By Olusola Jide Jide Geezers Sport Academy, a football management agency, has announced the launch of its inaugural Secondary School Football League, set to commence in the first quarter of 2025. The announcement was made by the Director of Project and Programme Development, Mr. Adedayo Adeniyi, during a media parley held in Abuja. Adeniyi revealed that the league would be played across Nigeria’s 36 states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The initiative aims to discover and nurture young football talents, fostering opportunities for them to thrive in the sport. “As we look ahead to 2025, we are excited to unveil key programs that will deepen our impact,” said Adeniyi. “This groundbreaking league for secondary school students is designed to promote grassroots football development, competitive excellence, and core values such as teamwork and discipline.” The pilot phase of the league will begin in the FCT in early 2025. Adeniyi also emphasized Geezers Sport Academy’s commitment to forging strategic partnerships with stakeholders in Nigeria’s sports sector, including the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), to ensure the success of the project. “By collaborating with stakeholders in football, education, and community development, we aim to create sustainable opportunities for young talents across Nigeria,” he said. “At Geezers Sport, we are dedicated to harnessing the power of football as a transformative tool for community and social development,” he said. Join Daily Trust WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You.In 2024, we highlighted trends expected to shape the future of freight forwarding. As we enter 2025, many of these issues remain relevant, underscoring the enduring yet evolving dynamics of global logistics. While advancements have been made, the fundamental complexities around digitalisation, decarbonisation, and supply chain resilience persist, further amplified by upcoming regulations entering into force in 2025. Looking ahead to 2025, there is one trend everyone can agree on: disruption has become the new normal. Those in the industry who strive to adopt an antifragile system will not only withstand the stress of disruption but will thrive and become more effective from it. As we navigate these disruptions, the freight forwarding industry continues to grapple with similar challenges identified in previous years. While progress has been made in the industry, the need for innovation, collaboration, and strategic adaptation remains paramount. Freight forwarders embracing change, investing in technology, and prioritising antifragility will be better positioned to thrive in this dynamic landscape. Source: Maersk
Minnesota state senator and former DFL majority leader Kari Dziedzic has died of cancer at age 62, her family announced on Saturday. “Kari will be remembered by her family and those she served for her enthusiastic and humble leadership, which inspired all who knew her. She had a heart of gold, willing to go to any measure to help those she loved. Like her father, she was fearless, even as she entered her battle with an ovarian cancer diagnosis in 2023 while serving as Senate Majority Leader,” her family said in a released statement, noting that the senator had died on Friday “surrounded by her family.” In 2023, Dziedzic had surgery to remove a tumor before learning it was cancer. It happened during one of the busiest legislative sessions in years, but Dziedzic said later her illness didn’t slow down efforts to pass significant legislation. In February, she stepped down as majority leader saying her cancer had returned. “Unfortunately, in the last week, I learned that my cancer has returned, and I am facing some serious challenges,” Dziedzic said in a statement in February. “As we prepare for the next session, I decided it is in the best interest of the caucus for me to step down as Majority Leader after our caucus has selected a new leader.” At the time she stepped down, Dzeidzic said it was an honor to lead the new Senate DFL Majority last year during one of the most consequential legislative sessions in a generation. Democrats in control of state government passed paid family and medical leave, universal school meals and created protections for abortion access in state law. Those bills and others, such as universal background checks for gun sales, passed in a 34-33 Senate where Democrats had just a one-seat advantage over Republicans. Dziedzic in her announcement thanked staff and colleagues for helping her lead her caucus after her diagnosis and urged people to get early checkups, which she said are key to early detection of cancer. The eldest daughter of Walter and Patricia Dziedzic, she followed her father’s footsteps into community service, her family said. She was a lifelong “Nordeaster” graduating from Edison High School in northeast Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota. She worked as an executive assistant to U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone and in other positions for Hennepin County. She was elected to Senate District 60 in January 2012 and then served as Senate Majority Leader from January 2023 until February 2024. “Kari is survived and will be sorely missed by her mother, Pat Dziedzic, her five siblings and their spouses, her beloved nieces and nephews, and uncounted friends and colleagues,” her family said in the written statement, saying that memorial service details are pending. In a statement on Saturday, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar said Dziedzic was “an incredible public servant who gave so much to our state. She long served as my state Senator and I got to see firsthand how she listened to and worked with the people in the district and how effective she was. She governed with strength and calm and grace and was able to get big things done without political drama. That earned her the respect of her colleagues on both sides of the aisle. Our family’s prayers are with Kari’s friends and family during this difficult time.” Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy (DFL- St. Paul) said she was deeply saddened to hear of Dziedzic’s death. “Kari’s loss will echo across Minnesota, felt by her family, friends, colleagues — and by millions of Minnesotans whose lives have been made better by her work on their behalf,” Murphy said in a statement. “For the past year, I have been in awe of her strength as she continued to heroically work — with skill and compassion — as she underwent treatment for cancer. Her talents as a consequential and thoughtful leader made us all better legislators, and her examples of kindness, humor, and selflessness made us all better people. She was an uncommon leader and touched us all in a great many ways. I will miss her greatly.” Related Articles Politics | Disqualified DFL House candidate steps down, granting Republicans majority Politics | Will Minnesota go all-in on sports betting in 2025? Politics | Longtime Duluth-area lawmaker Mary Murphy dies at 85 Politics | Mary Murphy, Minnesota’s longest-serving woman legislator, in hospice care after stroke Politics | Jim Abeler: The DFL overspent, didn’t listen, and now a deficit is coming. It doesn’t have to be this way
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We head into Week 17 of the 2024 NFL regular season, and it's rather uncharted territory. We have 2 games on Christmas Day, and it still seems a little goofy having NFL football on Wednesday. The Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers battle at 1 p.m. ET at Acrisure Stadium, and that game is streaming on Netflix. Let's hope things go a little better than they did for the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson farce, and we're not constantly staring at the circle of death. In the late window, the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans square off at 4:30 p.m. ET, also on Netflix, giving us 2 holiday games with huge implications in the AFC playoff picture. We struck gold on Thanksgiving with a 3-for-3 parlay winner, and followed that up for the Sunday slate that week with another 3-for-3 parlay winner. Let's hope the holidays are equally good to us here. Not only will we pick a winner for each of the two Wednesday games, but we'll toss in the Seattle Seahawks and Chicago Bears game on Thursday, so we can have a 3-game slate. After looking at BetMGM Sportsbook's NFL Week 17 odds , here is our "Winner winner Christmas dinner" NFL parlay bet to cash in on among SportsbookWire's NFL expert picks and predictions . FOOTBALL NEVER STOPS Live games, analysis and more 7 days a week: Get ESPN+ Winner winner Christmas dinner NFL parlay WEEK 17 Odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook ; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NFL odds . Lines last updated Tuesday at 7:31 p.m. ET. All games Wednesday or Thursday and ET. Leg 1: Under 44 (-110) - Chiefs at Steelers – Wednesday, 1 p.m. (Netflix) The Chiefs (14-1) square off with the Steelers (10-5) in the early-window game on Christmas Day, and it could be a potential playoff preview. Kansas City has cashed low in 3 of the past 4 games, averaging just 21.5 points per game (PPG) on offense in the past 4 outings. Defensively, though, the Chiefs have been fierce, allowing 19 or fewer points in each of those contests. In fact, looking at Kansas City's defense, it has allowed just 307.2 total yards, 91.4 rushing yards and 18.5 PPG, and each of those marks rank inside the Top 5 in the NFL Much of Pittsburgh's success has been because of the defense, too, and it is particularly stout against the run, allowing 102.7 yards per game to rank inside the Top 10. The Steelers have hit the Under in 2 of the past 3 games, while allowing 20 or fewer points in all 6 previous home outings. Leg 2: RAVENS -5.5 (-110) at Texans – Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. (Netflix) The Ravens (10-5) travel to meet the Texans (9-6) in huge game in the AFC playoff picture. The Ravens doubled up the Steelers 34-17 last week in Charm City to win and cover for the third time in the past 4 games. Baltimore is also 3-1 ATS in the past 4 games when favored by 4 or more points. For the Texans, they have to soldier on after losing WR Tank Dell to a gruesome knee injury last week. QB C.J. Stroud was visibly upset, even shedding tears on the field for his fallen friend. Houston lost 27-19 to the Chiefs last week, and it is just 1-2-1 ATS in the past 4 games, while going 1-2 ATS in the previous 3 games as an underdog. Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now ! Leg 3: SEAHAWKS -3.5 (-110) at Bears – Thursday, 8:15 p.m. (Prime Video) The Seattle Seahawks (8-7) meet the Chicago Bears (4-11) in a Thursday night game on Boxing Day. I trusted the Bears in Week 15, and they ruined my 3-game parlay. I promised never to trust them again. Chicago was doubled up by the Detroit Lions last week, falling 34-17 at Soldier Field. Chicago is 0-3 SU/ATS in 3 games under interim coach Thomas Brown, averaging just 14.0 PPG on offense while allowing at least 30 points in each of the 3 outings. Perhaps Matt Eberflus wasn't that bad after all. Anyway, the Seahawks are in the mix for the NFC West Division championship, while the Bears are in the mix for a high draft pick. This won't end well for the home side, and it's surprising to see the line so low. PARLAY CARD Parlay payout: Bet $10 to profit $59.58 (payout = $69.58). Try out the USA TODAY Parlay Calculator . For more sports betting picks and tips , check out SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW . Follow Kevin J. Erickson on Twitter/X . Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook . 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Impatience of political parties regarding elections is hurting the government's reform efforts, said Adviser Asif Mahmud yesterday. "We call on political parties to support the reform process, as it is inclusive and aims to build a more equitable and democratic system," he said while speaking as the chief guest at a winter clothing distribution event in Kaharol, Dinajpur. He said elections will be held according to the government's timeline, between late 2025 and mid-2026, after the completion of reforms. "The reform commissions have been actively working for the past three months. Once their reports are published, the interim government will engage with political parties and stakeholders to finalise and implement the reforms. Only then we will proceed towards elections," Asif said. Impatience of political parties regarding elections is hurting the government's reform efforts, said Adviser Asif Mahmud yesterday. "We call on political parties to support the reform process, as it is inclusive and aims to build a more equitable and democratic system," he said while speaking as the chief guest at a winter clothing distribution event in Kaharol, Dinajpur. He said elections will be held according to the government's timeline, between late 2025 and mid-2026, after the completion of reforms. "The reform commissions have been actively working for the past three months. Once their reports are published, the interim government will engage with political parties and stakeholders to finalise and implement the reforms. Only then we will proceed towards elections," Asif said.
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Carson Beck is leaving Georgia and entering the 2025 NFL draft, the Bulldogs quarterback announced on Saturday. The 23-year-old Beck took to Instagram to thank his teammates and coaches at Georgia and wrote that he will remain around the Bulldogs as they head to the quarterfinals against No. 7 Notre Dame in . First off I want to thank God, for blessing me with the opportunity to play the game I love. Through the ups and downs, the highs and lows, everything that this game produces and provides i’m eternally grateful for. Football has taught me lessons that will last a lifetime and has grown me into the person I am today. I’m so grateful for my family and those close to me for the support they’ve provided me during this Journey. They’ve always had my back no matter what the circumstance, and I can’t thank them enough for that. To Coach Smart, Coach Bobo and the rest of the Coaches who were apart of my tenure at UGA, thank you for your wisdom, your unwavering support, and most importantly the time that you’ve sacrificed pouring into not only me, but the many others who came before and after. Thank you for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to lead this team. It’s been a blessing and i’m forever grateful. To my teammates, i’ve been blessed to play with not only so many talented guys, but guys who are good people. There’s so many bonds that have been built that will last a lifetime and the people in that locker room is what I’ll miss most. I enjoyed every second of being with you guys and love you guys like brothers. It’s been an honor and I wouldn’t want to go to war with anyone else. There’s unfinished business still this season and i’ll be here to support however I can, finish strong! The past five years at the University of Georgia have been nothing short of a dream come true and I will forever cherish the memories that have been made. Thank you Dawg Nation for the time i’ve been here and to those who’ve supported and believed in me, thank you. It’s been an incredible journey and all these moments have ultimately led me to take the next step in my football career. With that being said, I will be declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft. Go Dawgs! Proverbs 24:16 Beck underwent in his right elbow on Monday and has been ruled out for the remainder of the season. He suffered the injury in the of the against Texas on Dec. 7 and is expected to make a full recovery. Gunner Stockton, a redshirt sophomore who replaced Beck in the Texas game, will start against Notre Dame. Beck, who is in his fifth year at Georgia, will turn pro despite having another year of eligibility left because of the 2020 COVID-19 year. In 13 games this season Beck threw for 3,485 yards, 28 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He went 24-3 as a starter over the past two seasons, was twice a finalist for the Manning Award and finishes with 7,426 career passing yards and 52 touchdowns. Beck was not listed in the first round of , but if he's able to show scouts he can throw ahead of April it could improve his stock.