Publisher Dele Momodu has asked Senate President Godswill Akpabio to see peace over his feud with Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.  ,
Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended for breaching the Senate’s rule in the wake of her sexual assault claims against Senator Akpabio.
As the feud continues to generate debates in the country and beyond, Momodu has told Akpabio to tow the path of peace.
Momodu was a guest on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief , on Monday.
Watch his interview below:
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Kraigg Brathwaite has stepped down as Test captain of the West Indies after three years in the role.
The 32-year-old will hand over the captaincy to an as yet unnamed replacement for Australia’s three-match Test tour of the Caribbean in June and July.
Brathwaite took over the side in March 2021, leading them to a home series victory against England in 2022 and winning a Test in Australia for the first time in 27 years in 2024.
His team finished eighth in the most recent World Test Championship standings, and the opening batter now steps aside at the beginning of a new cycle.
The West Indies will also have a new captain in T20s, with Shai Hope replacing Rovman Powell.
Hope, 31, who already led the West Indies in one-day internationals, will take charge for the first time in six T20s away in England and Ireland in June.
Jasmine Joyce-Butchers has defended her involvement in a post-match TikTok dance after Wales ‘ heavy Six Nations defeat by England.
The Red Roses ran in 11 tries in front of a record Principality Stadium crowd of over 21, 000 on Saturday.
England prop Sarah Bern and Wales full-back Joyce-Butchers joined BBC Sport pundits for a live post-match interview and together performed a routine.
Bern had done something similar with England fans after last weekend’s win against Italy in York which went viral.
But Joyce-Butchers ‘ participation sparked backlash on social media after Wales had just lost by 55 points to their arch-rivals on home turf, with some calling it embarrassing and questioning the player’s professionalism.
But the three-time Olympian was quick to defend her actions.
“If we don’t love what we do, then why do it”? she said on her Instagram.
“Yes I am upset, gutted, sad and disappointed with the result, but that doesn’t mean I can’t be happy, excited and smiling to see such an amazing crowd supporting us.
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Former Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap was involved in the dance and said she did not have a problem with it as it was more about celebrating the occasion.
” We’ve got to let people be themselves and be the personalities they are, “she told the Scrum V podcast.
” I feel for Jaz, I think some of the abuse that she’s getting is not very nice and not really called for.
“She doesn’t need to sit in a dark room. We’re seeing a personality, she’s obviously friends with Sarah Bern, they play in Bristol together.
” Everyone is entitled to their opinion. What we’ve always got to remember is women are different to men first and foremost and everyone processes their emotions differently and reacts in different ways. “
Rachel Taylor, another former Wales captain, said the dance was a” difficult one “to assess.
” It’s just a bit of a strange response after a loss, but I just think their group mentality was to enjoy the day at the Principality and that’s the sort of mood that they were in, but it’s probably a strange one for some rugby fans, “Taylor told BBC Radio Wales.
” The women’s fans of the game are quite unique and quite different at times because of that relationship they have with the players, so it’s probably a little bit more unusual from how the men’s and women’s rugby engage their fans.
Another former Wales captain, Ellis Jenkins, also weighed in on the discussion on Scrum V.
“My first thought was ‘ I’m not sure how I feel about that ‘ because it’s not something I would have done when I was playing”, he said.
“You’ve just lost an international game, but I am also a big believer that rugby in general almost struggles to grow because it hangs on to these old school ‘ values’.
” If rugby in general is going to grow as a sport you have to celebrate these individuals… you look at Marcus Smith, Finn Russell, Louis Rees-Zammit and they all come with loads of haters. “
Jenkins cited Ilona Maher’s impact during her three-month stint at Bristol Bears, with one game having to move to Ashton Gate to accommodate demand for tickets to see the American superstar.
” She’s probably not amongst the best players in the world either, but her profile is what grows the game, “Jenkins said.
” The women’s game and the men’s game is different.
Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured residents that the ongoing political crisis in the state will ultimately strengthen the people rather than weaken them.
Fubara made this statement when he received Muslim leaders from 20 Islamic-based groups, including the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, at his private residence in Port Harcourt during an Eid-El-Fitr Sallah visit.
Addressing the delegation, Governor Fubara urged them and his supporters to trust in God’s process, saying: “This season is one of love, sharing, and sacrifice. You have come to share in our pain and have made a great sacrifice through your prayers. As Christians, we believe that everything happens for a purpose, and I strongly believe that this situation is leading us toward a greater purpose”.
He acknowledged that the current political tension might leave many feeling depressed but emphasised that supernatural forces may be at play beyond human understanding.
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“No matter what we see, we must remain steadfast. In all things, we give glory to Almighty God. I believe that in the end, we will emerge stronger”, he added.
He reaffirmed his commitment to justice and equality, stressing that his administration envisions a society where no one is oppressed.
“We believe in egalitarianism, and if our beliefs bring us some pain, so be it. The most important thing is that we stand on the side of truth and righteousness”, he stated.
He regretted that he was unable to formally reach out to the Muslim community during their celebrations but promised that the relationship between religious groups and the government would be strengthened once the current uncertainties are resolved.
He also assured the leaders that their pending requests would be addressed after the crisis subsides.
Urging patience and perseverance, Governor Fubara drew an analogy from religious history, saying, “If God could be patient with Noah to allow even the snail to enter the Ark, then patience remains an essential virtue in our struggle”.
He also cautioned against falling prey to those who want engineer violence by fanning provocative acts, warning his supporters and Rivers people to avoid certain elements who sought to destabilize the state.
“Their goal is to create problems and deny people their means of livelihood. We will not allow that. We will continue to operate peacefully and respect constitutional authority to ensure that our state remains a model for others in Nigeria”, he concluded.
Speaking earlier on behalf of the Muslim community, Alhaji Nasir Awhelebe Uhor, declared their solidarity with Governor Siminalayi Fubara, assuring him of their prayers and support as he navigates the state’s current political challenges.
Alhaji Uhor stated that the majority of Muslims in Rivers State stand with Governor Fubara due to his inclusive approach to governance and his recognition of the Islamic faith.
He noted that unlike the previous administration that declared Rivers a 100% Christian state, Governor Fubara, upon assuming office, acknowledged the state as Christian majority while allowing room for inclusiveness.
Encouraging the governor to remain steadfast, Uhor reminded him of the Islamic belief that Allah rewards patience.
He said the present challenges align with the teachings of Islam, where the Creator tests His people through wealth, power, and authority.
He further called on President Bola Tinubu to review the emergency rule in Rivers State and restore Governor Fubara’s full authority, emphasizing that the governor has been performing effectively despite the crisis.
Vitor Pereira has dismissed short-term fears over Matheus Cunha’s commitment to Wolves after the striker expressed a desire to leave.
Brazil international Cunha said in an interview with the Observer that he has told the club he needs to “take the next step” and fight for titles in his career.
The former Atletico Madrid player has a £62.5m release clause in the four-and-a-half-year deal he signed in February.
Wolves are 17th and nine points above the Premier League relegation zone before Tuesday’s home game against West Ham, and head coach Pereira has no immediate concerns about Cunha as the club look to secure their top flight status.
“He is committed. This is the present. The future, I don’t know”, Pereira said.
“He knows his potential. He is a top player. It’s normal he has the ambition to fight for titles. It’s natural. It happens with other players. But the most important thing is to be committed and help the team to achieve our targets. At the end of the season we will see”.
Cunha, who scored Brazil’s goal in their 4-1 World Cup qualifying defeat to Argentina last week which cost Dorival Junior his job, has scored 15 times for Wolves this season.
He is currently halfway through a four-game ban for acting in an improper manner when he was sent off for clashing with Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez in Wolves ‘ FA Cup defeat on 1 March.
The 25-year-old will sit out the visit of the Hammers and Saturday’s trip to Ipswich before being available to face Tottenham on 13 April.