EL-RUFAI TO REMAIN IN CUSTODY AS COURT ADJOURNS BAIL APPLICATION TO APRIL 14.(PHOTO).

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 El-Rufai to remain in custody as court adjourns bail application to April 14 Justice Rilwanu Aikawa of a Federal High Court in Kaduna has adjourned the hearing of the bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, to April 14th. The bail application of the former governor came up before the court today. April 1. The court adjourned the case after listening to arguments from both the defence and prosecution  El-Rufai was arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on a 10-count charge bordering on alleged conversion of public property and money laundering. He pleaded not guilty to all the charges. The court ordered that he remain in ICPC custody pending the hearing of his bail application on the fixed date. The former governor arrived at the court premises around 9:00 a.m. in a black Hilux vehicle, accompanied by DSS officials.

NFF IN DISCUSSION WITH DANGOTE, OTHERS ON PAYMENT OF FOREIGN COACH- PRESIDENT. (PHOTO).


 NFF In Discussion With Dangote, Others On Payment Of Foreign Coach - President


The President, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau has said that they are in discussion with the Dangote, MTN, Baba Ijebu on the payment of foreign coach, BSNSports.com.ng reports.


Gusau made this known at the National Assembly on Wednesday while defending the 2025 budget before the House Committee on Sports.


NFF engaged the services of Bruno Labbadia as Super Eagles Coach before the deal broke down few days after announcement. 


Reacting to whether or not the federation is it ready to engage any foreign coach, Gusau said payment has been a big issue of embarrassment to Nigeria and are in discussion with sponsors to take care of the payment.


"We are currently in discussion with Dangote Group, BUA, MTN, Baba Ijebu and others on the payment of foreign coach. Though, Eguavoen is doing well, but if we must engage a coach, we must make sure that the issue of payment is sorted. Until last February, the Federal Government did not pay the salary of our former coaches leading to 18-month debt of Jose Peseiro before President Tinubu led government cleared the debt.

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