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England World Cup Winner Peters Dies, Aged 76

December 21, 2019 5:18 pm

Martin Peters, who scored England’s second goal in the 1966 World Cup final against West Germany, has died aged 76 following a long battle against Alzheimer’s disease.

Peters, whose death was announced by former club West Ham, was part of the Hammers trio of captain Bobby Moore and Geoff Hurst, who scored a hat-trick in the 4-2 victory at Wembley, for England’s only World Cup triumph.

Hurst described Peters as “one of the all-time greats”.

“On behalf of everyone at West Ham United, we would like to express our deep sadness at the tragic loss of Martin Peters, one of …

Obey, Shina Peters For Ariya Eko Music Festival Tomorrow

December 15, 2019 6:58 am

The Evergreen Musical Company, in partnership with the Lagos State Government, will on Sunday, December 15, host the Ariya Eko Music Concert to celebrate great musicians, most of whom began their journey to stardom in Lagos.

The managing director, Evergreen Music, Ms. Bimbo Esho, said the festival was founded to celebrate the rich, vibrant and classic music that Lagos had become synonymous with over time in its traditional and contemporary form.

The event, scheduled to start by 2 pm at the Lagos City Hall, would feature …

Aiteo: Benedict Peters’ Two Decades Of Pushing Boundaries

December 8, 2019 3:01 am

If Benedict Peters were born of the sun, he would bathe the world in brilliant spokes of ambition and leave the air vividly signed with his exploits. Twenty years after, the Aiteo Group’s boss is perfect proof that it is not by spectacular achievements that man can be transformed, but by will, writes Lanre Alfred

Benedict Peters is a man of great will hence his sterling exploits in the fields of enterprise. His passion for greatness spirals to the sky, bolstered by a will as sturdy as an oak.

Starting out his genius had such electricity that the odds could …

Flames Coach Peters Probed Over Racial Slur Claim: NHL

November 27, 2019 4:52 pm

Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters is under investigation after being accused of using racial slurs against Nigerian-born player Akim Aliu a decade ago, the National Hockey League confirmed on Tuesday.

The NHL said in a statement Peters was being probed after Aliu said he was subjected to racist language during the 2009-2010 season while playing for American Hockey League (AHL) side Rockford IceHogs.

“The behavior that has been alleged is repugnant and unacceptable,” the NHL said in a statement. “We will have no further comment until we have had an opportunity to look into the matter more thoroughly.”