Carlos Alberto, Brazil's World Cup-winning captain, dies aged 72

                                         

Brazilian football legend Carlos Alberto, who scored one of the greatest World Cup goals in the 1970 World Cup final has died in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil following a heart attack. The defender made 53 appearances for Brazil and scored what is considered one of the greatest goals in World Cup history, a fierce low strike after a wonderful move in the 4-1 victory over Italy in the 1970 final, which he'll forever be remembered for.

One of his former clubs- Santos FC statement read in a statement today: “He played 445 matches and scored 40 goals from 1965-1975, and is considered the best right-back in the history of Praiano Alvinegro.” 'There will be a mourning period of three days.' Thanks for everything' Peter Siemsen, the president of another of his former club Fluminense said: “Very sad about the loss of our great captain Carlos Alberto Torres – one of the best in the history of world football. Formed in the Fluminense youth teams, the captain had tricolor blood. He took part in one of the great moments in the history of the club.” Watch his great goal below:

May his soul Rest in Peace. Amen!

Photos: Former Super Eagles player, Efe Sodje and his brothers charged with fraud in the UK

        
    Former Nigerian Super Eagles World Cup star, Efetobore Sodje and his brothers have been charged with fraud offences after an investigation by the National Crime Agency, UK.

Efetobore Sodje, 34, Bright Sodje, 50, Samuel Sodje, 37, and Stephen Sodje, 42, were charged with fraudulent trading on Friday 21 October and bailed until 14 November 2016, when they will appear at Westminster Magistrates Court.



The four were arrested on 13 July after a three-year NCA investigation into 'alleged irregularities' at the Sodje Sports Foundation. Registered on March 1, 2010 and disbanded on January 2015.

The charity organization is supposedly aimed to relieve poverty, advance good health in people through the provision of facilities  in playing amateur sports and the promotion of lifelong learning, leadership skills and health issues such as HIV/AIDS, drugs abuse, and nutrition,. but the NCA is accusing them of  using it for other unrelated purposes.   

       

Born in England, Efetobore played in the defence for the Super Eagles at the 2000 African Cup of Nations, and the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan. He played for clubs such as Hudderfield Town, Southend United, Crewe Alexandra and Macclesfield Town.

PDP, not APC, killed my Husband – Alameiseigha‎’s widow says

Widow of the First Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, Diepreye Alameisegha,  Magareth Alameiseigha, yesterday alleged that the treatment meted on her husband by his political party, PDP led to his sudden death in October last year. Speaking at his 1 year memorial service in Yenogoa, Bayelsa state, Mrs Alameiseigha said the killing of her husband started with his removal from office, arrest, trial and confiscation of his properties under the leadership of the PDP. Leadership quotes her as saying her husband's death was not in anyway caused by APC.

“I can categorically say today that it was the PDP that arrested my husband, seized all his properties and humiliated him to the point of his death. It is PDP that killed my husband and not the APC.

   

Widow of the First Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, Diepreye Alameisegha,  Magareth Alameiseigha, yesterday alleged that the treatment meted on her husband by his political party, PDP led to his sudden death in October last year. Speaking at his 1 year memorial service in Yenogoa, Bayelsa state, Mrs Alameiseigha said the killing of her husband started with his removal from office, arrest, trial and confiscation of his properties under the leadership of the PDP. Leadership quotes her as saying her husband's death was not in anyway caused by APC.

“I can categorically say today that it was the PDP that arrested my husband, seized all his properties and humiliated him to the point of his death. It is PDP that killed my husband and not the APC.

It was PDP that arrested my husband, it was PDP that humiliated my husband and killed him. At the end they seized everything that belonged to him. It was the PDP that tormented my husband and he died as a result of the humiliation he suffered in the hands of the PDP. As far as am concerned, the humiliated me and took everything away from us.”

Speaking further, Mrs. Alamieyeseigha said her husband's people sold him out to the PDP who "finally killed him".

“When my husband took over the mantle of leadership, he saw how his people were suffering. As an intelligent man, he saw the need to fight for resource control as the way out for his people. But at the end it is the same people that he fourth for that betrayed him. They sold him out to the PDP that eventually killed him. I want to advise the Ijaw people to stop betraying their leaders, so that they can move forward.”she said

'I don't believe Dasuki stole $2.2 billion' - Former president Jonathan

While responding to questions after his lecture at Oxford University yesterday, Former President Goodluck Jonathan, said he does not believe Former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, can "steal" $2.2 billion as he is being accused of by the EFCC. Responding to a question on Dasuki, Jonathan said

 “They said the National Security Adviser stole $2.2billion. I don’t believe somebody can just steal $2.2 billion. We bought warships, we bought aircraft, we bought lots of weapons for the army and so on and so forth and you are still saying 2.2 billion, so where did we get the money to buy all those things?
Yes, there were some issues. Yes, there are still corruption issues but some of it were over blown. I’d say exaggerated and they give a very bad impression about our nation. You cannot say the national security adviser stole $2.2billion. It is not just possible”.

 Dasuki was arrested last year and has been in detention since. He is to be re-arraigned in court on November 16th.

Jonathan also stated that after he signed the anti-same sex marriage law in January 2014, no Nigerian has been discriminated.          
       

Leicester city hero Jamie Vardy nominated for Ballon D'or (full list)

 Jamie Vardy, Leicester City's highest goal scorer in last season English premier league campaign where the club defied all odds to win the EPL title, is the only Englishman to be nominated for the 2016 Ballon D'or award organized by France Football after scoring 24 goals for the club last season.

Alongside stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar and Suarez, Vardy has been nominated in the original 30 man shortlist for the award. See the full  Ballon D'or shortlist after the cut. 

Sergio Aguero Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Gareth Bale Gianluigi Buffon Cristiano Ronaldo Kevin De Bruyne Paulo Dybala Diego Godín Antoine Griezmann Gonzalo Higuain Zlatan Ibrahimovic Andres Iniesta Koke Toni Kroos Robert Lewandowski Hugo Lloris Riyad Mahrez Lionel Messi Luka Modric Thomas Muller Manuel Neuer Neymar Dimitri Payet Pepe Paul Pogba Rui Patricio Sergio Ramos Luis Suarez Jamie Vardy Arturo Vidal.

Chelsea star striker Diego Costa cuddles his dog in the swimming pool (photo)

Diego Costa, Chelsea's main striker shared a photo of him cuddling his beloved dog while in the swimming pool on his Instagram page.Cute!

Aisha Buhari pictured at the British Airways Lounge in Heathrow, as she awaited her flight from London for Abuja last night

Mrs Aisha Buhari pictured with Mrs Toyin Saraki and another lady at Heathrow airport VIP lounge as she waited for her flight back to Nigeria last night. See more photos after the cut...

Photos of Pres. Buhari's daughter, Fatima and her to-be husband

Fatima who is president Buhari's second daughter, will be getting married to her fiance, Malam Gimba Yau Kumo (former MD Federal Mortgage Bank) at her father's home in Daura, Katsina state on Friday October 28th.

EFCC denies that Femi Fani-Kayode slumped in their office

EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, has denied claims that former Minister of Aviation and spokesperson to former President Goodkuck Jonathan’s campaign Organisation, Femi Fani- Kayode, slumped at their premises yesterday. Speaking with Vanguard, Uwujaren said there was no truth whatsoever in the report

“There is no truth whatsoever in the dubious and attention-seeking alarm that Fani-Kayode slumped and was revived by EFCC medical personnel. There was nothing like that as the said Fani-kayode and Obanikoro sat together and enjoyed their jokes at the first round of checks of inmates in EFCC custody on Monday night"he said.

Air Peace begins flight operations to Benin, Accra

Here's good news for the good people of Abuja and Benin as Air Peace has announced its entry into the Benin, Edo State and Abuja routes from September 9 as part of its massive expansion plan. 

The airline, which recently acquired new aircraft to boost its operations, also said it will be flying to Accra, Ghana soon.

Air Peace assured that its Lagos-Benin-Lagos and Abuja-Benin-Abuja flight operationswill “be a statement in fun and comfort.”
It added: “The development is a response to the yearnings of our numerous loyalcustomers to operate flights to the great city. We invite the flying public to get on board and let's make history together.”

The Federal Government recently approved Air Peace’s flight operations from Enugu toGuangzhou, China. It has also been designated to operate regional and international flights to destinations including Johannesbourg, Atlanta, Dubai and Mumbai.

Photos: Women protest against the Bishop of Sapele Anglican Diocese who was accused of embezzlement

According to a post by Sapele Oghenek on Facebook, churches under the Sapele Anglica Diocese on Thursday, May 5, took to the streets to protest against Bishop Erifeta who is being accused of embezzlement.

The women carried placards with inscriptions:

"We say no to embezzlement, "Leave Our Diocese Alone", "Our Church is not your feeding bottle", wants the Bishop removed he "chopped money to the detriment of the growth and development of the church". See the post below:

Report reach our news desk say, all the Anglican churches wey dey under Sapele Anglican Diocese wey mudiaga for Boyo road, do mass protest against Bishop Erifeta. Na so women from Orerokpe, Jeddo, Mosagar, Jesse, Sapele and other places carry placard of different inscriptions like: "Bishop Erifeta, Our Church Is Not Your Feeding Bottle", "We Say No To Embezzlement", 

"Leave Our Diocese Alone", etc... Our tafia correspondence interview some of the women as dem nack our studio microphone say, dem don tire for dis their bishop and dem nor want am again. Wen we interview anoda woman, she say bishop Erifeta nor be their bishop hence make he pack commot from their church. Anoda woman say, d bishop own don too much sake of say, he dey so so dey chop money to the detriment of the growth and development of the church. 

The protest go peaceful as our police mugiaga with their pickup van dey follow the women to make sure say everything legit.

Man kills his brother over torchlight in Lagos

A man identified as Remi Adelaja is on the run after he allegedly killed his elder brother, Mayowa Adelaja, during an argument over torchlight at their home at Adelaja Street, off Afariogun, Oshodi in Lagos today May 8th. According to The Nation, the incident happened at about 2am.

A resident of the area who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the deceased was looking for the torchlight and asked his younger brother if he had seen it but Remi claimed he didn't know where it was..

 “Their mother, Mrs. Adelaja is a bread seller. The suspect brought his five children to his father’s house after he lost his wife and since then, they have been staying together. Although, the deceased has been complaining about it. But last night, the deceased was looking for torchlight and asked his younger brother who said he knew nothing about it. The issue later resulted to a quarrel because the two of them have been having problems. The next thing they started fighting. The elder brother used iron rod to hit the younger one twice but the suspect ran inside, brought a knife and stabbed his older brother on the stomach. That was how he fell down and died on the spot. Everyone ran only his mother was left. Then, Mayowa’s dogs surrounded him on the ground. The police came around 2am,” said the source.

Cameroon midfielder Patrick Ekeng dies aged 26 after collapsing on pitch in Romania (photos)

Dinamo Bucharest and Cameroon midfielder Patrick Ekeng has died in hospital after collapsing on the pitch during a Romanian league match against Viitorul Constanta yesterday Friday May 6th.

His club was leading 3-2 when he slumped just seven minutes after coming in as a substitute.

According to Floreasca hospital in Bucharest where he was rushed to, doctors tried for an hour to resuscitate the 26-year-old Cameroon midfielder but failed. As at press time, the cause of his death is still unknown with some sources citing a possible heart attack.

A statement on Dinamo's official Facebook page on Friday evening said: 'Dinamo tonight lost footballer Claude Patrick Ekeng Ekeng forever. On behalf of all of Dinamo, sincere condolences to the bereaved family. God rest his soul.'

Dinamo Bucharest players lit candles along with supporters of the club to honour Ekeng after he died. May his soul Rest in Peace.

Cameroon midfielder Patrick Ekeng dies aged 26 after collapsing on pitch in Romania (photos)

Dinamo Bucharest and Cameroon midfielder Patrick Ekeng has died in hospital after collapsing on the pitch during a Romanian league match against Viitorul Constanta yesterday Friday May 6th.

His club was leading 3-2 when he slumped just seven minutes after coming in as a substitute.

According to Floreasca hospital in Bucharest where he was rushed to, doctors tried for an hour to resuscitate the 26-year-old Cameroon midfielder but failed. As at press time, the cause of his death is still unknown with some sources citing a possible heart attack.

A statement on Dinamo's official Facebook page on Friday evening said: 'Dinamo tonight lost footballer Claude Patrick Ekeng Ekeng forever. On behalf of all of Dinamo, sincere condolences to the bereaved family. God rest his soul.'

Dinamo Bucharest players lit candles along with supporters of the club to honour Ekeng after he died. May his soul Rest in Peace.

 

Cameroon midfielder Patrick Ekeng dies aged 26 after collapsing on pitch in Romania (photos)

Dinamo Bucharest and Cameroon midfielder Patrick Ekeng has died in hospital after collapsing on the pitch during a Romanian league match against Viitorul Constanta yesterday Friday May 6th.

His club was leading 3-2 when he slumped just seven minutes after coming in as a substitute.

According to Floreasca hospital in Bucharest where he was rushed to, doctors tried for an hour to resuscitate the 26-year-old Cameroon midfielder but failed. As at press time, the cause of his death is still unknown with some sources citing a possible heart attack.

A statement on Dinamo's official Facebook page on Friday evening said: 'Dinamo tonight lost footballer Claude Patrick Ekeng Ekeng forever. On behalf of all of Dinamo, sincere condolences to the bereaved family. God rest his soul.'

Dinamo Bucharest players lit candles along with supporters of the club to honour Ekeng after he died. May his soul Rest in Peace.

 

Photos: 24 year old woman arrested with 193 wraps of cocaine at Lagos airport

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) yesterday May 2nd arrested 24 years old Rose Uche Igbinoba (pictured), with 193 wraps of cocaine hidden inside packs of sweets at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos.

Rose who arrived Nigeria from Dubai, was arrested after the whitish substance weighing 3.230kgs ‎which she wrapped in the sweet packs, tested positive for cocaine.

Speaking on her arrest, NDLEA commander at the Lagos Airport, Ahmadu Garba said Rose who hails from Edo state and her accomplice were arrested by the vigilant men of NDLEA

“One Igbainoba Uche Rose, who concealed 3.230kgs inside sweets was apprehended at the arrival hall during inward screening of passengers. A suspected member of the cartel, Ofor Kamsochukwu Chimezie was arrested on a follow-up operation. The suspects are being investigated,”he said

When interrogated, Rose said she was promised N500,000 to traffic the banned substance

“I work as a clerical staff after I completed my primary school because there was no money to further my studies. I have suffered hardship in life, but a man offered to assist me establish my personal business. He promised to pay me half a million Naira. This was how I got involved in this problem” Rose said.

She and her accomplice will be charged to court soon. 

Delta community ask Fulani herdsmen to vacate their land

Following the recent attacks carried out by suspected Fulani herdsmen, members of Obiaruku community in Ukwani Local Government Area of Delta State, have asked the herdsmen to vacate their land so that their farmers can farm in peace.

According to Vanguard, this development comes after eight members of the community were allegedly held hostage by some suspected Fulani herdsmen on a farm in the community on April 26.

According to the community Youth Leader, Chika Uwabuofu, the decision to ask the herdsmen to vacate their land after the herdsmen failed to honor a meeting where the issue of hostage taken by them could be resolved

“After they (Fulani herdsmen) released our people, the next day, the Delta State Committee on Conflict Resolution, Chairman of Ukwani council, our community leaders, vigilante group members and representatives of the Fulani herdsmen met. At that meeting, we told them that we want Fulani herdsmen to leave our land and we were told to come up with a resolution and another meeting was fixed for Friday. On that day, the Fulani people failed to attend the meeting. As a community, we resolved that Fulani herdsmen carrying out grazing activities on our land must leave so that our farmers can go back to their farms freely without any harassment. We resolved that no cow must go across River Ethiope to graze. Today we sent our vigilante members to the bush to search, but for now, they are no longer there. We are appealing to the state and federal governments to pay compensation to our farmers whose farm produce had been destroyed by the herdsmen. We also thank the state government and our council chairman for all they have done to restore peace to the community.”he said

President Buhari meets with Catholic Bishops in Aso Rock

At about 9pm yesterday evening, President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo met with 16 Catholic bishops behind closed doors at the presidential villa in Abuja to discuss the problems of Fulani herdsmen’s attacks on various people across the country. Another photo after the cut...

Lingering Fuel Scarcity: Senate summons Kachikwu

The Senate has summoned the Minister of state for Petroleum Resources and Group Managing Director of NNPC, Ibe Kachikwu, to appear before it today March 29th to explain reasons for the lingering fuel scarcity. ‎The Acting Chairman of the Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (downstream), Jibrin Barau, announced this after the committee members carried out an assessment of the fuel situation in Abuja yesterday.

“This situation is very bad and unacceptable, hence the need for the minister to appear before us tomorrow (today), and unveil his plan of a way out to us. Even if he doesn’t have any plan yet out of the lingering problem, the Senate President and the entire members of the committee are more than ready to rub minds with him for that needed purpose“he said

Muslim shopkeeper stabbed to death for wishing Christians Happy Easter

It is a most tragic tale, 40-year-old  Asad Shah was sent to an early grave for celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. The shopkeeper from Glasgow who has been described by those who knew him as 'peace-loving' was stabbed 30 times in his shop after he had praised both the life of Jesus and ‘his beloved Christian nation’. He died in hospital.

Police say the murder is religiously motivated and are questioning a 32-year-old man. 
Mohammad Faisal, a family friend, said a bearded Muslim wearing a long religious robe entered Mr Shah’s shop and spoke to him in his native language before stabbing him in the head with a kitchen knife.

Mr Shah’s brother, who was working next door, rushed out to find the killer laughing while sitting on the shopkeeper's bleeding chest.

‘The brother dragged Mr Shah away but the guy continued attacking with the blade,’ said Mr Faisal. ‘They struggled up to the bus stop where Asad collapsed.
‘It was just a clear-cut revenge attack. For posting messages about peace, messages about greeting fellow Christians and Jews.

‘That man must not have been too happy about what he was doing, what he was preaching. It was a well-planned attack. He must have been an extremist.
'He went straight for the head. He got stomped on the head as well. His brother suffered a slash down his shoulder area because he attacked him with a knife as well.’

Before his death, Mr Shah had wished his friends a ‘Good Friday and a very happy Easter, especially to my beloved Christian nation’.
In his final post, he wrote: ‘Let’s follow the real footstep of beloved holy Jesus Christ and get the real success in both worlds.’
He also spoke out against the Brussels attacks on his Facebook page.

In a video posted online he said: ‘We are not here to fight with other mankind or cause bloodshed.’
Hundreds of people including the Scottish first minister, Nicola Sturgeon gathered for a silent vigil late to honour the respected shopkeeper near the site where he died.

Deeply religious, Mr Shah worked to foster cross-community relations in Glasgow and had been planning to host an online debate last night with Christian friends about the importance of Easter. Friends said he observed both Christian and Muslim holidays, and never failed to send out Easter and Christmas cards. And he used his social media accounts to promote harmony on religious holidays.
It is believed he belonged to the Ahmadi movement, a Muslim sect which promotes non-violence and tolerance of other faiths.

Ahmadis identify themselves as Muslims and a determined missionary network has helped spread their teachings around the world.

The sect however has drawn the ire of mainstream Islam and suffer severe persecution, its headquarters in South London has been targeted by arsonists.