By JOE APU Chairman of the Mercury Maritime Concession Company Limited (MMCC), Rear Admiral Andrew Okoja (Rtd), has urged the newly appointed Chairman of the Ondo State Rowing, Canoeing, and Sailing Association, Tunde Giwa-Daramola, to prioritize the growth of water sports in the state. Admiral Okoja made the call on Thursday during a courtesy visit by Giwa-Daramola to the MMCC corporate headquarters. He emphasized the importance of developing water sports as part of broader marine sector initiatives. While discussing the proposed $30 billion Escravos Seaport Industrial Complex in the Gbamaratou Kingdom, Admiral Okoja, a former president of the Nigeria Rowing, Canoeing, and Sailing Federation, highlighted the inclusion of recreational facilities to promote water sports. “Eighty-five percent of Nigeria’s trade depends on the marine sector, and integrating sports into this ecosystem will engage youth in host communities, provide employment, and enhance recreation,” Okoja stated. Expressing confidence in Giwa-Daramola’s capabilities, he added, “With your experience as a two-time Commodore of the Navy Sailing Club, I am certain you will drive water sports development in Ondo State. The MMCC is ready to support your efforts to ensure athletes from riverine communities are actively involved in these sports.” Admiral Okoja also congratulated Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on his electoral victory, noting it reflected the people’s approval of his development agenda. In response, Giwa-Daramola outlined his vision for advancing water sports in the state. He stressed the need to popularize the sports, particularly among riverine communities that have historically produced medal-winning athletes but lack proper facilities. “My appointment by Governor Aiyedatiwa is a call to action. I intend to collaborate with stakeholders to make water sports prominent in Ondo State,” he said. He also sought MMCC’s partnership to establish an International Aquatic Centre in Igbokoda, which would train athletes in Nigeria and across West Africa. Present at the meeting were MMCC General Manager Mr. Patrick Wodah Odey and PR/Marketing Officer Miss Magdalene Amedu, as well as Giwa-Daramola’s technical team. The Ondo State government recently restructured its sports associations, appointing Giwa-Daramola as chairman of the Rowing, Canoeing, and Sailing Association, as part of efforts to revitalize sports in the state.
According to reports, the victim was a high-ranking executive at a prominent American corporation, known for his successful career and philanthropic efforts. The shooting took place during a routine meeting at the company's headquarters, leaving the executive critically wounded.Pete Hegseth, president-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of Defense, has close ties to an Idaho-based Christian nationalist church that aims to turn America into a theocracy. Hegseth is a member of a Tennessee congregation affiliated with Christ Church, a controversial congregation in Moscow, Idaho, that has become a leader in the movement to get more Christianity in the public sphere. In an appearance last year on the Christ Church-connected streaming show “Crosspolitic,” Hegseth talked about how building up fundamentalist Christian education systems is important in what he sees as a “spiritual battle” with the secular world. He sees Christian students as foot soldiers in that war and refers to Christian schools as “boot camp.” “We’re in middle phase one right now, which is effectively a tactical retreat where you regroup, consolidate and reorganize and as you do so, you build your army underground with the opportunity later on of taking offensive operations – and obviously all of this is metaphorical and all that good stuff,” he said on the show. Hegseth did not immediately respond to requests for an interview. Hegseth has spoken positively about Christ Church Pastor Doug Wilson’s writings Christ Church is led by Pastor Doug Wilson, who founded the Calvinist group of churches called the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches, or CREC. CREC has congregations in nearly all 50 states and several foreign countries. Hegseth’s church is a member of CREC, and Hegseth has spoken positively of Wilson’s writings. Wilson and his allies have a rigid patriarchal belief system and don’t believe in the separation of church and state. They support taking away the right to vote from most women, barring non-Christians from holding office and criminalizing the LGBTQ+ community. Recently, Wilson has increased his influence nationally as he’s built a religious, educational and media empire. His Association of Classical Christian Schools has hundreds of fundamentalist schools around the country, and his publishing outfit Canon Press churns out dozens of titles a year as well as popular streaming shows that highlight unyielding socially conservative ideals. In the recently released podcast, “Extremely American” (created by this reporter), Wilson says one of his goals is to get like-minded people into positions of influence. In an emailed response for this story, he said he’s closer to that post-election and that he supports Hegseth’s nomination, though he downplayed any influence he has on him. “I was grateful for Trump’s win, and believe that it is much more likely that Christians with views similar to mine will receive positions in the new administration,” he said. Hegseth nomination could threaten cohesion, diversity of U.S. military, experts say That’s what worries Air Force veteran Mikey Weinstein, who is the president of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation. Weinstein says Hegseth, if confirmed as secretary of Defense, would threaten the cohesion of a religiously and racially diverse U.S. military. “Pete Hegseth is a poster child for literally everything that would be the opposite of what you would want to have for someone who’s controlling the technologically most lethal organization in the history of this country,” he said. Weinstein sees Hegseth’s nomination as an example of the dangers of Project 2025, a 900-page policy paper written by far-right political activists. It lays out a plan to gut the federal government and install Christian nationalist ideals. “Christian nationalism is an absolute fatal cancer metastasizing at light speed (for) the national security of this country,” he said. “It is a Christian version of the Taliban.” Matthew D. Taylor, senior scholar at the Institute for Islamic, Christian and Jewish Studies, said Hegseth is “one of the most extreme far right figures ever nominated to a cabinet post, at least in modern memory.” Taylor said he’s broadly concerned about Christian nationalists, who tend to take a dim view of democracy, potentially having a lot of sway in this administration. “I think we should expect a profound degradation of our democratic norms of the rule of law, and I think we are edging closer to a de facto Anglo Protestant establishment, of the kind where Anglo Protestant Christianity as the de facto official religion in the United States,” he said. Hegseth faces some headwinds in his nomination process due to multiple marital sex scandals and the recent revelation that he paid a woman who accused him of sexual assault in exchange for her not speaking about it. He denies he assaulted her but admits he paid her. He’s also gotten criticism for tattoos that are symbols of the Crusades and wrote a book titled “American Crusade,” where he derides Muslims. Before becoming a TV personality, Hegseth led the conservative veterans group Concerned Veterans for America, which advocated for increased privatization of veterans’ health care. He has also said that women should not be allowed to serve in combat roles in the military, and has complained about what he terms “woke” policies in the military.
Paylocity Holding Co. ( NASDAQ:PCTY – Get Free Report ) Director Steven I. Sarowitz sold 1,400 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $200.59, for a total value of $280,826.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director now directly owns 8,338,430 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,672,605,673.70. The trade was a 0.02 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink . Paylocity Stock Down 0.5 % Shares of Paylocity stock opened at $199.66 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.32, a current ratio of 1.32 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $198.46 and a 200 day moving average price of $167.97. Paylocity Holding Co. has a fifty-two week low of $129.94 and a fifty-two week high of $215.68. The firm has a market cap of $11.13 billion, a P/E ratio of 51.06, a P/E/G ratio of 4.93 and a beta of 0.92. Institutional Investors Weigh In On Paylocity Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted its holdings in Paylocity by 81.9% in the third quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 856,536 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $141,303,000 after purchasing an additional 385,625 shares during the period. Millennium Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Paylocity by 435.2% in the 2nd quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 331,253 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $43,676,000 after buying an additional 269,354 shares during the last quarter. Point72 Asset Management L.P. boosted its holdings in shares of Paylocity by 283.8% in the 3rd quarter. Point72 Asset Management L.P. now owns 309,761 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $51,101,000 after buying an additional 229,057 shares during the period. Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB publ grew its position in shares of Paylocity by 1,662.3% during the 2nd quarter. Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB publ now owns 181,920 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $23,986,000 after buying an additional 171,597 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP raised its stake in Paylocity by 58.3% during the second quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 335,946 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $44,296,000 after acquiring an additional 123,744 shares during the period. 94.76% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Read Our Latest Research Report on Paylocity About Paylocity ( Get Free Report ) Paylocity Holding Corporation engages in the provision of cloud-based human capital management and payroll software solutions for workforce in the United States. The company offers payroll software solution for global payroll, expense management, tax services, on demand payment, and garnishment managed services; and time and labor management software for time and attendance, scheduling, and time collection. See Also Receive News & Ratings for Paylocity Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Paylocity and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .It was at the age of 38 that Nani made the difficult decision to retire from professional football. While it was a bittersweet moment for him, as he had to come to terms with the fact that he would never be able to replicate Ronaldo's success, he also found a sense of liberation in embracing his own journey and accomplishments. Nani realized that he didn't need to be the next Cristiano Ronaldo to leave a lasting impact on the football world. He had carved out his own legacy, his own style of play, and his own unique contributions to the game.
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Despite facing setbacks such as a recent injury that sidelined him for several weeks, Son Heung-Min has proven time and again that he is a resilient and determined player. His passion for the game and his unwavering commitment to his team have endeared him to fans around the world. Whether he is donning the famous Lilywhite shirt of Tottenham Hotspur or the red and blue of the South Korean national team, Son's impact on the game is undeniable.The woman's academic background as a master's student has added another layer of mystery to the case. How could someone with such high education and intelligence remain in captivity for so long without attempting to break free?
WEST LAYFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Trey Kaufman-Renn had 18 points and Myles Colvin and Camden Heide each scored 13 to lead No. 6 Purdue to an 80-45 rout of Marshall on Saturday. Colvin and Heide were making their first starts of the season for Purdue (5-1). Braden Smith, who was averaging 14.6 points, was scoreless on an 0-for-4 shooting day. Smith had a team-high nine assists. Nate Martin led Marshall (3-2) with nine points, playing 24 minutes before fouling out with several minutes left in the game. The Boilermakers shot 55% in the first half to take a 39-24 halftime lead. However, Purdue made only one field goal in the final nine minutes of the first half. Purdue picked up the intensity in the second half, leading by as many as 41 points. The Boilermakers shot 50% for the game and held the Thundering Herd to 30%. No. 10 NORTH CAROLINA 87, HAWAII 69 HONOLULU (AP) — R.J. Davis scored 14 of his 18 points in the first half and No. 10 North Carolina pulled away from Hawaii. Elliot Cadeau had 17 points on 7-of-8 shooting, Seth Trimble scored 11 of his 13 points after halftime and Ian Jackson added 11 for the Tar Heels (3-1). Davis, an All-American guard, moved into fourth place on North Carolina’s all-time career scoring list. He overtook Sam Perkins with his free throw at the 11:59 mark of the first half. Gytis Nemeiksa led Hawaii with 16 points and had 10 rebounds. Akira Jacobs made three 3-pointers and scored 13 points off the bench. Tanner Christensen had 10 points and 10 rebounds and Marcus Green added 10 points for the Rainbow Warriors (4-1). No. 15 MARQUETTE 880, GEORGIA 69 NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — David Joplin scored a career-high 29 points and made six 3-pointers, Chase Ross had 14 points and five steals, and No. 15 Marquette beat Georgia. Story continues below video Joplin scored five straight Marquette points to begin a 12-3 run that Stevie Mitchell capped by banking in a shot with 1:33 remaining for a 78-66 lead. Mitchell made a steal at the other end to help seal it. Ben Gold scored a career-high 14 points and Kam Jones had 10 points and seven assists for Marquette (6-0). Jones was coming off the program’s third triple-double in more than 100 seasons when he had 17 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists in 36 minutes against No. 6 Purdue on Tuesday. Gold’s previous high was 12 points at UConn on Feb. 7, 2023, while Joplin’s was 28 at DePaul on Jan. 28, 2023. Blue Cain scored 17 points and Tyrin Lawrence added 15 for Georgia (5-1). Dakota Leffew had 11 and Silas Demary Jr. 10. The Bulldogs turned it over 18 times, leading to 27 points by Marquette. No. 18 CINCINNATI 81, GEORGIA TECH 58 ATLANTA (AP) — Dillon Mitchell had 14 points and 11 rebounds for his first double-double of the season, and No. 18 Cincinnati beat Georgia Tech. Jizzle James and Cole Hickman also scored 14 points apiece for the Bearcats (5-0), who passed the first true test of the young season against their first major conference opponent in the Yellow Jackets of the ACC. Naithan George made three 3-pointers while scoring 13 points for Georgia Tech (2-3). Duncan Powell added 10 points, while leading scorer Baye Ndogo finished with just five points. No. 25 ILLINOIS 87, Md-Eastern Shire 40 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Will Riley scored his 19 points in the second half and No. 25 Illinois beat Maryland Eastern Shore. Kylan Boswell added 13 points, Tomislav Ivisic had 11 and Morez Johnson Jr. finished with 10 for the Illini (4-1), who shot 25% (10 for 40) from 3-point range but committed just nine turnovers. Tre White grabbed 11 rebounds and Kasparas Jakucionis seven for Illinois, which outrebounded the Hawks 59-38. Jalen Ware scored 10 points and Christopher Flippin had 10 rebounds for Maryland Eastern Shore (2-6), which had its lowest point total of the season. The team’s previous low came in 102-63 loss to Vanderbilt on Nov. 4.Residents living in a remote village recently voiced their concerns about the poor conditions of the rural roads that stretch for several kilometers. Due to numerous potholes and uneven road surfaces, navigating these roads has become increasingly difficult and dangerous for both motorists and pedestrians alike. Local residents have reported incidents of vehicles getting stuck or damaged due to the deteriorating road conditions, prompting urgent action from the relevant authorities.Ma also spoke about the ethical implications of AI and the need for businesses to prioritize the responsible development and deployment of AI technologies. He stressed the importance of maintaining transparency and accountability in the use of AI, ensuring that ethical considerations are paramount in all decision-making processes. Ma called for industry-wide collaboration to establish guidelines and standards that govern the ethical use of AI, emphasizing the need to balance innovation with ethical considerations.
In a world filled with uncertainties and challenges, the tale of the citizen who won 20.55 million Yuan serves as a beacon of hope and a reminder that sometimes, against all odds, dreams do come true. Amidst the celebrations and fanfare, the winner's journey stands as a testament to the power of perseverance, possibility, and the magic of unexpected blessings. The city will forever remember this momentous win, and the lucky citizen who dared to dream big and emerged victorious in the grand game of chance.Janux Therapeutics, Inc. ( NASDAQ:JANX – Get Free Report ) CEO David Alan Campbell sold 25,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $56.19, for a total transaction of $1,404,750.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 217,054 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $12,196,264.26. This represents a 10.33 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this link . David Alan Campbell also recently made the following trade(s): Janux Therapeutics Stock Down 1.9 % JANX stock opened at $54.10 on Friday. Janux Therapeutics, Inc. has a 12 month low of $7.79 and a 12 month high of $71.71. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $54.43 and its 200 day moving average is $47.43. Institutional Investors Weigh In On Janux Therapeutics Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in JANX. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. increased its stake in shares of Janux Therapeutics by 202.1% during the third quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 234,191 shares of the company’s stock valued at $10,639,000 after buying an additional 156,675 shares during the period. Ally Bridge Group NY LLC purchased a new position in Janux Therapeutics during the 3rd quarter valued at about $4,943,000. Algert Global LLC bought a new stake in shares of Janux Therapeutics in the 3rd quarter valued at about $1,112,000. FMR LLC raised its holdings in shares of Janux Therapeutics by 0.6% in the 3rd quarter. FMR LLC now owns 7,824,675 shares of the company’s stock valued at $355,475,000 after purchasing an additional 47,075 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Neo Ivy Capital Management purchased a new stake in shares of Janux Therapeutics in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $940,000. 75.39% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several equities analysts have recently commented on the stock. Scotiabank boosted their target price on shares of Janux Therapeutics from $42.00 to $62.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 4th. Stifel Nicolaus raised their price objective on Janux Therapeutics from $70.00 to $115.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 3rd. Cantor Fitzgerald reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $200.00 price target on shares of Janux Therapeutics in a research note on Wednesday, December 11th. BTIG Research boosted their price target on shares of Janux Therapeutics from $82.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 3rd. Finally, Leerink Partners lifted their price target on Janux Therapeutics from $79.00 to $91.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 3rd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating, ten have assigned a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Janux Therapeutics has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $89.90. Get Our Latest Stock Report on Janux Therapeutics Janux Therapeutics Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Janux Therapeutics, Inc, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, develops immunotherapies based on Tumor Activated T Cell Engagers (TRACTr) and Tumor Activated Immunomodulators (TRACIr) platforms technology to treat patients suffering from cancer. The company's clinical candidates comprise JANX007, a prostate-specific membrane antigen or PSMA-TRACTr, which is in Phase 1 clinical trial in adults for the treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) and the vasculature of other tumors; and JANX008, an epidermal growth factor receptor or EGFR-TRACTr that is in Phase 1 clinical trial for the treatment of multiple solid cancers, including colorectal cancer, squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, non-small cell lung cancer, and renal cell carcinoma. Further Reading Receive News & Ratings for Janux Therapeutics Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Janux Therapeutics and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .