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Can sharing a good meal bring people together? One San Diego author thinks soThe Peoples Democratic Party Governors Forum (PDP-GF) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of manipulation of the recent Edo State governorship election, describing it as a “rape of democracy.” The governors, in a meeting held at the Plateau State Government House in Jos, Plateau State on Saturday and chaired by Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, issued a resolution that called for urgent reforms to safeguard the sanctity of the electoral process in Nigeria. The meeting was attended by key figures from across the party, including members of the National Working Committee (NWC), the Board of Trustees (BOT), the National Assembly Forum, Former Governors’ Forum, Former Ministers’ Forum, and other prominent party leaders. In a communique released after the meeting, they strongly condemned the alleged Edo election manipulation in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC), despite the PDP candidate, Asue Ighodalo, winning the majority of lawful votes. The governors urged the judiciary to act decisively to protect Nigerian democracy, calling for legal interventions to reverse any electoral outcomes that were the result of “institutional sabotage.” They also called on the National Assembly to review Nigeria’s electoral laws to prevent such manipulation in the future, urging a reform of the electoral system to ensure that the will of the people is upheld. “The Forum notes with concern the rape of democracy in Edo Governorship elections. It is clear to everyone with conscience that Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) manipulated results in favour of the APC candidate when in fact majority of lawful votes were won by the PDP candidate, Mr. Asue Ighodalo,” the PDP governors said. “The Forum calls on the judiciary to save Nigerian democracy and the National Assembly to look into our electoral laws to make it difficult for institutional sabotage of the will of the people,” the communique added. It revealed that the governors are still examining the documents in Ondo Elections governorship election “where the APC manipulated results after openly buying votes.” The Forum expressed deep concerns about what it described as “seeming divisions” within the party. However, it reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining unity and cohesion within the PDP, stating its determination to uphold the party’s role as the best platform for democratic governance in Nigeria. The governors also acknowledged the internal challenges faced by the party, including leadership disputes and ongoing litigations. The PDP governors agreed to postpone the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, originally scheduled for the same date, in solidarity with their colleague who recently lost his wife. The Forum advised the NWC to convene the NEC by the first week of February 2025, following a period of consultations with key stakeholders. The resolution was made with a focus on addressing the party’s existential issues and ensuring that the party presents a united front going into the 2025 general elections. “Between November and February, we will address the existential problems confronting the Party, with a deliberate timeline of activities to resolve leadership issues and ongoing litigations,” the Forum noted. The PDP governors also expressed serious concern over the economic hardship Nigerians are currently facing, which they attributed to the policies of the APC-led federal government. The Forum called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently review both macroeconomic and fiscal policies to address the welfare and well-being of Nigerians. “The Forum empathizes with Nigerians who are groaning under the oppressive economic hardship foisted on the nation by the policies and decisions of the APC-led Federal Government,” the communique read. “We call on President Bola Tinubu to urgently review these policies to alleviate the suffering of Nigerians and to provide hope for a better future.” Despite the challenges facing Nigeria, the Forum reaffirmed the PDP’s commitment to the country’s development. The governors promised to continue implementing policies that would help alleviate economic hardship and promote national progress. They also expressed gratitude to the government and people of Plateau State for hosting the meeting, highlighting the state’s visible progress in areas such as social services, tourism, and transportation. “We commend the Government of Plateau State for its visible and laudable transformation in social services, tourism, and transportation,” the statement said. “We believe this progress gives Nigerians hope for a brighter future under the leadership of the PDP after 2027.” The Forum expressed empathy for Governor Eno Bassey of Akwa Ibom State, who had recently lost his wife, extending its condolences to him and his family, praying for strength and fortitude during this difficult time. The Forum also extended its condolences to Plateau and Jigawa States over recent tragedies. The PDP governors expressed their sympathies for the devastating fire at the Katako Market in Plateau, which destroyed millions of Naira worth of property. The PDP governors commiserated with Jigawa State following the tragic tanker explosion that claimed many lives and left several others injured. READ MORE FROM: NIGERIAN TRIBUNE Get real-time news updates from Tribune Online! Follow us on WhatsApp for breaking news, exclusive stories and interviews, and much more. Join our WhatsApp Channel now
ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — Maverick McNealy steadied himself after a rugged start Saturday with a 4-under 66 and caught up with Vince Whaley in a wild third round at the RSM Classic in which a half-dozen players had at least a share of the lead. McNealy looked as though he might have the lead when he hit wedge on the final hole that rolled just by the cup and settled 8 feet away. He missed the putt, still in great position to go after his first PGA Tour victory. Whaley, also winless on tour, birdied the 18th for a 63 and will be playing in the final group for the first time on the PGA Tour. McNealy, who joined him at 14-under 198, also shared the 54-hole lead in 2021 at the season opener in Napa, California. Whaley was playing with a sense of freedom not everyone has at the final PGA Tour event this year. He was playing on a medical extension and fulfilled the necessary points in July. The next step was finishing in the top 125 in the FedEx Cup. He secured that last week with a tie for fifth in the Bermuda Championship. Everything else feels like a bonus, and there could be no greater perk than a victory to get into the Masters and PGA Championship, along with a two-year exemption. “I've really got nothing to lose and everything to gain, so I'm just excited for the opportunity,” Whaley said. Opportunity abounds going into the final round. Daniel Berger shot a 63 and played his way into the final group, just two shots behind. He was tied with former Sea Island winner Mackenzie Hughes of Dundas, Ont., (65), Michael Thorbjornsen (67) and Patrick Fishburn (69). Adam Hadwin of Abbotsford, B.C., (71) dropped 23 spots to tie for 47th at 3 under. Adam Svensson of Surrey, B.C., (70) was 1 under. Berger and Thorbjornsen were among those who arrived at Sea Island outside the top 125, the number required to keep full status on tour on next year. Thorbjornsen already has that locked up as the No. 1 player in the PGA Tour University ranking. Berger needed a big week and he's delivering, even though he says he doesn't feel stress. Berger missed 19 months with a back injury that he feared might end his career. Now he's healthy enough to have played 27 times this year. “Regardless when I play well, I'm going to be fine,” said Berger, who played in the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. "When you miss that much amount of time it takes a little bit of a while to get back. It's just a matter of being patient and eventually good things come around.” Henrik Norlander and Hayden Springer, also on the wrong side of No. 125, each shot 63 and were among those tied for 12th, a position that currently would let them move into the top 125. Joel Dahmen, who had to make a 5-foot par putt on Friday to make the cut, shot 70 and was tied for 61st. He is at No. 124 and his future depends on a big round Sunday, along with how Thorbjornsen, Berger, Norlander and Springer fare. Closer to the top, eight players were separated by three shots. That includes Luke Clanton, the Florida State sophomore and No. 1 amateur in the world who already has three top-10 finishes on the PGA Tour and was going after another one. ___ AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf The Associated PressPittsburgh quarterback Eli Holstein was carted off the field with 5:32 left in the first quarter with an apparent left ankle injury during Saturday's Atlantic Coast Conference game against host Louisville. The freshman was sacked at the Panthers' 49-yard line by Louisville's Ashton Gillotte, who rolled on the quarterback's ankle. Holstein was in a walking boot as he was helped to the cart. Holstein missed last week's game against Clemson after suffering a head injury in the loss to Virginia two weeks ago. Holstein was 3-for-5 passing for 51 yards and an interception before exiting. Nate Yarnell, who threw for 350 yards in the loss to Clemson, replaced Holstein. --Field Level Media
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Experts Predict Record Snowfall for Pacific Northwest: Here's How To Make the Most of This Ski SeasonAfter quite possibly saving a child’s life on Sunday, Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton has invited the young fan to a game. Wharton caught the child after he fell headfirst from the Bank of America Stadium stands following the Chiefs’ 30-27 win against the Carolina Panthers. Speaking on the Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday, Wharton said he had not had a chance to meet the child, but “would like to reach out to him, get him out to a game, and be able to reflect with him a little bit more, if I could”. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today A video posted to social media shows the young fan leaning over the edge of the stands at Bank of America Stadium to call to the Chiefs players leaving the field following the game. The child loses his footing before falling headfirst from the stands, which are roughly three metres above the ground. The footage shows Wharton apparently catching the child before lifting him back up into the stands. “It was a natural reaction,” the 26-year-old told McAfee about catching the child. “Usually, when I leave the game, I try to throw my gloves in the crowd, and I think I heard my name a little bit. And when I heard my name, I seen him coming down. “There was two security guards there. I don’t think they realized what I was doing because they were looking at us. But I just had to kind of, like, push him into the stands a little bit to make sure he didn’t hit too hard. “I kind of grabbed him right by the back of his back, and kind of pushed him into the stands a little bit more.” The video seemed to suggest the young fan was leaning into an area not covered by railing. A second video, apparently taken before the fall, shows a security guard attempting to hold a child back while shouting: “You can’t lean over here!” “We are aware of the incident that took place involving a fan following the game on Sunday,” a stadium spokesperson told CNN. “The safety and security of all our patrons are of the utmost importance to us. After every game, we evaluate all stadium processes, and this occurrence will be included in that review.” The incident has drawn criticism from across football and social media. Speaking on his New Heights podcast, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce said: “I actually saw this and I just kept it moving (leaving the field). I felt bad after once I found out. “I don’t know who the brainiac was to cut the railing right there. You see how there’s that little gap? What the f**k is that for?” he continued. “Dude, he should f***ing go to school with a neck brace on and sue the f***ing Panthers. Get rich quick, kid.” CNN has reached out to the Chiefs about the incident and the Panthers for a response to Kelce’s comments.Italy says it is making every effort to bring home a journalist who has been under arrest in Iran for more than a week, as politicians of all stripes expressed their concern. Cecilia Sala, 29, who works for the newspaper Il Foglio and the podcast company Chora Media, was detained in Tehran on December 19 but her arrest was only made public on Friday. The Italian foreign ministry said it was in contact with Iran to clarify Sala's legal situation and the conditions of her detention. "Italy is working tirelessly to free her, pursuing every option," Defence Minister Guido Crosetto - a key figure in Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government - wrote on the social media platform X, calling the arrest "unacceptable". Chora Media said Sala had left Rome for Iran on December 12 with a valid journalist visa and had conducted several interviews and produced three episodes of her Stories podcast. She had been due to fly back to Rome on December 20. It added that Sala was being held in solitary confinement in Tehran's Evin prison and no reason had been given for her arrest. There was no immediate confirmation of the arrest by Iranian officials. It was not clear whether it might be linked to tensions between Rome and Tehran after Iran last week summoned a senior Italian diplomat and the Swiss ambassador, who represents US interests in the country, over the arrest of two Iranian nationals. One of the men was arrested in Italy at Washington's request. Italy's ambassador to Iran visited Sala in prison on Friday and the journalist has also been in phone contact with her family, the Italian foreign ministry said. Italian sources with knowledge of the matter said she was "very tired" but "physically fine". Chora said news of Sala's arrest was not immediately made public as her family and Italian authorities had hoped that keeping it quiet could help secure her swift release. Elly Schlein, leader of the centre-left opposition Democratic Party, urged the government to act swiftly. "We immediately call on the government to take every useful initiative to shed light on this matter, to clarify the reasons for this detention and, above all, to bring Cecilia Sala back to Italy as soon as possible," she said.
“Use the power of the purse as a hammer.” That’s the advice to President-elect Donald Trump from education reformer Richard Corcoran, who served as president of the New College of Florida and former House Speaker of the Florida State Assembly. As Trump names his nominees for Cabinet-level positions, he has stated his intention to eliminate the federal Department of Education and “send education back to the states.” Cabinet Chaos as Gaetz Bows Out; Guest Nick Gilbertson Corcoran, a veteran of many fights against “woke” educators at the college level, has a different message. Corcoran was on Trump’s shortlist as a possible nominee. Late Tuesday, however, Trump announced his intention to instead nominate Linda McMahon , who served as co-chair of Trump’s transition team and was the former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). In Trump’s first term, she served as Administrator of the Small Business Administration and later worked as one of the leaders of the America First Policy Institutes that strategized for another Trump presidency. She also served one year on the Connecticut Board of Education starting in 2009 and has spent years on the board of trustees for Sacred Heart University in Connecticut. Appearing on The Drill Down with Peter Schweizer, Corcoran believes the department should be “gutted and dismantled but not abolished.” He adds, “Go in and choose disruptors.” Schweizer agrees, saying, “This is not an air war where you just drop a few bombs and fire some people... This is a trench war.” Corcoran points out the Florida experience with educational bureaucracy during the Covid pandemic, where it was the state’s education department that forced schools to re-open and stop mask mandates — after local school boards, many dominated by members connected to teachers’ unions, refused to do so. “Use the power of the law to your advantage,” he suggests, explaining that the strategy amounts to: “Comply, or you won’t get the money.” Corcoran is the author of a new book, Storming the Ivory Tower: How a Florida College Became Ground Zero in the Struggle to Take Back Our Campuses that tells the story of his efforts with Christopher Rufo to reform the New College of Florida from a “woke” school that indoctrinated students with left-wing dogma into a true liberal arts college where students learn “how to think, not what to think.” The problem with simply sending money to the states, Corcoran believes, is that in some states the education establishment is so far to the left that giving them more money will simply exacerbate the problem (prompting Eggers to quip, “the California Department of Education will just say ‘Hold my beer!’”). Local school boards are often filled with union members, former teachers, and ideological liberals, Corcoran says. Eggers sums up the idea as using the federal DoE as a check on the worst state systems. “We can’t allow them one more foothold,” Corcoran agrees. He believes more money needs to get to charter schools, which are resisted by the bureaucracy. If the red tape around establishing charter schools in areas where the public schools are poorly performing, “the bureaucracy will buckle,” he tells the hosts. What are his suggestions on how to reform federal education policy? Change the law to make it easier for states to change their school accreditors, he says, because these accrediting organizations often enforce the DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) policies. The DoE harasses those who try, he says. He also wants to get rid of the DEIB bureaucrats. “The way Covid exposed the local school districts, DEIB did for colleges and universities.” “In Florida, we ended the DEI office,” he says. ”We actually fired people. We didn’t have to be told. We did it on our own,” Corcoran says. During Covid, the DoE’s budget was about $238 billion. Something close to $190 billion was allocated for elementary and secondary school relief. “And a lot of it got spent on DEIB stuff,” Corcoran says. He wants to reinvent the mission of the DoE as defending a world-class education and defining it as such. Teach students the truth and how to think rather than what to think. “Even the textbooks,” he says. For more from Peter Schweizer, subscribe to The DrillDown podcast.