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MANCHESTER UNITED BEAT CHELSEA 2-1 AT OLD TRAFFORD – Scott McTominay scores in either half to relieve pressure on Erik ten Hag Scott McTominay relieved some of the pressure surrounding Erik Ten Hag as his double earned an improved Manchester United a much-needed 2-1 win over Chelsea. Ten Hag’s gamble in dropping both Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial amid reports of dressing-room disharmony had the desired effect for the under-fire manager, with the hosts’ quality with and without the ball a world away from Saturday’s dismal defeat at Newcastle. McTominay opened the scoring on the rebound from Harry Maguire’s effort,…

SHOPPING WITH CASH RISES FOR FIRST TIME IN A DECADE – Shoppers keep a close eye on their budgets while prices rise Cash use has grown for the first time in 10 years as shoppers keep a close eye on their budgets while prices rise, retailers have said. The British Retail Consortium said 19% of purchases were made with notes and coins last year, echoing a report by banks showing a slight rebound. The figures come as the financial regulator is set to consult on a plan to help people access cash. Ministers say banks will be fined if money…

PUTIN DEPARTS RIYADH FOLLOWING TALKS WITH SAUDI-CROWN PRINCE Putin met with the Prince to discuss oil, Gaza and Ukraine in Riyadh Russian President Vladimir Putin departed Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, December 6th following hastily arranged meetings with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on oil, Gaza and Ukraine in Riyadh. The meeting with the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, comes after a fall in oil prices despite a pledge by OPEC+, which groups the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and allies led by Russia, to further cut output to keep the price high. The trip to Riyadh was Putin’s…

ROBERT JENRICK RESIGNS AS IMMIGRATION MINISTER OVER GOVERNMENT’S RWANDA PLAN Minister Resigns saying that the current proposals would NOT solve the problem Robert Jenrick has resigned from his post as immigration minister, citing “strong disagreements” with the government over the Rwanda policy. The Tory MP for Newark said he did not think Rishi Sunak’s emergency legislation to revive the stalled asylum plan would “end the merry-go-round of legal challenges” which have so far paralysed the scheme. He shared his resignation letter on Social Media, moments after Home Secretary James Cleverly confirmed his colleague’s departure following repeated questioning in the Commons.…

CELEBRATING PROLIFICITY UNMATCHED – Happy Birthday To The Man Of God Rev Dr Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD It’s that time of the year again to celebrate God’s special gift to us and to the prolific body of Christ. It’s the birthday of our dear Man of God, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD. He is worth celebrating and that is why there is a celebration all around the world as we celebrate Prolificity Unmatched – The Man of God, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome! A million words will never be enough as we join billions around the world to celebrate…

BIDEN ‘NOT SURE’ HE WOULD SEEK RE-ELECTION If Trump was not running U.S. President Joe Biden said he may have skipped a re-election bid if he were not facing Donald Trump, adding that the Republican posed a unique threat to the country. “If Trump wasn’t running, I’m not sure I’d be running,” Biden said at a fundraising event for his 2024 campaign outside of Boston. “We cannot let him win.” Elections used to be about policies in the United States, but yet again leaders are making this about personalities. Biden’s remarks come as even staunch Democratic voters have expressed concerns…

SOUTH AFRICANS REFLECT ON MANDELA’S LEGACY A DECADE AFTER HIS DEATH The 10th anniversary of the death of the first democratically elected president of South Africa December 5 marked the 10th anniversary of the death of the first democratically elected president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela. The 1993 Nobel Peace Prize winner brokered a non-violent transition between the apartheid government he spent his life fighting against, into a constitutional democracy in South Africa.  Lauded globally as a struggle icon and for his work as a statesman, the country’s first Black president died a decade ago on December 5, 2013. Former…

AIRLINE ADVERTS BANNED OVER ‘GREENWASHING’ CLAIMS – Air France, Lufthansa, and Etihad criticised over adverts Adverts for Air France, Lufthansa and Etihad have been banned for misleading consumers about the airlines’ environmental impact. Air France’s ad said it was “committed to protecting the environment” and Lufthansa urged passengers to “fly more sustainably”. Etihad’s ad used the words “environmental advocacy”. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said the ads did not show the impact airlines have on climate change. Lufthansa and Etihad removed the ads. The ASA said Air France did not provide a “substantive response” to its investigations.  The advertising watchdog…

OFWAT QUERY SPARKED – Thames Water pays £37.5m dividend amid debt pile and pollution fines Thames Water has been asked to explain a £37.5m dividend payment made to a parent company. Ofwat, the water regulator, asked the firm to explain how the sum does not break rules designed to protect customers and the environment. They added they are investigating whether the dividend was in line with company licence requirements. Ofwat said after receiving notification that the firm paid a dividend to shareholders, they “requested Thames Water provide more information to demonstrate how, specifically, the dividend payment meets the licence requirement…

WELDIOS UNIVERSITY CONFERMENT –  Rev (Dr) Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD Conferred as University Chancellor & Head of Government/Chairman  In recognition of the Man of God Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s’ invaluable service to the body of Christ and humanity, he has been conferred the University Chancellor and Head of Government/Chairman of the Institution by the prestigious WELDIOS UNIVERSITY, Republic of Benin. The auspicious event took place on Monday, December 4th.  Hearty congratulations to our President on yet another recognition of his invaluable service to the body of Christ in particular and to humanity in general. This is an honour well deserved!