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.

FUNKE AKINDELE CONTINUES TO BREAK RECORDS AS A TRIBE CALLED JUDAH CROSSES N1. 4BILLION.(PHOTO).


 Funke Akindele continues to break records as A Tr!be Called Judah grosses N1.4billion


Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele has no doubt set a huge milestone that it would be had for any Nigerian filmmaker to break.


The movie star and filmmaker, who made history last month, as the first Nigerian filmmaker to gross over a billion at cinemas, hasn’t held back on her record-breaking achievement


In a new update, A Tr!be Called Judah has grossed over N1.4 billion over the past few months. The movie has no doubt become the favorite of many both at home and abroad.


Sharing the good news, Film One, expressed gratitude to Nigerians and West Africans for making the movie Number One.

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