q-phil WARRI – Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, expressed his commitment to fostering greater development in the 2025 fiscal year during a recent visit from the leadership of the Ndokwa Neku Union, headed by President-General Brig. Gen. Mike Ndubuisi (rtd). The Governor revealed a significant budget commitment of N50 billion specifically earmarked for road infrastructure improvements in the state’s local government areas. He also noted an overall allocation of N200 billion for road construction within the budget passed by the State House of Assembly. In his welcoming remarks to the Ndokwa delegation, Governor Oborevwori emphasized the importance of the Ndokwa Nation to his administration, stating, “This is your government. You are integral to our plans. Your presence here feels like a homecoming.” He assured the delegates that the government would address viable requests, emphasizing inclusivity in decision-making. “As elected officials, we are here to serve the people, and the Ndokwa Nation will not be overlooked.” Governor Oborevwori highlighted the ongoing infrastructure projects in the Ndokwa area, including the crucial Ndemili/Utagba-Uno road, and mentioned the phased approach to these developments. “Currently, we have 27 active projects in the Ndokwa Nation. We will start work on many of these roads as we enter the dry season, with project awards expected soon.” Addressing concerns regarding the Kwale-Ashaka road and others, he reiterated the commitment to equitable funding: “This year, we ensured that every local government received N1 billion, and for the 2025 budget, each local area will receive N2 billion.” Regarding issues between the community and Sterling Oil, the Governor advocated for dialogue rather than confrontation. “I believe in communication. It is vital for community leaders to engage the company and we will also facilitate discussions to ensure adherence to the Memorandum of Understanding.” In response to a viral video featuring Senator Ned Nwoko, who had claimed discussions on the Okpai Independent Power Project, Governor Oborevwori clarified that they had only met regarding appointments for the Senator’s constituents. “I saw the video and chose to remain silent. Our only conversation was about appointments for his people.” Brig. Gen. Mike Ndubuisi expressed gratitude for the Governor’s efforts in addressing economic challenges faced by the population and highlighted the appointing of Ndokwa individuals in significant government roles. He concluded by appealing for further infrastructure development and the consideration of a campus for Dennis Osadebay University in the Ndokwa region.

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Alana was shocked when her boss shared her diagnosis in public. What does the law say?Last week, we all learned that Grammy-nominated songwriter Post Malone's favorite FPS is Hunt: Showdown 1896 , telling Crytek in an interview that he's logged 400 hours in the extraction shooter since he discovered the game this year. Now we know what Malone and Crytek's new friendship was building to: a new season of Hunt called Post Malone's Murder Circus. Despite the season being named after the star directly, the collaboration sounds a bit different than when Fortnite just placed John Cena on the map. Malone is playing a character in Hunt—the Deposed King, "lord of the circus and the human oddities who made up its twisted crew." The circus is making a stop in the Bayou and Gulch, and Crytek is calling this the biggest Hunt event to date. Beyond the star power, the Murder Circus is bringing a new monster type to Hunt: the Ursa Mortis, "orphaned bear cubs turned unnatural beast." Crytek specifically did not refer to Ursa Mortis as a boss or wild target, so it seems likely this is a new type of mob enemy. That would also make it the first monster added to the mob pool in over three years. In a brief teaser trailer, we get our first look at the Ursa Mortis, a multi-headed homunculus that I hope to never see this close up ever again: The season will also bring new skins and weapon variants. No word on what those might be yet, but Crytek's weapon designs are getting increasingly difficult to predict. Sometimes variants are as simple as scopes on guns that didn't previously have them, and other times we get bludgeons strapped to stocks, complex reloading mechanisms, or a crossbow bolt that revives teammates. Past Malone's Murder Circus is coming soon, but there's no firm date yet. With the game currently in a battle pass-less limbo since the last event wrapped up, a good bet would be early December. The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.

MONDOVI, Wis., Nov. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marten Transport, Ltd. (Nasdaq/GS:MRTN) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on December 27, 2024 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 13, 2024. This is Marten's 58 th consecutive quarterly cash dividend. With the payment of this dividend, Marten will have paid a total of $251.6 million in cash dividends, including special dividends totaling $134.9 million in 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2012, since the dividend program was implemented in 2010. Marten Transport, with headquarters in Mondovi, Wis., is a multifaceted business offering a network of refrigerated and dry truck-based transportation capabilities across the Company's five distinct business platforms - Truckload, Dedicated, Intermodal, Brokerage and MRTN de Mexico. Marten is one of the leading temperature-sensitive truckload carriers in the United States, specializing in transporting and distributing food, beverages and other consumer packaged goods that require a temperature-controlled or insulated environment. The Company offers service in the United States, Mexico and Canada, concentrating on expedited movements for high-volume customers. Marten's common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol MRTN. This press release contains certain statements that may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including Marten's current expectations concerning future payment of dividends. These statements by their nature involve substantial risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. Important factors known to Marten that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements are discussed in Part I, Item 1A of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. Marten undertakes no obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. CONTACT: CONTACTS: Tim Kohl, Chief Executive Officer, Doug Petit, President, and Jim Hinnendael, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, of Marten Transport, Ltd., 715-926-4216.

The normally reliable centre-back passed the ball into his own net in the 26th minute after failing to spot goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel’s positioning. But a brilliant turn and finish on the hour mark from Daizen Maeda changed the game and ultimately earned the Scottish champions a 1-1 home draw. On the opener, Rodgers said: “Mistakes happen and it was just unfortunate. He’s played that pass a million times and it’s gone back and then we’ve been able to play forward. It was just one of those unfortunate moments in the game that happens. “But he’s a really, really tough character. He’s a great guy, he picked himself up. He was really strong and aggressive again in the game and got on with it and had a real bravery in the second half, because he was the one carrying the ball forward for us to start the attack.” Despite the gift, Brugge were worthy of their lead and Rodgers admitted his side were too passive in their pressing in the opening half. Some tactical tweaks – and the introduction of Paulo Bernardo – helped Celtic dominate after Maeda’s equaliser, although Brugge had a goal disallowed for a marginal offside. “I can only credit the players for the second half, because we had to fight,” Rodgers said. “And we’re still one of those teams that’s really pushing to try and make a mark at this level. So to make the comeback, score the goal, play with that courage, I was so pleased. “You want to win but I’ve been here enough times to have lost a game like that, but we didn’t. We showed a real strong mentality and we kept pushing right to the very end and the players did well. “I thought they showed great courage in the second half because we weren’t at our level in the first half. Sometimes a game like that can get away from you, but it didn’t. “We stayed with it, showed that determination, showed that mentality, never to quit, to keep going. And then we were much, much better, much freer in the second half. “So we’re on eight points, nine to play for. We’re still very much on course to get to where we want to get to and still three games to go.” Rodgers added: “It’s 20 games now and we’ve won 16 and drawn three and lost one, so it shows you the mentality is there, and especially at this level, you need to have that.”LOS ANGELES — The UCLA women’s basketball team rode a dominant first half to knock off No. 1 and defending national champion South Carolina, 75-60, on Sunday, ending the Gamecocks’ overall 43-game winning streak and their run of 33 consecutive road victories. The Gamecocks (5-1) lost for the first time since April 2023, when Caitlin Clark and Iowa beat them in the NCAA Tournament national semifinals. The No. 5 Bruins welcomed South Carolina to a sold-out Pauley Pavilion in the best way they knew possible: Gamecocks star Chloe Kitts went up for a jumper just in time for 6-foot-7 center Lauren Betts to get a hand on the ball for a forceful block that sent Kitts to the floor as the opening quarter came to a close. The Bruins had double the amount of points as the Gamecocks in that moment. And yet, UCLA head coach Cori Close wanted more of her team: “Whatever the score is,” she told the crowd at halftime, “I know we can play better.” Betts continues to average a double-double and recorded 11 points and 14 rebounds in the game. Londynn Jones scored 15 points and was a perfect 5-for-5 from 3-point range. Elina Aarnisalo and Gabriela Jaquez also finished in double-digit scoring with 13 and 11 points, respectively. South Carolina was scoring an average of 45.6 points in the paint heading into the game, but UCLA had limited them to 18. Kitts, who averages a team-leading 14 points for South Carolina, finished with 2 points on 1 of 7 shooting. The Bruins shook off a choppy start in which the shots weren’t falling and took off on an 11-0 run in the first quarter. It was unclear who would start at point guard between freshman Elina Aarnisalo and Kiki Rice, who was day-to-day with an injury. UCLA had both of them in the starting rotation and reaped benefits from Rice’s scoring abilities and Aarnisalo’s IQ. The Finnish hooper had a steal that led to a layup for UCLA’s first points of the game and she continuously came up with athletic plays throughout the game. She hit a midrange jumper and a 3-pointer from the top of the key in a matter of three minutes in the second quarter as the Bruins entered the break with a 43-22 advantage. The Gamecocks found rhythm in transition as they trudged on but were unable to put together a run of more than five points at a time. They switched their offensive attack to the perimeter but saw little success. Related Articles Meanwhile, UCLA’s success from range grew. Jones made a shot from beyond the arc to keep the Bruins ahead by 20 points and Janiah Barker made a three of her own shortly after to extend the lead to 57-36. The Bruins added 16 points in the fourth quarter to keep the celebratory mood alive. A corner three by Jones sent three fingers from each player flying into the air after a steal by Dugalić and assist by Rice. The game was part of a big weekend in Los Angeles women’s basketball. No. 3 USC hosted No. 6 Notre Dame the night before and lost 74-61.