Tinubu’s Govt Buried The Economy, Says Amaechi

Rotimi Amaechi, a former governor of Rivers State, claimed the current administration’s leadership “buried” the economy.

The economy has been completely buried by the current administration. When featured on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Amaechi remarked in response to his statement, “Any economy that doesn’t put money in the pockets of people in Nigeria is not an economic policy.” &nbsp,

Where is the money, and are you saving money by removing the subsidy and floating the naira? What’s the plan?”

When Tinubu took office in 2023, he removed the petroleum subsidy and the nation’s currency. Due to these twin decisions, the country’s living costs have increased.

Amaechi criticized Tinubu’s administration for putting more Nigerians in poverty while weighing in on the state of the economy. &nbsp,

“This government’s members are only among the wealthy class,” the situation is. He claimed that the poor are growing while the middle class has vanished. A time will come when we won’t even see the poor anymore because they will have all passed away, according to &nbsp.

I Don’t Know Why Wike Don’t Respect Me – Amaechi also has a book available.

Amaechi is a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition that intends to defeat the All-Party Party (APC) in the 2027 election.

When he was questioned if he would run for president of the newly launched ADC in 2027, he responded, “Of course. I reaffirmed to you. You are aware of my mind-blowing.

“I would say that if I won’t work for more than four years. He said, “I would say I would do more than four if I were to go on for more than four.” &nbsp,

Nigeria rotates the presidency among the two major blocs in accordance with an unspoken power-sharing agreement between the North and South. &nbsp,

The former minister recalled his campaign for the North’s return in 2015, claiming that he supports the idea of power being divided between the two key provinces.

“I took the lead in the struggle against the PDP government.” Why? Due to the fact that it was agreed that the government would spend four years there. However, the government resisted it four years later, and I told them otherwise.

‘Exporting Doctors While Undermining Welfare Is Inexcusable,’ NMA Faults Nigeria-Saint Lucia Deal

In light of the “deteriorating” working conditions and neglect of medical professionals at home, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has criticised the Federal Government’s decision to send Nigerian doctors to Saint Lucia and other Caribbean countries as part of a new Technical Manpower Assistance (TMA) agreement.

In a statement released on Thursday, July 3, 2025, and signed by its Secretary General, Dr. Benjamin Sichey Egbo, the NMA declared that “exporting doctors while undermining their welfare at home is inexcusable.”

The association claimed that the government’s action “contrayed the reality that many Nigerian doctors are struggling with poor remuneration, unpaid allowances, hazardous working conditions, and widespread burnout” and that it was “deeply concerning and dismayed” by the decision.

The statement read, “This action is a deeply troubling contradiction and an attempt to improve Nigeria’s international reputation while neglecting basic obligations owed to doctors who work hard in the nation,” the statement read.

The NMA claimed that Nigerian doctors had been subject to “chronic delays” in receiving payments from the Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF), non-application of previously agreed welfare benefits, and inconsistent use of the CONMESS salary structure.

These issues, according to the association, have resulted in a large emigration of doctors, exaggerated workloads for those who remain, rising stress levels, and even preventable deaths, all of which contribute to the country’s worsening public health outcomes.

The NMA also issued a separate 21-day ultimatum to the government on Wednesday, which included the removal of a contentious circular from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, the resolution of outstanding allowances, and respect for Nigerian doctors’ professional autonomy.

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) praised the government’s commitment to international cooperation and regional development while claiming that it is “morally unjustifiable” to export healthcare workers while paying them significantly more than their domestic counterparts.

The association attracted attention to the alarming wage disparity between Nigerian doctors working in the country and those who are deployed abroad.

The Saint Lucian government pays its highest-paying doctors $111.7 million annually, according to the NMA. In contrast, the Nigerian government pays the country 40.8% of its annual salary to doctors who are deployed to Saint Lucia as a result of the Technical Manpower Assistance Agreement.

Meanwhile, doctors in Nigeria only make an average of 11 million annually. While patients endure, we are promoting brain drain. The organization remarked, “It is indefensible.”

 

Bilateral Agreement

Under a recently signed Technical Manpower Assistance (TMA) agreement, the Federal Government made plans to send Nigerian professionals, including doctors, teachers, and agriculturists, to Saint Lucia and other Caribbean nations.

The deal, which was signed in Castries, Saint Lucia, is a part of President Bola Tinubu’s wider international strategy to promote South-South cooperation and foster a sense of belonging among the African diaspora in the Caribbean.

Janelle Modeste-Stephen, acting Permanent Secretary at Saint Lucia’s Ministry of External Affairs, and Yusuf Buba Yakub, director-general of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (TAC), signed on behalf of the host country.

Yakub praised the agreement as “a great achievement” and said it reflected President Tinubu’s request for the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) to receive technical assistance.

Nigeria will pay for the two-year deployment under the terms of the agreement, while the host countries will provide lodging and local assistance.

Additionally, according to Yakub, over 300 Nigerian professionals have been stationed in various African and Caribbean nations since August 2023, and more are on schedule to travel to Grenada and Jamaica in the coming days.

The first stop on a two-nation tour of the Caribbean and South America is where President Tinubu is currently making a state visit to Saint Lucia. He made an announcement at a joint session of the Saint Lucian Senate and House of Assembly on Monday that both the United States’ members could use to fund their education in Nigeria. He also proposed a proposed visa waiver for those with diplomatic and official passports.

UK’s youngest senior player Atherton joins Chelsea

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Chris Atherton, 16, has left Mourneview Park to join Chelsea.

At 13 years and 329 days old, the Northern Ireland Under-17 international, who was 13 years and 329 days old, became the youngest senior football player in the United Kingdom in September 2022, made headlines.

When the teenager started for the Lurgan Blues in a 6-0 victory over Dollingstown in the BetMcLean Cup, he broke the senior record by starting as a substitute for the Lurgan Blues.

Atherton overcame Jordan Allan’s previous record, which was 14 years, 191 days, in Airdrie.

He started for Glenavon regularly throughout the 2024-2019 campaign, scoring his first Irish Premiership goal against Loughgall in March as Paddy McLaughlin’s side finished 10th overall.

Glenavon made the announcement on X by posting that Chris Atherton’s blue is still the color.

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2027: I Will Do One Term If Elected President — Amaechi

Rotimi Amaechi, a former governor of Rivers State, says he will serve as president if given the opportunity to do so in 2027. He thinks the power-sharing agreement between northern and southern Nigeria should be respected.

Amaechi made an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, putting emphasis on the importance of the country.

When he was questioned if he would run for president in 2027 as the newly formed African Democratic Congress (ADC), he responded, “Of course. I reaffirmed to you. You are aware of my mind-reading abilities. ”

Amaechi remarked, “If I won’t do that for more than four years, I would say that. I would say I would do more than four if I had to spend more time.

The North and South of Nigeria have a power-sharing agreement that allows them to rotate their presidents among the two major blocs.  

After serving for eight years, Muhammadu Buhari from the North-West took over as president of the nation in the south-west region in 2023.

Discussions about power rotation have been a hot topic as the nation prepares for the polls in 2027.

The newly formed coalition, which includes powerful politicians, has yet to specify its preferred region for the presidency.  

However, Amaechi responded, “Of course, of course, when asked about the ADC’s position on zoning and whether it would consider a southerner for a single four-year term in 2027. Let me explain why.

You must adhere to the unwritten agreement that states “South eight years” and “North eight years,” for the time being, Nigeria. ” 

I don’t know why Wike doesn’t respect me, Amaechi, you can read more here.

South must pass its eighth year.

The former minister recalled his campaign for the North’s return in 2015, claiming that he supports the idea of power being divided between the two key provinces.

I took the lead in the PDP government’s struggle. Why? Due to the fact that it was agreed that the government would spend four years there. However, the government resisted it four years later, and I told them otherwise.

Because of the North’s reaction, that will be the height of instability.
What is the best course of action, then? To maintain the balance of power, it is supporting a candidate from the north.

Victoria Beckham’s sweet message to Spice Girls pal Mel B as she’s forced to miss wedding

Former bandmate Victoria Beckham has shared a touching message to her pal while Melanie B and Rory McPhee won’t be able to perform together in full.

Victoria won’t be able to attend Melanie and Rory’s engagement.

Victoria Beckham shared a sweet message with former bandmate Mel B as the Spice Girls icon gets ready to tie the knot. Over 30 years on from the two meeting and becoming part of the iconic group, they still share a special bond.

And despite Posh not being at her pal’s special day, she has shared a touching message in the build-up. She took to her Instagram Stories to share a sweet tribute ahead of the ceremony.

At a recent event, Victoria posted a photo of her and Melanie in the well-wishes. She exclaimed in the caption, “Love to you @officialmelb! @RoryMcPhee is a very fortunate man! xx”

It comes as St Paul’s Cathedral in London, one of the most revered landmarks in the UK, prepares for Melanie and Rory to say “I do.” They will follow in the footsteps of King Charles, who also tied the knot at the prestigious location, and the late Diana, Princess of Wales.

Victoria Beckham shared a sweet message to Melanie
Victoria Beckham shared a sweet message to Melanie (Image: victoriabeckham/Instagram)

But Victoria won’t be there to watch the pair exchange vows. Neither will former bandmate Geri Halliwell, although Emma Bunton is thought to be on the guest list.

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No-show by Victoria and Geri is in no way a snub at the singer. Instead, they claimed it is simply a result of busy schedules, which we exclusively revealed earlier this week.

A source close to the band told the Mirror: “There’s no snub, the girls are all on friendly terms with one another, but it’s no secret that Geri is busy with Christian at Formula One and Victoria is extremely busy with her fashion brand.”

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Not all Spice Girls will attend the ceremony(Image: officialmelb/Instagram)

According to speculation, Victoria’s plans will lead to her working on a project abroad. Meanwhile, Melanieie C, better known as Sporty Spice, is currently touring and playing in eastern Denmark’s Rdovre.

Melanie’s lavish hen do in Tunisia recently led to the wedding. She was joined by her eldest daughter Pheonix, her dearly beloved mother Andrea, her sister Danielle, and her dearly beloved mother, Andrea.

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Not all Spice Girls will attend the ceremony(Image: Spice Girls LLP via Getty Images)

She described the occasion as her “Zen party” and donned her renowned leopard print bikini for the occasion. And she recently stated to Women’s Wear Daily that she wants to feel regal and properly at her big day: “This will be a very formal, English wedding.”

“All women will wear fascinators or hats.” I’m having a second ceremony abroad, which will be more formal, seductive, and beautiful.

Rory, a friend of Mel’s family and a friend who is 13 years her junior, and Mel have known each other for years. He has been her hairstylist, and it’s thought the couple first fell in love romantically in 2018. In 2022, he later made a proposal to her.

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Why have record number of seeded players lost at Wimbledon?

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In Wimbledon’s opening days, seismic shocks have been a hot topic for a reason.

A record 36 players were eliminated at the end of Thursday’s play, surpassing the 35-player total at this point in the 2020 French Open, with just one more second-round match to come to an end at the conclusion of the tournament.

The men’s and women’s singles draws have grown to include the highest-ranked players to leave, with French Open champion Coco Gauff and men’s third-seeded Alexander Zverev atop the list of high-profile exits.

Eight of the top ten players, who had never won at any major tournament before the start of the Open era in 1968, dropped out in the first round, a record number.

Only Aryna Sabalenka, the top-five women’s player, has made it to the third round for the second time in the Open era.

Four of the top ten players, including British fourth seed Jack Draper, also lost in the second round of a Slam before only the third time in the previous 25 years.

Unusual circumstances

Wimbledon’s hottest opening day ever was met with sweltering conditions, with temperatures exceeding 30C on Monday and Tuesday.

Some still reported struggling, and Briton Cameron Norrie acknowledged the weather “was a bit of a shock to the system.” Others were given ice packs, cold towels, and plenty of water to help them deal with the conditions.

Some players have expressed frustration with the heat due to the grass courts’ interaction with the balls as well.

Denis Shapovalov, a 27th seed in Canada, declared: “The grass tour has turned into a joke. The balls are the worst. The court is slower than a clay court, and this one is no longer grass.

Players have more time to play the ball on slower courts, which results in longer rallies and physically draining longer games.

“Heavy and slow” balls

Then, what about the balls? Is there a difference there?

British number one Emma Raducanu spoke about the influence they were having after her remarkable victory over Marketa Vondrousova.

With the new balls, “you get a little bit extra,” she said, “but] I think these Slazenger balls really fluff up quite quickly and become heavy and slow” after a few games or a few long rallies in. The bigger hitters get some extra time to load and give it, according to “I think that.”

Mark Petchey, the coach of Raducanu, previously claimed that her ability to compete with the big hitters of the sport is being impacted by heavier tennis balls.

Short grass season

The quick turnaround before and short nature of the grass court season is one thing that hasn’t changed but still poses a problem for players.

It lasts less than 50 days, beginning some days before the French Open’s start in June and ending with Wimbledon on July 13.

Gauff won the French Open on June 7 and made it to just one grass court tournament before Wimbledon, losing in the first round of the Berlin Open.

The American second seed said, “I think this Slam, out of all of them, is the most prone to upsets because of how quickly the turnaround is from clay.”

Burnout among players

High-profile players have long raised concerns about the schedule.

Casper Ruud, a Norwegian, earlier this year, criticized the ranking system, calling it “a rat race,” while Alex de Minaur, an Australian, ranked ninth, said he “felt burned out” before claiming to have left the French Open “feeling burned out.”

Women’s fourth seed Jasmine Paolini said she needed to “reset” mentally following her second-round defeat, adding: “I feel a little tired right now. There were two intense months prior to this.

On that subject, Raducanu remarked, “It’s a mentally very difficult sport. What I’ve found to be useful is attempting to win the day by focusing on the process as much as possible while surround yourself with good people. Because the results are so fluctuating, it’s really difficult to take your joy in. It’s a “rollercoaster” of a ride.

A list of the top-10 seeds still remaining in the singles draws at Wimbledon:Aryna Sabalenka, Madison Keys, Mirra Andreeva, Iga Swiatek, Emma Navarro, Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Taylor Fritz, Novak Djokovic, Ben Shelton

The domino effect

Could the prospect of other top seeds leaving make others more anxious, while also giving lower-ranked players greater faith?

American sixth seed Madison Keys, who is still in contention after recovering from a set-up in her opener, said: “I think when you are sitting and watching everyone kind of fall, it adds a little stress to the situation. I feel like I managed to dodge a little bullet because I was fairly close in my first round.

American former player Tracy Austin also cited the shorter grass season and demanding schedule, with lower-ranked players believing they can outmatch the top seeds.

Frances Tiafoe, the 12th seed lost to Norrie in the second round, commented on the stronger competition: “You have some young guys playing well and unseeded floaters.” The current level of play has an incredible depth. You’ll lose if you don’t get ready to go. Some of the seeded guys appear to be hesitant to leave.

Who might gain?

The name tag of Coco Gauff from the draw board is seen in a bin on day three of the championships Images courtesy of Getty

American Amanda Anisimova may have gotten the most out of the women’s draw, which included the eliminated Paolini and the fifth-seeded Zheng Qinwen.

The 13th seed would not face Linda Noskova, the top seed, until the semi-finals, where she could meet Sabalenka, despite Naomi Osaka, a four-time major winner, remaining in her quarter.

Following defeats for Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, Francisco Cerundolo, and Matteo Berrettini, the Russian woman can reach the quarter-finals in men’s singles without facing a fellow seed.

If Mattia Bellucci can defeat the Briton first, Norrie could advance to the quarter-finals without facing another seed. Joao Fonseca or Nicolas Jarry, who are both from Brazil, are both in contention for the spot in the fourth round.

Before being matched with the world rankings used for the women’s draw, men’s singles seedings were based on a surface-based formula based on recent grass court victories.

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