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.

MAN ARRESTED ON VALENTINE'S DAY FOR ARMED ROBBERY, INTENT TO DELIVER 15-100G OF METHAMPHETAMINE ETC. (PHOTO).


 On February 14th, 2024, Ashton Harper, 29 years old from Mt. Vernon, IL, was arrested on Armed Robbery and Possession with intent to deliver 15-100g of methamphetamine. 


In the early morning hours on February 7th, 2024, there was a report of an armed robbery in the area of Rose Lane. The victim was known to Harper and was targeted in the robbery. The Mt. Vernon Police Department general criminal detectives began investigating the robbery and obtained an arrest warrant for Harper. After the warrant was issued, the Mt. Vernon Police Department began searching for him.


On February 14th, 2024, the Mt. Vernon Police Department general criminal detectives, narcotics detectives, and patrol located Harper and took him into custody without incident. Harper was detained at the Jefferson County Jail for the above charges. Harper was on Mandatory Supervised Release (parole) with the Illinois Department of Corrections during this time.


Harper is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.


Mayor John Lewis

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