Mick Clifford: New chapter in the extraordinary tale of Celtic Tiger developer Paddy Byrne
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Mick Clifford: New chapter in the extraordinary tale of Celtic Tiger developer Paddy Byrne

Seven years before the terrace of houses he built was burnt to the ground, Paddy Byrne’s helicopter crashed in a hotel carpark. The events were unrelated, but together gave a rare glimpse of a Celtic Tiger developer, who he was, what became of his work. He has flitted in and out of the headlines since. There he is, emerging from his bankruptcy. Is that the same Paddy Byrne who built the dangerous homes in Newbridge, now back in business with another company?Listen to the bankruptcy official in the UK describing him as trying to “cheat creditors”.Down in the courts earlier this year there was a liquidator claiming that Mr Byrne was ducking and diving, buying a hugely expensive vehicle for himself while creditors whistled Dixie.And now, the latest incarnation of the extraordinary Mr Byrne.He is currently in...
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‘He Brought Up Lies’ — Wike Vows Never To Support Fubara Again
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‘He Brought Up Lies’ — Wike Vows Never To Support Fubara Again

Politics tamfitronics Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has vowed to never back Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara politically again, accusing him of ingratitude, false allegations and betraying the structure that elevated him. While appearing on Channels TV’s ‘Politics Today’ on Friday night, Wike who referred to Fubara as his estranged political godson, claimed that he sacrificed significantly to ensure Fubara’s rise in Rivers politics, only to be unfairly accused of demanding funds in return. “I will never support Fubara in my political life again. I won’t do that. That’s one thing people should know me for. I don’t double deal. It is not about me. People laboured to put up a structure...
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‘He needed’: Trent Alexander-Arnold sent Anthony Gordon message after Liverpool ace star’s for England
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‘He needed’: Trent Alexander-Arnold sent Anthony Gordon message after Liverpool ace star’s for England

Top Stories Tamfitronics Trent Alexander-Arnold and Anthony Gordon could have been Liverpool teammates this summer.But Gordon stayed put at Newcastle United despite the outside transfer news linking him back to Merseyside, with the duo in action for England on Saturday.England beat Ireland in their UEFA Nations League encounter, with the duo putting in strong performances after being handed a rare start.At Euro 2024, Gordon only played five minutes under Gareth Southgate and Alexander-Arnold was used in England’s midfield, which in the end, crashed and burned pretty much straight away.But with Gareth Southgate leaving and Lee Carsley now in interim charge of England, he started Liverpool’s creative brain in his usual right-back role for the first time in four years and Gordon was selected out of the left.Declan Rice opened the scoring for England...
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BREAKING: “He Was Fired” – Report Reveals How Ajuri Ngelale Was Removed from Tinubu’s Gov’t [DETAILS]
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BREAKING: “He Was Fired” – Report Reveals How Ajuri Ngelale Was Removed from Tinubu’s Gov’t [DETAILS]

Politics tamfitronics Details have emerged about the sudden exit of Ajuri Ngelale, former Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity. Contrary to his claim of resigning due to a “vexatious medical situation” in his family, a report by the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) has exposed that Ngelale was actually fired by the presidency.According to highly-placed sources within the presidency, Ngelale’s departure was a result of a long-standing power tussle with Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy. The feud between the two officials had been ongoing since Tinubu’s election in 2023, with Ngelale reportedly considering himself superior due to his prior experience in government.“Ngelale considered himself untouchable because he had the backing of the president’s son Seyi and Femi Gbajabiamila, the president’s chief of staff,” one source disclosed.“He was fired;...
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