The death of Peter Fregene, the former Green Eagles goalkeeper fondly known as the “Flying Cat” for his agility and resilience on the field was confirmed on Sunday by a close friend and fellow ex-international, Segun Odegbami.
An official statement issued by the Nigerian Football Federation to newsmen on Monday morning corroborated. the earlier statement by the captain of the team, William Troost-Ekong stating that the Super Eagles have pulled out of their upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against Libya due to threat to their lives and hostilities of the host country since they landed on Monday evening.
Hafsat Abubakar Bakari, CEO of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), highlighted the influx of weapons from Libya, linking it directly to terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping within Nigeria borders. She raised the alarm during a round table discussion organized by the Center for International Private Enterprise in Washington, D.C.
The NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero in an interview with Arise Television on Friday said the Congress executives will meet on the increment in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise called petrol. latest by next week to decide on the next line of action after widespread criticism from Nigerians, who have urged President Bola Tinubu to reverse the price increase.