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Feb

08

2025

Liverpool 4-0 Tottenham (4-1 agg): Player ratings as Reds overturn deficit to reach Carabao Cup final

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Liverpool will face Newcastle United in the 2025 Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium next month, when the first major trophy of the season will be handed out. After Newcastle booked their place in the March showpiece on Wednesday by completing a 4-0 aggregate rout of Arsenal, Liverpool followed on Thursday. The Reds prevailed 4-0 over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield, successfully turning around an aggregate deficit. It took Liverpool just over half an hour to erase Tottenham's narrow advantage from the first leg, with Cody Gakpo firing past Antonin Kinsky after Mohamed Salah's cross made it all the way to…

Feb

08

2025

By OHAFIATV

El-Rufai, Amaechi and the loose cannons of Nigeria’s politics – Column

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Byabiodun KOMOLAFE Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai and Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, two influential figures in Nigerian politics, have been making headlines with their bold comments and actions. Their unconventional approach has sparked debate about whether they’re reckless loose cannons or calculated strategists. As Nigeria navigates its intricate political landscape, El-Rufai, Amaechi, and other key players will undoubtedly influence the country’s future. El-Rufai and Amaechi recent actions suggest opportunistic tendencies, raising important questions. With the government barely two years old, their intervention seems premature. Rather than a midterm review, their actions lack critical thinking and strategic analysis. As former governors and Federal Ministers,…

Feb

07

2025

By Chimamanda

Trump Administration Sued by Unions Over USAID Dismantling Efforts

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Unions representing US government workers have taken legal action against the Trump administration, challenging its attempts to dismantle the US Agency for International Development (USAID). The lawsuit, filed in a Washington D.C. federal court, argues that only Congress has the authority to dissolve the agency, making the Trump administration's actions "unconstitutional and illegal". The move comes as the Trump administration issued a directive placing all USAID direct hire personnel on administrative leave globally, effective Friday at midnight. This decision has sparked widespread concern, with senior staff warning of a "global humanitarian crisis" and significant disruptions to crucial aid programs. According…

Feb

07

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Naira Records Highest Gain Against Dollar at Black Market

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OHAFIATV reports that the Nigerian Naira has appreciated significantly against the US Dollar at the parallel foreign exchange market. According to a Bureau de Change Operator in Abuja, the Naira strengthened to N1570 per dollar on Thursday, gaining N20 from the previous day's rate of N1590 per dollar. This marks the largest daily gain for the Naira since the start of the week. Meanwhile, at the official market, the Naira fell to N1,500.65 per dollar on Thursday, down from N1,499.76 the previous day. After Thursday's trading, the Naira firmed up by N20 at the black market and dropped by N0.89…

Feb

07

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

HRH Eze Ndukwe Iko Hails Gov. Otti’s Transformation of Abia State, Reiterates Support

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HRH Eze Engr. Ndukwe Iko, Nnaka IV of Okon-Aku Autonomous Community, has commended Governor Alex Otti for his remarkable efforts in transforming Abia State into a massive construction site. In a statement to OHAFIATV, the Royal paramountcy particularly praised the governor for replacing the ancient and hazardous Omeneku Bridge with a new one, bringing relief to residents who had endured the dangers of the old bridge for ages. Eze Engr. Ndukwe Iko noted that Governor Otti's commitment to infrastructure development is a proof of his administration's dedication to improving the lives of Abia residents. The monarch expressed his enthusiasm for…