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.

A 57 YEAR OLD MAN,ARRAIGNED IN BENIN FOR DUPING 5 JOB SEEKERS.

                                                                                According to sources,the Police in Benin, has arraigned one 57 year oldOlusanmi Kolawole before an Egor Magistrate court,for allegedly defrauding five job seekers the sum of N1,160,000.He allegedly collected about N200,000 from each of the five victims,whose names were given as Bello Samson,Samuel Ekpudu,Innocent Oboh,Gbenga Olukoya,and Yemi Olukoya,while promising to secure appointments for them at the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency.The accused who pleaded not guilty to all the charges,was granted bail by the Presiding Magistrate Igho Braimoh in the sum of N250,000 and a surety in like sum,who be gainfully employed.She thereafter adjourned the case to 10th of December 2015.The said offence was committed on 8th of April 2013 in Egor local government area of the state.The offence was said to have contravened Section 508 of the Criminal Code and punishable under section 419 of the Criminal Cap 48 Vol ii laws of defunct Bendel State of Nigeria,as applicable in the state.

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