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SportsFIFA Women's W/cup: Tinubu, Atiku, Others Hail Super Falcons Despite Loss by HonNL(op): 12:11pm On Aug 07, 2023
I must commend the effort by our Super Falcons @NGSuper_Falcons at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Your brilliant performance did not go unnoticed despite the final outcome. You made Nigeria proud on the global stage!
Bola Ahmed Tinubu

We may have lost to England in a penalty shootout, but the Super Falcons have every reason to hold their heads high. I still have no regrets about skipping my breakfast for this game. #ENGNGR #FIFAWWC -AA
Atiku Abubakar

The resilience of our Nigerian team against England must be commended irrespective of the end result. We are super proud of you all.

#ENGNGA #FIFAWomensWorldCup2023
Emeka Ihedioha

Despite the heartbreak of the penalty shootout, I am proud of the Super Falcons for their incredible journey in the #FIFAWWC .

And you ladies should be proud of what you have achieved. #ENGNGA
Abubakar Bukola Saraki

PhonesTwitter To Cover Legal Fees Of Users Treated Unfairly By Employers Over Posts by HonNL(op): 5:37pm On Aug 06, 2023
If you were unfairly treated by your employer due to posting or liking something on this platform, we will fund your legal bill.

No limit.

Please let us know.
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SportsRe: Nigeria Wins Afrowomen Basketball Championship 2023 by HonNL(op): 6:47pm On Aug 05, 2023
D'Tigress Coach, Rena Wakama was hired in June this year.

She is Nigeria's first women basketball head Coach and the first woman coach to win the AfroWomen Basketball Championship.

SportsRe: Nigeria Wins Afrowomen Basketball Championship 2023 by HonNL(op): 6:46pm On Aug 05, 2023
Nigeria in previous wins

SportsNigeria Wins Afrowomen Basketball Championship 2023 by HonNL(op): 6:43pm On Aug 05, 2023

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D'Tigress, the Nigeria's women basketball team has won the AfroBasket Women championship.

AfroBasket Women is the women's basketball continental championship of Africa, played biennially under the auspices of FIBA, the world governing body for basketball, and the African zone thereof.

Holding at the BK Arena in Rwanda, Nigeria defeated perennial rivals, Senegal to lift the trophy for a consecutive fourth time. Nigeria won the competition in 2017, 2019 and 2021.

The girls showed a strong start but succumbed to the Senegalese in the third quarter but bounced back in style to seal the memorable win, 84-74.

Foreign AffairsFrance reacts as Niger Severs Military Ties by HonNL(op): 1:19pm On Aug 04, 2023
Niger putschists said Thursday they will end military cooperation deals with France, dealing a major blow to French efforts to combat terrorism in the Sahel region.

Junta representative Amadou Abdramane late on Thursday read on national television a decision to revoke five military deals with France dating between 1977 and 2020, Reuters reported.

France’s foreign affairs ministry on Friday said that the revocation of military pacts by the junta will have no effect on existing military deals as it does not recognize the putschists.

“France recalls that the legal framework for its defense cooperation with Niger is based on agreements concluded with the legitimate Nigerien authorities. These are the only ones that France, like the rest of the international community, recognizes,” the ministry said in a statement.

France has about 1,500 troops in Niger under bilateral agreements between the two countries to fight Islamist terrorism in the Sahel region. The U.S. also has about 1,100 troops in the country and has spent $500 million to train and arm the Nigerien armed forces since 2012.

The announcement comes a little over a week after a military coup ousted the country’s democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum, who is currently under detention.

The coup and subsequent revocation of military pacts have dealt a significant setback to the West and in particular to France and the U.S. as both countries consider Niger to be a strategic country and a reliable ally in the fight against terrorism.

Since the coup, tensions between the junta and the French government have steadily risen.

Last week, thousands of people demonstrated in front of the French embassy in Niamey, the capital of Niger, with some reportedly shouting “Long live Putin” and “Down with France.” Earlier this week, putschists accused France of planning strikes to try to free Bazoum. They also accused France of planning a military intervention in the country, an allegation denied by France’s Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna. On Thursday, the broadcast of French media RFI and France24 was suspended in the country.

Last week France and the EU stopped financial support for Niger.

France is currently evacuating people from the country. As of Thursday, 577 French citizens have been evacuated via French military planes along with 50 nationals of other countries, France’s foreign ministry said in a statement.
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TravelImmigration Deploys Personnel To Niger-Nigeria Border, Begins Blockade by HonNL(op): 1:08pm On Aug 04, 2023
Personnel of the Nigeria Immigration Service are on alert to stop any Nigerien from crossing into Nigeria through official or unofficial borders.

Personnel of the service have also been ordered to stop Nigerians from going into Niger Republic through the Katsina border with Niger Republic as part of the Service’s efforts to impose an ECOWAS sanction against the military junta in Niger Republic.

“Nigerians should stay at home and not attempt to go to the Niger Republic until the embargo is lifted. And we are determined to return any Nigerien we catch who is planning to come to this country,” Mustapha Sani, the Immigration comptroller in charge of Special Border Command told journalists in Jibia, Katsina State on Thursday.

Jibia is one of the four areas in Katsina State sharing an expansive border with the Niger Republic. The others are Kaita, Mai’Adua and Zango.

Seven northern Nigeria states, including Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina Jigawa, Yobe and Borno share a 1,608 kilometres long border with five regions in the Niger Republic and the immigration official said all commands have been put on alert to ensure compliance with the border closure order.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is sanctioning Niger Republic after presidential guards toppled Mohamed Bazoum and announced Abdrahmane Tchiani as the new president.

Mr Sani said people of the two countries, especially on the border, share a lot of identities like culture and religion but it would not be a reason to disrespect the government’s order of border closure.

“We have already put our officers on alert and we have already deployed some to go and man the orthodox routes through which some of the foreigners use to enter into Nigeria and from what we have on the ground, we know it will be impossible for them to enter into Nigeria.

“We have already stationed our officers at strategic places for stop and search as usual,” he said.

The comptroller said since the special border command received a signal that all borders with the Niger Republic should remain closed, officers of the command have been active in enforcing the sanction.

Residents of major cities like Niamey, Maradi and Zinder lamented the lack of electricity supply which was cut off by Nigeria last week as part of the sanctions.

Expert speaks on sanctions
An economist and university lecturer, Bashir Achida, said the coup in the Niger Republic and the subsequent ECOWAS sanctions would hurt the economic and social activities of residents of the border communities.

“Nigeria and Niger have a long-standing socio-economic and political relationship so a coup like the one we have now is detrimental to businesses, political and other engagements. For us in the northern part of the country, you’ll see that residents of these communities (border) are always engaged in businesses going in and out of the countries.

“With the order on border closure, you’ll see that these people are cut off from both activities. The two countries from this side rely heavily on each other for the supply of goods and services required,” Mr Achida said.

Mr Achida, a senior lecturer at the Usmanu Dan Fodiyo University in Sokoto, said residents of border communities in Illela (Sokoto/Nigeria) and Konni (Tahou/Niger) are a clear example of booming business activities between the two countries.

“This is the major route (Illela – Konni border) for states like Sokoto, Kebbi and even Zamfara to convey goods like onions, garlic and other goods to Ghana, Burkina Faso, Mali and Cote d’Ivoire. They also bring back other commodities. So, this will lead to a loss of millions of Naira. This is really a setback to our relationship and economic activities in the two countries,” he said.
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Foreign AffairsNigeria Commences Sanctions Against Niger, Cuts Off Electricity Supply by HonNL(op): 3:50pm On Aug 02, 2023
Major cities in Niger are facing rolling blackouts following last week's coup in the West African country.

The power shortages are a result of Nigeria cutting supplies to its northern neighbour, Niger's electricity company Nigelec says.

The West African trading bloc ECOWAS has imposed sanctions on Niger over the coup but has not said if these include electricity supplies.

ECOWAS defence chiefs are meeting in Nigeria to discuss the Niger crisis.

On Sunday, West African leaders gave Niger's military junta a week to give up power or face possible military intervention.

European countries are currently evacuating its citizens from Niger.

Residents living in the cities of Niamey, Maradi and Zinder have power for about an hour at a time before it is switched off for up to five hours.

Power cuts like these are unusual in Niger, which normally has regular and reliable supplies.

But the country is heavily dependent on its wealthier neighbour to the south, Nigeria, as its main supplier of electricity.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has declined to comment on the power cuts in Niger.But an anonymous source told the BBC the supply to Niger was cut on Tuesday following a presidential directive.
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Foreign AffairsNiger: Junta Re-opens Borders With Neighbours, Excludes Nigeria, Benin Rep by HonNL(op): 12:22pm On Aug 02, 2023
“The land and air borders with Algeria, Burkina Faso, Mali, Libya and Chad are re-opened from August 1, 2023,” a junta spokesperson said on state television.

Niger reopens land and air borders with five neighbouring countries, junta announces on TV
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The borders have been closed by the junta since its 'forced takeover' last week.

Nigeria who shares a 1608km boundary with Niger Rep was excluded. This is not unconnected with Nigeria's threat of an armed invasion on the Uranium-rich country, unless elected President Bazoum is re-instated.

Foreign AffairsNiger Coup: All ECOWAS Chiefs Of Defence Staff To Meet In Abuja Today by HonNL(op): 10:10am On Aug 02, 2023
The Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS) of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will meet in Abuja from August 2nd to 4th, 2023 on the political situation in the Republic of Niger.

The CCDS is meeting following the decision of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government at their Extraordinary Session held on the 30th of July 2023 in Abuja, Nigeria.
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SportsAl Nassr Announce The Signing Of Sadio Mane by HonNL(op): 7:20pm On Aug 01, 2023
Saaaadiiiioooooooo MANÉ! 🦁🗣️

#ManéIsYellow 🤩💛
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Foreign AffairsAny Attack Will Lead To Disintegration Of ECOWAS - Guinea Backs Niger by HonNL(op): 11:30am On Aug 01, 2023
Since July 26, 2023, the people of Guinea, headed by the National Committee of the Rally for Development (CNRD), have been following with great interest the evolution of the socio-political situation in the sister Republic of Niger, which has led to the assumption of responsibility by the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Fatherland (CNSP).

The Guinean authorities pay tribute to the brave populations of Niger for their high sense of patriotism and salute the republican spirit and maturity of the Defence and Security Forces who favoured the best interests of their nation by choosing to come together to find solutions to Niger’s problems.

The CNRD remains convinced that the new authorities will make every effort to guarantee stability and harmony in Niger and the Sub-Region.

The sanctions and measures advocated by ECOWAS, including military intervention, are options that cannot be a solution to the current problem but would lead to a human disaster whose consequences could go beyond the borders of Niger.

As a result, the CNRD refrains from applying these illegitimate and inhumane sanctions against the brotherly people and the Nigerien authorities, and urges ECOWAS to return to dialogue.

The Republic of Guinea reaffirms with this communiqué its pan-Africanist vision by bringing its solidarity to the Nigerien population and inviting the new CNSP authorities to preserve unity and national cohesion.

The CNRD emphasises that a military intervention against Niger would de facto lead to the disintegration of ECOWAS. Similarly, the brother peoples of Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger and Guinea aspire to more recognition and respect for their sovereignty.

In addition, the CNRD wishes to clarify that the sanctions taken and the threats made at the summit of July 30, 2023 do not in any way commit the Republic of Guinea.

At a time when the young populations of the ECOWAS area are experiencing a human tragedy in Tunisia and the Mediterranean, the concern of the leaders of the sub-region should be more oriented towards strategic, socio-economic issues for the achievement of their aspirations than to look at the fate of the ousted presidents.

SportsWomen's W/cup: Each Super Falcons' Player To Earn N46m For Reaching Round Of 16 by HonNL(op): 5:24pm On Jul 31, 2023
Nigeria's Super Falcons are set to earn a massive payday after securing a place in the second round of the Women's World Cup.

Stars of Nigeria’s Super Falcons will have even more reason to celebrate their qualification for the Round of 16 of the Women’s World Cup apart from doing their country proud as they have now earned a massive payday as well.

Super Falcons qualify for Round of 16
For reaching the second round and being ranked between 9th to 16th, the Super Falcons are guaranteed at least $1,380,00 in prize money to be shared amongst the players, a figure that could rise depending on their progress in the competition.

The money promised to teams that reach the round of 16 by FIFA will amount to $60,000 per player when divided amongst the 23 Super Falcons squad members.

This comes to double the amount that the players were set to receive for playing in the group stages alone and will certainly serve as extra motivation for the Super Falcons to go even further.

Super Falcons eyeing huge payday
As they progress, the Super Falcons will enjoy larger financial rewards, and will see their earnings rise by another $30,000 to become $90,000 if they are able to scale past their round of 16 opponents.

If they go all the way to win the competition, each player on the Super Falcons’ team will receive up to $270,000 in prize money, the largest payout in Women’s World Cup history.

The Super Falcons still have a long way to go to reach the payday, but they will be quietly confident after pulling off major surprises already in the group stage.
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Foreign AffairsNiger: US Condemns Coup, 'Detention' Of President Bazoum by HonNL(op): 6:14pm On Jul 26, 2023
The United States is deeply concerned about today’s developments in Niger. We strongly condemn any effort to detain or subvert the functioning of Niger’s democratically elected government, led by President Bazoum. We specifically urge elements of the presidential guard to release President Bazoum from detention and refrain from violence. We welcome the strong statements and steps taken by the Economic Community of West African States and the African Union to defend Niger’s democracy. We are closely monitoring the situation to ensure the safety of our citizens.

Niger is a critical partner for the United States. We have shared values on democracy and human rights, and collaborate to advance regional security and prosperity, and our substantial cooperation with the Government of Niger is predicated on Niger’s continued commitment to democratic standards.
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Foreign AffairsNiamey coup: Niger's President, Interior Minister detained - Sources by HonNL(op): 1:05pm On Jul 26, 2023
Early this Wednesday morning, elements of the Presidential Guard (GP) engaged in an anti-Republican mood movement and tried in vain to obtain the support of the National Armed Forces and the National Guard.

The President of the Republic and his family are doing well.
The Army and the National Guard are ready to attack the elements of the GP involved in this mood swing if they do not return to better feelings.
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Niger President Mohamed Bazoum detained by guards: source close to Bazoum
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UPDATE: Report indicates that the President and Minister of Interior among others are under arrest, terms are being discussed, the main condition is for Bazoum to step down.
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Foreign AffairsInmates Hold Guards Hostage In Ecuador’s Five Prisons by HonNL(op): 3:06pm On Jul 25, 2023
Dozens of prison guards in Ecuador are being held against their will by inmates in five jails, according to the country’s prison service Snai.

Prisoners took the guards hostage after a deadly fight between gangs in Guayas jail left six dead on the weekend, according to BBC.

Inmates at more than a dozen jails have also gone on hunger strike, Snai said in a statement and wars between rival gangs have turned many of Ecuador’s prisons into death traps for those inside.

The latest bout of violence broke out at Guayas jail in the port city of Guayaquil on Saturday night. Officials said members of two rival gangs confronted each other, leaving six dead and 11 injured.

The unrest then spread to other jails across the country. The governor of Azuay province, Consuelo Orellana, said 53 prison guards were being held hostage in Turi jail in the city of Cuenca alone.

BBC reported that the prison service said the hostages were “in good shape” and that every effort was being made to free them.

Orellana said the violence had broken out “in reaction” to the deadly riot in Guayas jail.

Many of Ecuador’s prisons are severely overcrowded and the authorities struggle to keep members of rival gangs separate.

Hundreds of inmates have been killed in deadly gang fights in recent years. Attacks on rivals are often coordinated and riots often break out in prisons across different states simultaneously.

In other cases, a deadly fight in one prison triggers revenge attacks in other jails.

The government has struggled to contain the violence which has blighted the prisons and the country as a whole.

On Monday, President Guillermo Lasso declared a state of emergency and night curfews in three coastal provinces after a spate of murders over the weekend, including the killing of the mayor of the city of Manta. The measure will be in force for 60 days.
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Foreign AffairsTafari Campbell: The Obamas' Personal Chef Found Dead In Family Pond by HonNL(op): 6:42am On Jul 25, 2023
Americans have been reacting to the death of Campbell, all in similar pattern to Scheib and Fuddy's deaths.

The body of a missing paddleboarder recovered from a pond in Martha's Vineyard on Monday morning was an employee of former President Barack Obama, the Massachusetts State Police (MSP) said.

Divers for the MSP Underwater Recovery Unit retrieved the body of 45-year-old Tafari Campbell at Edgartown Great Pond.

“Tafari was a beloved part of our family. When we first met him, he was a talented sous chef at the White House --creative and passionate about food, and its ability to bring people together," President Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama said in a statement. "In the years that followed, we got to know him as a warm, fun, extraordinarily kind person who made all of our lives a little brighter."

The Obamas asked Campbell to continue working with them after they left the White House and he "generously agreed," they said in a statement.

"He’s been part of our lives ever since, and our hearts are broken that he’s gone. Today we join everyone who knew and loved Tafari -- especially his wife Sherise and their twin boys, Xavier and Savin -- in grieving the loss of a truly wonderful man."

Campbell was visiting Martha's Vineyard at the time of his death, police said. The Obamas were not at the home when the incident occurred, according to MSP.

The victim's body was located by Massachusetts Environmental Police Officers, according to MSP.

The underwater recovery unit retrieved the victim's body about 100 feet from the shore and 8 feet underwater, according to state police.

The paddleboarder went missing in the pond on Sunday, but authorities suspended the search after several hours to "allow dive teams, flight crews, and other responders to re-equip and assess next steps" after they could not find the man, MSP said.

The Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit is investigating the incident for the Cape and Islands District and Edgartown Police.
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SportsAC Milan Agree Terms With Samuel Chukwueze, Medical Due This Week by HonNL(op): 9:19pm On Jul 24, 2023
Samuel Chukwueze to AC Milan, here we go! Documents are being exchanged and checked between AC Milan and Villarreal 🚨🔴⚫️ #ACMilan

Chukwueze will sign the contract this week — valid until June 2028.

Fee around €20m plus €8m add ons.

Medical booked later this week.
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SportsKylian Mbappe: PSG Accepts Al Hilal's £259m For Wantaway French Forward by HonNL(op): 6:34pm On Jul 24, 2023
PSG have accepted Al Hilal's £259m offer for Kylian Mbappe
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Foreign AffairsCongo: Soldier Kills Wife, 2 Children, 10 Others For Burying Son In His Absence by HonNL(op): 9:11am On Jul 24, 2023
A soldier in northeastern Congo opened fire on family members and others who had buried his son before he could arrive home to attend the ceremony, killing 13 people, including 10 children, officials said Sunday.

The attack late Saturday left the soldier's wife, in-laws and two of his children dead, before he turned his weapon on other civilians, said Lt. Jules Ngongo, a spokesman for the army in Ituri province, where the killings took place.

The soldier was not identified.

The soldier arrived home from his post at another village in the province to find family and community members gathered in mourning for his son, who died Thursday of natural causes, said Baraka Muguwa Oscar, the local village chief.

“This soldier did not like the fact that his son … was buried without his approval and in his absence,” Oscar said.

Elements of the Congolese army were dispatched to apprehend the soldier, a member of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo, or FARDC, who fled the scene after the attack.

“No matter what the case, the time or the circumstances, you can’t take a person’s life. This is an act of indiscipline that will be dealt with by the courts,” said Ngongo, the army spokesperson.

Fighting in eastern Congo has been simmering for decades as more than 120 groups fight for power, land and valuable mineral resources, while others try to defend their communities. Earlier this week, the United Nations warned of a surge in violence in the country’s northeast.
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PhonesMusk: Twitter To Ditch Bird-logo by HonNL(op): 12:18pm On Jul 23, 2023
Twitter is set for a rebrand, if its owner Elon Musk is to be believed.

And soon we shall bid adieu to the twitter brand and, gradually, all the birds
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The change might come as soon as Monday. In a follow-up tweet, Musk said: "If a good enough X logo is posted tonight, we’ll make [it] go live worldwide tomorrow."

"It should have been done a long time ago," Musk said in a Twitter Spaces audio chat, according to a Reuters report.

The X probably refers to Twitter's business name X Corp. Musk also posted a tweet of a flickering X.

The rebrand is the latest change to Twitter by Musk since he acquired the company in October 2022 for $44 billion. Since taking over, Musk has made big changes to how Twitter works and has laid off large parts of the company's staff.

In early July, Musk imposed stricter limits on the number of tweets Twitter users can view in a day. Under the new restrictions, verified accounts are limited to reading 6,000 posts per day, unverified accounts to 600 posts per day and new unverified accounts to 300 posts per day.

A new Twitter CEO, Linda Yaccarino, took over the role from Musk last month. Upon her appointment, Musk said Yaccarino would “focus primarily on business operations,” while he would stay focused on “product design and technology.”
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SportsCameroon FA President, Eto'o Fils Accused Of Match-fixing in 'viral recordings' by HonNL(op): 9:22pm On Jul 21, 2023
Barcelona legend Samuel Eto'o has been accused of match-fixing in Cameroon.

According to Camfoot, Eto'o, who is the president of the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot), allegedly promised to promote second division club Victoria United by manipulating matches.

Victoria United ended up getting promoted, with the federation ruling that the previous season's runner-up Stade de Bertoua was ineligible.

Recordings reportedly emerged in which Eto'o told Victoria's president Valentine Gwain, that he would help the team get promoted by manipulating referees.

Eto'o said: 'There are things we can do, but you have to be very discreet, brother.
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Former Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o has been accused of match-fixing in Cameroon
'I haven't even had time to get home yet. I'm out, bro. I haven't had time to get home and work with the president (of the Cameroonian referee's association) because I can't call the refs directly and tell them to be careful. But I can work with the president.'

The conversation is said to have happened after Victoria lost 1-0 in December 2022, with Gwain interrupting the game to complain about the officiating.

Eto'o was reportedly heard saying: 'Opopo (Victoria United's nickname) must go up to the first division. This is our goal (…) This is our Federation. Victoria United will go up.

'Stay calm, we will grant you the three points and we suspend the referee. But let me at least go back to Cameroon. He arrived on the 3rd (January) at night. So we'll see you in the office on the 4th. Anyway, I'm going to rule out and disqualify this referee'.


Eto'o went on to explain the importance of having a good relationship with the president of the league.

He said: 'He has the power. From there, he with his commissions will be able to suspend even the president of the referees.

'Our club, Opopo, must go up to the first division, that is our objective.'


Eto'o, who also played for Inter Milan and Chelsea, scored 56 goals in 114 caps for Cameroon.

He was elected as the president of Fecafoot in December 2021.

Mail Sport have reached out to Eto'o and the Cameroonian FA for comment. The story has also been reported by Mundo Deportivo and L'Equipe.
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Eto'o reportedly told Victoria United that he would help them to get promoted to the top flight
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In recordings Eto'o is said to have expressed the importance of having a good relationship with the president of the league
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During his spell at Barcelona from 2004 to 2009, Eto'o scored 130 goals in 199 appearances
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Foreign AffairsGovernment Agrees To Arrest Putin If He Attends BRICS Summit In South Africa by HonNL(op): 11:05am On Jul 21, 2023
The government has agreed to execute the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin if he ever sets foot in the country.

The DA went to the Gauteng High Court on Friday to force government to commit to arresting Putin.

The Department of Justice further agreed to pay the costs of the legal application, which was initially launched by the DA to compel government to arrest Putin if he were to attend the BRICS summit in Johannesburg next month.

Government announced this week that Putin would not physically travel to South Africa and would participate in the summit virtually.
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EducationWork Only Twice A Week, Until FG Increases Salary By 200% - COEASU Directs Membe by HonNL(op): 3:23pm On Jul 19, 2023
The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union, COEASU has directed its members to work for only two days a week, until the federal government yields to its demand for a 200% salary increase following the difficulty of its members to get to work as a result of the hike in the price of petrol.

In a release after its extra-ordinary executive meeting, COEASU President, Smart Olugbeko said the over 250 percent hike in Petrol prices increased the price of food transportation and other services is a huge challenge for its members.

COEASU expressed concern that salaries were last increased in Colleges of Education in 2010, when a litre of fuel was between 65 and 70.

The Union described as ridiculous, the government’s avoiding the negotiation table, after it proposed a 35% salary increase against 200% put forward by organised labour.

COEASU warns that if something urgent is not done, Nigerian students will end up bearing the brunt as semesters will because longer in the face of the shortened work schedule of lecturers.
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Foreign AffairsPutin Will Not Attend BRICS Summit - South Africa Govt by HonNL(op): 11:59am On Jul 19, 2023

SportsTobi Amusan charged for missing 3 doping tests by HonNL(op): 5:50am On Jul 19, 2023
Missing three doping tests can result in a two-year ban, though exceptions can be made for different circumstances

Women’s hurdles world record-holder, Tobi Amusan, on Wednesday said she has been charged with an alleged anti-doping rule violation, casting doubt on her participation in next month’s world championships.

“Today the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has charged me with an alleged rule violation for having 3 missed tests in 12 months,” she said in a post on Instagram.

The Nigerian athlete set the current world record for the women’s 100m hurdles of 12.12 seconds at last year’s World Athletics Championships.

Amusan, 26, vowed to resolve the charges against her before this year’s competition, set to be held next month in Budapest.

“I intend to fight this charge and will have my case decided by a tribunal of 3 arbitrators before the start of next month’s World Championships,” she said.

“I am a CLEAN ATHLETE, and I am regularly; (maybe more than the usual) tested by the AIU – I was tested within days of my third ‘missed test.’ I have FAITH that this will be resolved in my favour and that I will be competing at the World Championships in August.”

On Sunday, Amusan took part in the Silesia Diamond League competition in Poland, where she set a new meeting record of 12.34sec.

At the Golden Spike athletics meet in the Czech Republic last month, she finished in third place in the women’s 100m hurdles, losing to reigning Olympic champion Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Puerto Rico, who claimed victory in 12.42sec.

When asked by reporters about improving her world record pace, she said: “Nothing is impossible and 11 seconds? Most definitely”.

But she was less confident about an ongoing debate on raising hurdles to give priority to technique over speed.

“Don’t do that, don’t raise the hurdles. Please,” said Amusan, who is 5’1 (156 centimetres) tall.
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Sports27-0: Bayern Munich Beat Low-division Side In First Pre-season Game by HonNL(op): 7:39pm On Jul 18, 2023
Bayern Munich beat same club 23-0 in an early pre-season 4 years ago.

Bayern Munich have made a frankly ridiculous start to pre-season after walloping 27 goals past German ninth tier side Rottach-Egern.

They were 18-0 up at half-time in a contest that resembled more of a slasher film than a football match, with Bayern's barely-tested superstars controlling over 85% of possession.

Despite the gulf in class, Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel fielded a strong side, with the likes of Sadio Mane, Jamal Musiala, Serge Gnabry, Alphonso Davies, Marcel Sabitzer, Kingsley Coman, Leroy Sane and Dayot Upamecano all featuring.

Sabitzer, Musiala and 18-year-old French forward Mathys Tel netted five goals each, and were among a whopping 13 goalscorers on the day. The floodgates opened in the fourth minute and the Bundesliga giants went on to score a goal, on average, once every three-and-half minutes after that.

Fans watching the game could barely believe their eyes, with hundreds of them flooding to social media to come to grips with what was going on.

"This is most insane half of football I've ever seen," one staggered fan tweeted. Another joked: "Bayern woke up today and chose violence," while a third said: "This is the closest thing to a massacre you're ever going to get."

"So Bayern's pre-season is going well," another commented, while a fellow fan added: "12th Bundesliga in a row incoming."
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Foreign AffairsArresting Putin In South Africa, A Declaration Of War On Our Country - Ramaphosa by HonNL(op): 4:28pm On Jul 18, 2023
Putin has been invited to a BRICS summit in Johannesburg next month but is the target of an International Criminal Court arrest warrant.

[quote]Arresting Vladimir Putin would amount to a declaration of war on Russia, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa wrote in court papers released on Tuesday as the country wrangles over hosting the Russian leader.

Putin has been invited to a BRICS summit in Johannesburg next month but is the target of an International Criminal Court arrest warrant — a provision that Pretoria as an ICC member would be expected to implement were he to attend.

South Africa’s diplomatic dilemma is playing out in court, where the leading opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), is trying to force the government’s hand and ensure the Kremlin leader is held and handed over to the ICC if he steps foot in the country.

But in a responding affidavit, Ramaphosa described the DA’s application as “irresponsible” and said national security was at stake.

“Russia has made it clear that arresting its sitting President would be a declaration of war,” he said.

“It would be inconsistent with our Constitution to risk engaging in war with Russia,” he said, adding that this would go against his duty to protect the country.


South Africa is seeking an exemption under ICC rules based on the fact that enacting the arrest could threaten the “security, peace and order of the state,” he said.

South Africa is the current chair of the BRICS group, a gathering of heavyweights that also includes Brazil, Russia, India and China, which sees itself as a counter-balance to Western economic domination.

Putin is sought by the ICC over accusations that Russia unlawfully deported Ukrainian children.

Deputy South African President Paul Mashatile has said in recent interviews with local media the Government has been trying to persuade Putin not to come — but so far unsuccessfully.

Signed in June and initially marked as “confidential”, Ramaphosa’s affidavit was published on Tuesday, after the court ruled related papers be made public.
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SportsHarry Maguire Dropped As Manchester United Captain by HonNL(op): 4:54pm On Jul 16, 2023
After discussions with the manager today he has informed me he is changing captain. He outlined his reasons to me and whilst I’m personally extremely disappointed, I will continue to give my all every time I wear the shirt.

So I wanted to say a massive thank you to the Manchester United fans for all their brilliant support whilst I’ve been wearing the armband.

Since the day I took on the role, three and half years ago, it’s been a huge privilege to lead Manchester United and one of the proudest moments of my career to date. It’s one of the greatest honours in club football. I’ve done everything I possibly could to help United be successful - on and off the field.

I will always be grateful to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for first giving me the responsibility and I wish whoever now takes it on every success and they will have my full support.

Harry
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SportsRe: Cristiano Ronaldo Tops List Of World’s Highest-paid Athletes In 2023 by HonNL(op): 2:10pm On Jul 14, 2023
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Op! Never in your life mention Cristiano Rolando name with Adding Greatest footballer if all time

Let me warm you for the last time.


God bless all the CR7 fans across the 🌍
Correction taken.... He remains the GOAT cool

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