NFF unveils Federation Cup round of 64 matches

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF on Thursday at the FIFA Technical Center, Abuja, conducted the draws for the Round of 64 matches of the 2016 men’s Federation Cup competition.

The event was graced by NFF’s 1st Vice President and Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi who represented the NFF President.

Other dignitaries in attendance were the General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi,  NFF Executive Committee member, Alhaji Yusuf Ahmed Fresh, Acting Director of Competitions, Mr. Bola Oyeyode and Chairman of the Ondo State Football Agency, Hon. John Ola Mafo.

See how the teams were paired up after the draws.

Kwara United Vs Galadima Best

Sunshine Stars Vs Giwa FC

Abia Comets Vs Nembe City

Damaturu FC Vs Dynamite United

Rovers FC Vs Flash Flamingoes

Nasarawa United Vs FC Abuja

Go Round Vs Yobe Desert Stars

Rivers United Vs Papilo FC

Kaduna United Vs Bridge FC

Shooting Stars Vs Wikki Tourist Feeders

FC Zamfara Vs Almar FC

Heartland FC Vs Top World

J. Atete Vs Akwa Starlets

El-Kanemi Warriors Vs Katsina United Feeders

Sokoto United Vs Crown FC

Fasbir FC Vs Niger Tornadoes

ABS FC Vs Yenagoa City

Akure City Vs Enugu Rangers

Kogi United Vs Ekiti United

Wikki Tourists Vs FRSC FC

Dreams FC Vs Akwanga Selected

Plateau United Vs Zara FC

Gateway FC Vs Kano Pillars

Prime FC Vs Inneh Stars

Yarmalight FC Vs Warri Wolves

Jigawa Golden Stars Vs Gashaka Green Buffaloes

MFM FC Vs El-Kanemi Babes

Katsina United Vs FC Lokoja

FC IfeanyiUbah Vs Ebonyi United

Akwa United, Enyimba FC and Lobi Stars draw bye into the Round of 32.

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Police detain lecturer caught raping student at Bida Polytechnic

A senior lecturer in the Department of Public Administration, Federal Polytechnic, Bida has been detained by the police for raping a female student.

The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Niger State Police Command, Mr Bala Elkana who confirmed the incident said that the victim has been undergoing necessary tests and treatment at the school's medical center.

He added that the suspect would remain in police custody until investigation is concluded.

Meanwhile, the randy lecturer has been placed on suspension with half salary by the polytechnic.

According to the Public Relations Officer of Bida Polytechnic , Alhaji Hussaini Enagi, the rape suspect is a senior employee of the institution and has been suspended pending the outcome of investigation by its disciplinary committee.

“It is true that there has been an allegation of rape against one of our lecturers. The case has been referred to the Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee for investigation and recommendation.

“The alleged crime is also being investigated by the police. The official has been suspended and will also receive half salary pending the outcome of the committee’s investigation.”

Sources from the institution disclosed that the lecturer has been in the habit of sexually harassing female students.

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Read Buhari's message to UNODC on repatriation of Nigeria's stolen funds

05 May 2016 | STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
EXPEDITE REPATRIATION OF OUR STOLEN FUNDS, PRESIDENT BUHARI TELLS INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY

President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja urged the United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to facilitate the faster recovery of Nigeria’s stolen wealth stashed abroad.

Receiving the Executive Secretary of UNODC, Mr Yury Fedotov, President Buhari said that the process of recovering the stolen assets had "become tedious" to the consternation of many Nigerians.

“We are looking for more cooperation from the EU, United States, other countries and international institutions to recover the nation’s stolen assets, particularly proceeds from the stolen crude oil.

“It is taking very long and Nigerians are becoming impatient,” the President said.
President Buhari told Mr. Fedotov that his government has worked very hard in the past 11 months to reverse the very negative global perception of Nigeria on corruption.

“Our genuine efforts to deal with corruption and drugs have earned us international respect and this has encouraged us to do more."

“We know that by fighting the scourge of drugs and corruption and rebuilding trustworthiness, integrity, good business practices, and imposing discipline on youths to avoid drugs, we are not doing a favour to the international community, we are doing a favour to ourselves," the President said.

President Buhari also promised that his administration will work with the UN agency to rehabilitate young Nigerians who have been misled into consumption of illicit drugs and drug trafficking.

Mr. Fedotov told President Buhari that UNODC has chosen Nigeria as a pilot country for support and strategic cooperation in the fight against drugs and corruption.

Garba Shehu
SSA to the President
(Media & Publicity)
May 5, 2016

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VP Osinbajo presiding over FEC meeting in Abuja (Photo)

Vice President Prof Yemi Osinbajo presided over Wednesday's Federal Executive Council, FEC meeting.

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President Buhari receives the Executive Director of UNODC (Photo)

President Muhammadu Buhari today received in audience, Yury Fedotov , Executive Director UNODC & DG of UN Office in Vienna (UNOV)

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President Buhari at a meeting with APC's G-19

President Buhari on Wednesday night hosted the G-19 Group of APC leaders at the Presidential Villa, Abuja

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Ukraine promises $1b investment into Ajaokuta Steel Rolling Mill

The Ambassador of Ukraine to Nigeria, Mr Valeriy Aleksandruk has disclosed that his country has submitted a proposal to invest one billion US dollars into the revival of Ajaokuta Steel Rolling Mill.

The disclosure is contained ya statement issued by Mr Alex Okoh, Head, Public Communications, Bureau of Public Enterprises, BPE in Abuja on Thursday.

Mr Aleksandruk said during a courtesy call on the Acting Director General of the BPE, Mr Vincent Akpotaire that the steel company has a lot of potentials which Ukraine wanted to take advantage of and that meetings had been going on with relevant stakeholders in Nigeria for the realisation of the planned takeover of the steel mill.

Aleksandruk noted that Nigeria had a very good relationship with Ukraine especially in the areas of trade and investment.

He also noted that there was a huge Nigerian community in Ukraine.

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