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.

EFCC HOSTS 1ST INTERPORL/JICA WORKSHOP IN ABUJA. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE


 EFCC Hosts 1st  INTERPORL/ JICA Workshop  in Abuja


As a mark of its cooperation and collaboration with international law enforcement agencies,  the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  EFCC,  will, on Monday July 29, 2024 host the 1st International Criminal Police Organisation, INTERPOL/ Japan International Cooperation Agency, JICA’s Workshop at its Academy in Karu, Abuja.


The Workshop, jointly implemented by the INTERPOL’s Financial Crime and Anti-Corruption Centre,  IFACC, and JICA, is aimed at enhancing the capabilities of law enforcement agencies in Nigeria  to combat financial crimes.  The inaugural Workshop will be held between Monday,  July 29, 2024 and Thursday,  August 1, 2024.


The Workshop will draw participants from international and local law enforcement agencies.  Officers of the Nigeria Police Force,  EFCC,  Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit,   NFIU and other critical agencies are expected at the Workshop. 

The Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede will make a Remark at the Opening Session of the Workshop.

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