Monthly Archives: July 2017

Kanu Nwankwo says Tiote’s death is a lesson to all of us

1, July 2017

Kanu Nwankwo says Tiote’s death is a lesson to all of us 0

Former Super Eagles striker, Kanu Nwankwo, has urged Africans to become more aware of heart-related diseases, following the untimely death of Ivory Coast international, Cheick Tiote.

Tiote collapsed and died last month while training with his Chinese club, Beijing Enterprises. Kanu recalled how Cameroon’s Marc-Vivien Foe slumped and passed away, while playing at the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup.

The 40-year-old who established the Kanu Heart Foundation, also revealed his plans to build five specialist hospitals across five African nations including Nigeria. “I’m talking to friends so we can do something to create awareness to try to help children in Africa,” Kanu told BBCSport.

“Tiote’s death was not good news. It’s not the first time it is happening. “We lost Marc-Vivien Foe. He died and nothing was done. Tiote is gone and nothing is being done. “One man cannot do everything. What happened to Tiote is a lesson to us all. We can’t let it go on like this.

“We should talk more about it, information needs to get out there because the problem is huge. “Our dream is to build a hospital in Nigeria and four other countries in Africa. “The funds have been the issue but if we can make it happen it’s going to help a lot because right now we are taking the kids to India and it cost a lot.”

Source: Daily Post



London: President Buhari on track to spend exorbitant amount of Nigerian money

1, July 2017

London: President Buhari on track to spend exorbitant amount of Nigerian money 0

A Nigerian presidential jet that transported President Muhammadu Buhari to the UK for treatment has been stationed in London for more than two months raising questions about its cost to the state. Cameroon Intelligence Report understands the official airplane of President Muhammadu Buhari has been in a small airport nearer the city of London for more than fifty days with the cost of parking estimated at thousands of dollars in daily charges.

President Buhari’s spokesman was quoted as saying that the head of state’s comfort is a top priority. “You are dealing with the president of Nigeria and in all the countries of the world, no one abandons the president. There must be a possibility for a quick return or an evacuation, “he said.

“No one should do that.” Nobody is doing this. The Nigerian Armed Forces represented by the Nigerian Air Force, who runs the President’s plane, have a duty to be with their Commander-in-Chief, wherever he is,” he added.

The biggest doubts hang over the health status of Muhammadu Buhari aged 74. Nothing is being said of his bill of health ever since the retired soldier traveled to London in May for medical reasons. Earlier this year, Mr. Buhari spent nearly two months in the UK for health concerns.

By Chi Prudence Asong


Biya receives Cameroonian-born Burkinabe envoy

1, July 2017

Biya receives Cameroonian-born Burkinabe envoy 0

The Cameroonian dictator, Paul BIYA has held talks with a special envoy of President Roch Marc Christian KABORE. Biya met with Cameroonian-born Thierry Hot, Special Adviser to the Burkinabe President on Thursday 29 June 2017 at the Unity Palace.

Thierry Hot was bearer of a fraternal message linked to ongoing measures to bolster bilateral ties between Yaounde and Ouagadougou.

President Paul BIYA and his Burkinabe counterpart initially met on Friday 23 September 2016. The meeting was on the side-lines of the 71st United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Thus, Thierry Hot’s stay at the Unity Palace is a continuation of consultations based on the engagements taken by both leaders to enhance cooperation.

Source: PRC


60 missing feared drowned after boat sinks off Libya

1, July 2017

60 missing feared drowned after boat sinks off Libya 0

Some 60 people are feared to have drowned in the Mediterranean Sea after the dinghy they were on sank off the Libyan coast on Monday. The dinghy set off with 140 to 150 passengers, including women, and started to sink five hours later, media reported on Friday citing testimonies by 80 survivors who were interviewed by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

IOM spokesman Flavio Di Giacomo said after the dinghy sank the survivors had been clinging on to bits and pieces until help arrived and transferred them to Italy. The IOM said 95,768 migrants and refugees entered Europe by sea in 2017.

Many of the asylum seekers arrived in Italy and the remainder divided between Greece, Cyprus and Spain. More than 80,000 asylum seekers have landed in Italy since January, up 15 percent in the same period in 2016.

The latest fatalities increased the death toll of people dying attempting the crossing or missing, feared drowned, to more than 2,160 since the beginning of 2017. Many analysts see Western policies as the cause of increased human trafficking.

Source: Presstv


FIFA World Cup 2018: Captain Benjamin Moukanjo says Cameroon, not Nigeria ‘ll be in Russia

1, July 2017

FIFA World Cup 2018: Captain Benjamin Moukanjo says Cameroon, not Nigeria ‘ll be in Russia 0

Cameroon captain, Benjamin Moukandjo is confident that they will beat the Super Eagles of Nigeria to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Cameroon and Nigeria face off in a doubleheader in August/September for the top spot in Group B of African qualifiers.

Cameroon are second in the group after two games with two points while Nigeria top with six points. The Indomitable Lions just left Russia, venue of next year’s FIFA World Cup where they played in the FIFA Confederation Cup.

“We showed that we’ve got quality, but obviously, we’ve still got work to do if we’re going to trouble the big boys,” Moukandjo told FIFA official website of Cameroon’s Confederation Cup results, losing to Chile and Germany and getting a draw against Australia all in the Group Stage. “We’ve got a young team that’s only just getting acquainted with international competitions.”

Moukandjo is confident that they can return to Russia next year for the FIFA World Cup at the expense of the Super Eagles. “We’ve now got a better idea of where we stand, which will help us come back stronger next year and target the World Cup with a lot more going for us,” he added.

Source: Vanguard


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