NBA Demands Release Of Abducted Lawyer Udoka

Peace Udoka, a young lawyer who was kidnapped with her sister by gunmen in Kogi State the day after calling the bar, was ordered by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Sunday to release her.

On Saturday, Udoka, a member of the National Youth Service Corps stationed in Kogi, was abducted while traveling from Abuja to Benin City along the Lokoja-Okene highway.

Afam Osigwe, the president of the NBA, described the abduction as “shocking and deeply concerning” the day after the incident.

Osigwe demanded immediate action in a statement released via X on Sunday.

Read more about Security Operatives’ rescue of eight Kogi passengers and four others who are still in captivity.

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) @NigBarAssoc has received a “deep shock and deep concern” over the disturbing reports of Onyesom Peace Udoka, a newly called lawyer, abducted while returning from the most recent Call to Bar Ceremony in Abuja, in the state of Kogi State, according to the post.

This tragic development is completely unacceptable and condemnable. Young lawyers and their families have been through such agonizing ordeals at a time when our nation should be preparing to celebrate the future of the legal profession. No citizen should live in fear of insecurity on our roads, nor should a family have to go through this ordeal.

The NBA urges the Federal Government and all relevant security organizations to rise up, take urgency, and secure the release of our colleague and other captives. Nigerians’ safety and security cannot continue to be a subject of ridicule. Governments have a primary duty to protect the lives of their citizens, and they must take this duty seriously.

We call for more aggressive and persistent action to protect our roads and restore public confidence in the government’s ability to ensure everyone’s safety as they travel across the nation.

In this difficult time, the NBA expresses its solidarity with the families of the abducted victims, and we ask that God grant the victims a quick and secure return to their loved ones.

The Lokoja-Okene axis, which connects the southwest of the country to the federal capital, has turned into a kidnapping hotspot.

One person was killed and three other passengers were abducted after gunmen attacked an 18-seater bus on September 8.

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‘It’s bigger than us’ – England aim to inspire

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the following morning.

Members of England’s victorious squad were in front of the media less than 24 hours after beating Canada 33-13 to win the Women’s World Cup in front of more than 80 000 people at Twickenham. Chaos prevailed.

Head coach John Mitchell was scheduled to travel with two players. Five people bounded in, and there was no substitute for the scramble for extra chairs.

Abbie Ward and Maud Muir both grinned incessantly. A baseball cap was pulled low over Meg Jones’ eyes. Hannah Botterman, the champion athlete whose knee-slide was deemed a physio-enforced sanction, sat in the center while resplendent in a red cowboy hat.

Botterman and captain Zoe Aldcroft continued until 6:30am, after Mitchell “faded out” of the celebrations about 1.30am when she revealed she had not had a drink in 13 months and two days prior to Saturday night.

Fans at Battersea Power Station will have a “Champions Party” starting at 14:00 BST on Sunday.

The Red Roses’ message to the audience was unmistakable: they want to inspire the next generation despite the banter and joviality.

“For me, when you talk about the things you remember from these games, it’s the way the parents are walking around with daughters on their shoulders at the end.” Even though they may not be related to us, Ward claimed that those moments are significant.

“It’s bigger than just our game and a World Cup final that we’ll always remember.”

What we always wanted to win was what we could create and how we could inspire people, according to our previous statements.

“My daughter has been incredibly inspirational there.” She has been my constant companion for the past two years.

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There are “so many more people to inspire me.”

Women’s sport has had a stellar summer so far.

England’s third World Cup victory came just two months after their footballers beat Spain on penalties to defend their title as champions of Europe. They won in 1994 and 2014, respectively.

Chloe Kelly and company’s success gave Aldcroft that extra boost of inspiration to put their own World Cup final defeats behind them and leave a legacy for themselves.

It’s incredible, I say. We saw the Lionesses earlier this summer, which gave us the motivation to play our part and maintain that momentum, Aldcroft said.

We wanted to inspire the next generation by putting young girls on shoulders in the stadium as well as motivate them to join their local club, pick up a rugby ball, enter women’s rugby, and become the Red Roses of the future.

England’s greatest accomplishment is this World Cup triumph.

They have won their first four Women’s Six Nations matches without losing a match and are unbeaten in 33 matches.

Aldcroft is aware that they cannot rest on their success despite their status as the world’s best.

England will be in the spotlight when the Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) season begins in late October, fighting both for their clubs and keeping their international positions in a more competitive environment.

This chapter will end after our celebrations. According to Aldcroft, it’s about bringing the next generation of Red Roses to light.

We’ll start seeing more girls join the squad, which keeps us interested and chasing. We are very competitive, and we aim to be the best at what we do.

“We’ve won the World Cup, but we’ll be back in the PWR and wanting to fight for our clubs in a few weeks.” It doesn’t stop.

When we reappear with an England shirt, we want to keep pushing and improving, and that’s what happens. Those boundaries are always pushing.

The representatives of England attempted to explain the magnitude of their accomplishments, but they were met with a lot of chuckle.

Captain Aldcroft described her “absolute proudness” after seeing what they “built over three years” come to fruition before Botterman criticized her for making up a word.

Muir chose an unusual cultural reference when he thought about the “insane” crowds at Twickenham. The best part of it was witnessing everyone walk in from the stands, she said. It resembled a movie, they said. I acted like a “borrower.”

Mitchell is already considering the new heights his team can reach, despite how small Muir may have felt at the time, when the women’s rugby union match was being dominated by a record-setting crowd.

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Amorim retains Man Utd support and ‘not concerned’ about future

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After a day where a previous step forward was followed by another step back, Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim declared that he was not worried about his job.

In a 3-1 defeat at Brentford, United remained firmly in the bottom half of the Premier League, losing the optimism brought about by the victory over Chelsea seven days prior.

Despite the humiliating defeat, the club continues to support their head coach.

Sources claim that Amorim’s minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is backing them and that it is only fair to evaluate the Portuguese against the right team for a full season.

United officials, who are adamant no-one is being sought to replace Amorim, have refuted several suggestions from external sources that shortlists of replacements have been created.

The 40-year-old will be more underwhelmed by speculation ahead of Saturday’s game against in-form Sunderland at Old Trafford, though.

In Amorim’s 33 league games, United has still managed to win 34 points in a row.

After last season’s disappointing 15th-place finish, Amorim has yet to experience the promised improvement, and he was forced to make further decisions regarding his future.

He told BBC Match of the Day, “I am never concerned about my job because I’m not that kind of a guy.”

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The former Sporting boss has been repeatedly praised for his support, but it is on days like this when that belief is questioned and ensured that the inquest is thorough with no midweek games to distract from it.

After the game, defender Matthijs de Ligt expressed his regret for the performance, saying that Amorim would not be held accountable for it.

The players on the pitch must ultimately do it, he said, “but it’s always easy to look to the manager.”

Ashley Williams, a former Wales midfielder, told BBC Final Score: “I don’t want to say they change managers, but how long can this go on? We seem to be talking about it every week.

I support managers who adopt a certain style. That isn’t working. You must change.

“Unless they change their manager, I don’t see where Manchester United goes with this.”

Alan Shearer, a former England striker, stated to BBC Match of the Day: “Ruben Amorim is under enormous pressure.

“I believe the hierarchy has made so many mistakes since hiring this manager,” he said. He is fortunate, in my opinion.

They don’t look good enough, ex-Arsenal defender Martin Keown said. When you examine it further, Graham Potter’s win percentage is only 1% higher than Graham Potter’s, who has been fired. He’s still doing what he does.

Being stubborn might be Amorim’s mistake.

Amorim’s issue is that, according to him, his messaging is ineffective.

United’s worst season since 2019 saw United extend their search for an away win to eight games, including Bruno Fernandes’ second missed penalty of three this year.

No team has allowed United to score the first goal in more league games since Amorim’s tenure started in November.

He claimed that his players had worked on Brentford’s likely gameplan, including playing long balls into the forward positions, particularly behind the wide central defenders Luke Shaw and Matthijs de Ligt, but the execution was disappointing.

We focused on the objectives for today during the week, according to Amorim. That frustrates me.

The guys are training, I see. Sometimes, when things are really difficult, they seem different from one another in the video games. But the club is under that pressure.

Some observers believe that Amorim’s 3-4-2 system, which he vehemently opposes, is the cause.

Keith Andrews, a rookie Brentford manager, showed flexibility by switching from his five-man defense to a back four, which, he said, “provided us with a better base and fluidity in midfield.”

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Micah Richards, a former Manchester City defender, compared the game for Match of the Day with less diplomatic demeanor.

He said that Amorim’s stubbornness in what he’s trying to accomplish could eventually lead to his failure.

The owners may be backing him, but ultimately it just doesn’t work.

Richards called the two goals United conceded in the opening 20 minutes “shambolic”

Harry Maguire attempted to play offside in the first, but the halfway point was a yard off.

Altay Bayindir pushed a low cross into the danger zone as United’ defense made use of Kevin Schade’s opening play for the second period.

Brazilian forward Igor Thiago capitalized on both occasions.

Amorim’s strategy was presumably protected, but that’s what happened.

It’s not the system when we win, they say. The system is what causes us to lose. I get the sarcasm off his tongue, he said, “I understand.”

Amorim’s criticism of the assessment raises fundamental issues that shouldn’t be addressed so frequently throughout his tenure.

When Amorim was asked what he thought of the setback, he responded, “It’s like ups and downs.”

You feel everything and the momentum are there when you win. When you lose, you return to the starting position and attempt to regain momentum.

“Every time I lose the game, I cannot tell you more than I say.”

Sometimes you see a team perform really well and see improvements, and then there are other times you miss the improvement that gives you the confidence to believe Manchester United will win.

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Taylor Swift documentary release date and what to expect from ‘rare’ Channel 4 series

The brand-new documentary will explore the US popstar’s rise to fame and the drama that followed.

In a brand-new documentary, Channel 4 is set to shed some light on Taylor Swift’s rise to fame.

Taylor: The Star Who Changed the World will be broadcast by the broadcaster in a few days, which is expected to be a treat for Swiffers.

Shaminder Nahal, the commissioning editor for the two-part documentary, explained why Swift would make a good subject for its debut.

Nahal said: “Her journey has been nothing short of epic, and we’re keen for this series reflect all the joy and artistry, the heartbreaks and high stakes, of her stunning career, while also showing viewers sides of Taylor Swift that they might not know or expect.”

What’s the two-part special about, and when can viewers tune in? We go over everything you need below.

The Taylor Swift documentary will be released when?

Swifties set your alarms as Taylor: The Star Who Changed The World is set to premiere on Channel 4 this Tuesday, September 30th at 9:15pm.

Both episodes will be available for streaming on Channel 4’s on-demand service on Tuesday, along with the previous ones.

What is the subject of Taylor Swift’s documentary?

The two-part series examines Swift’s 20-year career with input from band members, industry professionals, and devoted fans.

Online content creator Niamh Adkins, who discusses the impact the popstar had had on her life, is one of the interviewees.

Other self-proclaimed Swifties reveal their decades-long devotion to the American celebrity, including the person who first met the singer in 2003.

Emily Poe Stumler, Swift’s ex-bandmate between 2006 and 2007, who served as her fiddle player, is also a part of the series.

Elsewhere, viewers can expect to learn the truth about Swift’s infamous feuds over the years – from her clashes with Kanye West to the recent battle with record executive Scooter Braun.

Taylor will examine the musician’s 20-year career, which saw her transcend the status of a pop star and create a unique cultural icon.

The documentary examines the forces behind her trajectory and the dedicated community she has inspired through interviews with well-known commentators, industry insiders, and fans.

As the series charts Taylor’s transition from an ambitious teen with lofty dreams to one of the most influential and closely watched figures of our time, it adds, “Related archives will reveal fresh insights into Taylor and her story.”

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