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Fubara Promises To Complete New Assembly Complex, Present 2026 Budget In December

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Siminalayi Fubara, the governor of Rhodes State, has stated that his administration’s construction of the new Rivers State House of Assembly Complex will house the 2026 Appropriation Bill.

After inspecting the ongoing work at the site on Monday, Governor Fubara expressed satisfaction with the level of progress made.

He explained that Julius Berger, the main contractor, has subcontracted the interior furnishing to MCC to speed up the project’s completion, with the expectation that the main building, which will be rebuilt after the previous one was destroyed in a fire incident during the political crisis, will be finished by December.

He continued, “It is very impressive what I have seen.”

According to our projection, the contractors informed me that they had “fast-tracked” the delivery of this place. A reputable company, Julius Berger, has already been hired to handle the interior and all other work.

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After the return of world peace, Governor Fubara emphasized the need for lawmakers to re-enter the main complex, noting that members of their temporary chambers should now conduct legislative business in the permanent facility.

He said, “We have been working really hard to ensure the establishment of their permanent sitting areas.”

You are aware of the previous drama that had surrounded our relationship. However, now that everything has been resolved, it is our desire to return to the Assembly’s normal and proper session, thanks to God’s special grace.

The state government is committed to carrying out the significant reconstruction, he added, to enable a return to full legislative operations, even though the Speaker will handle the unmolested portion of the former complex.

The Governor assured me that this particular location should be set up before December 31.

The Speaker may handle the other side of the complex that is not important, according to the Speaker’s statement.

Adam Peaty’s mum takes fresh ‘dig’ at son and Holly Ramsay amid family feud

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In preparation for their festive wedding, Amy Peaty’s mother posted a heartfelt statement about her ongoing feud with her son and his future wife Holly Ramsay.

In the midst of a growing family feud, Adam Peaty’s mother Caroline has made an appearance to make a fresh dig at her son. Holly Ramsay and Adam are engaged in a glittering ceremony on May 15.

However, Adam’s mum Caroline won’t be in attendance amid a growing feud in the family, which kicked off when Caroline wasn’t invited to Holly’s hen do a few weeks back. Holly’s mum and Adam’s sister were in attendance, alongside Victoria Beckham.

Adam recently broke his silence to share a statement about the feud. In a statement, he said: “For those who know me personally, you know that I work so hard on trying to improve myself as a person who wants to contribute to making the world a better place.

“I am continuing to learn about myself and how I can be the man I want to be; a worthy partner, father, businessman, friend and athlete; even through these challenging times. Bethany, Holly and I will get through this – we do not ask for sympathy. We just need people to be aware that there are always two sides to every story. To those of you who have reached out and shown kindness and understanding – thank you. It is deeply appreciated.”

Adam’s comments came after his mother’s famous statement that she thought her son was “in Gordon Ramsay’s clutches.” Through the media, she also sent Adam a personal message.

She wrote to her son, “I know it’s the end,” in a direct message. However, I ask that regardless of what happens in the future, Adam know that I love you, that your father loves you, and that we can talk to each other whenever we want to.

“I wouldn’t forgive you for anything you’ve done,” he said. I’m so in love with you. I sincerely hope your marriage turns out well, and I sincerely hope that Holly and you have a successful union. I want everything to end, so I’m speaking out.

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In light of rumors that Bethany and her partner will be attending the wedding, Adam’s mother has reportedly taken a new swipe at him. Adam and Bethany are close still.

The quote she shared read: “I don’t remember every gift I opened when I was 5, 6, or even 10. I remember the smell of the kitchen, the glow of the lights, the way love felt louder in December. It wasn’t the presents it was the presence of my parents who did everything they could to make the magic happen.” Adam and Holly will tie the knot at Bath Abbey on December 27th in a Christmas wedding.

Brazil’s Supreme Court panel votes to keep Bolsonaro in police custody

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After he admitted tampering with his ankle monitor, a panel on the Brazilian Supreme Court voted unanimously to keep former president Jair Bolsonaro in the care of federal police.

After being taken into custody on Saturday, the panel of four justices convened on Monday to decide whether to continue Bolsonaro’s preventative detention.

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Alexandre de Moraes, Cristiano Zanin, Carmen Lucia, Flavio Dino, and Cristiano Zanin make up the panel’s justices. Voting is open until 8 p.m. local time (23:00 GMT). Luiz Fux, one of the panel’s fifth members, has since moved to another panel, leaving him with no seats.

De Moraes alleged Bolsonaro of making repeated “repeated” attempts to break court orders and compared the former president to a flight risk in an explanation of the decision on Monday.

Bolsonaro, according to de Moraes, has shown “patent disregard for the justice system.”

Therefore, there is no denying the necessity to convert house arrest to pre-trial detention in light of the need to uphold public order, ensure criminal law application, and prevent disregard for the already taken precautionary measures.

Bolsonaro might flee the country to avoid justice, according to Justice Dino.

Dino wrote that the “admitted breach of electronic monitoring” “not only increases the risk of escape but also demonstrates a flagrant disregard for the Judiciary’s precautionary measures.”

The far-right Bolsonaro, who attempted to overturn the 2022 presidential election’s results, was given a 27-year prison sentence in September.

On five counts, he was found guilty. They included attempting a coup, engaging in organized crime, attempting to overthrow the democratic system of justice, engaging in violent damage, and deteriorating the heritage of the listed buildings.

On Monday, a panel that had previously voted in favor of Bolsonaro’s conviction reconvened to decide whether or not he should remain in custody.

Only one of the panel’s five original justices, Fux, cast a ballot in September to support Bolsonaro’s conviction. However, Fux is no longer a member of the panel.

Bolsonaro has maintained his innocence while denying that he was trying to stoke a coup. His defense team has attempted to dampen his political standing by describing the proceedings as a protest.

Bolsonaro’s ally, United States President Donald Trump, has called the case a “witch hunt” and has attempted to intervene in his place by imposing severe tariffs on Brazil and sancting Justice de Moraes.

Bolsonaro’s defense team filed an appeal while his former residence in Brasilia was under house arrest.

Bolsonaro’s request to renounce his sentence was rejected by the Supreme Court panel in early November. In response, Bolsonaro’s attorneys have since requested that the court allow him to serve his 27-year prison sentence while he is currently on house arrest because of health issues caused by a stabbing Bolsonaro survived on the 2018 campaign trail.

After the 70-year-old allegedly used a soldering tool to damage his ankle monitor, Justice de Moraes ordered Bolsonaro to go to jail on Saturday.

Later, Assistant Judge Luciana Sorrentino later explained to the court that Bolsonaro claimed to have “paranoia” and “hallucinations” that made him believe that his ankle monitor had some wiretap. The former president claimed to have noticed the symptoms after altering his medication.

Given Bolsonaro’s growing legal issues, federal police have suggested that he might have had a past whereabouts.

A report from the police that documented some of Bolsonaro’s attempts was released in August. For instance, officials claimed to have seized a 33-page letter from Argentine President Javier Milei, a co-author of the right-wing movement, and seized it.

Bolsonaro claims that he has been “persecuted for reasons and crimes that are primarily political” in the letter from February 2024.

Bolsonaro spent a few nights in the Hungarian embassy in Brasilia at the same time as the letter, which further raises the possibility that he might seek diplomatic refuge.

According to the claim that one of Bolsonaro’s sons petitioned the Trump administration to obstruct his father’s case, Eduardo Bolsonaro is currently facing a trial for obstruction.

Rugby ‘broken’ by officiating and long games – Ferris

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Stephen Ferris, a former Ireland international, said the officiating caused him to feel “broken” while watching his country’s 24-13 defeat against South Africa.

In a game that lasted more than two hours, Ireland received five yellow cards from the referee.

Sam Prendergast, Jack Crowley, Andrew Porter, and Paddy McCarthy were all sent to the sin-bin for a violation after James Ryan’s yellow card was upgraded to a 20-minute red card as the hosts played with 12 players for 10 minutes in the second half.

And Ferris, who has won 35 international caps, claims that World Rugby needs a thorough evaluation to address the escalating stop-start nature of international rugby matches.

He told BBC Sport NI’s Stephen Watson, “Western rugby needs to find a way to not make a game of rugby 132 minutes long.”

“We have to make it quick and easy because a lot of people have messaged me saying they got bored while watching the game, especially when you’re trying to bring kids, and that’s when it can be short at times.

What did the other 52, 000 Aviva members think when they saw the game as broken because I had no idea what was happening and if I had no idea what was happening sitting on the sidelines, was that what they thought? Simply put, it was chaos.

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Ireland is still considered to be “one of the favorites” for the Six Nations.

In what Ferris described as “disappointing” November for Andy Farrell’s side, Ireland won the Autumn Nations Series with two victories (over Japan and Australia) and two losses (against New Zealand and South Africa).

In Paris, they will not play again until February when they take on French champions France in their opening Six Nations game. Ferris acknowledged that Les Bleus and England are currently in better shape than Ireland to challenge for the title.

“I think there are always concerns when you look at other teams who are doing really well and look to be further ahead this Rugby World Cup cycle,” he continued.

“Six Nations is about achieving the highest level, and Ireland’s goal is to win.” There is a lot of money to be won, which helps to pay for the union and relieves pressure.

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I’m A Celeb’s Vogue Williams issued warning by former star after therapy admission

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Get Me Out of Here Because I’m A Celebrity! Former campmate of Vogue Williams cautioned her against ever letting go of her fears after being covered in snakes.

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A former I’m A Celebrity contestant has delivered a chilling warning to Vogue Williams after one particular fear left her requiring therapy.

Ashley Roberts, an ex-Pussycat Dolls member, intentionally kept her crippling snake phobia from ITV bosses when she appeared on the program in 2012, though.

She later admitted that she needed hypnotherapy to deal with her severe fear.

Vogue, a former model and host of the podcast, used a completely different approach.

She sent voice messages to her Heart Radio colleagues revealing her massive snake phobia, whilst also discussing it during her entrance interview, reports the Irish Mirror.

The mother-of-three was inevitably sucked into by Ashley, 44, and I’m A Celeb producers promptly covered her in serpents during a Bushtucker Trial.

Chatting on Heart Radio alongside co-hosts Amanda Holden and Jamie Theakston about jungle fears, Ashley recalled: “Before Vogue Williams went in, she sent us a voice note of what her biggest fear was. She then said the same in her first episode.”

Vogue, a native of Dublin, said in the video, “I really don’t want a snake in my knickers.” Is that a reasonable assumption? For my children’s sake, I’m doing it. They’ll enjoy watching me get tangled up with snakes.

Amanda continued, “You don’t fess up what you’re scared of; that’s the worst thing you can do.”

Ashley, drawing on her experience finishing as runner-up behind former EastEnders actress Charlie Brooks, completely agreed. She said: “Exactly. I was so scared of snakes I actually got hypnotherapy for me, didn’t tell a single soul. I did not, and when I had a bet or something it was rats and not snakes. ‘Yes, I’ve won.’

“Such a big snake phobia is now known to her, so guess what she got in her challenge,” she said. She was apprehensive.

When Vogue and TV star Tom Read Wilson were smothered with serpents and trapped in cramped tents, Vogue, who is wed to Spencer Matthews’ reality TV personality, was horrified.

Host Declan Donnelly cheerfully announced: “You’ve got eight minutes left!”.

Vogue responds, “That’s great news,” while maintaining her composure. Thank you for letting me know.

When Ant nonchalantly reveals the shocking detail, “In each of your tents, there are 15 snakes. “Dec mutters:” Oh God… They didn’t need to know that, in my opinion.

She had told her colleagues on Heart Radio before entering the jungle that she was hoping to avoid running into too many snakes.

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Jamie Theakston, however, revealed that speaking with contestants on the day of the show before getting to know them was his greatest fear.

He said, “I would be terrified. Everything else would be fine after that. That makes me absolutely terrified.