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  • What contenders give Warriors biggest problems?

    The Warriors made swift changes to their roster and to their mentality after a disappointing ending last season. Jordan Poole, out. Chris Paul, in. Teenage rookies replaced by rookies with more college seasoning. Steph Curry and coach Steve Kerr  brewing up the team chemistry that was lacking last year.

    The championship window remains open, but hardly as wide as it once was and not for much longer. Curry is 35. Klay Thompson and Draymond Green will turn 34 in the spring. Paul is 38.

    The Western Conference has at least 12 teams with legit playoff expectations. Which of those are the biggest obstacles to a fifth championship in the Curry-Klay-Dray dynasty?

    Let’s break it down.

    Sure-fire contenders

    Denver Nuggets (53-29)

    Nikola Jokic and the reigning NBA champions will have some championship fatigue but are still the betting favorites to win the West. The Nuggets were the No. 1 seed last season led by the scoring and passing of Jokic, the evolution of Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. as shooters and the dirty-work willingness of Archbishop Mitty alum Aaron Gordon. Curry and the Warriors have a history of success against the Nuggets, going at Jokic on defense, which could give them an edge.

    Los Angeles Lakers (43-39)

    Anthony Davis is the Warriors’ Achilles heel because his mere presence in the paint deters all scorers from getting to the rim. The Warriors thrive on 3-point shooting, but Davis’ length can render Golden State’s offense one-dimensional. Health is a concern for L.A; Davis is frequently sidelined with nagging issues and LeBron James turns 39 in December. But the team is deep with scorers and ball handlers such as Austin Reaves and D’Angelo Russell with size on the wings from Rui Hachimura and Jarred Vanderbilt.

    Phoenix Suns (45-37)

    The Suns traded former first-overall pick Deandre Ayton and wound up with a Big 3 of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. They’re top-heavy, short of depth, and weak on defense. Golden State will see Durant at Chase Center — for the first time in front of fans — on Opening Night.

    Contenders with holes

    Los Angeles Clippers (44-38) 

    Kawhi Leonard and Paul George joined forces in 2019 with expectations of wreaking havoc on the West. Over four seasons, the two stars have been on the floor together for only 118 games. They reached the Western Conference finals in 2021 and could return if they stay healthy.

    Sacramento Kings (48-34)

    Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox are a breakout duo, but the Warriors exposed a major defensive shortcoming in the playoffs last spring by challenging Sabonis at the rim. But if second-year player Keegan Murray takes a step and offseason acquisitions such as Colby Jones can make an impact as a defender, the Kings could take the leap needed to be a scary contender again.

    Sneaky contenders

    Oklahoma City Thunder (40-42)

    The Thunder might be operating on the downlow, but they are a young and deep team with the talent to make a deep playoff run. Point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a bonafide superstar flanked by emerging stars such as Santa Clara’s Jalen Williams and fellow first-rounder Josh Giddey. Potential Rookie of the Year candidate Chet Holmgren — back from an injury that sidelined him all of last season — has been sensational in the preseason,  positioning himself as a premier rim protector and offensive player. The Thunder has all the length and youth to pose serious problems for the Warriors.

    Minnesota Timberwolves (42-40)

    The Timberwolves snuck into the play-in last year with a ton of talent that didn’t mesh in time to make a serious run. But the talent is there.

    Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert are learning to coexist in the front court while Anthony Edwards is expected to take a leap as the team’s second superstar next to Towns. Along with Jaden McDaniels, the Timberwolves have all the length on the wings that typically gives the smaller Warriors issues on offense.

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  • Social Media Pressure, Financial Challenges, Major Reasons For Crash In Celebrity Marriages -Expert

    A certified relationship and family life coach, Gladys Diribe has identified social media pressure, financial challenges, among other things, as reasons for the crash of most celebrity marriages.

    Diribe who was speaking during an interview with THE WHISTLER on the issue, said when every twist and turn in the life of celebrities, including their marriage is exposed to the public by the media, it plays a toxic role in destroying celebrity marriages.

    “Social media for instance keep playing a toxic role in destroying celebrity marriages. The spread of news unnecessarily and the dissemination of false and unverified information about celebrities contributes immensely to the marital crisis,” she said.

    Diribe stated that while celebrities may enjoy substantial wealth, financial issues can still contribute to the breakdown of their marriages.

    “There might be disagreements over money management, pre-nuptial agreements, and disputes over assets. This can create tension and conflict within the relationship. This can also happen to any marriage,” she said.

    Diribe who is also the associate senior pastor of Burninglight Assembly, explained that growing together in marriage births a bond of fulfillment, adding that when growth; financial, mental, educational and others becomes one-sided, there is trouble.

    “ No one likes to be dragged down a level they’ve outgrown. This factor creates an imbalance in authority and power giving rise to insecurities, which definitely births conflicts,” she said.

    Another reason for the crash of celebrity marriages, Diribe stated, is when they marry for the wrong reasons.

    “A lot of the time, due to pressure of keeping up with the status quo, so many celebrities marry for reasons ranging from money, status, sexual attraction, and the likes other than compatibility. Since these factors lack the base and needful capacity to hold together the union in times of crisis, the marriage may crash,” she said.

    She added that celebrities, due to the constant jobs that take them away from home, hardly have time for each other which creates a gap between them.

    “ Frequently spending time apart from each other creates an unavoidable gap between couples. The more time they spend apart the more their marriage falls apart. Marriage needs time together to blossom. Out of sight sometimes can be out of mind,” she said.

    Diribe noted that the entertainment industry is known for its glamorous lifestyle and numerous opportunities for celebrities to interact with attractive and influential individuals which can create room for infidelity and temptation.

    “The constant exposure to temptation can increase the likelihood of infidelity, which is a common reason for the breakdown of celebrity marriages,” she maintained.

    The relationship expert added that while it is important to note that not all celebrity marriages end up crashing, it is important for celebrities to ensure that their marriages work as people look up to them and follow their steps most of the time.

    “ There is always a ripple effect of their marital instability on society, and these include an increasing rise in failed marriages, rise in single parenting and broken marriages which most times has a negative effect on the children,” she said.

    She added that even as celebrities, they need to understand that though marriage is a commitment that requires sacrifice, it is a choice and anyone who is not ready to agree to its terms and conditions, can stay unmarried.

    Diribe recommended that celebrities who want to keep their marriage should strive to grow together and be ready to make sacrifices and make room for compromise.

    “Be vulnerable with each other. I had to add this because I feel that a lot of times, people who are up there forget the fact that they are still humans. They camouflage their weakness and live in denial. This they do in a bid to look perfect,” she said.

    She urged them to also allow for consistent and constant communication flow in their relationship.

    “Talk about it all; the good, the bad, and the even the ugly. Be available! As much as possible, be present. Be there to celebrate little wins, big wins. Be there in the season of pain, too!

    “Let me also add this winning strategy together. A couple that plays together, stays together,” she said.

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  • Military vehicles join standard entrants at annual car show – Paradise Post

    CHICO — Car shows usually have three things in common: lovingly restored or maintained cars, pride of ownership, and polish jobs so shiny that it’s possible to read a newspaper in the reflections.

    All of those were true among the 200 vehicles entered at Saturday’s 44th annual Chico Concours d’Elegance at the Butte Creek Country Club, but this year’s event had a twist. There were a few vintage military vehicles on display, in various states of restoration. They were all functioning vehicles, and not one of them was polished to a high mirror shine.

    Nonetheless, they showed pride of ownership and pride of country as part of the Northern Recon Group, a 140-member group representing owners of military vehicles in several countries. Saturday’s Concours entrants were all from Butte County.

    Sean Farley and his father, Rick, both from Durham, had couple of impressive vehicles on display. Sean’s was a 1945 Willys Jeep, looking ready for combat with a mounted automatic rifle and nearby box of ammunition. A couple of battle helmets rested on the hood; Farley invited anyone who wanted to do so to sit in the driver’s seat.

    Levi Dorin, an eighth-grader at Chico’s Wildflower Open Classroom, didn’t need a second invitation. He hopped in and grinned broadly as he pretended to drive the vehicle.

    Levi couldn’t decide what was his favorite car of the show.

    “I like the DeLorean (parked nearby) and this, and that,” he said, pointing to the Jeep and the adjacent five-ton military cargo truck, an AM-General 1987 M-923 6-by-6.

    His father, Marcus Dorin, and stepmother, Christina Dorin, watched with smiles as Levi enjoyed himself. What attracted the family to the show? Was it an interest in cars, or just curiosity?

    “A little bit of both,” Marcus Dorin said. “It’s a cool event and it’s free admission. It’s a great day for an event like this.”

    Indeed, the 70-degree conditions with virtually no wind proved to be comfortable and refreshing.

    Farley said he has nine vehicles in all — two at the show, and seven in the process of restoration or repair.

    He cited the group’s other military vehicles on display, a 1946 Dodge WC-62 6-by-6, with Floyd Green of Cohasset as owner; Biggs resident Tiger Jones’ 1942 Jeep; and Butte Valley resident Bonnie Baxter’s 1941 Dodge WC-1.

    Farley said his group is proud of the fact its vehicles are “active duty” — their owners still use them.

    “We get ’em out there. They’re not just show vehicles,” he said.

    Despite the fact most of them are approximately 80 years old, Farley said with the right amount of money, people can still find parts for them.

    “There are businesses that specialize in Jeep parts,” he explained. “Some restored vehicles have all-new bodies and fenders, but most of mine is original. It took me eight years to restore this Jeep.”

    ‘History of cars’

    Trevor Platt and Takoda Martin, both students in the Butte College automotive repair program, paused to look inside Baxter’s 83-year-old truck. They strolled through the rows of cars and said they admired them all. Platt was a second-year volunteer in the event.

    “These are super cool. It’s a fun event,” he said. Does this collection of cars interest him in possibly owning some restored vehicles in the future?

    “It’s hard to say what will interest me in the future. Something will call out to me, but I’m not sure what it is just yet,” he said.

    Martin said he didn’t know about the future, but focused on his enjoyment of the cars in front of him.

    “It’s kind of cool to see these cars,” he said, but when it comes to his automotive training, “I can apply that knowledge. It’s cool to see the history of cars.”

    Both agreed there will not likely be many “classic” cars emerging from the current era of vehicle production, due to the “cheap plastic” cars and trucks coming off the assembly lines.

    People frequently use the term “classic” when describing older cars, such as vehicles on display at this type of show. However, the term defies easy definition, as there are no particular criteria to categorize them. Age alone is not a deciding factor.

    Norm Mills of Chico, who used to own the Sport Haus sporting goods store and taught math at Chico Junior High School until retiring in 1995, entered his 1988 Chevrolet IROC Sport T Top in the show Saturday.

    “I bought it new in February 1989 from King Chevrolet,” Mills said. “I liked the car, and my friend Jim Lynch, who worked at King Chevrolet, told me, ‘I have a car you might like.’

    Mills doesn’t drive it much anymore. “It has a little more than 100,000 miles on it, but only about 3,000 in the last 12 years,” he said.

    Near the entrance to the event sat one of the more spectacular vehicles, a 1930 Pierce Arrow, with owner John Nolind standing nearby in period attire. It, like many of the cars in the show, was a labor of love for Nolind.

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  • AEPB Demolishes Illegal Markets, Shanties In FCT To Curb Criminal Activities

    ABUJA-DEMOLITION

    The Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) on Saturday demolished unauthorized markets located in Area 11 and around the Federal Secretariat to curb persistent security concerns faced by residents.

    Mr. Osi Braimah, the Director of AEPB, after the exercise, said the government had designated specific areas for small-scale trading but some traders failed to adhere to the guidelines.

    “For security purposes, it is not good to have point of sale (POS) operators all over the place. We advise people to do things in designated places to forestall insecurity issues.

    “For example, the POS operators have been told to move into plazas so as not to have POS canopies all over the expressways. This is even better for our people if the POS operators are in the plazas everyone will know them.

    “This is an ongoing exercise by various agencies of the FCT. AEPB has been given a marching order by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike to clear all shanties, illegal markets and squatter camps in the FCT,” he said.

    Braimah added that the part of the Federal Secretariat serving as an illegal market had encroached on a road corridor. He expressed confidence that the FCT administration would soon initiate a project to prevent the return of the traders to the area.

    “The massive commencement of road projects within the FCT will soon take care of the problems of shanties in the areas.

    “Part of the problems we have in the FCT is the inability of people to develop their plots after they acquire them.

    “Part of the problems that we need to overcome is for people to develop their plots quickly, clean them, and use them for the purposes they are meant for and not leave them vacant,” Braimah appealed.

    On his part, KaKa Bello, AEPB’s Deputy Director, Monitoring and Enforcement Department, said the demolition is a normal routine exercise carried out by the board to clean the city, adding that the Area 11 market was allocated to help residents within the area during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    “After the COVID-19 pandemic, the traders were expected to go back to Garki Market where most of them have shops but unfortunately this is two years after, and most of them have refused to go back.

    “Things that were not approved to be sold at the market are now being sold there to constitute nuisance to the area, the market was meant to take care of only groceries.

    “The environment here is unhealthy, we have given them notice of vacation before now and this is the final notice. By the time we come back on Oct. 21 we will roll the machines to finally break the place down,” he warned.

    Bello further said that the market is a rail corridor and that a “park and pay” area would soon be developed to prevent return of illegal occupants.

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  • Tell your story — about Camp Fire survival

    None of us will forget where we were on Nov. 8, 2018, when the Camp Fire destroyed Paradise and the surrounding ridge communities.

    The giant plume of black smoke that dominated our eastward sky in the morning hours was unmistakable; obviously, this was not your typical “big fire.” It was a deadly, landscape-altering inferno, one that would change the lives of tens of thousands of people for years or even decades to come.

    I first saw it from the safety of eastern Glenn County while driving in to work at Chico. I remember arriving at the Enterprise-Record office and seeing the shaken faces of my colleagues who, under the tireless leadership of then-editor David Little, were gearing up for an exhausting stretch of around-the-clock coverage of the biggest story of their lives.

    Rick Silva, then the editor of the Paradise Post, was pacing in his Nomex flame-resistant fire clothes, desperately wanting to get up the ridge to tell his readers what was going on. Even at that early hour, it was impossible.

    “This is it,” he said, upon first catching sight of me. “This is the fire people in Paradise have always warned was going to happen.”

    A few hours later, the sky was completely black. The Skyway was jammed. We weren’t able to get into Paradise to speak with the survivors; as it turns out, they were coming to us. By noon, our parking lot was filling with people who had survived a harrowing journey through the flames for survival. So we spoke with them there, and other locations around town.

    At some point, we noticed a truck at a stoplight at the corner of Park Avenue and Martin Luther King Blvd. It was on fire. The driver had unknowingly transported some embers down the ridge, and they had ignited other materials in the back of his truck. We stood outside and watched, not knowing if the truck was going to explode. At that point, it almost felt like our entire world was on the brink.

    Around 9 o’clock at night, several of us went up on the roof. We could see the flames in Butte Creek Canyon, and we’d heard that south of town, the fire had actually reached the west side of Highway 99 near the FedEx building.

    By the time we got the papers out and I’d made it home, it was around 1 in the morning. I’ve never felt so lucky to feel safe at home in bed, while also anguishing over the fact that for tens of thousands of people, life would never be the same — if they were fortunate enough to survive at all.

    Almost five years later, those are the main images that come to mind for me. I know many of you have much-more vivid and powerful stories to tell.

    We’d like to hear them.

    We are just a little over two weeks from the fifth anniversary of the Camp Fire. On Wednesday, Nov. 8, we’ll have a special edition focusing on the rebirth on the ridge and how the rebuild is going — focusing on measures that have been taken to make sure the rebuild is safe and smart.

    Of course, no such day can pass without also hearing from the people who were impacted by that fire. We’re reaching out to you, our readers, to once again help us tell the entire story.

    We’d like to hear from people who fled the fire. And people who stayed and were forced to watch everything around them burn — homeowners, renters and business owners, too. And first responders.

    In short, if you have a story to share, we’d like to hear it. We’ll publish as many of them in our print edition as space allows, and we’ll run them all on our website.

    We are especially interested in not only hearing your memories of that day — how you first found out about the fire, what you first saw, what you did next, etc. — but also what you’re doing today. If you had a home that was destroyed, have you rebuilt? Moved away? If you stayed, what’s different? What are your lasting, most powerful mental images?

    Like all of the horrific events many of us have witnessed in our lives — from political assassinations to 9/11 and beyond — we all have our unique remembrances of the Camp Fire. We think it’s important that those memories be shared and documented — not only to honor all of those who were lost, but also in hopes it’ll help us take the proper steps to prevent anything of such awful magnitude from happening again.

    We look forward to hearing what you have to say. Please email your stories to me at mwolcott@chicoer.com. The shorter your story, the more likely it’ll end up in our print edition; we’re recommending 300 words or less.

    Mike Wolcott is the editor of the Enterprise-Record. He can be reached at mwolcott@chicoer.com.

     

     

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  • My Husband Stabbed Me With Knife Over Misunderstanding, Divorce-Seeking Wife Tells Court

    Mrs. L. Bala has asked the Customary Court sitting in Bwari, Abuja, to dissolve her marriage with Mr. J. Luwena, accusing her husband of stabbing her with a knife and always threatening to kill her whenever he spots her with a man.

    In suit no: FCT/CC/BWR/CV/41/23, the mother of three accused her husband of not being financially responsible towards the family as well as denying her access to their matrimonial home anytime they had little misunderstandings.

    “The last time we had a misunderstanding the respondent asked me to leave his house until he sees my mother.

    “That after, both me and my mother went to see him, he asked me to pack my properties in his house without discussing anything.

    “That after I packed from his house, he disgraces me, threatening to kill me anytime he sees me with a man.

    “That the threat is not by mere saying but with action,” the applicant alleged.

    She added that the last time they had a misunderstanding “the respondent stabbed me with knife.”

    The woman subsequently urged the court to dissolve their marriage, order the husband to be paying her ₦20,000 as monthly upkeep for her and their children.

    She also asked the court to restrain the husband from threatening her life.

    In the midst of the matter, the parties were advised by the court to consider an out-of-court settlement.

    The case was then adjourned to a date to be communicated to parties for adoption of final written address.

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  • What Liverpool Fans Are Saying About Mo Salah’s Brace Against Everton

    Mohamed Salah was the Merseyside derby hero as Liverpool won 10-man Everton in the Premier League.

    The 263rd Merseyside derby was a close affair for Liverpool and Everton despite the visitors going one man down when Ashley Young picked up a red card in the 37th minute.

    Everton approached the match with a great deal of confidence following a flamboyant 3-0 victory over Bournemouth. Everton were 10 men against 11 but had the courage to hold Liverpool until the 74th minute.

    Salah’s masterclass was the game-changer for Liverpool despite several attempts to break the deadlock after a goalless first half at the Anfield Stadium.

    Jurgen Klopp’s men searched for a goal until the 75th minute when the Egyptian played a confident penalty following Michael Keane’s handball.

    The goal lit the atmosphere at Anfield as fans heaved sighs of relief from a frustrating 75 minutes.

    The 31-year-old forward took delivery of another goal in the 7th minute of additional time to seal Liverpool’s victory. The win elevated Liverpool to the top of the table temporarily with 20 points.

    Salah’s performance excited fans who took their feeling to social media.

    Kobi, a popular commentator through his social media handle, @UTDKob tweeted, “Mohamed Salah is easily top 3 best players to ever play in the Premier League in his era, He is that guy who always steps up when Liverpool needs him.”

    Salah Central tweeted on X, formerly Twitter, “Mohamed Salah has contributed to a goal in 14 of his last 15 Premier League games. The one game he didn’t contribute to a goal was against Spurs, where he was wrongfully disallowed an assist. The previous record is 15 games, which Salah already holds.”

    Sarah (@JATTSOPRANO316), a football fan said, “Mohamed Salah is now the first player to be directly involved in 30 Premier League goals in 2023:31 games:18 goals: 12 assists. I will say again like I say every week give Mo Salah a new contract. Generational talent.”

    Another fan, Zayed (@FCB_Messi10) tweeted, “I said it before, and I will say it again: Mohamed Salah is the best winger the Premier League has ever seen.”



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  • Tomas Hertl rips San Jose Sharks after loss to Nashville Predators

    The San Jose Sharks remained winless on the season as they once again gave up goals in rapid succession, digging themselves a hole they couldn’t escape in what became a 5-1 loss to the Nashville Predators on Saturday.

    Tommy Novak scored twice and goalie Juuse Saros made 31 saves to lead the Predators at Bridgestone Arena, as the Sharks fell to 0-4-1 on the season having only scored seven goals in their first five games.

    Kiefer Sherwood and Luke Evangelista each had a goal and an assist and Samuel Fagemo also scored for the Predators, winners of two in a row. Gustav Nyquist had two assists.Tomas Hertl scored and Mackenzie Blackwood made 28 saves for the winless Sharks.

    Fagemo scored the game’s first goal at 17:15 of the opening period with a wrist shot from the top of the left circle with Nashville on a power play.

    Novak and Sherwood scored goals 12 seconds apart early in the second to break the game open.

    Novak struck again at 2:47 of the third on a power play. His four goals this season lead the Predators.

    Already, in four of five games, the Sharks have allowed multiple goals less than two minutes apart.

    “I thought there were some really good things going on for a while and when we were bad, we were bad,” Sharks coach David Quinn said. “It’s disappointing because I thought there were a lot of good things in the first period and all of a sudden, we give up a goal on the power play, lose a stick, don’t block a shot.

    “And again, we gave up two right away and dug ourselves a hole. Just very inconsistent.”

    Hertl snapped Saros’ shutout bid at 10:33 of the third from in close, and Evangelista scored his first of the season for Nashville at 13:26 of the third.

    San Jose Sharks center Luke Kunin (11) fights with Nashville Predators left wing Kiefer Sherwood (44) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
    San Jose Sharks center Luke Kunin (11) fights with Nashville Predators left wing Kiefer Sherwood (44) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

    After the game, Hertl showed his displeasure after some Sharks players didn’t go after Predators defenseman Roman Josi late in the game following a collision with Blackwood, with the score already out of hand.

    “I just don’t like the last 10 minutes because we just left (Blackwood) alone,” Hertl said. “We have to be more together, step it up. If it’s 5-1, you have to cross-check somebody and show they can’t do anything. I’m more mad (about that) because we just left our goalie alone and we have to show them that can’t do that to us.

    “It just can’t happen, especially in the last five minutes. Nobody cares if anybody takes an extra two minutes,” Hertl continued. “I think the locker room has been great. (But) our goalies, they’ve stood on their heads for us. They played really well and we have to show them that we’re there for them.”

    The Sharks’ road trip continues Tuesday in Florida against the Panthers, and Hertl wants to see the Sharks be harder in front of their own net.

    “We have to just be ready and show other teams that they can’t do anything with anyone,” Hertl said. “Even after that, (Nashville) had so many rebounds and we just let them play and we just left Blackie alone.

    “I don’t like it at all. For sure I was mad about that.”

    ACTIVE SECOND PERIOD

    Sherwood was busy in Saturday’s second period. He posted a Gordie Howe hat trick, of a goal, assist, and fighting major in the span of 6:46 in the frame. In addition to his goal, Sherwood assisted on Novak’s goal at 2:06 and then fought former Predator Luke Kunin at 8:52.

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  • Appointment Of Abia Born Chioma Asagwara As Health Minister In Canada Excites Otti

    The Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has hailed the appointment of Chioma Asagwara as the new Health Minister and deputy premier of the province of Manitoba in Canada.

    Chioma was recently appointed as the new Health Minister and Deputy Premier of the Province of Manitoba, Canada.

    Otti described her success story as an inspiration to all Nigerians, particularly the youth who have dreams and talents to nurture.

    In a post on X, Otti said, “I am delighted to congratulate Uzoma Chioma Asagwara on her historic appointment as the new Health Minister and Deputy Premier of the Province of Manitoba, Canada.

    “This is a remarkable achievement that showcases her dedication, excellence, and leadership in the fields of health and public service.

    “Uzoma Chioma Asagwara is a proud daughter of Abia State, born to Nigerian parents from Olokoro Umuahia. Her success story serves as an inspiration to all Nigerians, particularly the youth who have dreams and talents to nurture.

    “She exemplifies that with passion, dedication, and perseverance, no goal is unattainable. Furthermore, she demonstrated that our Nigerian heritage is a source of pride and strength, not a limitation.

    “I am proud of Uzoma Chioma Asagwara and extend my best wishes in her new position. I am hopeful that she will continue to serve humanity with compassion, integrity, and professionalism.

    “I also hope that she will maintain her connection with her roots and remain an inspiration for other Nigerians in the diaspora.”

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  • One Year After THE WHISTLER’s Report, Govt Fails To Act As Flood Kills Another Resident In FCT Community

    The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency ,(FEMA) has disclosed that the heavy downpour at Lokogoma District of Abuja on Friday led to the unfortunate demise of a 31-year-old motorcyclist, Mr. Yakubu Lucky.

    The incident happened more than a year after THE WHISTLER reported the worrisome flooding situation in the community.

    The investigation detailed how residents of Dogondaga community die yearly due to the incessant flooding in the area.

    They had appealed to FCT to address the flooding and save the lives and properties of residents.

    A statement signed by FEMA’s Head of Public Affairs, Nkechi Isa on Saturday confirmed that a motorcyclist drowned after he drove into the pool of water at Dogongada in Lokogoma District of FCT.

    The statement partly reads, “The heavy down pour yesterday evening in the Federal Capital Territory has claimed the life of a 31 year old motor cyclist, Yakubu Lucky, who drowned after he drove into the pool of water at Dogongada in Lokogoma District of the Territory.

    “The deceased who defied warnings from the local divers stationed at Dogongada by the FCT Emergency Management Agency ,(FEMA),also navigated through the barricade placed by Agency.

    “The Search and Rescue team of FEMA led by the Director Forecasting Response and Mitigation, Mrs Florence Wenegieme, recovered the body of the deceased today and deposited it at the Asokoro district Hospital where a doctor confirmed him dead on arrival.

    “The family of the deceased who hailed from Zango Kataf ,Kaduna State, has since taken his body away for burial.”

    FEMA Recovers body of flood victim

    Reacting to this incident, the Acting Director General of FEMA, Mr. Mohammed Ibrahim Sabo, expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased.

    He appealed to all FCT residents to heed the warnings issued by the Agency during heavy rainfall.

    FEMA consistently places barricades at Dogongada during such weather conditions, and residents are urged not to drive into pools of water but to wait for the water to recede or seek alternative routes to ensure their safety.

    Sabo further emphasized the importance of using the emergency toll-free number, 112, in the event of a disaster or emergency, highlighting that timely communication can significantly improve response and save lives.

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