Samuel Eto’o accused of match-fixing in Cameroon

Samuel Eto'o accused of match-fixing in Cameroon

Former Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o, who currently serves as the president of the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot) has been accused of match-fixing in relation to second division club Victoria United. Camfoot reported that Eto’o has been accused of promising to secure Victoria United’s promotion by orchestrating the manipulation of matches. Consequently, Victoria United obtained promotion to a higher division, with the federation later ruling that the runner-up of the previous season, Stade de Bertoua, was deemed ineligible.

Samuel Eto'o accused of match-fixing in Cameroon

Samuel Eto’o on a trip out of Cameroon. Source: Getty There are recordings of Eto’o discussing the plan with Valentine Gwain, the President of Victoria United. He was heard promising to assist the team’s promotion by influencing the actions of referees, this has raised questions regarding the integrity of the promotion process. The former Barcelona star was heard saying; “There are things we can do, but you have to be very discreet brother. I’m out of the country. I haven’t even had time to go home and work with the president because I can’t call the refs directly and tell them to be careful. But I can work with the president [of the referees]. “Don’t worry, we’ll give you your three points and we will suspend the referee. But let me at least come back to Cameroon.  “I arrive on the 3rd (of January) in the evening. So we’ll meet in the office on the 4th. But I’m going to discard this referee anyway. I’m going to disqualify him. 

Samuel Eto'o accused of match-fixing in Cameroon

Samuel Eto’o at a FIFA event. Source: AP “On the 4th we’ll meet in the office, and that’s when I’ll summon the president of the referees. It’s better that we meet discreetly. Maybe you organise two days, you invite your wives to Yaounde, we see each other discreetly, we talk and you leave.  “It’s important to have a good relationship with the president of the league. He has the power. And from there, he, with his commissions, will be able to suspend even the president of the referees.” The match-fixing allegation against Samuel Eto’o is coming days after he was also accused by former Cameroon FA vice-president, Henry Njalla Quan, accused Eto’o of ruining the international career of Man United goalie Onana. The new £47m star quit the national team last year after leaving Cameroon’s World Cup squad following a bust-up with management. Eto’o has not responded to any of the allegations.  

EFCC invites former Benue gov, Samuel Ortom for questioning

EFCC invites former Benue gov, Samuel Ortom for questioning

The immediate past Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, is currently in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, custody for questioning. The Makurdi office of EFCC had invited Ortom following allegations of corruption and alleged financial misappropriation during his tenure as a governor.

EFCC invites former Benue gov, Samuel Ortom for questioning

Former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom Ortom arrived at the Makurdi zonal office of the commission, located at Alor Gordon Street, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. A source said, “Former governor Ortom is currently at our Makurdi zonal office in Benue State. He arrived at about 10 a.m. this morning, and he’s still there now. He was invited over an ongoing investigation concerning alleged misappropriation of funds during his time in office.’’ He is reported to still be in the EFCC office as of the time of this report. He also promised to present himself before anti-graft agencies if invited for questioning on any issue whatsoever. He had also enjoined his then appointees to make themselves available for questioning if invited saying “Anytime you are invited by the EFCC, don’t be afraid to go, as for me I am not a coward to run away from EFCC, if they come for me I will follow them. “I have nothing to fear, I don’t have any investment in Europe all I have are in this state. If anyone accuses me of committing any crime let the person come and show me.” Though no official of the EFCC provided any information on the visit of the former governor at the time of this report (12:55 pm) the former governor was still in the confines of the office of the anti-graft agency in Makurdi.

“One year gone, still no justice for Deborah Samuel”

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Nigerian Catholic priest, Rev. Kelvin Ugwu, has raised concerns over the slow pace of justice in the case of Deborah Samuel, a 200-level Home Economics student of the Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, who was stoned and burnt to death by a mob in May 2022. The incident was allegedly sparked by accusations of blasphemy.

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Rev. Ugwu, in a Facebook post on the eve of the anniversary of Deborah’s gruesome murder, demanded answers from Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, President Muhammadu Buhari, and the Nigerian Police Force, over the lack of progress in finding and prosecuting the killers of Deborah.

Rev. Kelvin Ugwu

“Tomorrow the 12th of May will make it exactly one year since the young Christian lady Ms Deborah was brutally killed by her fellow students and burnt to ashes in Shehu Shagari College of Education Sokoto, over an alleged and unsubstantiated blasphemy or insult to prophet Muhammad (PBUH),” he wrote. “I am asking the Governor of Sokoto, Hon Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, please sir, where are the killers of Deborah? Have you found them? Where did you keep them? What did you do to them? “I am asking President Muhammadu Buhari, where are the killers? Are they invisible? Have they been arrested? “And to the Nigeria Police Force, what has happened to the swiftness you normally employ in arresting people who make posts on social media you consider inciting and divisive? What did you do to the killers of Ms. Deborah? Where are the killers. Reacting to Rev. Ugwu’s Facebook post demanding answers from Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, President Muhammadu Buhari, and the Nigerian Police Force, many people have expressed their frustration with the slow pace of justice in Nigeria. One user wrote; “It’s a shame that justice is not being served for Deborah Samuel. We need to hold our leaders accountable and demand that they take action to protect the lives and rights of all Nigerians.” Another user added; “It’s time for the government to prioritize the safety of its citizens, regardless of their religion or ethnicity. Deborah’s death is a tragedy, and we cannot let her killers go unpunished.

Lazio slammed with partial stadium ban for racist chants at Samuel Umtiti and Lameck Banda

Lazio slammed with partial stadium ban for racist chants at Samuel Umtiti and Lameck Banda

Barely 48 hours after Samuel Umtiti left the pitch in tears following the racist chants he and Lameck Banda were subjected to by Lazio fans during a match against Leece, the Italian club has been handed a partial stadium ban.
Lazio slammed with partial stadium ban for racist chants at Samuel Umtiti and Lameck Banda
Umtiti left the pitch in tears after Lecce came from behind to pick up an impressive 2-1 win over Lazio.
Lecce’s win was however overshadowed by appalling racism from the away end, who targeted Umtiti and Zambia international striker Lameck Banda. With the home supporters rallying to chant Umtiti’s name, the center-back left the pitch in tears.
Lecce did their best to support Umtiti, who joined the club on loan from Barcelona in the summer following a tough period in his career after winning the 2018 World Cup with France. Lecce tweeted: “Racist chants have been overwhelmed by songs of encouragement! All the yellow and red Lecce fans started shouting one name: Umtiti.”

Lazio slammed with partial stadium ban for racist chants at Samuel Umtiti and Lameck Banda

After the game, Umtiti took to Instagram, writing: “Great win #forzalecce” alongside a picture of him celebrating. He received plenty of replies, with Lyon pair Jerome Boateng and Alexandre Lacazette, Reading defender Naby Sarr and his Lecce teammate Strefezza all sending supportive messages.
The racist abuse also prompted an Instagram post from FIFA president Gianni Infantino. “Solidarity with Samuel Umtiti and Lameck Banda – let’s shout it loud and clear: NO TO RACISM!” he wrote.
Following the reactions to the racist chants, Italian authorities have now handed Lazio a partial stadium ban for their next match at the Stadio Olimpico.

Lazio slammed with partial stadium ban for racist chants at Samuel Umtiti and Lameck Banda

Lazio has been hit with sanctions by the authorities on several occasions because of the discriminatory behavior of their supporters. The club based in Rome will serve their new ban on Sunday when they take on Empoli at home in Serie A.

“Never marry a woman that has made it; she’ll never respect you” – Actor, Samuel Jemitalo reacts to JJC Skillz–Funke Akindele separation

"Never marry a woman that has made it; she'll never respect you" – Actor, Samuel Jemitalo reacts to JJC Skillz–Funke Akindele separation

Popular Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Samuel Jemitalo has advised men on the kind of women they should marry.
Following news of JJC Skillz and Funke Akindele’s separation, Nigerian celebrities have offered their various opinion on the sad matter.

While reacting to the separation, Samuel Jemitalo advised men not to go for women who have already accomplished so much as they would never respect the man.
He has advised men to go for humble and born again women as those are rarely full of themselves.
In his words:
“Men, never marry a woman that has made it… she will never respect you 💯 Never marry a woman that is a ‘Social media Freak’… they learn things from a lot of women who don’t know the meaning of ‘Feminism’
Never marry a woman that is full of herself, a woman that makes you feel privileged to marry her. These kind of women are grossly Rude. Marry a humble, Nice & Born Again woman. Men never marry a woman that has made it”.