Kissing Scandal: Spanish FA Chiefs Set To Sue National Team Players For Slander

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1 year ago

September 19, 2023

Members of the Spanish Football Association are said to be gearing up to sue 39 women national team players for slander amid kissing scandal.

All 39 players, according to reports, refused to rejoin the squad following the scandal involving former Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales.

Rubiales sparked a massive outrage online for kissing midfielder Jenni Hermoso.

The Women’s World Cup winning squad has since signed a statement declaring that they will not return unless the RFEF made some changes.

The statement reads, “To date, as we have conveyed to the RFEF, the changes that have taken place are not enough for the players to feel that they are in a safe place, where women are respected, where there is support for women’s football and where we can give our maximum performance.

“We would like to end this statement by saying that the players of the Spanish national team are professional players, and what fills us most with pride is to wear the shirt of our national team and always take our country to the highest positions.

“Therefore, we believe that it is time to fight to show that these situations and practices have no place in our football or our society, that the current structure needs to change, and we do it so that the next generations can have a much more egalitarian football and at the height of what we all deserve.”

El Espanol reports Monday that members of RFEF are ready to sue the players “for coercion and slander.”

The players are expected to play in the Nations League Campaign against Sweden on Friday.

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Gov Ododo’s Aide Donates N1M for Kogi Mosque Construction

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17 hours ago

October 12, 2024

Tunde-Olubo Bukunmi

Oladele John Nihi, the Special Adviser on Youth and Student Matters to the Kogi State Governor, has made a notable contribution of ₦1 million to aid the construction of a community mosque in his hometown, Aiyegunle Gbede.

The donation was announced during a special event held to mark the foundation-laying ceremony of the mosque, presided over by the Chief Imam of Aiyegunle Gbede, Khalifat Sheikh Abdulrasheed Saidu Arekemase.

The event also served as a fundraising opportunity for the mosque’s building committee.

Nihi, known for his strong advocacy for youth empowerment and community welfare, highlighted the significance of religious unity and peace in the region.

“This mosque will serve as a symbol of our collective values and shared humanity,” he remarked.

This act of generosity is in line with Nihi’s broader commitment to supporting various community development projects in Kogi, including initiatives focused on education, healthcare, and social upliftment.

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Matawalle Praises Sokoto Govt’s Backing of Armed Forces

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17 hours ago

October 12, 2024

Tunde-Olubo Bukunmi

Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has expressed gratitude to the Sokoto State Government for its unwavering support to the Armed Forces and other security agencies.

This commendation came during the handover of 10 operational vehicles to military forces in Sokoto.

Held at the Sokoto State Government House, the vehicles, consisting of 8 Buffalo trucks and 2 Toyota Hilux, were part of a broader collaboration between the state and the Federal Government to bolster security in the North-West region.

The latest donation follows Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto’s earlier contribution of 100 operational vehicles aimed at strengthening the fight against banditry and insurgency.

In a statement from Ahmad Dan-Wudil, the Minister’s Personal Assistant on Media, Dr. Matawalle praised the Sokoto State Government, stating, “I commend the Sokoto State Government for its steadfast support to the Armed Forces and other security agencies.”

He stressed that the new vehicles would enhance the mobility and efficiency of security forces, allowing for quicker responses to threats.

“The security of our nation demands a collective effort at every level. The Sokoto State Government has consistently demonstrated its dedication to this cause,” Matawalle added.

Brigadier General I.A. Ajosin, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 8 Division, received the vehicles on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff and expressed deep gratitude for the ongoing support to military operations in the region.

Following the handover, Dr. Matawalle received an operational briefing from the Air Component of Joint Operation Hadarin Daji, detailing recent successes in neutralizing key bandit leaders through coordinated air and ground strikes.

Commending the Air Component for their precision, Dr. Matawalle reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring the continued success of the operation.

“Your achievements are a testament to your professionalism and dedication. Rest assured, the Federal Government will continue to provide all necessary support,” he concluded.

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