Ten Nigerians have been arrested by the United Kingdom Border Agency for alleged involvement in sham marriages and immigration fraud in the past few months, according to a statement by the British High commission in Abuja.
The statement said special operations by the UKBA had led to the arrest of over 200 foreign nationals, noting that those found guilty would be jailed and deported.
The statement said British courts had handed out jail sentences totalling over 12 years to Nigerians arrested in these operations.
The high commission said, “On December 6, Tunde Ayammiyi, 50, and Bukola Arinkanmile, 28, were sentenced to 20 months and three years respectively for conspiring to break immigration laws. Victoria Adesola, 34, was jailed for two years for her involvement in sham marriage.
“Two fake grooms, Olarotimi Ojugbele, 41, and Idowu Komolafe, 34, were also jailed for 21 months each for their roles in sham marriages. In Belfast, Patrick Ozegebe, 34, was jailed for six months for trying to open a bank account with a false Nigerian passport.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Australia wallops Uzbekistan 6-0
The Socceroos qualified for the AFC Asian Cup final with a massive six unreplied goals past hapless Uzbekistan at the Khalifa Stadium on Tuesday to book a date with three time champion Japan on January 29th. Two goals in the first half and another four in the second half recorded the highest score in the ongoing AFC Asian Cup.
Addressing a post-match conference, Australia coach, Holger Osieck said, "We had a brilliant, fantastic show."
"Its a holiday today in Australia, its the right present to the Australian public," said Holger.
Reacting if the scoreline was as expected, Holger said, " That's unreal, yes we wanted to win but not this score."
Uzbek coach, Vadim Abramov said after the match, "Am sorry for the fans, its a big loss and we made too many mistakes."
The goals started pouring when Galatasaray of Turkey striker Harry Kewell opened the score-sheet in the fifth minute when exchanges of passes between him and Cahill released him to unleash a left shot to register his third of the tournament and his 16th international goal for country.
Asian Player of the year 2010, Sasa Ognenovski registered the second goal in the 35th minute.
David Carney made amends for his first chance when he second Australia's third goal in the 65th minute when he collected a through pass from Matt Mckay. Brett Emerton with just twelve minutes on the pitch scored the fourth goal in the 74th minute when a clever passed squared him inside the box to tap in to beat helpless Juraev.
Valeri completed the rout as a pass from Mckay releases him to shot for goal in the 82nd minute, and a minute later, Melbourne Victory striker Robbie made it six for the Socceroos in the 83rd minute.
A game largely full of chances in the first fifteen minutes also saw the Uzbek side creating one, when Ulugbek Bakaev dribbled his way into the Aussie defense and was hacked down by Luke Wilkshere, which attracted a yellow card and a free-kick.
Maksim Shatskikh curled a free-kick beyond Mark Schwarzer's far post before Australia almost grabbed a second goal on the half-hour mark when Carney intercepted a pass just inside his own half and the left-back burst forward down the wing but as he tried to chip Juraev the keeper got a hand to the ball before Uzbekistan cleared.
Australia doubled its lead and Carney was again involved. The defender's floated free-kick from the left was knocked down by Tim Cahill among a crowd of Uzbek bodies and Ognenovski was fastest to react to the loose ball to rifle home from seven yards as Australia went in at the break with a two-goal lead.
Carney scored the third goal when he dribbled from the left-side of the box and he slipped a finish under the body of the advancing Temur Juraev.
Uzbek hero in the quarterfinal match Ulugbek Bakaev got his second yellow card and the marching order after his reckless tackle on Luke Wilkshere in the 67th minute to open more spaces for the rampaging Australians to add another in the 74th minute when Wilkshire's long ball caught out the Uzbek defence and Kruse squared for Brett Emerton to slide into the empty net.
The Socceroos were running rampant and Juraev produced a safe from Kruse's shot from inside the box and the the striker had time and space to release McKay, who cut the ball back for the midfielder to score from a yard out.
Kruse added a sixth after his tame shot beat the deflated Juraev; and he got encomiums from his coach for his brilliant effort.
"Kruse is a young player and i gave him the opportunity to play for a longer period, he always does a great job in training."
"I encouraged him to go for it and he made some passes for goal for his teammate," said Holger.
Addressing a post-match conference, Australia coach, Holger Osieck said, "We had a brilliant, fantastic show."
"Its a holiday today in Australia, its the right present to the Australian public," said Holger.
Reacting if the scoreline was as expected, Holger said, " That's unreal, yes we wanted to win but not this score."
Uzbek coach, Vadim Abramov said after the match, "Am sorry for the fans, its a big loss and we made too many mistakes."
The goals started pouring when Galatasaray of Turkey striker Harry Kewell opened the score-sheet in the fifth minute when exchanges of passes between him and Cahill released him to unleash a left shot to register his third of the tournament and his 16th international goal for country.
Asian Player of the year 2010, Sasa Ognenovski registered the second goal in the 35th minute.
David Carney made amends for his first chance when he second Australia's third goal in the 65th minute when he collected a through pass from Matt Mckay. Brett Emerton with just twelve minutes on the pitch scored the fourth goal in the 74th minute when a clever passed squared him inside the box to tap in to beat helpless Juraev.
Valeri completed the rout as a pass from Mckay releases him to shot for goal in the 82nd minute, and a minute later, Melbourne Victory striker Robbie made it six for the Socceroos in the 83rd minute.
A game largely full of chances in the first fifteen minutes also saw the Uzbek side creating one, when Ulugbek Bakaev dribbled his way into the Aussie defense and was hacked down by Luke Wilkshere, which attracted a yellow card and a free-kick.
Maksim Shatskikh curled a free-kick beyond Mark Schwarzer's far post before Australia almost grabbed a second goal on the half-hour mark when Carney intercepted a pass just inside his own half and the left-back burst forward down the wing but as he tried to chip Juraev the keeper got a hand to the ball before Uzbekistan cleared.
Australia doubled its lead and Carney was again involved. The defender's floated free-kick from the left was knocked down by Tim Cahill among a crowd of Uzbek bodies and Ognenovski was fastest to react to the loose ball to rifle home from seven yards as Australia went in at the break with a two-goal lead.
Carney scored the third goal when he dribbled from the left-side of the box and he slipped a finish under the body of the advancing Temur Juraev.
Uzbek hero in the quarterfinal match Ulugbek Bakaev got his second yellow card and the marching order after his reckless tackle on Luke Wilkshere in the 67th minute to open more spaces for the rampaging Australians to add another in the 74th minute when Wilkshire's long ball caught out the Uzbek defence and Kruse squared for Brett Emerton to slide into the empty net.
The Socceroos were running rampant and Juraev produced a safe from Kruse's shot from inside the box and the the striker had time and space to release McKay, who cut the ball back for the midfielder to score from a yard out.
Kruse added a sixth after his tame shot beat the deflated Juraev; and he got encomiums from his coach for his brilliant effort.
"Kruse is a young player and i gave him the opportunity to play for a longer period, he always does a great job in training."
"I encouraged him to go for it and he made some passes for goal for his teammate," said Holger.
Japan 1 SKorea 1
The first semifinal match of the AFC Asian Cup kicked off at the Al Gharafa Stadium between familiar foes Japan and South Korea.
Japan taking the intiatives with the first two corners and Hasebe pulling the strings from the midfield area.
Okazaki's header in the 9th minute is the closest so far but it went wide for a goal-kick for South Korea.
Sung Yung scores for South Korea from the penalty spot after JS Park was impeded upon in the 23rd minute.
Japan dominating proceedings with a perfect header from Honda in the 26th minute but well postioned Jung Sungryong picks the ball comfortably.
Maeda Ryoichi draws level for the Blue Samuari in the 36th minute after Yuto Nagatomo overlapping cross from the left flank finds him and buries the ball perfcetly to make score 1-1 apiece.
Honda's 20 meters shot parried away.
Glorious chance for Maeda to increase the tally but his shot ballooned into the air
Japan taking the intiatives with the first two corners and Hasebe pulling the strings from the midfield area.
Okazaki's header in the 9th minute is the closest so far but it went wide for a goal-kick for South Korea.
Sung Yung scores for South Korea from the penalty spot after JS Park was impeded upon in the 23rd minute.
Japan dominating proceedings with a perfect header from Honda in the 26th minute but well postioned Jung Sungryong picks the ball comfortably.
Maeda Ryoichi draws level for the Blue Samuari in the 36th minute after Yuto Nagatomo overlapping cross from the left flank finds him and buries the ball perfcetly to make score 1-1 apiece.
Honda's 20 meters shot parried away.
Glorious chance for Maeda to increase the tally but his shot ballooned into the air
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Carpenter jailed for releasing sperm on woman's buttocks
A 25-year-old carpenter, Godwin Aboye, has been sentenced to 10 days imprisonment by an Abuja Senior Magistrates’ Court for releasing his semen on Mrs. Simi Maikaura in a queue at Karu Village, Abuja.
The police prosecutor, Corporal Francis Odofia, told the court that the man, on January 19, while in a queue at ECWA Church for voter registration, indecently brought out his reproductive organ and pressed it against the complainant’s buttocks.
“You indecently pressed your penis against her buttocks and in the process released your sperm and stained her dress without her consent,’’ Odofia said.
According to the prosecutor, the act of gross indecency committed by the Aboye contravened Section 285 of the Penal Code Law. The News Agency of Nigeria reported that the convict pleaded guilty and begged for leniency before the court.
Delivering judgement, Senior Magistrate Sharon Ishaya convicted Aboye, pursuant to Section 157(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
She sentenced him to 10 days imprisonment with an option of N1, 000 fine.
The police prosecutor, Corporal Francis Odofia, told the court that the man, on January 19, while in a queue at ECWA Church for voter registration, indecently brought out his reproductive organ and pressed it against the complainant’s buttocks.
“You indecently pressed your penis against her buttocks and in the process released your sperm and stained her dress without her consent,’’ Odofia said.
According to the prosecutor, the act of gross indecency committed by the Aboye contravened Section 285 of the Penal Code Law. The News Agency of Nigeria reported that the convict pleaded guilty and begged for leniency before the court.
Delivering judgement, Senior Magistrate Sharon Ishaya convicted Aboye, pursuant to Section 157(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
She sentenced him to 10 days imprisonment with an option of N1, 000 fine.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Japan's Kagawa dismantles Qatar in a 3-2 victory
It was drama as 10 man Japan defeated Qatar 3-2 in the first quarterfinal match of the AFC Asian Cup at the Al Gharafa Stadium on Friday.
The 89th minute goal by Inoha cancelled Qatar's leadf after Sebastien Soria opened score in the 12th minute.
Japan got the needed equaliser after a decent play Okazaki released Kagawa to level-up in the 28th minute.
Japan's Yoshida received a red card in the 61st minute after a harsh tackle and the ensuing freekick was converted by Fabio Cesar in the 64th minute.
Kagawa got his second of the game in the 70th minute and assisted in the third goal for Japan in the 89th minute, Inoha smashed the ball into an empty net after a Kagawa tussle with Qatari's defenders.
Its the end of the road for the host and French Bruno Metsu, what next for Qatar?
Japan's Italian Coach Alberto Zaccheroni will be the happier taking Japan to the semifinals of the AFC Asian Cup.
The 89th minute goal by Inoha cancelled Qatar's leadf after Sebastien Soria opened score in the 12th minute.
Japan got the needed equaliser after a decent play Okazaki released Kagawa to level-up in the 28th minute.
Japan's Yoshida received a red card in the 61st minute after a harsh tackle and the ensuing freekick was converted by Fabio Cesar in the 64th minute.
Kagawa got his second of the game in the 70th minute and assisted in the third goal for Japan in the 89th minute, Inoha smashed the ball into an empty net after a Kagawa tussle with Qatari's defenders.
Its the end of the road for the host and French Bruno Metsu, what next for Qatar?
Japan's Italian Coach Alberto Zaccheroni will be the happier taking Japan to the semifinals of the AFC Asian Cup.
Qatar leads Japan 2-1 in AFC Asian Cup
Qatar takes a 2-1 lead over Japan at the AFC Asian Cup with a goal from Fabio Cesar through a freekick after a Japanes player was giving the marching order his second yellow card.
Its 64 minutes of play at the Al Gharafa Stadium.
Its 64 minutes of play at the Al Gharafa Stadium.
QTEL visits Malaga FC
Executive officials of Qatar Telecommunications, Qtel paid a visit to the La Rosadela Stadium home ground of Spanish La Liga side Malaga FC to see its facilities and learn about the club’s history.
The sixty delegates from Qtel were accompanied by the Club’s President, Sheikh Abdullahi al Thani who showed them round the club’s museum and a stadium tour, where they received an unexpected guest in Brazil’s Julio Baptista one of the new recruits of the Malaga side.
Qtel, the telecommunications company based in Qatar, operating in more than 70 countries, had the opportunity to sit in the Royal Box, enjoy a lunch at the PrimeraClase, the VIP area of La Rosaleda stadium, visit the locker room and the amazing scale model of La Rosaleda, and worked as journalists in the press conference room and jump into the pitch of 'La Bombonera'.
One of the most special moments for the Qatari group occurred in the Press Room of La Rosaleda. The Hispanic-Brazilian player Julio Baptista appeared by surprise in an impromptu press conference to the delight of those present, whose chants and applause graced the presence of new Málaga's signing, who did not hesitate to take pictures with everyone at the end of the act.
Once in the field, Qtel members made true one of their biggest dreams as a football fan when they jumped onto the field and watched the stadium from where the players usually do. Over there Dani, the goalkeeper of the Málaga Club de Fútbol junior team invited them to participate in a penalty goal round.
After completing the tour of the locker room, and the museum and the official store of the Málaga Football Club, executives and members of the telecommunications company Qtel staff leave the Málaga Club de Fútbol after thanking the hosting received and wishing Málaga C.F. the best luck for the second round of La Liga in which, from Qatar, they promised to follow and support the Málaga Football Club, "their" in La Liga.
The sixty delegates from Qtel were accompanied by the Club’s President, Sheikh Abdullahi al Thani who showed them round the club’s museum and a stadium tour, where they received an unexpected guest in Brazil’s Julio Baptista one of the new recruits of the Malaga side.
Qtel, the telecommunications company based in Qatar, operating in more than 70 countries, had the opportunity to sit in the Royal Box, enjoy a lunch at the PrimeraClase, the VIP area of La Rosaleda stadium, visit the locker room and the amazing scale model of La Rosaleda, and worked as journalists in the press conference room and jump into the pitch of 'La Bombonera'.
One of the most special moments for the Qatari group occurred in the Press Room of La Rosaleda. The Hispanic-Brazilian player Julio Baptista appeared by surprise in an impromptu press conference to the delight of those present, whose chants and applause graced the presence of new Málaga's signing, who did not hesitate to take pictures with everyone at the end of the act.
Once in the field, Qtel members made true one of their biggest dreams as a football fan when they jumped onto the field and watched the stadium from where the players usually do. Over there Dani, the goalkeeper of the Málaga Club de Fútbol junior team invited them to participate in a penalty goal round.
After completing the tour of the locker room, and the museum and the official store of the Málaga Football Club, executives and members of the telecommunications company Qtel staff leave the Málaga Club de Fútbol after thanking the hosting received and wishing Málaga C.F. the best luck for the second round of La Liga in which, from Qatar, they promised to follow and support the Málaga Football Club, "their" in La Liga.
Saturday, January 08, 2011
China defeats 10-man Kuwait
China recorded its first win in a Group A match of the AFC Asian Cup to stay joint top with with a confidence-booster 2-0 win over 10 man-Kuwait at the Al Gharafa Stadium on Saturday.
Two second half goals was all the new generation Chinese players needed to stave off the challenge from a determined and enterprising Kuwaiti side.Both sides had a number of scoring opportunities and the scoreline could have been rich, had both sides not missed most of those chances
Speaking in a post match conference, Gao Hongbo coach of China said, "I am very happy to win this game, the first thirty minute of the tie was controlled by Kuwait but we recovered and took our chances well."
On the red card on Kuwait's Mesad Nada, Gao said, " Irrespective of the dismissal, my players were determined to win the game."
Kuwait's Serbian born coach Goran Tufegdzic said, "It was an important but the red card affected our plans."
Goran was critical of the referee and hopes necessary disciplinary actions be taken considering a goal scored by Kuwait and not seen by the referee and its officials.
Goran said, "The referee made so many mistakes and am sure he will be punished."
China went ahead in the 57th minute when highly rated central defender Zhang Linpeng scored a superb goal off a deflection. Zhang who captained China in the last Asian Games in Guanghzhou collected a pass outside the box and fired a right footer shot from 30 yards to register the first goal.
The second goal came of the foot of Deng Zhuoxiang in the 67th minute, when his 25 yards free-kick beat Nawaf al Khalid and capped it with a man of the match award. Deng is remembered for scoring a brilliant individual goal against Korea Republic in 2010 and a memorable goal against France prior to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
However, it was Kuwait who started off better than the Chinese side with Yousef Nasser and Walied Ali threatening in the opening minutes. China gradually got into its best and started creating opportunities through excellent display of passing and movement.The likes of Zhao Xuri, Qu Bo and Zhao Peng threaten Kuwait on a number of occasions.
A penalty appeal was turned down by the referee when China's Du Wei was hacked down inside the box as early as the 12th minute.
The Chinese closest goal effort came in the 21st minute when Qu Bo was cleared free in front of the Kuwait goal but his effort was parried for a corner kick.
With pressure mounting Kuwait's Mesa Nada unnecessarily kicked a Chinese player in the 35th minute to get the referee's marching order.
Kuwait's Bader al Mutwa's effort was the flash point of the first half as his opportunistic cross went over the goal line but was not counted for goal because referee Benjamin Williams from Australia and his assistants did not see it.
China looked more aggressive in the second half and came very close to scoring on a number of times. On the other hand, Jarah al Ateeqi, Fahad Enezi pressed for an early goal
Walied Ali's 25 yard free-kick beat the Chinese wall but goalkeeper Yang Zhi made a fantastic save to deny the 100 capped Kuwaiti play-maker.
With a man down the defence line of Kuwait was exposed and on the 60th minute a build-up from Zhao Xuri finds Yang Xu whose close shot was too high.
China pressed for more goals in the second half with left back Rong Hao coming close on two occasions.
His dazzling dribbles of the left wing was a persistent threat and in the 79th minute his low cross inside the box was missed by two Chinese attackers.
Bader al mutwa's 40 yards effort capped a poor display by the much talked about star attacker from Kuwait.
The next round of matches will be on Wednesday as China plays Qatar while Kuwait faces Uzbekistan.
Two second half goals was all the new generation Chinese players needed to stave off the challenge from a determined and enterprising Kuwaiti side.Both sides had a number of scoring opportunities and the scoreline could have been rich, had both sides not missed most of those chances
Speaking in a post match conference, Gao Hongbo coach of China said, "I am very happy to win this game, the first thirty minute of the tie was controlled by Kuwait but we recovered and took our chances well."
On the red card on Kuwait's Mesad Nada, Gao said, " Irrespective of the dismissal, my players were determined to win the game."
Kuwait's Serbian born coach Goran Tufegdzic said, "It was an important but the red card affected our plans."
Goran was critical of the referee and hopes necessary disciplinary actions be taken considering a goal scored by Kuwait and not seen by the referee and its officials.
Goran said, "The referee made so many mistakes and am sure he will be punished."
China went ahead in the 57th minute when highly rated central defender Zhang Linpeng scored a superb goal off a deflection. Zhang who captained China in the last Asian Games in Guanghzhou collected a pass outside the box and fired a right footer shot from 30 yards to register the first goal.
The second goal came of the foot of Deng Zhuoxiang in the 67th minute, when his 25 yards free-kick beat Nawaf al Khalid and capped it with a man of the match award. Deng is remembered for scoring a brilliant individual goal against Korea Republic in 2010 and a memorable goal against France prior to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
However, it was Kuwait who started off better than the Chinese side with Yousef Nasser and Walied Ali threatening in the opening minutes. China gradually got into its best and started creating opportunities through excellent display of passing and movement.The likes of Zhao Xuri, Qu Bo and Zhao Peng threaten Kuwait on a number of occasions.
A penalty appeal was turned down by the referee when China's Du Wei was hacked down inside the box as early as the 12th minute.
The Chinese closest goal effort came in the 21st minute when Qu Bo was cleared free in front of the Kuwait goal but his effort was parried for a corner kick.
With pressure mounting Kuwait's Mesa Nada unnecessarily kicked a Chinese player in the 35th minute to get the referee's marching order.
Kuwait's Bader al Mutwa's effort was the flash point of the first half as his opportunistic cross went over the goal line but was not counted for goal because referee Benjamin Williams from Australia and his assistants did not see it.
China looked more aggressive in the second half and came very close to scoring on a number of times. On the other hand, Jarah al Ateeqi, Fahad Enezi pressed for an early goal
Walied Ali's 25 yard free-kick beat the Chinese wall but goalkeeper Yang Zhi made a fantastic save to deny the 100 capped Kuwaiti play-maker.
With a man down the defence line of Kuwait was exposed and on the 60th minute a build-up from Zhao Xuri finds Yang Xu whose close shot was too high.
China pressed for more goals in the second half with left back Rong Hao coming close on two occasions.
His dazzling dribbles of the left wing was a persistent threat and in the 79th minute his low cross inside the box was missed by two Chinese attackers.
Bader al mutwa's 40 yards effort capped a poor display by the much talked about star attacker from Kuwait.
The next round of matches will be on Wednesday as China plays Qatar while Kuwait faces Uzbekistan.
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