1980 AFCON CHAMPION CHARLES BASSEY DIES AT 71.(PHOTO)..

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 1980 AFCON Champion Charles Bassey Dies at 71 Charles Bassey, a member of Nigeria’s historic 1980 Africa Cup of Nations-winning squad, has died at the age of 71 after a prolonged illness. He passed away on Saturday in his hometown, Eket, Akwa Ibom State. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed his death in a statement released on Monday by its General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, describing the loss as part of a “day of double tragedy” following the earlier death of team captain Christian Chukwu. Bassey was part of the Green Eagles team that secured Nigeria’s first AFCON title with a 3-0 victory over Algeria at the National Stadium in Lagos on March 22, 1980. After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching and managed several clubs, including Calabar Rovers, Mobil Pegasus, BCC Lions, Flash Flamingoes, Akwa United, and Wikki Tourists. His passing brings the number of deceased members of the 1980 squad to nine.

F.B.I,DONATED FORENSIC EQUIPMENT TO THE EFCC.

                  The Federal Bureau of Investigation {FBI}on yesterday tuesday ,donated a forensic work station to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission {EFCC},as a way of enhancing the collaboration between them.The equipment,technically referred to as F.R.E.D {Forensic Recovery of Evidence Device} was presented to the Head of Operation,Lagos Zonal office of the EFCC,lliyasu Kwarbai by the United State acting Consul General,Dehab Ghereab.According to Ghereab,the equipment will enhance the EFCC's effort in the fight against cyber crime and standardize its operations.''As we engage in these practice,we needed our counterparts,so the FBI office made an assessment of the prevailing cases of cyber-based crimes which are not unique to Nigeria''.In the views of Fritz Kennely,a technical personnel with the FBI,the device will help the EFCC in analyzing,processing and preservation of digital evidence which can be presented in court in a clear,concise and understandable manner,thereby aiding judges to adjudicate effectively.Kwarbai while receiving the device thanked the FBI for their support to the Commission in the areas of manpower development and investigation.Ghereab on her part praised the long term partnership between the FBI and EFCC which has existed for more than a decaded.She commended the EFCC for its professionalism and encouraged it to keep up the good work.One more photo below.                                                                          

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  1. Thank God, that the world is recognizing the fact that Nigeria is changing ,very soon Nigerians would be treated with respect.SAI BUHARI

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