•PDP, LP, NNPP link President’s reforms to worsening hardship, APC, govt defend policies

The Federal Government and opposition parties clashed on Tuesday following the criticism of the economic policies of the Bola Tinubu administration by the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori.

The Peoples Democratic Party and the New Nigeria Peoples Party agreed with the governor that Nigerians are being crushed under the weight of Tinubu’s economic reforms but the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, argued that the reforms had made more resources available to states.

Idris further assured that ‘’Nigerians will feel the benefits in 2025.’’

Responding to questions from one of our correspondents, the minister stated, “2025 is a year that President Tinubu’s reforms will be consolidated for the benefit of all Nigerians

“Mr President has embarked on an ambitious reform agenda that is already freeing more resources to the subnationals, not just the Federal Government.”

Idris argued that Governor Oborevwori’s comments are a smokescreen to avoid accounting for the increased allocation Delta, an oil-producing state, has enjoyed under Tinubu.

“The Delta governor’s comments about the economic policies of the Tinubu administration are an attempt to distract from the challenge thrown to him to account for the resources of Delta State which have increased vastly in the last 18 months.

“A governor who has received close to a trillion naira since coming to office should focus on accounting for it, not casting aspersions on a Federal Government that is doing everything to empower the states,” the minister counselled.

Oborevwori had accused the Federal Government of unleashing unprecedented hunger, poverty and mass unemployment on Nigerians, turning Nigeria into the world’s poverty capital.

The governor said the probable gains of Tinubu’s policies on petroleum subsidy removal and floating of the naira had been eclipsed by naira devaluation and soaring inflation.

In a statement by his Executive Assistant on New Media, Mr Felix Ofou, the Delta governor said it was time Tinubu embraced policies that would stem poverty and suffering.

His comments came on the backdrop of an assertion by the former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, that the President’s economic policies “increased federal allocation to state and local governments, rising economic growth rates, declining imports, higher exports and higher incomes for farmers.”

However, Oborevwori faulted Omo-Agege’s claim saying, “the value of the increased funds amidst galloping inflation, naira devaluation, and widespread poverty.”

Upon assuming office 18 months ago, President Tinubu announced the removal of fuel subsidy and the unification of exchange rates.

Though touted as necessary reforms, these moves triggered seismic economic disruptions, infusing immense pressure into daily Nigerian life.

The fuel subsidy, which had long shielded Nigerians from global oil price volatility, was scrapped, pushing fuel prices from approximately N185 to around N1,100 per litre.

The price of commodities followed suit as fuel costs underpinned transportation, food prices and general consumer goods.

By October 2023, the national inflation rate surged to 32.7 per cent, with food inflation peaking at an alarming 37.5 per cent.

Coupled with subsidy removal was the unification of the multiple exchange rates.

For years, Nigeria operated an artificially pegged naira rate to support imports and control inflation, a policy that led to currency speculation and a thriving black market.

Tinubu’s unification aimed to create a more transparent and equitable foreign exchange regime.

However, it also led to an immediate naira depreciation, severely eroding purchasing power and raising import duties.

This raised the prices of essentials like medicines, electronics and food products, further worsening inflation.

Also, about 104 million Nigerians sank into poverty by December 2023, the World Bank estimated.

In an exclusive interview with The PUNCH on Tuesday, the PDP Deputy National Youth Leader, Timothy Osadolor, and the NNPP National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, said the policies should be reviewed.

Osadolor said the country was suffering due to the policies of the current administration.

“So, unlike those in Aso Rock who are shielded from the reality of today, the Delta State governor, by virtue of being a community person, feels the pulse of his people firsthand, aside from being governor.

“The people cry to him, and he feels their pain firsthand. We don’t have to be a Governor or a community person to know that there’s hunger in the land. Even the cattle and birds in the country show signs of despair.

“This speaks volumes about what has gone wrong with the country. The country is sick from the policies of the current administration, and it needs healing and deliverance from the economic managers of this government,” he said.

Osadolor argued that the governor simply echoed “what others have been saying.”

He added, “But I want to salute his courage and the risk he faces, even though he has immunity for now, of being retorted or called names.

“He has stepped forward to be counted among those who genuinely mean well for Nigerians and who truly feel the pain and suffering of the people.

“I want all other men of goodwill and character to stand up and speak up and be counted, and say, enough is enough.”

The National Publicity Secretary of the NNPP said the Tinubu administration needed to review its policies before May 29, when Nigerians would finalise their assessment of the APC government.

Johnson stated “Our position has been clear: it doesn’t seem that the policies are working, and people are suffering.

“We have already stated that they should press the reset button and try to see if they can turn things around.

They shouldn’t remain obstinate and continue insisting that it will work.”

Continuing, he said, “All we can do now is wait, but the first test will be on May 29th next year, which will be the mid-term.

“At that point, we can assess the mid-term report card and see where we are and where we seem to be heading.

“By that stage, they will have no excuses. After the first test last year, they said the year was too short, but mid-term is the usual time for evaluation.”

Also speaking with The PUNCH, the National Youth Leader of the Labour Party, Kennedy Ahanotu, said despite having divergent philosophies from Oborevwori, his argument was valid.

Ahanotu said, “Truly, most people are saying that there is a need for Mr President to review his economic policy, and it’s in order. This is because when you want to test run something and you see that people are reacting to it.

“Even if you go to hospital to take an injection, if they start giving you an injection and you are reacting to it, they will remove it and start putting another. So, economic policy is something that is being test run daily.”

He continued, “When you see that it’s too harsh on people, you withdraw and seek other ways to make it work on people without having so much harsh effect.  It’s not about what the Delta governor said. I think it’s the position of the majority of Nigerians.

“Some of the economic policies of Mr President should truly be reviewed to align with the economic realities in the country.”

However, the All Progressives Congress disagreed.

The APC argued that it is too early for opposition leaders to play politics with reforms that could salvage the economy and reposition it better for the future.

In a phone interview with one of our correspondents, the National Publicity Director of the APC, Bala Ibrahim, emphasised that the ruling party has an economic and agricultural policy, which Tinubu’s government is implementing accordingly.

He said, “In these reforms or policies, the government of the Federation has introduced for the first time a new Ministry for Livestock Development.

“This is something that has not been done before and the intention is to pay attention to the agricultural sector, in particular, the area of animal and food security.

“The Delta governor is speaking out of tune. Maybe the opposition politics has blinded him by the fact that there is supposed to be a time within which certain things will mature, and then we see the effect.”

He added, “People are not getting impoverished. They are being stimulated and encouraged to go to the farm.

“They are there with the intention of producing more so that there will be food on the table. Very soon, we will start seeing the results.”

Meanwhile, Governor Oborevwori has distanced himself from comments made by his Assistant on Media, Felix Ofou.

Oborevwori, through his Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon, said the views expressed by Ofou “were entirely personal and did not reflect the position of the Governor or the Delta State Government.”

Ahon said, “The comments attributed to Mr Felix Ofou are his personal views and do not represent the Governor or the Delta State Government.

“Governor Sheriff Oborevwori enjoys a harmonious working relationship with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and has never made any such statements regarding the President’s policies.

“It is, therefore, imperative to state categorically that, as Chief Press Secretary and official spokesman of the Governor of Delta State, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori did not, and has never, expressed such views on Mr President’s economic policies.

“The general public is, therefore, advised to jettison such misleading reports as they do not reflect the views of the Governor, who is working very hard to provide good governance for Deltans and other residents of the state despite the present economic challenges faced by the citizens.”

Speaking further, Ahon said the Governor had constantly urged Delta residents and Nigerians to continue to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The CPS said this was the view Oborevwori expressed at the Urhobo Progress Union on Saturday, when the governor stated, “I want to appeal to Urhobo nation today, I am saying it here, I am an Urhobo man and I’m Governor of Delta State.

“But I will tell you today whether you like it or not, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is supporting this administration. God has made him the President as God has made me the Governor of Delta State.

“So, as you are supporting me, support him because if he fails, I will fail, but by the grace of God, he will not fail and I will not fail, too.

“Mr President has appointed our sons and daughters into various positions. He did not appoint people from outside the State. God has given him victory and God has given me victory; you people should support us to succeed.”

Nigerian screen sensation Chioma Akpotha, celebrated for her magnetic performance in Femi Adebayo’s hit Netflix original, Seven Doors, recently veered into uncharted emotional territory, addressing a deeply personal and long-ignored topic—generational curses.

While basking in the glow of critical acclaim, Chioma seized the platform during a revealing interview on Channels Television to share an astonishing tale of her family’s dark and complex history.

In a moment of raw vulnerability, Chioma unveiled the chilling origins of her family’s struggles, tracing it back to their ancestral surname, Omuka, which sheb abandoned due to an ominous generational curse.

According to the actress, the curse stemmed from a grave injustice committed by her forefathers, who, in a moment of cruelty, buried slaves alive. She said these victims cursed their lineage, condemned future generations to a cycle of premature and mysterious deaths.

The curse, Chioma Akpotha explained, wasn’t just a myth passed down through whispers; it was a harsh reality her family lived with for decades. She recounted how the curse manifested as a relentless cycle of untimely deaths among the youth in her family.

Determined to shatter their family’s dark legacy, Chioma revealed how she and her father turned to relentless prayers, fueled by unshakable faith and their dream to live long enough to hold their great-grandchildren—a defiant testament to breaking the generational curse that loomed over their bloodline.

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Nigerian actress Bukunmi Oluwashina has taken a bold and unapologetic stance against the lingering envy, rivalry, and toxic competition she’s observed festering like a silent plague among her female colleagues in the entertainment industry.

Taking to her Instagram page on Monday, December 16, the actress did not mince words as she poured out her thoughts, offering a sharp and sobering comparison between the uplifting camaraderie she admires among her male counterparts and the cutthroat atmosphere she perceives among female stars.

Bukunmi expressed deep admiration for the brotherhood she sees among male actors. She highlighted how these men, despite often sharing the same ambitions, manage to cheer each other on, grow together, celebrate each other’s wins, and hold space for one another without allowing jealousy to creep in.

She wrote;

“I envy these men. Just take a look at them. The way they contain each other, support each other, grow together…

“Their collective growth is evident in how they acknowledge and cheer each other on, despite sharing the same goals. The joy I feel when I run into one of my fav actor’s movies on my fav director’s page. And how the actor sings the Director’s praise in his absence, even though he is also a director..”

In stark contrast, Bukunmi lamented the toxic culture that often poisons the bond between female stars, an ugly mix of competition, rivalry, and resentment that creates an unbridgeable divide.

She recounted instances where she’s been explicitly warned not to extend a hand of kindness or support to one female colleague for fear of “offending” another.

Bukunmi continued;

“I pray I Withness this someday with my gender in this field. You people make loving genuinely like a very difficult thing. It cost nothing. Someone asked me “How do you think this person would feel for posting that person? You are supposed to post this Person first and then post that. This person won’t like or drop a comment if you post that person” How did we get here??

“And some fans from the pit of hell would be asking you too choose a side. Are we on a battlefield? Okay, if we are, what are we fighting for? Crown? Money? Post? Nice one, which of them are we taking with us when we die? I am not even going to blame some bitter followers who act like they are not loved ay home. The energy they see is what they give.”

Drawing the line firmly in the sand, Bukunmi made her position abundantly clear: she will not, under any circumstances, be coerced into picking sides or harboring hatred to satisfy anyone’s insecurities or grudges.

With an unshakable resolve, she sent a warning to those who live for the toxicity, that she wants no part in their petty games, their envy-fueled rivalries, or their silent wars.

She added;

“Let it be known that i am at peace with everyone and this heart has no limitation in love. I am not going to war with anyone for anyone unless they PERSONALLY give me a reason.

“Joy is no joy to me if its purpose is to make other people feel sad. And love is not love if it’s not shared with those who don’t deserve it.”

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The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Nze Ozichukwu Fidelis Chukwu, says the continued detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, is a moral burden on the federal government.

Kanu is being detained in the custody of the DSS over alleged tourism.

According to Nze Chukwu, “there is no sufficient reason for the prolonged detention of Kanu by the security agency of the state.

Nze Chukwu said he would collaborate with some Igbo leaders in government for a collective effort towards the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

Nze Chukwu made the remarks in his inaugural meeting with the NEC held in Enugu.

On the forthcoming election of Ohanaeze executives, Nze Chukwu called for the election of credible leaders into the executive of pan-Igbo executive. He expressed delight that the Imeobi Ohanaeze has resolved that there should be a screening committee to ensure that the incoming NEC comprised men and women with integrity.

He regretted the disunity among the Igbo, recalling the enviable Igbo unity during the Dr M. I. Okpara regime that propelled the Igbo to become one of the most educated ethnic groups in Africa.

According to him, “During the Okpara regime, almost all the schools, churches, markets, hospitals, and other social facilities were through the organized town unions. There were farm settlements that provided the required agricultural techniques for improved farming activities. There was food sufficiency in Igbo land, but most regrettably, the subsequent Igbo leaders appeared to have abandoned their responsibilities.”

He said it was the combination of Igbo internal peace, unity and food security that registered Eastern Nigeria as one of the fastest growing economies in the world under Okpara.

Nze Chukwu lamented that, at present, all forms of agricultural produce ranging from yam, beans, tomatoes, cows, goats, ram, carrot and garden egg come from the North.

He condemned the extortions on various road networks in Igboland, stating that a trip from Enugu to Onitsha, “a distance of 100km, would take about four hours because of numerous money extorting checkpoints mounted by the army, police,Road Safety, Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO), and community vigilantes.”

He decried the lack of vision of the contemporary Igbo leaders, explaining that, “While Harvard in the USA is curious about the Igbo successes through the Igba Apprenticeship Scheme, the present crop of Igbo are losing grip of that fascinating Igbo heritage.”

He attributed the restiveness among Igbo youths to “the dereliction of Igbo vital values”, and made a case for the prioritisation of the empowerment of Igbo youths.

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says the Fly Nigeria Act will transform into law under his watch.

The minister lamented that the document, which is expected to make it mandatory for government-financed air transportation of government personnel, contractors, grantees, and properties to be carried by Nigeria Air Flag Carriers, has yet to materialise more than 15 years after it was first proposed.

Speaking at a one-day “Stakeholders’ Engagement on the Legal Framework for the Fly Nigeria Bill and Related Enabling Legislation’, in Abuja, Keyamo said he would rally all the major stakeholders to push for the Bill to be signed into law.

Vice President of the Airline Operators of Nigeria and Chairman of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, and the spokesperson of the Association, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, described the move as a new dawn for the country’s aviation and domestic airline.

Speaking at the event, Keyamo said, “This has been on the cards for some time, for many years, more than 15 years, because I think my predecessor, Chief Omotoba, served more than 15 years ago. So you can imagine that this bill was taken to council more than 15 years ago, and yet it did not see the light of day. Under my tenure, it will happen.

“We just want to get things done. And so, when I came to the office, I saw a couple of these things hanging on my desk, like the Cape Town Convention, to the cry of the Aviation Working Group, and all the proposals that have been made to former governments to develop especially indigenous industry, a local industry. And what we did was to say, look, let us revive all of these dead things on my table that would help or that will help to develop our local industry.

“And one of them, of course, is the Fly Nigeria Act. Luckily Olisa Agbakoba was also talking to me about it. He had brought a proposal.

”It’s a global conspiracy, but you have to be smart to see it. Look at the entire African continent. Just look at it. All the foreign airlines in the world feed on the African markets without competition from African airlines, without fair competition from African airlines. And they will ensure that this aviation market in Africa remains taunted. Especially in a big country like Nigeria, they will ensure that it remains taunted so that they will continue to feed on your markets.”

The minister further lamented that nationals of the world have been feeding fat in Nigeria without a commensurate gain to Africans.

“Air France is coming here full, going back full.  So, we’ll set up a technical session. We have a pre-draft resolution here. The National Assembly members are waiting for the bill to get there. The senators are just waiting. It’s for us to set up a technical committee. We agreed in principle that this is good for us, good for aviation, you know, local operators especially.”

Charles Osazuwa, the senior pastor and president of Osazuwa World Outreach (OWO), has shared a testimony with his congregation, recounting his extraordinary experience at the recently concluded Shiloh 2024.

Shiloh is the Annual Convocation of the Winners’ church worldwide led by Bishop David Oyedepo.

The 2024 edition of the convocation took place from December 10th to 15th, 2024.

Addressing his church members, Pastor Osazuwa revealed that he received “seeds” in dollars at the convention, attributing this blessing to his unwavering commitment to following God’s plan for his life.

The cleric, who pastors one of the largest churches in Benin City, emphasized the significance of adhering to divine guidance, rather than being swayed by personal desires or inclinations.

Pastor Osazuwa also graciously acknowledged the instrumental role Bishop David Oyedepo has played in his life and ministry, expressing his deep gratitude for the tutelage and mentorship he received from the renowned bishop.

He recounted his transformative experience in 1999 when he attended a teaching on divine direction, which profoundly impacted his life and ministry.

The cleric said: “If I have not met my father, David Oyedepo in 1999, there is no force that would have brought me to Benin. Even if you carry me, I won’t move.

“I was in this same class in 1999 when there was a teaching on divine direction, the benefit of following God, not your heart, not your mind. I was restless, then I said, God, I am ready. That’s why today I am grateful to God that I was in that class.”

Sharing his testimony from Shiloh, Pastor Osazuwa recounted: “I was in Shiloh this week and before I left Shiloh, pastors, people were given me seed in dollars.

“Before I left Shiloh, one guy saw me from Port Harcourt. He said I am a real estate man, I follow you, sir, can I have privilege.

“Another man followed me. Dollars everywhere. Why? Because I followed His plan.”

In conclusion, Pastor Osazuwa charged his congregation to recommit themselves to God, regardless of how far they may have strayed.

He said: “No matter how far you have gone, If God is not in, back out before you get stranded.”

Meanwhile, the message has elicited diverse reactions on social media, with some individuals condemning the pastor for sharing a testimony about receiving money, while others expressed their gratitude for the inspiring message.

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Musa Aliyu, chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), says the anti-graft agency “recovered and remitted the sum of N10.986 billion in value-added tax (VAT)” to the Federal Inland Revenue (FIRS) within one year.

Aliyu spoke on Tuesday at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja while marking his one year in office.

He said the commission also recovered N29.700 billion in cash and N10 billion meant for the production of COVID-19 vaccines.

He said the agency secured final forfeiture of assets to the tune of N2.5 billion and “foreign currency recoveries of $966,900.83”.

 

“The commission just completed the tracking of 1,500 projects, valued at N610 billion, nationwide under CEPTI Phase 7,” he said.

“The ICPC, under my stewardship, continues to adapt to evolving trends in fulfilling its mandates, including equipping its workforce with digital strategies to combat corruption. The current administration’s anti-corruption agenda and my policy thrust encapsulated in the acronym ‘CARE’ for impact, have further motivated the commission to enhance its tools, approaches, and engagements.”

The ICPC boss said 851 petitions were processed under the year in review, with 342 assigned for investigation, 95 fully investigated, 72 cases filed in court, and 16 convictions secured.

 

“In this regard, we are streamlining our processes to ensure faster and more effective prosecution of cases, leading to the resuscitation of 10-15-year-old cases in courts,” he said.

“As part of its commitment to institutional accountability, the commission assessed 323 ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) through its ethics and integrity compliance scorecard (EICS). It also established 80 anti-corruption and transparency units (ACTUs) across MDAs to reinforce its anti-corruption efforts.

“While doing these, the commission stopped the diversion of public funds to the tune of N5.882 billion. The report of the EICS exercise conducted middle of this year is ready and will also be released to the media to the public.

“In the year under my leadership, the ICPC brought together the 36 states’ attorneys-general under one roof to brainstorm and had robust conversations on developing effective strategies that would enhance the commission’s capacity in the fight against corruption at the sub-national level and within the current justice system.

“This initiative is yielding results as the regional editions of this engagement, aimed at establishing a community of practice and strengthening capacity for corruption prevention, have since started with the north-west conference of attorneys-general.”

Aliyu said while the commission has made significant progress, there is still much work to be done.

He noted that in the coming year, the anti-graft agency will focus on improving efficiency, enhancing public engagement, strengthening institutional frameworks and leveraging technology.

Bolaji Owasanoye, former ICPC chairman, urged Aliyu to reflect on his first year in office, pinpoint areas for growth, cultivate resilience, and develop a forward-thinking approach to tackle future challenges.

The ICPC chair was commended by the anti-corruption agencies of Zambia, Uganda and Sierra Leone for his efforts in tackling corruption in Nigeria.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has set a daily withdrawal limit on point-of-sale (PoS) terminals to N100,000 per customer.

In a circular to all deposit money banks (DMBs), microfinance Banks, mobile money operators and super-agents, titled ‘Cash-out limits for agent banking transactions,’ CBN said the restriction is in line with the apex bank’s ongoing efforts to advance a cash-less economy.

According to the circular, the interventions aim to address identified challenges, combat fraud and establish uniform operational standards across the industry.

“In view of the above, ALL principals of agents are to comply with the following directives immediately:
i. Issuers shall set a cash withdrawal limit (cash-out) per customer (regardless of channel) to N500,000.00 per week,” the circular reads.

 

“ii. Ensure that all agent banking terminals are set to a daily maximum transaction cash-out limit of N100,000.00 per customer.

“iii. Ensure that each agent’s daily cumulative cash-out limit shall not exceed N1,200,000.00.

“iv. Ensure that agent banking services are clearly demarcated from merchant activities and that agents apply the approved Agent Code 6010 for agent banking activities.

 

“v. Ensure that agency banking activities are consummated exclusively through agent float accounts maintained with the principals.

“vi. Monitor accounts associated with the agents’ BVN(S) with a view to identifying agent banking activities which may be conducted outside the designated float account(s).

“vii. Ensure that all agent terminals are connected to a PTSA

“viii. Ensure that all daily transactions per agent, including withdrawals, limits of transactions and balances in the float accounts of each agent, are sent electronically to NIBSS as a repot to the CBN. The template of this report will be sent to principals.”

CBN said as stated in the guidelines for the regulation of agent banking and agent banking relationships in Nigeria, principals would be held fully responsible and liable for all actions and omissions of their agents related to agent banking services.

The apex bank also warned that it would conduct oversight activities, including impromptu back-end configuration checks to ensure compliance.

CBN said breach of the directives contained in the circular will attract appropriate penalties including monetary and/or administrative sanctions.

The 2024 Best FIFA Football Awards winners were honoured on Tuesday during a spectacular evening at the Aspire Academy, located in Qatar’s Education City.

Naija News reports that this prestigious ceremony acknowledged the finest talents in football, celebrating exceptional players, coaches, and teams that excelled throughout the year.

Aitana Bonmatí from Spain was awarded the Women’s Player of the Year, while Brazilian sensation Vinícius Jr. took home the Men’s Player of the Year accolade.

The event also highlighted the achievements of top coaches and goalkeepers and celebrated remarkable goals in a dazzling atmosphere.

The awards brought together football’s finest talents, affirming their exceptional performances and contributions to the sport on the global stage.

Below is the complete list of winners from the 2024 awards.

• Women’s Player of the Year: Aitana Bonmatí  – FC Barcelona, Spain
• Men’s Player of the Year: Vinícius Jr  – Real Madrid, Brazil
• Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year: Alyssa Naeher – Chicago Red Stars, USWNT
• Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year: Emiliano Martínez – Aston Villa, Argentina
• Women’s Coach of the Year: Emma Hayes – Chelsea & USWNT
• Men’s Coach of the Year: Carlo Ancelotti – Real Madrid
• FIFA Marta Award (Best Goal in Women’s Football): Marta – Brazil vs. Jamaica
• Best Men’s Goal: Alejandro Garnacho – Everton vs. Manchester United

FIFA Women’s World XI:

• Goalkeeper: Naeher
  Defenders: Battle – Paredes – Girma – Bronze
  Midfielders: Aitana – Horan – Guijarro – Portilho
  Forwards: Paralluelo – Hansen

FIFA Men’s World XI:
Goalkeeper: Dibu Martínez
Defenders: Carvajal – Rüdiger – Dias – Saliba
Midfielders: Bellingham – Kroos – Rodri
Forwards: Lamine Yamal – Haaland – Vinícius Jr

FIFA Fair Play Award: Thiago Maia – Internacional

FIFA Fan Award: Guilherme Gandra Moura

Honey Berry, one of the mothers of Portable‘s children, appears to have found love again.

Berry, who was previously in a relationship with the controversial singer, had a public spat with him in January 2023.

During the fallout, she accused Portable of neglecting their son and failing to provide for his welfare.

But on Monday, Berry took to Instagram to share a loved-up video of herself and her new partner.

In the caption, she expressed her love for him and described their bond as “eternal”.

She also said she wished she had met him “before the wrong person” and thanked him for bringing “immense happiness” into her life.

“It’s Monday. I want you to know that you are the love of my life, that your soul and mine are the same, and I will love you a million lifetimes from now! You have no idea how happy you make me, sweetheart. I will spend my life making you as happy as you make me,” she wrote.

“I love you so much. We share such an amazing, pure, and true love. Tonight, you have my heart overflowing. I wish you were here so I could cook for you and watch a movie together.

“Sweetheart, I cannot wait to be holding you again. I love you, baby. I love you from the very depth of my soul. I wish I had met you before the wrong person.”

Berry and Portable welcomed their son in December 2022.

The singer, who rose to fame in 2021 with his hit single ‘Zazoo Zeh’ featuring Olamide and Poco Lee, has remained in the spotlight for controversial reasons.

Portable has previously revealed his desire to marry up to 12 wives before turning 40.