18:25 18/06/2015
Buenos Aires - Two Argentine businessmen wanted in the United
States in a FIFA bribery case have turned themselves in to authorities.
The
official news agency Telam reported Thursday that Hugo Jinkis and son
Mariano presented themselves at a federal courthouse in Buenos Aires.
Telam reported that the men and their lawyers stated their intention to
fight a U.S. extradition order and requested house arrest rather than
jail while they do so.
An
official at Judge Claudio Bonadio's office confirmed that the men had
turned themselves in, but declined to be cited by name, the norm for
Argentine judicial authorities. Calls to the offices of their lawyers
were not answered.
U.S. prosecutors say that the men were part of a
multimillion-dollar bribery scheme for the rights to broadcast Copa
America games.
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Gutierrez made the difference, says Colombia coach
18:25 18/06/2015
Santiago - After Colombia lost their opening Copa America tie to Venezuela, coach Jose Pekerman made one change to his starting lineup for the second match against Brazil but in his view it made all the difference.
Pekerman dropped Sevilla striker Carlos Bacca for Wednesday night's game and replaced him with River Plate forward Teofilo Gutierrez. Colombia beat the Brazilians 1-0, breathing new life into their campaign.
"There was only one change but it was crucial," the coach said. "Gutierrez's performance was extraordinary.
"Teo hasn't had that many opportunities for the national side but he took his chance. He played very intelligently. He understood exactly what the team needed and was a good team mate for James (Rodriguez), for (Radamel) Falcao and (Juan) Cuadrado."
Bacca come on as a substitute for Gutierrez late in the match but was shown the red card during a fracas with Brazilian players at the final whistle.
He will miss Colombia's final Group C match against Peru on Sunday, meaning Gutierrez is almost certain to start again.
Gutierrez's sparky display made up for another indifferent showing from Falcao who came to the Copa after a tough season at Manchester United and has yet to recover the form he showed before the injury that ruled him out of last year's World Cup.
"I think little by little Falcao will get back to his best. It's just a matter of time," Pekerman said. "I'm optimistic. I can see him getting better.
"But that doesn't mean there isn't healthy competition in the squad. Colombia have some great forwards and they all know that at some point they'll get their chance."
Colombia's victory left them level with Brazil on three points after two matches. Venezuela, who also have three points, take on Peru in Valparaiso in their second match later on Thursday.
Santiago - After Colombia lost their opening Copa America tie to Venezuela, coach Jose Pekerman made one change to his starting lineup for the second match against Brazil but in his view it made all the difference.
Pekerman dropped Sevilla striker Carlos Bacca for Wednesday night's game and replaced him with River Plate forward Teofilo Gutierrez. Colombia beat the Brazilians 1-0, breathing new life into their campaign.
"There was only one change but it was crucial," the coach said. "Gutierrez's performance was extraordinary.
"Teo hasn't had that many opportunities for the national side but he took his chance. He played very intelligently. He understood exactly what the team needed and was a good team mate for James (Rodriguez), for (Radamel) Falcao and (Juan) Cuadrado."
Bacca come on as a substitute for Gutierrez late in the match but was shown the red card during a fracas with Brazilian players at the final whistle.
He will miss Colombia's final Group C match against Peru on Sunday, meaning Gutierrez is almost certain to start again.
Gutierrez's sparky display made up for another indifferent showing from Falcao who came to the Copa after a tough season at Manchester United and has yet to recover the form he showed before the injury that ruled him out of last year's World Cup.
"I think little by little Falcao will get back to his best. It's just a matter of time," Pekerman said. "I'm optimistic. I can see him getting better.
"But that doesn't mean there isn't healthy competition in the squad. Colombia have some great forwards and they all know that at some point they'll get their chance."
Colombia's victory left them level with Brazil on three points after two matches. Venezuela, who also have three points, take on Peru in Valparaiso in their second match later on Thursday.
Police arraign businessman over alleged N45 m diesel scam
8:24 18/06/2015
Lagos - A 48-year-old businessman, Mohammed Kamran, on Thursday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates' Court in Lagos for allegedly obtaining N45.5 million diesel by false pretence.
The accused, who resides in Ikeja, is facing a 13 count-charge bordering on conspiracy and stealing.
The prosecutor, ASP Eranus Nnamonu, told the court that the accused had obtained diesel from different suppliers between May 2014 and January 2015 but had refused to pay.
Nnamonu said the accused obtained diesel valued at N14, 820,000 on May 28, 2014, from Transcoast Nig. Ltd. having agreed to pay at an agreed date which he failed to honor.
"Kamran also obtained 33,000 litres from Ogorden Nig. Ltd. He obtained N4.4 million worth of diesel from Adebabs oil and gas Ltd.
"The accused obtained N7 million worth of the product from Alex Ezeocha and N2.8 million worth of diesel from Alhaji Rasheed Solola.
"The accused also obtained diesel worth N13. 8million from Ali Kadiri.
"The total value of the stolen diesel is N45.5 million," the prosecutor told the court.
Nnamonu said the offences contravened Sections 285, 312 and 409 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.
Kamran pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The Magistrate, Abimbola Komolafe granted the accused bail in the sum of N1million with two sureties in like sum.
Komolafe also ordered that the sum of N100,000 be deposited at the deputy registrar's office as part of the bail conditions.
She adjourned the case to July 9 for mention.
Lagos - A 48-year-old businessman, Mohammed Kamran, on Thursday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates' Court in Lagos for allegedly obtaining N45.5 million diesel by false pretence.
The accused, who resides in Ikeja, is facing a 13 count-charge bordering on conspiracy and stealing.
The prosecutor, ASP Eranus Nnamonu, told the court that the accused had obtained diesel from different suppliers between May 2014 and January 2015 but had refused to pay.
Nnamonu said the accused obtained diesel valued at N14, 820,000 on May 28, 2014, from Transcoast Nig. Ltd. having agreed to pay at an agreed date which he failed to honor.
"Kamran also obtained 33,000 litres from Ogorden Nig. Ltd. He obtained N4.4 million worth of diesel from Adebabs oil and gas Ltd.
"The accused obtained N7 million worth of the product from Alex Ezeocha and N2.8 million worth of diesel from Alhaji Rasheed Solola.
"The accused also obtained diesel worth N13. 8million from Ali Kadiri.
"The total value of the stolen diesel is N45.5 million," the prosecutor told the court.
Nnamonu said the offences contravened Sections 285, 312 and 409 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.
Kamran pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The Magistrate, Abimbola Komolafe granted the accused bail in the sum of N1million with two sureties in like sum.
Komolafe also ordered that the sum of N100,000 be deposited at the deputy registrar's office as part of the bail conditions.
She adjourned the case to July 9 for mention.
Teen busted taking selfies while having sex with dog
18:24 18/06/2015
Abuja - A teenage girl from Florida is alleged to have had sex with her grandmother's dog and took selfies of the act, MirrorUK reported.
The teen while being questioned by police, told them she had gently persuaded the pitbull to peform the sexual acts with her for about 30 to 40 times in a space of five years.
Whenever she would have sex with the dog, she would lock herself in her grandmother's room.
According to police, the teenage girl also admitted to making her previous dog perform oral sex on her.
The girl has been charged with two counts of sexual activities involving animals.
For more on this story visit MirrorUK
Abuja - A teenage girl from Florida is alleged to have had sex with her grandmother's dog and took selfies of the act, MirrorUK reported.
The teen while being questioned by police, told them she had gently persuaded the pitbull to peform the sexual acts with her for about 30 to 40 times in a space of five years.
Whenever she would have sex with the dog, she would lock herself in her grandmother's room.
According to police, the teenage girl also admitted to making her previous dog perform oral sex on her.
The girl has been charged with two counts of sexual activities involving animals.
For more on this story visit MirrorUK
Sortor returns to Nigeria
07:24 18/06/2015
Lokoja - Reverend Phyllis Sortor, the 86-year old American woman missionary kidnapped in Emi Woro in Kogi State on February 25 and late released by the abductors, has returned to Nigeria.
Sortor, who was seen at Government House in Lokoja on Wednesday, told newsmen that she returned to Nigeria to complete her missionary work as ordained by God.
She said she was happy to be back in Emi Woro where she was kidnapped by six masked gunmen who kept her for twelve days.
She said Emi Woro had become a part and parcel of her life, describing the people as her people and friends.
Phyllis thanked the villagers for their concern during her ordeal in the hands of her captors, saying that they had been of great help to her in the missionary work.
Sortor, of Free Methodists, was kidnapped from her school, Hope Academy, which also houses a branch of her church.
She expressed gratitude to God for her safe rescue from her abductors and was full of praises for the State Government for being a part of the efforts that led to her release.
Deputy Governor Yomi Awoniyi said the government was relieved and happy by her decision to come back to Nigeria.
Awoniyi described her as a woman of courage and great tenacity, saying that her action had put those behind her abduction to shame.
He pledged government’s further assistance to her school and cattle grazing projects, saying that government will take adequate security measures around her and the projects.
Sortor was accompanied on the visit by two community leaders from Emi Woro, Alhaji Dauda Abdullahi and Mr Mugode Bature.
Lokoja - Reverend Phyllis Sortor, the 86-year old American woman missionary kidnapped in Emi Woro in Kogi State on February 25 and late released by the abductors, has returned to Nigeria.
Sortor, who was seen at Government House in Lokoja on Wednesday, told newsmen that she returned to Nigeria to complete her missionary work as ordained by God.
She said she was happy to be back in Emi Woro where she was kidnapped by six masked gunmen who kept her for twelve days.
She said Emi Woro had become a part and parcel of her life, describing the people as her people and friends.
Phyllis thanked the villagers for their concern during her ordeal in the hands of her captors, saying that they had been of great help to her in the missionary work.
Sortor, of Free Methodists, was kidnapped from her school, Hope Academy, which also houses a branch of her church.
She expressed gratitude to God for her safe rescue from her abductors and was full of praises for the State Government for being a part of the efforts that led to her release.
Deputy Governor Yomi Awoniyi said the government was relieved and happy by her decision to come back to Nigeria.
Awoniyi described her as a woman of courage and great tenacity, saying that her action had put those behind her abduction to shame.
He pledged government’s further assistance to her school and cattle grazing projects, saying that government will take adequate security measures around her and the projects.
Sortor was accompanied on the visit by two community leaders from Emi Woro, Alhaji Dauda Abdullahi and Mr Mugode Bature.
Gov. Ambode calls for strict adherence to dictates of Islam
08:10 18/06/2015
Lagos - Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Wednesday called for strict adherence to the dictates of Islam, as Muslims begin the Holy month of Ramadan.
Ambode, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Habib Aruna said Ramadan signified a month of piety and abstinence from food and all vices for all believers.
The governor, who said that the period of abstinence should go with orderly behaviour and obedience to constituted authority, said with the fear of God, people would obey all laws.
"All Muslims must ensure that the abstinence from all vices during the Ramadan period should become an everyday affair because in doing so, each person will be at peace with him or herself," he said.
Ambode also called for peaceful co-existence among all residents of the state.
He said that it was only in a peaceful atmosphere that all plans and programmes of the present government could be executed.
“At this critical period of nation building, the lessons of the holy month must permeate all actions and deeds of the people in such a way that each person serves as his brother’s keeper always.
"It should also be a period of re-dedication to the ideals of nation building by the entire citizenry," he said.
Lagos - Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Wednesday called for strict adherence to the dictates of Islam, as Muslims begin the Holy month of Ramadan.
Ambode, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Habib Aruna said Ramadan signified a month of piety and abstinence from food and all vices for all believers.
The governor, who said that the period of abstinence should go with orderly behaviour and obedience to constituted authority, said with the fear of God, people would obey all laws.
"All Muslims must ensure that the abstinence from all vices during the Ramadan period should become an everyday affair because in doing so, each person will be at peace with him or herself," he said.
Ambode also called for peaceful co-existence among all residents of the state.
He said that it was only in a peaceful atmosphere that all plans and programmes of the present government could be executed.
“At this critical period of nation building, the lessons of the holy month must permeate all actions and deeds of the people in such a way that each person serves as his brother’s keeper always.
"It should also be a period of re-dedication to the ideals of nation building by the entire citizenry," he said.
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