Tag: switzerland
Meet Manuel Akanji, the Swiss-born Nigerian footballer making waves in Europe
Manuel Akanji has been a revelation for FC Basel this season.
Having toiled in obscurity for several years, the 22-year-old is finally getting the recognition...
Switzerland to return $320m stolen by Abacha
Around $321 million in public funds stolen by former Nigerian dictator, Gen Sani Abacha, will be returned to the country, Switzerland said Monday.
The money,...
Nigerian asylum seeker arrested over murder of German woman in Switzerland
A 27-year-old Nigerian asylum seeker has been arrested by Swiss police in connection with the murder of a volunteer at the centre run by...
Euro 2016: Poland beat Switzerland on penalties to reach quarter-final
Poland became the first team to book their place in the quarter finals of Euro 2016 courtesy of a penalty shoot-out victory over Switzerland...
Puma apologises for poor Switzerland kit at Euro 2016
Ripped on social media for the shredded state of Switzerland's red shirts, Puma has apologised for a faulty batch of jerseys.
One of the main...
Euro 2016: France, Switzerland progress despite dour draw
France sealed top spot in Group A despite being held to a 0-0 draw by Switzerland in Lille.
The Euro 2016 hosts got the point...
Euro 2016: Slovakia frustrate Russia as Switzerland, Romania share spoils
Slovakia survived a late rally from Russia to secure a 2-1 win at Euro 2016 and blow Group B wide open.
The rank outsiders in...
Nigeria, Switzerland sign agreement for repatriation of $321m Abacha loot
The Federal Government has welcomed the offer from the Swiss government to return $321m stolen funds from Nigeria under the Gen Sani Abacha government,...
Air Force drone bombs Boko Haram base, Switzerland denies funding fight...
The Nigerian Air Force says a drone bombed a Boko Haram logistics base in Garin Moloma, about one kilometre north of the Sambisa Forest,...