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.

NATIONWIDE PROTESTS: DECLARATION OF 24-HOURS CURFEW IN KATAGUM TO PREVENT ESCALATION. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE


 PRESS RELEASE  5th August, 2024


The editors,


Nationwide protests: Declaration of 24-hours curfew in Katagum to prevent escalation.


The recent nationwide protests have unfortunately led to incidents of vandalism, destruction of public property, and looting. It has been observed that some restive youths in Azare town, Katagum LGA, took advantage of the situation to vandalize a Government’s lodge facility and loot public properties. 


Additionally, in Bauchi metropolitan area, security forces have successfully dispersed individuals causing disturbances in Gombe Gate and Abujan Kwata. So far, three (3) suspects have been arrested and a flag (suspected to be Russian Flag).


These recent events indicate that certain elements are attempting to disrupt public order in the state. To address the security challenges in Azare and its environs, the Bauchi State Government has decided to impose a 24-hour curfew in the affected areas, effective from Monday, 5th August, 2024.


The Commissioner of Police Bauchi State Command Cp Auwal Musa Muhammad psc, Anipr, has ordered for strategic deployment of adequate security assets in the affected area to prevent further escalation and to enforce the 24-hour curfew in Katagum LGA area of Bauchi and also call on the general public to cooperate with the security agents in this regard.


SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, Anipr

Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)

For: Commissioner of Police,

Bauchi State Command.

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