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.

GOV. MAKINDE DISSOLVES CABINET .(PHOTO).


MAKINDE DISSOLVES CABINET 


Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has dissolved his cabinet, in preparation for the official handover ceremony to a new administration on 29th May, 2023.

Similarly, the Governor equally terminated the appointments of political office holders, urging them to handover government properties in their custody.

This was announced in a letter dated 23rd of May, 2023 and signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor and Chairman, Transition & Inauguration Committee, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi.

The letter stated that the termination of appointment of all political officeholders takes effect from (Today), Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

He thanked them for their contributions to the development of Oyo State and wishes them success in their future endeavours.

It however added that “please note that political officeholders in statutory commissions are excluded from this directive".


 

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