Former Super Eagles defender Taribo West voiced his frustration with Nigeria during the funeral of late goalkeeper Peter Rufai.
In an emotional statement, he said he would never advise even his own son to return to the country, reflecting his disappointment over the nation’s struggles and hardships.
Former Super Eagles defender Taribo West has expressed deep frustration over the state of Nigeria while paying tribute at the funeral of late Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai.
In an emotional moment, the ex-football star lamented the country’s harsh realities, declaring: “I will never advise even my son to put his feet for this country…” His words reflected not only his grief but also his disillusionment with the challenges facing Nigeria.
West’s statement has since stirred conversations, as many Nigerians echoed similar sentiments about insecurity, lack of opportunities, and the struggles athletes and citizens face both during and after their careers.
In other news…. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Abdullahi Bashir Haske, businessman and son-in-law of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, wanted.
According to the anti-graft agency, Haske is being sought in connection with an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering.
In a notice signed by EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the public was urged to assist in locating him.
“The public is hereby notified that ABDULLAHI BASHIR HASKE, whose photograph appears above, is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in an alleged case of Criminal Conspiracy and Money Laundering,” the statement read.
Haske, 38, was last known to reside at No. 6 Mosley Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, and 952/953 Idejo Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The commission appealed for useful information on his whereabouts, adding that tips could be reported to the nearest police station, any EFCC office across the country, or through its official telephone and email channels.
Offices in Ibadan, Uyo, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Benin, Makurdi, Kaduna, Ilorin, Enugu, Kano, Lagos, Gombe, Port Harcourt, and Abuja have been listed as contact points.
