fishing hook sizes Wike accuses Odili of political sycophancy, says “I brought you back to life politically”By John Ogunsemore A former presidential aide, Reno Omokri has said President Bola Tinubu’s decision to remove fuel subsidy was not hasty or rushed as being insinuated in some quarters . Omokri, who was a social media aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan, stated this in a Facebook post on Saturday. He was reacting to a recent remark by Catholic Archbishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah, that Tinubu and his predecessors found themselves in power by accident and were therefore not fully prepared before assuming office. Omokri said Tinubu showed his readiness to govern by removing fuel subsidy at the outset of his administration. The ex- presidential aide insisted that Tinubu displayed great wisdom in taking action during his honeymoon period, when Nigerians historically gave new administrations the benefit of the doubt because of their euphoria that the old unpopular regime was gone. He stressed that such decisive action must be taken immediately and by surprise or it will never happen. “There was absolutely nothing like a rushed or hasty removal of fuel subsidy. “President Tinubu did the right thing. It was a masterstroke. “If you want to take such a decisive action in Nigeria, you do it immediately and by surprise, or it will never happen. If you alert people, you, as President, will have paralysis from analysis. “The day you give notice by announcing that you plan to remove it, you will start receiving calls from the owners of Nigeria. “Emirs and First Class traditional and spiritual leaders will come to your house and office to pressure you not to remove it. “Activists will rally Nigerians to take to the streets. The Nigerian Labour Congress will go on strike. The media will exaggerate its effects and paint doomsday scenarios,” he said. He added, “And the result is that you, as President, would be in a catch-22 position between the devil and the deep blue sea. “If you go ahead, you will appear insensitive. If you demurred, you look weak,” he added. Omokri maintained that Tinubu’s actions showed that, unlike Bishop Matthew Kukah claimed, he was ready to be President and had planned ahead. “That is why he hit the ground running on his first day and week by passing more policies and initiatives than any other administration before him, except Murtala Muhammad’s military government, on his first day, first week, first month and first 100 days. “In one week, Tinubu has achieved what Buhari would have taken one year to complete. This vindicates what I said during the campaigns, that any of the major Presidential candidates would have been better than Buhari. “Whether it is the immediate removal of fuel subsidy, flotation of the ,naira, the granting of Local Government autonomy, or the implementation of Student Loans to federal and state universities, all achieved with enthusiastic alacrity in his first year, one thing nobody can accuse President Tinubu of is not being prepared or decisive.”

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Smart motorways will be switched off from today as part of major updateFormer Army soldier Alexander Vindman, a crucial witness in Donald Trump's initial impeachment, may file a lawsuit against Elon Musk after the tech magnate accused him of treason. Eugene Vindman, Alex's twin brother, raised the prospect of a defamation suit after Musk's social media comments. The newly elected congressman from Virginia, Eugene Vindman, denounced Musk's remarks. “If anybody’s on the cusp of having to pay, it’s maybe Elon Musk,” Eugene Vindman said. He said the charges had no factual foundation and were "false and defamatory." Musk’s Accusations and Vindman’s Response Musk said that Alexander Vindman had committed treason and was "on the payroll of Ukrainian oligarchs." Alexander Vindman criticized Musk's behavior, prompting the comments on X, previously Twitter. Vindman had charged Musk of supporting Russian goals by using his business connections and powerful platform. Vindman quickly refuted the claims. He addressed his involvement with a charity group supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia and said he did not accept any money from oligarchs. Musk's claims were deemed unfounded and suggestive of conspiracy theories by him. Vindman’s Role in Trump Impeachment During the Trump-Ukraine crisis in 2019, Alexander Vindman, who was born in Ukraine and subsequently immigrated to the United States, became well-known nationwide. In his testimony against Trump during the impeachment process, he claimed wrongdoing in a phone conversation with the president of Ukraine while serving as the Director for European Affairs at the National Security Council. After supporting his brother during the proceedings, Eugene Vindman, a former military member, entered politics and became the Democrat who won Virginia's 7th Congressional District seat. Concerns Over National Security and Russian Influence Vindman has been outspoken about his worries about Musk's purported impact on American politics and national security. He charged that Musk had been exploited by Russian President Vladimir Putin to foment division in the United States. “Elon Musk has access to state secrets,” Alexander Vindman said in a recent interview. “It’s possible that sensitive information is seeping through.” He described Musk as a potential tool in Russia’s efforts to destabilize American democracy. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from US News, World and around the world.

Every Black Friday, there’s a number of viral products that everyone has on their Christmas wish list, and we don’t expect this year to be any different. However, not all of these popular items are going to stay in stock, and we have some insight on the ones that won’t. Black Friday is big business, and last year shoppers spent $222.1 billion during the entire holiday shopping season, according to Queue-it. Sales on Black Friday reached $16.4 billion (online and in stores), and this was a 9% increase from the year before. While it comes as no surprise that electronics are the most sought-after products of the holiday season, Queue-it said this accounts for the majority of holiday sales, jumping to $50.8 billion in 2023. Apparel, furniture, groceries and toys are the other hot sellers of Black Friday. Together, these five categories accounted for 65% of sales during the holidays last year and is only expected to grow in 2024. While many items that sell out over Black Friday are driven by a good deal, we also know that a hot product is just that — a gift that most people want to open on Christmas Day. So, here are our picks for the top 10 hot-ticket items that could sell out over Black Friday. The holidays are ripe for TV deals, and we expect shoppers to buy a ton of them in 2024, especially at Walmart. Consumers are trending toward bigger TVs and the super low-price deals over Black Friday force many models to sell out. This is especially true of popular models from Samsung, Hisense, LG and more favorites. Apple's smartwatches are a top pick among Apple fans. We’ve seen prices on the Apple Watch continue to trend downward, which was only spurred by the release of the new Apple Watch 10 in September. This pushed down prices on earlier models, with the best deals coming on the Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch 9. For Black Friday, we think the prices will drop even lower and sell out due to high demand. Wireless headphones are one of the most popular products of 2024, and Beats are one of the top brands. We’re already seeing big markdowns on Beats Wireless Headphones, and we expect these price drops to continue into Black Friday. The Beats Solo3 is likely to be on sale for even cheaper than we’ve already seen, and we think they will sell out for Black Friday, with the possibility of other popular Beats headphones joining them. If you haven’t picked up a pair of Apple AirPods yet, this could be your year to do it. With Apple launching a fourth generation of AirPods earlier this year, the price on prevvious models are creeping lower. We think over Black Friday they’ll be at their cheapest price ever, with the AirPods (3rd Gen) likely to sell out. Bluetooth speakers are a must-have for many this year, and with the big sound that comes from JBL’s speakers, it’s easy to see why they might sell out for Black Friday. These popular speakers come in a variety of portable sizes and waterproof designs. We expect big deals on JBL’s top-rated Clip 5 and Flip 6 Bluetooth speaker models. One of Apple’s most sought-after products of the year was the iPad, and we saw the 9th Gen and 10th Gen models drop to their lowest prices ever. We think this year will bring some iPad bliss with even better discounts, but these deals will disappear just as fast as they arrive. We think that mega discounts on the iPad (9th Gen) and iPad (10th Gen) could cause sell outs, especially on Amazon. The Dyson Airwrap just might be the top product of Black Friday, as this is one of the rare times there’s a discount on the beloved hair styling tool. At $600, the Airwrap carries a hefty price tag, so any discount presented is a welcome surprise. But as we’ve seen in the past, any Black Friday deal on the Dyson Airwrap causes a crush of interest that’s followed by a sell out. If you’ve tried to scoop up the UGG Tasman Slippers in previous years, you already know they never stay in stock for long. As the “it” slipper of the holiday season, UGG’s Tasman sells out multiple times over the holidays, even without a discount offered. We think that this year will be similar, with popular sizes and colors of the Tasman Slipper snatched up fast over Black Friday. The Bissell Little Green carpet cleaner is a popular home product that just can’t seem to stay in stock. With prices falling under $90, this mighty machine can be a blessing for pet owners and parents, as its compact size makes it easy to store and use when needed. We’ve seen the Little Green Machine sell out before, and we’d be surprised if it didn’t do it again over Black Friday. We’d be remiss if we didn’t include a top toy that we think will be hard to find and gift this year. Our pick is the Furby Galaxy Edition. This glow-in-the-dark Furby is based on the original Furby from the late ’90s with even more features, interactive modes and more fun. Making a comeback in 2023, we saw the revival of this popular toy sell out last year, and we expect the new Furby Galaxy Edition to do the same. Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!Brooks Barnhizer stuffed the stat sheet with 22 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and five steals to propel slow-starting Northwestern to an 85-60 victory over visiting Northeastern on Sunday in Evanston, Ill. Ty Berry hit five 3-pointers and scored a season-high 23 points, while Nick Martinelli added 16 points as Northwestern (10-3) rallied from an early 13-point deficit to capture its fourth straight win. Playing after a seven-day layoff, Northwestern used its pressure defense to turn the game around. The Wildcats forced 22 turnovers while committing just six of their own, fueling a 34-5 edge in points off the mistakes. In the final nonconference game for both teams, Northeastern (8-5) was led by LA Pratt, who had 18 points and seven rebounds. Masai Troutman made 4 of 5 from 3-point range, adding 17 points for the Huskies. The score was tied two minutes into the second half before Northwestern took control with a 21-4 run, triggered by a 3-pointer by Berry. Matthew Nicholson, who scored all seven of his points in the second half, had a pair of putbacks in the run. Barnhizer added a three-point play and Jalen Leach drained a triple as the Wildcats expanded their lead to 56-39. From there, Northeastern never got the deficit into single digits. In the opening minutes, Northwestern had difficulty figuring out Northeastern's trapping, three-quarter court press. While the Wildcats missed their first eight 3-point attempts, the Huskies drilled five of their first seven from deep. A pair of 3-pointers each by Troutman and Pratt propelled Northeastern to a 17-4 lead before the game was seven minutes old. Midway through the half, the Wildcats responded with pressure defense of their own, which fueled a nine-point run capped by a 3-pointer by Leach which reduced the deficit to 22-18. Later in the half, Leach made another trey it gave Northwestern its first lead at 28-27. Then, a 3 by Berry with 30 seconds left gave the Wildcats a 35-33 lead at the break. The double-double was the sixth straight for Barnhizer. During their four-game streak, which includes three wins over power conference schools, the Wildcats have forced 67 turnovers while committing just 24. --Field Level MediaTravis Kelce has congratulated Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen on their engagement. The 35-year-old sports star - who has been dating Taylor Swift since 2023 - has taken to social media to offer his congratulations to Hailee and Josh, his NFL rival, after the loved-up couple announced their engagement. The celebrity duo shared their news via Instagram, posting a photo of Josh proposing to the 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' star by the oceanfront. In response to the post, Travis - who plays for the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL - simply said: "Congratulations!!! [applause emojis] (sic)" Josh recently inspired his Buffalo Bills team to victory over Travis' Chiefs. But that didn't stop the NFL star from offering his congratulations to Josh and Hailee. Meanwhile, the actress also has a long-standing relationship with Taylor, Travis' girlfriend. Hailee, 27, actually starred in the music video for Taylor's hit single 'Bad Blood' back in 2014, and she previously revealed that Taylor personally asked her to appear in the star-studded video, which also featured the likes of Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid and Zendaya. Speaking to USA Today in 2015, Hailee shared: "Taylor called me ... about the video, and she was like, ‘I’ll send you the treatment and it’ll explain it a lot better, [but] there’s going to be three of you!’ And I was like, ‘That’s going to be awesome. I have no idea what this is, but I obviously trust her and this is going to be amazing'. "She sets such an incredible example for everyone - let alone just me - that she’s such an inspiration. I really do look up to her as an artist and as a person."

The Boeing 747 is a widebody, four-engined airliner that was in production from 1968 until its final delivery last year. Known as the 'Jumbo Jet' or 'Queen of the Skies,' Boeing built over 20 different B747 variants, including the United States Presidential transport aircraft known as the Air Force One. Since its production in 1967 and the first completed test flight in 1969, over 1,500 aircraft were purchased, logging more than 118 million flight hours and nearly 23 million flight cycles. As the world's first twin-aisle airplane, the B747 made flight accessible and more affordable. This iconic airplane is a symbol of excellent engineering, and innovation is marked by its distinctively recognizable hump. The original Boeing 747 transformed the world of commercial aviation and launched one of the most beloved aircraft ever built. "Marked by its distinctively recognizable hump, this iconic airplane is a symbol of great engineering, innovation and often noted as an outstanding work of architecture," shared Boeing , "More than 100 customers have purchased 1,574 aircraft, logging more than 118 million flight hours and nearly 23 million flight cycles." Ranges of various Boeing 747 variants 747 variant Range 747-100 5,300 nautical miles / 9,800 kilometers / 6,100 miles 747-200 6,857 nautical miles / 12,700 kilometers / 7891 miles 747-300 6,330 nautical miles / 11,723 kilometers / 7284 miles 747-400 7,285 nautical miles / 13,492 kilometers / 8,383 miles 747 LCF Dreamlifter 4,212 nautical miles / 7,801 kilometers / 4,847 miles 747-8 8,000 nautical miles / 15,000 kilometers / 9,200 miles The farthest flying Boeing 747 The Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental variant has the longest range of the 747 variants, with 8,000 nautical miles (15,000 km; 9,200 mi). The 747-8I can carry 467 passengers. At 250 feet two inches in length, the Boeing 747-8 family іѕ 18 feet 4 inches longer thаn аnу οthеr version οf thе 747 built. Boeing achieved thе extra fuselage length by installing a 13ft 4in fuselage plug ahead οf thе wing аnd a 5ft fuselage plug aft οf іt. Here's a look at which airlines fly the quad-engine jet and where you can travel on it! The Intercontinental was designed to be the same height аѕ the 747-400 to fit into existing 747 slots аt airports, so airports did not have to reconfigure the facilities when welcoming the new plane. The B747-8I's additional 18.3 feet of length lets carriers add around 51 seats and gains extra revenue that comes with additional passengers. Additionally, Boeing designed the flight crew's rest area on the upper deck, freeing up space in the main deck and the lower hold for passengers and cargo. This design allows the Intercontinental to carry 37 thousand pounds of freight, approximately 33% more than the 747-400 and 8,600 pounds more than the A380. Compared to the A380, the Intercontinental is 10% lighter per seat. The City of Canberra: The longest B747 flight Over 35 years ago, Captain David Massey-Green flew Qantas' first Boeing 747-400 nonstop from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport(SYD). Three senior Qantas captains, Ray Heiniger, George Lindeman, and Rob Greenop, completed the flight deck crew, and Boeing training Captain Chet Chester, also aboard. The new 747 flew 17,039 kilometers (10,587.54 miles) at an average speed of 845.58 kilometers per hour, lasting 20 hours, nine minutes, and five seconds. This set a new Fédération Aéronautique Internationale world record for distance and speed over a recognized course. Planning for the record-setting flight began almost immediately after the airplane was ordered. Shell Germany refined 60,000 gallons (227,000 liters) of special high-density jet fuel and delivered it to Heathrow. Rolls-Royce, the RB211-524G high-bypass turbofan engine manufacturer, agreed to select four engines specially to be installed on the VH-OJA at the Boeing plant in Everett, Washington. VH-OJA was named the City of Canberra and remained in Qantas service until March 2015. The airliner was withdrawn from service and donated to the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society Museum. Its distance record stood until 1995, when Captain Suzanna Darcy-Henneman set a new distance record with a B777-200LR. The Queen was an essential part of Australian aviation. The Boeing 747s variants that were never built The B747-500, -600, and -700 The Boeing 747 series goes from variant -400 to the -8. In 1986, the B747-500 was designed as the first mid-generation aircraft. This aircraft was intended to be an ultra-long-range 747 to fly between London and Sydney. However, this variant never went into production. Additionally, Boeing attempted to market the -500X, -600X, and- 700X. Each aircraft was engineered to accommodate significantly more passengers, enhancing its capacity and efficiency. With advanced technology and improved aerodynamics, the -500X, -600X, and -700X aimed to meet the growing demands of airlines seeking to maximize their passenger load while minimizing operational costs. The Boeing 747-400QLR The last significant design evolution of the Boeing 747 was the QLR, or Quiet Long-Range aircraft. This innovative model was crafted with the goal of being as quiet as possible during flight. Throughout its development, the QLR went through multiple revisions. Unfortunately, despite the cutting-edge advancements, the project was ultimately canceled. 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