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  • NFF to resolve Mba case on Wednesday

    NFF to resolve Mba case on Wednesday

    The committee empanelled by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to resolve the controversy over the ownership of Super Eagles’ Cup of Nations star Sunday Mba will meet in Abuja on Wednesday.

    Controversy has been raging among several clubs over the ownership of the nimble-footed marksman who scored the winner against the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire in the quarter finals and the only goal in the final match against Burkina Faso’s Etalons at the 29th Africa Cup of Nations that ended in South Africa last month.

    Already, the committee has invited officials of two-time CAF Champions League winners Enyimba FC of Aba, Enugu Rangers, Dolphin FC of Port Harcourt and Warri Wolves, alongside the player himself.

    “The committee will sit on Wednesday and we will look at all papers presented by all parties, and be guided by the rules, without fear of favour. We will look thoroughly into the matter with the highest sense of responsibility and take just decision, in order for the player to continue his club and national team career with peace of mind and comfort,” said Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, NFF’s Director of Competitions.

  • CIIN holds induction Wednesday

    The Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN) is set to induct new fellows and associates into its fold on December 5.

    In a statement CIIN’s Director of Corporate Communication, Joseph Obah, said 16 fellows and 134 associates would be inducted at the event where the Commissioner for Education, Lagos State, Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye would be special guest of honour.

    According to him, the fellows are Deputy President, Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers, Mr Ayodapo Ajayi Shoderu; a former President, Professional Insurance Ladies Association (PILA), Mrs Folashade Onanuga; and Abubakar Sabin Bello of the National Insurance Commission.

    Others are Chairman, CIIN, Port Harcourt chapter, Mr Uche Aniago; Managing Director, UnityKapital Assurance PlLC, Mr Kins Ekebuike; Aremo Adeniyi Ogunsanya of Oriwu Insurance Brokers; Abidogun Ademola Ayotunde of Cornerstone Insurance Plc, Adekeye Oluseyi Olasunkanmi of SCIB Nigeria & Co Ltd, Mrs Adekoya Adeyinka of Cornerstone Insurance Plc, Akingbade Akinjide Ajao of Sterling Assurance Nigeria Ltd, Apampa Moruf of AIICO Insurance Plc, Mrs Arusiuka Adetutu of AIICO Insurance Plc; Duru Japhet Ogueri, International Energy Ins. Plc; Olabiyi Festus Idowu, AIICO Insurance Plc, Popoola Samson Olugbenga, of Hogg Robinson Nigeria Ltd and Sogbesan Gregory Olanrewaju, SCIB Nigeria & Co Ltd.

    Obah said a lecture entitled: The professional and nation building, would be delivered by Mr Wole Oshin, Managing Director, Custodian and Allied Insurance Plc.

     

  • NFF meets Wednesday on AFCON, others

    NFF meets Wednesday on AFCON, others

    The Nigeria Football Federation will meet on Wednesday in Abuja to deliberate on among other things the country’s preparation for next year’s African Cup of Nations in South Africa.

    MTNFootball.com reports that the NFF executive committee will also discuss the issues concerning the Nigeria Premier League (NPL), which has caused a delay in the kick-off of the new season.

    President of the NFF, Aminu Maigari, told MTNFootball.com several other issues concerning the game will be discussed at the meeting.

    Maigari maintained that the board members are united and committed to deliver results.

    “There is no crack whatsoever in the executive committee of the NFF.

    “Even in a family, members disagree to agree and this is what is happening, but on Wednesday all issues would be put to rest,” he said.

    Maigari also confirmed that the NFF Annual General Assembly will take place in Port Harcourt on December 13 despite opposition by some stakeholders after the Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amechi, dismissed the NFF as a corrupt body recently.

    “The AGA will take place on December 13 in Port Harcourt. Arrival of delegates is December 12 and on the morning of December 13, we will pay the Governor a courtesy call,” he disclosed.