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A private plane arrived with Millions of dollars – Mikel Obi reveals how Buhari settled Super Eagles’ unpaid 2018 World Cup Bonuses
Former Nigerian international footballer, John Mikel Obi has revealed how he escalated the issue of unpaid bonuses owed to Super Eagles players during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Speaking on The Obi One Podcast, Mikel explained that the players were owed qualification bonuses for months, despite repeated assurances from officials of the Nigeria Football Federation that payment would be made once the team arrived in camp. As anxiety grew within the squad and delays continued, he decided to take the matter further.
Mikel disclosed that he contacted Abba Kyari, who was the Chief of Staff to late President Muhammadu Buhari at the time. According to him, the situation was resolved swiftly, as a private plane reportedly delivered millions of dollars in cash directly to the team’s hotel within 24 hours.
“Talking about fighting for players’ bonuses, I went above the president of the NFF to get those bonuses, which is what I did a couple of times during the World Cup,” Mikel said.
He explained that the issue began well before the tournament, with players repeatedly asking about their unpaid bonuses. Officials assured him the matter would be resolved once the team assembled.
“Leading up to the World Cup, we were owed money. We had been asking for this money for months before the tournament. They kept telling me, ‘Oh, Mikel, don’t worry, the money will be sorted when you come to camp.’ I said, ‘Okay, no problem, but make sure the money is there because the players are asking me about their bonuses,’” he recounted.
After arriving in camp, Mikel said he followed up again with the team secretary and NFF president but received the same assurances. A week passed, and the players continued to express concern, fearing they might never receive the money once the World Cup ended.
“I called him and said, ‘Mr Chief of Staff, we have a serious issue in the national team. We need this money to settle the players. This is what was promised.’ Twenty-four hours later, a private plane arrived. The money was delivered to the hotel, hand to hand. Millions of dollars,” Mikel said.
He added that he personally handed the cash to the team secretary with strict instructions that it should not be diverted.
“I took the money and handed it to the team secretary and told him to hold it. I said, ‘Make sure this money does not go to the president or anyone else. This money belongs to the players.’”
The former Chelsea midfielder has long been praised for his leadership role with the Super Eagles, and his account highlights the behind-the-scenes challenges faced by players even at major international tournaments.
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Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson Okojie, has announced a new endorsement deal alongside her teenage daughter, Purity, as both were unveiled as brand ambassadors for hygiene brand, Girlstag.ng.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
The actress made the announcement on her verified Instagram page, revealing that her daughter “insisted her puppy must be at the signing,” adding a light-hearted touch to the milestone moment.
“Guess who just signed something special?” she wrote, expressing excitement over the partnership.
Mercy Johnson stated that she and her teenage daughter are officially brand ambassadors for Girlstag.ng, describing the collaboration as deeply personal and meaningful.
According to her, as a mother of teenage girls, she understood the importance of providing products that make menstruation “easier, more comfortable, and a lot less stressful.”
She described Girlstag.ng as an all-inclusive hygiene pad kit designed to provide everything needed during a menstrual cycle, noting that the product is thoughtful, practical and made with care.
The actress added that the endorsement goes beyond a commercial agreement, stressing that it is about building confidence, encouraging preparedness and empowering young girls to feel secure every month.
“This partnership means so much to us because it’s not just about pads, it’s about confidence, preparedness and empowering young girls,” she noted.
She also expressed gratitude to Eddie Madaki and Oche Ejiga of Iblend Services, the regional agency for Girlstag.ng and TheLuluEvong, for the opportunity and trust reposed in her and her daughter.
Mercy Johnson celebrated strong women and confident girls, saying she was excited about the journey ahead.
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Nigerian media personality Ifedayo Olarinde popularly known as Daddy Freeze has urged Nigerians to reconsider relocating abroad.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
The broadcaster, while speaking on The Honest Bunch Podcast, explained that couples in their 40’s should think twice about leaving the country in search of greener pastures.
Daddy Freeze advised that couples should only relocate if their lives in Nigeria has become unbearable, noting that immigration comes with multiple challenges for married couples.
“Avoid America and avoid the UK for now. If you are married avoid relocating for now. What couples now do is to divorce each other and get married to other partners for papers especially in the UK and US except one of them is a citizen,” he said.
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Nigerian media personality, Adams Ibrahim Adebola popularly known as VJ Adams has spoke on the importance of support between Muslims.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
The video jockey, while speaking about the Ramadan fasting, noted that the Islamic faith should inspire empathy from Muslims and not crticism. He urged Muslims to support and look out for on another.
VJ Adams also spoke against being judgmental, stressing that people should not judge others because they seem different.
“Beyond practising Islam by following the Sunnah and the Qur’an, it’s important we look out for one another. It’s also important not to judge others because they seem different,” Adams added.
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