No Law Says My Sons Shouldn’t Travel With Me On Official Trips — Wike

Nyesom Wike, the federal capital territory minister, has responded to online images that claim he has the right to take his sons on both domestic and international trips.

He claimed that the exposure was necessary for his sons, who were both master’s students.

What statute prohibits my sons from traveling? Where did the FCT pay $1?

What official issue? Do they have any signatures? It’s not necessary to be a personal trip.

What’s the matter? Therefore, I am able to travel with anyone from the FCT. In Nigeria, anyone can travel with me. That’s correct for me.

They must be aware of how Nigeria is, I say. They need to understand government, Mike said on Monday’s Politics Today on Channels Television.

At a gathering in Duba, United Arab Emirates, sons of Nyesom Wike (centre) are pictured with him. X/@OlayinkaLere is credited.

When asked if he was instructing them to become politicians, he replied, “No, that’s not correct. My first son practices law. He replied, “No, I’m not going to practice.” I want to work as a farmer.

What do you mean by this, I asked. He replied, “No, this is what I want to do.” I said, ‘ Okay’. What do you do?

They have traveled to Spain for training. They have completed their training in Lisbon.

My second son received a master’s degree in economics from King’s College. He stated that he wants to work in real estate.

The former Rivers State governor expressed his happiness and peace with the sons’ responsible behavior.

“I’m so happy that I have children who have comforted me and prevented my problems.

Assuming they were smoking somewhere. You would have remarked, “Oh, look at these kids now,” They are who? He continued, “I won’t go with my enemy’s children.”

Wike and his sons have been seen at official events, including the FCT’s project commissioning.

Diane Ladd dead: Oscar-nominated star dies as famous daughter shares tribute

Oscar-nominated actress Diane Ladd has died aged 89. Her famous daughter, Laura Dern, issued a moving tribute to her late mother who died at her home in Jokai, California on Monday.

Confirming the news in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, Laura – who is most famous for starring in the Jurassic Park films and more recently in huge TV shows like Big Little Lies – said: “My amazing hero and my profound gift of a mother, Diane Ladd, passed with me beside her this morning, at her home in Ojai, Calif”.

The 58-year-old continued: “She was the greatest daughter, mother, grandmother, actress, artist and empathetic spirit that only dreams could have seemingly created. We were blessed to have her. She is flying with her angels now”.

Described as being a ‘ “true member of a true show business dynasty”, Diane was a cousin of American playwright and screenwriter Tennessee Williams and a relative of musician and poet Sidney Lanier. She was married to fellow actor Bruce Dern, who is their daughter Laura’s father.

Diane Ladd with her famous daughter Laura Dern, who she has often acted alongside
Diane Ladd with her famous daughter Laura Dern, who she has often acted alongside (Getty Images)

Diane rose to fame in her late 30s when she landed the role of Flo in the Martin Scorsese in the 1974 rom com film Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore. It was a part that would earn her an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

Two more Oscar nominations followed for her roles in the David Lynch directed black comedy Wild at Heart, in which she starred alongside her daughter Laura and Nicholas Cage.

She earned a third nomination for the 1991 Great Depression drama Rambling Rose, again alongside daughter Laura.

Kris Kristofferson and Diane Ladd in a scene from the movie Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore
Kris Kristofferson and Diane Ladd in a scene from the movie Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore (Getty Images)

As well as her award nominated movies, Diane has also appeared on Broadway where she made her acting debut in 1968.

Prior to that she was a Copa Girl at the famed Copacabana nightclub when she was a struggling actress in New York, as well as singing in a French quartet jazz band as a student.

Other big roles include the films Chinatown and the National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. While her TV work saw her win a Golden Globe for her role in the US sitcom Alice.

She also appeared in the independent 1992 comedy Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me where she starred opposite her mother Mary Lanier.

And for the first time ever, a family has been honored in that way, Diane, Bruce, and Laura have joint adjoining stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Gyokeres injury a ‘concern’ for Arsenal – Arteta

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Viktor Gyokeres’ 2-0 win at Burnley has caused the Arsenal manager to express his concern.

Gyokeres, who signed for Arsenal for £64 million in the summer, opened the scoring before being withdrawn at half-time.

The 27-year-old striker is out for Tuesday’s Champions League game against Slavia Prague (17:45 GMT), despite having scored four goals this season in the Premier League. He hasn’t trained since the Burnley defeat.

When asked if Gyokeres was a member of the squad, Arteta responded, “No, he’s definitely not available.”

He hasn’t practiced yet,” he said. In order to determine the extent of the injury, we need to conduct additional tests and scans in the coming days. He isn’t available, though.

Then Arteta was questioned about whether it was a short-term problem for Sweden, but she did not provide a positive update.

He said, “No, I’m concerned because he needed to leave the pitch and he was feeling something,” and he hadn’t had many muscular issues.

“That’s never a good sign, especially for a player who is very, very explosive,” he said.

We are now going to let you know as soon as we can to find out where we are in terms of the injury.

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Israel releases five Palestinian prisoners as killings continue in Gaza

As part of a delicate ceasefire agreement with Hamas, Israel has released five Palestinian prisoners, bringing a rare moment of comfort to the families in Gaza.

According to Al Jazeera’s Hind Khoudary reporting from outside Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir el-Balah, the five men who were released on Monday evening were taken there for medical examinations.

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Some relatives embraced the released prisoners, while others anxiously awaited information about missing family members.

Israeli forces have released unknown Palestinian prisoners for the first time since the ceasefire, according to Khoudary.

Palestinians are still imprisoned in Israel, many of whom are held without charges under what human rights organizations refer to as arbitrary detention.

Palestinians’ remains are returned by Israel.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) provided the body of 45 Palestinians to Gaza’s Health Ministry earlier on Monday, bringing the total number of bodies given under the ceasefire agreement to 270.

According to a statement from the ministry on Monday, forensic teams have identified 78 bodies so far and will continue conducting their examinations “in accordance with approved medical procedures and protocols” before giving the bodies back to their families.

According to previous reports, many of the returned bodies, which included bound hands, blindfolds, and facial disfigurements, were handed back without identification tags and had been detained by authorities.

The first phase of the ceasefire agreement, which included prisoner and body exchanges mediated by Turkiye, Egypt, and Qatar with American involvement, culminated with the handover on October 10.

Khoudary, a reporter from Deir el-Balah in central Gaza, stated that “many of the bodies returned show signs of torture.” She added that Palestinians who have vanished from the country are still looking for relatives there.

She said that if these bodies aren’t identified, they will be interred in a mass grave in Deir el-Balah along with other Palestinians.

Israeli ceasefire violations

Israel continues to launch deadly attacks despite a ceasefire. Three Palestinians were killed on Monday by Israeli fire north of Rafah in southern Gaza, according to a source at the Nasser Medical Complex.

The Israeli army claimed that in a violation of the ceasefire, people had crossed the “yellow line,” an Israeli-controlled area.

It was impossible to independently verify the events in Israel. Additionally, it’s unclear whether the Israeli military referenced the same attack that claimed the lives of the three Palestinians.

A source at al-Ahli Arab Hospital reported to Al Jazeera that a child was one of three people who were seriously injured by Israeli fire in Gaza City.

According to Tareq Abu Azzoum, a journalist from Gaza City, Israel continues to drop grenades on partially standing buildings using quadcopter drones. He claimed that “authorities here regard these acts as violations of the ceasefire.”

Two sixth-tier sides guaranteed in FA Cup third round

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Following Monday’s second-round draw, two teams from the sixth-tier of the English football pyramid are guaranteed to advance to the FA Cup third round.

The first team to leave the National League South will face Macclesfield of the National League North.

Chelmsford City will face fellow National League South side Weston-super-Mare in a home match against local rivals Braintree Town 4-1 over the weekend to advance to the second round.

In another instance, National League side Gateshead host League Two leaders Walsall while Rovers of Bristol boss Darrell Clarke visits his former club Port Vale.

Luton Town travel to the north-western coast for a tie at Fleetwood Town following their dramatic 4-3 victory over Forest Green Rovers on Friday.

Wealdstone visit Grimsby Town while League One Burton Albion travel to Brackley Town.

League Two Barrow will face Division 3 champion Wigan Athletic, who needed a penalty shootout to defeat Hemel Hempstead Town in the opening round.

National League North club Buxton moves to League Two rival Cheltenham Town after their heroics in extra-time.

The ties will be played over the weekend of December 6 through December 7.

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