

The judiciary, which should be the last hope of the common man, is now a pawn in the hands of corrupt politicians. Even when a judgement is delivered, the judiciary now looks at the body language of those dictating what should be written,” she said.

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