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Nwankwo Kanu: Tiote's death a wake up call.

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Tiote, who was 30, died earlier this month  after collapsing as he trained his Chinese club Beijing Enterprises. Kanu battled heart problems during his career says it is time to address heart related problems on and off the field. "I'm talking to friends so we can do something to create awareness to try to help children in Africa," Kanu said. "Tiote's death was not good news. It's not the first time it is happening. He's been like a father to me, like a mother, he's just been great to me. I am really grateful. Enitan Adesola after receiving help from the Kanu Heart Fondation. "We lost Marc-Vivien Foe. He died and nothing was done. Tiote is gone and nothing is being done." Kanu was sidelined for nine months just after winning Olympic gold in 1996 when doctors at his Italian club Inter Milan's found a heart defect. He was allowed to resume his career after a successful operation in Ohio in the United States. The

Alleged Nigerian kingpin 'kidnapper' Evans sues police chief

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Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, who is better known as Evans, says he was unlawfully detained and a subject of trial by media. He stated that he should be charged or released. Police have told the BBC that they obtained an order from the Federal High Court to hold him for three months to enable them carry out investigations. In Nigeria, suspects are supposed to be charged within 48 hours of arrest and Mr Onwuamadike was detained nearly three weeks ago. At the time he was paraded before the media with the police celebrating his capture. They have been under pressure to tackle a wave of kidnappings in and around Lagos state. The police spokesman, chief superintendent Jimoh Moshood said that the suit was "mischievous". and that police had sought more time from the courts because the suspect is accused of serious offences including "murders and armed robbery" The BBC's Haruna Shehu reports that since his arrest, Mr Onwuamadike, who has acquired notoriety in

Merkel: We must guard Helmut Kohl's legacy

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Mr Kohl, who died last month, was a major driving force behind closer European integration. Speaking next to his coffin, which was draped in the EU flag, Chancellor Angela Merkel said it was up to this generation to preserve his legacy. His remains are now travelling down the Rhine river to the German town of Speyer, where he will be buried. It is the first time that the European Parliament in Strasbourg has paid tribute to a leader in such a way. Mr Kohl worked for German reunification as others hesitated, Mrs Merkel said, adding that his motivation was always that there should be no more war in Europe. "Now it's up to us to preserve your legacy. I bow before you and your memory in gratitude and humility," she said. She also offered personal thanks for the opportunities that Mr Kohl - her political mentor whom she  later denounced over a funding scandal  - had given her in her career. Media caption Chancellor Merkel offered personal th