Martin Amaewhule, the leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly, wrote to Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Monday to prevent him from using money from the state's Consolidated Revenue Fund. This came up as a result of the MPs who support Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike giving the governor a seven-day ultimatum to submit the 2024 budget or face consequences.

During a conversation called by President Bola Tinubu to bring the factions of Wike and Fubara together in Abuja, the new budget presentation was one of the terms for peace that were agreed upon. In 2023, Fubara brought an over N800 billion Appropriations Bill for the 2024 fiscal year to the legislators that supported him, then led by Edison Ehie, for approval.

The four-member Assembly approved the budget and sent it to Fubara for ratification barely twenty-four hours after it was first presented. After Ehie, the factional Speaker of the House at the time, resigned, Fubara named him Chief of Staff in Government House, Port Harcourt. The Amaewhule-led Assembly awaited the governor's budget resubmission following the peace accord.

But when the situation worsened, the pro-Fubarak members chose Victor Oko-Jumbo to be the factional Speaker. After the members defected to the All Progressives Congress, the court prevented them from serving as state legislators, and the governor announced that they were no longer recognized by the law. Following an appeal by the politicians, the Court of Appeal overturned the high court's decision on July 4. It restored the pro-Wike lawmakers to their positions in the state House of Assembly. During their meeting on Monday, May 9, they gave Fubara a deadline of one week to produce the budget.

At its fourth Legislative Sitting, which took place at the Assembly Quarters on Aba Road on Monday, the Assembly declared that Fubara had broken the Constitution by using state funds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund without a state appropriations bill. The decision to prevent Fubara from receiving any more funding was made in response to a comment made by Major Jack, the House Leader, according to a statement sent by the Speaker's media assistant, Martin Wachukwu.

At its fourth Legislative Sitting, which took place at the Assembly Quarters on Aba Road on Monday, the Assembly declared that Fubara had broken the Constitution by using state funds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund without a state appropriations bill. The decision to prevent Fubara from receiving any more funding was made in response to a comment made by Major Jack, the House Leader, according to a statement sent by the Speaker's media assistant, Martin Wachukwu. "Given the combined provisions of Sections 121 and 122 of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as altered, Governor Siminialayi Fubara has flagrantly continued to violate the Constitution by spending from the state's Consolidated Revenue Fund without an Appropriation Law," Jack brought up to the Assembly.

During the House Leader's statement, members unanimously and strongly denounced Governor Fubara's willful disregard for the Constitution, even after being repeatedly reminded of the consequences of his actions. As a result, they expressed their support for the immediate suspension of all state spending from the Consolidated Revenue Fund. "It is regrettable that Governor Fubara now views a violation of the Constitution's provisions and court rulings as a method of governance," Amaewhule stated. The House would not stand by while the governor continuously violates the Constitution, which he took oath to defend, in his capacity as representative of the people.

As a result, the House decided to notify Fubara in writing that all state spending from the Consolidated Revenue Fund had been stopped.

The House also decided to inform banks, local and international donor agencies, the Federal Government, and its pertinent agencies about the development and advise them not to do business with the Rivers State government until the issues surrounding the 2024 Appropriations Law are resolved. At the time of filing this story on Monday evening, our correspondent was unable to get through to Joseph Johnson, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, as he was not returning calls to his mobile phone or responding to texts. In the meantime, the G-23 group in Rivers State has urged Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, a federal legislator, to refrain from meddling in state politics.

Donald Trump, the former US president, declared that he is "supposed to be dead" following an attempted murder on Saturday night at a rally in Pennsylvania. In one of his first interviews following the event, Mr. Trump expressed to the US media his belief that God had saved him. The bullet that skimmed his ear might have easily killed him, he said, adding, "The most incredible thing was that I happened to not only turn [my head] but to turn at the exact right time and in just the right amount." "I shouldn't be here; I should be dead," he murmured.

The incident claimed the life of a spectator and left two more critically hurt. Thomas Matthew Crooks was the name of the gunman, who also passed away.

Mr. Trump claimed he now had a "chance to bring the country together" as he got ready to board a plane to the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he is anticipated to be officially announced as the party's presidential nominee.

He announced that his address would no longer be the "humdinger" he had originally intended, which was mostly directed at the policies of President Joe Biden. "This would have been one of the most amazing speeches if [Saturday's attack] hadn't occurred."It is going to be a whole different speech from now on. It's an opportunity to unite the nation.

After Oyarzabal's deft finish with four minutes remaining in Berlin, Spain became the first team in history to win the European Championship four times. Nico Williams' first-half goal had been canceled out by substitute Cole Palmer, but Oyarzabal of Real Sociedad stunned the English in the Three Lions' second straight Euro final. The last-minute comeback attempt by Gareth Southgate's team nearly brought the score equal, but Unai Simon and Dani Olmo saved the day for Spain, making England the first team to lose consecutive Euro championships.

Against England's well-drilled defense, Spain dominated possession without generating any clear-cut opportunities during a timid first half. The best opportunity before halftime was wasted by Phil Foden, who volleyed blandly straight at Simon. In a major blow for Spain, the injured Rodri was substituted for Martin Zubimendi at halftime, but it made little difference as La Roja tore through England in the minutes that followed. Yamal slipped in from the right side and then drifted to the left of the area, allowing Williams to score with his left foot in the bottom-right corner without any opposition.

In minutes, Williams found space again, slicing a left-footed drive wide from the same angle as the first. While Williams struck a long-range shot that missed the mark and Jordan Pickford brilliantly stopped Yamal, Stones had to clear the line from Alvaro Morata. Eight minutes later, Spain paid a price for failing to capitalize. Bukayo Saka rolled inside for Jude Bellingham during a sweeping Three Lions move, and his ball set Palmer up for a precise left-footed shot from outside the box that hit the bottom-left corner just three minutes after Palmer's arrival.

Eight minutes from time, Pickford equaled Yamal once more, blocking another powerful two-handed stop after Olmo and Williams collaborated to put up their young teammate. Pickford was left speechless as Oyarzabal headed the game-winning goal into the bottom-left corner after Marc Cucurella sent in a low cross. There remained time for one more twist, but as Spain hung on for triumph, Simon and Olmo stood firm to stop Stones and Rice, respectively.

At the 1958 World Cup, Yamal, a winger for Barcelona, became the youngest player to ever appear in a major tournament final, surpassing Pele of Brazil by just one day. Yamal is barely 17 years old. Yamal, who has contributed to more goals for Spain in all competitions than any other player since making his debut in September 2023 (10 – three goals, seven assists), could not settle for just another piece of history. His superb pass to Williams added another memorable moment to his developing career, and Spain fans will likely be enjoying the future years of their two-star winger relationship.

But it was Oyarzabal of La Real who emerged victorious, slipping past Pickford to provide more agony for Southgate's England when two substitutes scored their first goals in a World Cup or Euro final. Three Lions' fate is not unfamiliar. After losing to Italy in a penalty shootout, England was devastated in the postponed Euro 2020 final. Despite their best efforts, they were unable to avenge their defeat in their first international tournament held outside of their country. Immediately following the break, the Three Lions continued an unsettling trend by giving up the fastest goal in the second half of a Euros final.

For the first time since May/June 1985, England has now allowed the first goal in four straight games. Oyarzabal's goal showed how vulnerable their defense was once again when he found a gap. Southgate, who may soon leave his position as manager of England and become the first head coach in the history of the European Championship to lose two finals, may always be haunted by Oyarzabal's magical moment. A new era may be in store as the Three Lions came so close without winning again, as England becomes the first team to lose two straight Euro finals.

At Arsenal, Bukayo Saka isn't used to this level of attention, but with England, things have gone a bit differently. The Hale-End star's spot at Arsenal is still assured under Mikel Arteta, even if he is not playing well. The Arsenal forward, however, has had a different experience for England at Euro 2024 after he disproved his detractors on Saturday. England defeated Switzerland on penalties to secure a spot in the semi-finals. Gary Neville praised and cheered for Arsenal's Bukayo Saka, who was named Man of the Match.

Saka's goal in the 80th minute sent the match into extra time, and the former right-back was not only thrilled with his performance but also delighted that he had converted his penalty shoot. Neville said in their build-up to the Netherlands vs Turkey that the Arsenal player "looked so calm" before taking his penalty and that his actual spot-kick was "beautiful." Saka has faced criticism and questions throughout the competition, but at crucial moments, he stood tall and demonstrated his values to the world.

It should be mentioned that he missed his penalty kick in the Euro 2020 final, which resulted in Italy defeating England; yet, this served as his atonement. Neville did point out, though, that Saka was able to bounce back from similar situations, while many players in the past were unable to. The Sky Sports analyst also observed Saka appearing to mouth the phrase "stop talking, blah, blah, blah" to the detractors following the full-time whistle. At Euro 2024, Bukayo Saka assists England in defeating Switzerland. As Saka took his penalty, Neville retorted, "He looks calm, doesn't he, he looks relaxed, to be fair." Neville applauds as Saka scores, saying, "Ooooh, that was beautiful." Take a look at that smile.

You know what, I adore that smile. That smile truly is beautiful. Congratulations. I'm happy for Saka. Even though what he went through four years ago was challenging, his smile just beams happiness. Numerous guys that I have witnessed go through it never come back. Their confidence has diminished. However, he is an excellent player. Neville talked about Saka, who began the competition in his customary right-wing position but ended up playing as a wing-back against the Swiss.

"He was a huge threat," the former Manchester United player continued. To provide balance to that left side, I assumed he would play left-wing-back. It did not occur. We weren't expecting to see him on the right. He kept that aspect to himself, exerted genuine dominance, and posed by far the greatest threat to England.

That's right, he's telling you to shut up and quit talking. That is, I believe, to us. "He is one of those players who, in my opinion, is appreciated by every fan from every club. I don't know many players who can transcend certain types of club rivalries. When you look at him, all you can think is that he is such a delight to be around, and his game exudes happiness and spirit. He is a combatant. He never gives up, is constantly chasing the ball, and is everything a child might hope for in a football player.

The Arsenal player is currently in a phase of his career where he is beginning to play at a high level and consistently. However, others doubt whether he is up to that elite level given that he has only participated in one Champions League season and has only won the FA Cup. Those folks are free to ask any questions they want because Saka is climbing the football ladder faster and faster. The pressure he was under and the way he performed when it counted most made this most recent England performance one of his greatest, if not his best yet.

On camera, the ex-lawmaker was seen kissing his partner's breast during a live-streamed parliamentary session. Former Argentine national legislator Juan Emilio Ameri was condemned to prison for "disrupting the exercise of his duties" after he was seen on camera sucking his partner's breast.

In 2020, a video showing Ameri caressing a woman seated on his lap, removing her breast from her T-shirt, and kissing it went viral. At the time, the woman was attending a congressional videoconference.

A fellow lawmaker was giving a speech throughout the act, while other participants were watching from home. At that point, activities were taking place virtually to stop the Covid-19 outbreak from spreading. The recording went viral on social media, sparking a nationwide outcry that resulted in the lawmaker's suspension and eventual resignation.

Ameri, nevertheless, claimed that at the time he was unaware that he was online. "The connection is really bad here in the country's center. When my spouse emerged from the restroom, I asked her how her implants were doing and I kissed them because she had surgery to place them 10 days prior, he clarified at the beginning of the crisis. The former politician was sentenced by a court In the meantime, Ameri was given two years of probation and a one-month suspended prison sentence by a federal High Court in the South American nation on Monday after he was found guilty of causing a public disturbance.

According to local media citing judicial sources, the court determined that it was "evident that he knew his behavior could be noticed by the representatives of the people as well as by all those people who were watching the live broadcast of the debate."

In response to the decision, the former congressman declared he would file an appeal and charged that the media was preparing for his demise. "My health suffered as a result of the media's destruction of me. Ameri said to La, "I must have thought of a hundred different ways to kill myself."

Increased diversity and representation in the UK Parliament is highlighted by the election of six Nigerian-British candidates. This significant achievement is a reflection of the shifting demographics and the increasing clout of ethnic groups in British politics.

An important first step toward diversity in UK politics has been taken by six Nigerian-British candidates who were successful in winning seats in the UK Parliament. Their successes demonstrate how minority communities are becoming more and more represented in British politics. These are the notable people who have left their mark:

Labour MP for Newcastle Central and West, Chi Onwurah: Chi Onwurah received 18,875 votes to win reelection as the representative for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West. Onwurah, who was born on April 12, 1965, was the Shadow Minister for Industrial Strategy before being re-elected, demonstrating her continued dedication to her community.

Kemi Badenoch (Saffron Walden): With 19,360 votes, Kemi Badenoch defeated Labour's Issy Waiter in Saffron Walden, despite it being a difficult election for the Conservative Party. The re-election of Badenoch is a testament to her close relationship with her constituents and her leadership position in her party.

Kate Osamor (Edmonton): Kate Osamor's seat was eliminated in 2024 after she was elected to the legislature in 2015. But she also served as the Shadow Secretary of State for International Development during her influential term, highlighting her commitment to global issues.

Florence Eshalomi (Vauxhall and Camberwell Green): From 2019 until the seat's elimination in 2024, Florence Eshalomi served as the representative for Vauxhall. Eshalomi, who is a member of the Labour and Co-operative parties, has a strong history in both local and national government. She formerly served in the London Assembly.

Taiwo Owatemi (Coventry North West): With 19,696 votes, Taiwo Owatemi defeated her Conservative opponent, Tom Mercer, to win the Coventry North West seat for Labour. As the Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities, Owatemi, 32, has demonstrated her commitment to representation and equity in politics.

Bayo Alaba (Southend East and Rochford): With 15,395 votes, Labour's Bayo Alaba defeated Conservative contender Gavin Haran in Southend East and Rochford. Alaba's win indicates a change in public opinion and his dedication to tackling regional and national issues.

These six British Nigerians show their commitment to public service and varied experiences and promise to bring new ideas and solutions to the Parliament, influencing policy and promoting stronger relationships among all.

At Arsenal, Bukayo Saka isn't used to this level of attention, but with England, things have gone a bit differently. The Hale-End star's spot at Arsenal is still assured under Mikel Arteta, even if he is not playing well. The Arsenal forward, however, has had a different experience for England at Euro 2024 after he disproved his detractors on Saturday. England defeated Switzerland on penalties to secure a spot in the semi-finals. Gary Neville praised and cheered for Arsenal's Bukayo Saka, who was named Man of the Match.

Saka's goal in the 80th minute sent the match into extra time, and the former right-back was not only thrilled with his performance but also delighted that he had converted his penalty shoot. Neville said in their build-up to the Netherlands vs Turkey that the Arsenal player "looked so calm" before taking his penalty and that his actual spot-kick was "beautiful." Saka has faced criticism and questions throughout the competition, but at crucial moments, he stood tall and demonstrated his values to the world.

It should be mentioned that he missed his penalty kick in the Euro 2020 final, which resulted in Italy defeating England; yet, this served as his atonement. Neville did point out, though, that Saka was able to bounce back from similar situations, while many players in the past were unable to. The Sky Sports analyst also observed Saka appearing to mouth the phrase "stop talking, blah, blah, blah" to the detractors following the full-time whistle. At Euro 2024, Bukayo Saka assists England in defeating Switzerland. As Saka took his penalty, Neville retorted, "He looks calm, doesn't he, he looks relaxed, to be fair."

Neville begins to applaud as Saka scores, saying, "Ooooh, that was beautiful." Take a look at that smile. You know what, I adore that smile. That smile truly is beautiful. Congratulations. I'm really glad for Saka. Even though what he went through four years ago was challenging, his smile just beams happiness. Numerous guys that I have witnessed go through it never come back. Their confidence has diminished. However, he is an excellent player. Neville went on to talk about Saka, who began the competition in his customary right-wing position but ended up playing as a wing-back against the Swiss.

"He was a huge threat," the former Manchester United player continued. To provide balance to that left side, I assumed he would play left-wing-back. It did not occur. We weren't expecting to see him on the right. He kept that aspect to himself, exerted genuine dominance, and posed by far the greatest threat to England. That's right, he's telling you to shut up and quit talking. That's, I believe, to us. Few players, in my opinion, can transcend club rivalries, but he is one of those players that I believe appeals to supporters of all clubs.

When you look at him, all you can think is that he is such a delight to be around, and his game exudes happiness and spirit. He is a combatant. He never gives up, is constantly chasing the ball, and is everything a child might hope for in a football player.

The Arsenal player is currently in a phase of his career where he is beginning to play at a high level and consistently. However, others doubt whether he is up to that elite level given that he has only participated in one Champions League season and has only won the FA Cup. Those folks are free to ask any questions they want because Saka is climbing the football ladder faster and faster. The pressure he was under and the way he performed when it counted most made this most recent England performance one of his greatest, if not his best yet.

Martin Amaewhuke led 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, who have been ruled current members of the Peoples' Democratic Party by a Rivers State High Court. On Monday, the Court dismissed a lawsuit brought by Wosa Amadi and three other parties, who wanted the seats of the 27 MPs to be declared vacant due to their defection to the All Progressives Congress in December 2003. As to the ruling of Justice Okogbule Gbasam, the Presiding Judge, Martin Amaewhule and the other 26 MPs remain members of the PDP.

In addition, Justice Gbasam declared that the claimants had not demonstrated to the court that the 27 MPs had switched to the APC, emphasizing that there is no way to verify this allegation through newspaper articles, radio spots, or internet postings. The party membership record, a membership card, and the fulfillment of all membership requirements by the affected members are the only ways, the court ruled, that a defection may be proven.

World football's top 20 forwards are listed and ranked.

Napoli treasure The African player selected among the world's top forward players, Victor Osimhen, is placed a distant thirteenth. These are the rankings.

20.     Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - Napoli & Georgia

19.     Luis Diaz - Liverpool & Colombia

18.     Alexander Isak - Newcastle & Sweden

17.     Ollie Watkins - Aston Villa & England

16.     Rodrygo - Real Madrid & Brazil

15.     Cristiano Ronaldo - Al Nassr & Portugal

14.     Rafael Leao - AC Milan & Portugal

13.      Victor Osimhen - Napoli & Nigeria

12.     Lautaro Martinez - Inter Milan & Argentina

11.     Cole Palmer - Chelsea & England

10.     Heung Min-Son - Spurs & South Korea

9.       Bukayo Saka - Arsenal & England

8.       Phil Foden - Manchester City & England

7.       Lionel Messi - Inter Miami & Argentina

6.       Antoine Griezmann - Atletico Madrid & France

5.       Mo Salah - Liverpool & Egypt

4.       Vinicius Jr - Real Madrid & Brazil

3.       Erling Haaland - Manchester City 

2.       Harry Kane - Bayern Munich & England

1.       Kylian Mbappe - Real Madrid & France

World football's top 20 midfielders are listed and ranked.

Among the 20 greatest midfielders in the world, no African is listed. It makes sense why Africa lagged somewhat in the game of football. These are the rankings.

20.        Hakan Calhanoglu

19.        Eduardo Camavinga

18.       Alexis Mac Allister 17.) Bruno Guimarae

16.       Xavi Simons

15.       Joshua Kimmich

14.       Frenkie De Jong

13.       Nicolo Barella

12.      Jamal Musiala

11.       Kai Havertz

10.     Kevin De Bruyne

9.       Bruno Fernandes

8.       Pedri

7.       Aurelien Tchouameni

6.       Florian Wirtz

5.       Declan Rice

4.       Toni Kroos

3.       Martin Odegaard

2.       Jude Bellingham

1.        Rodri