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Nigerian-brom American Football University Player Princewill Umanmielen Hit With Law Suit
Louisiana State University (LSU) American football star, Princewill Umanmielen has been hit with a law suit by his former school, University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) on allegations of failing to meet clauses in his contract with their team, Sports247 reports.
Ole Miss are seeking compensation fromUmanmielen, who was previouly a top player with University of Nebraska’s Cornhuskers football team in USA’s National Collegiate Atheltics Assocaition (NCAA) Division I Football Bowl Subdivision Big Ten Conference.
The LSU’s sack leader was served legal papers related to a July lawsuit filed by the University of Mississippi which alleges that The Rebels’ former the former edge rusher owes Ole Miss $550,000 because of his decision to transfer to Louisiana State’s Tigers.
Papers filed at Lafayette County Circuit Court in Mississippi indicate that the suit was served on Tuesday, five days before LSU’s visit to Ole Miss in a grudge game that has also been heightened by Lane Kiffin’s decision to leave his coaching job at Mississippi and join LSU.
Although that hapoened in Novermber last ywar, tension continues brewing between both sides and the issue of Umanmielen added fire to the scenario, as he allegedly failed to compensate Ole Miss for his departure as required by revenue-sharing agreements signed in January.
A report by ESPN revealed, “Princewill Umanmielen was officially served papers in Ole Miss’ lawsuit against him. And those papers arrived just days before Umanmielen returns to Oxford as a member of LSU’s football team.
“The Tigers’ edge rusher was served outside the LSU football facility on Tuesday. Ole Miss had filed suit against Umanmielen and former offensive lineman Devin Harper this summer after the two had followed coach Lane Kiffin to LSU.
“Ole Miss officials requested payment from Harper and Umanmielen on January 16 and January 22, respectively, according to a timeline provided in July. Neither player responded within the 30-day deadline to make the payment.
“Umanmielen and Harper were served with a summons on August 14 and didn’t respond within the 30-day window. The school accuses both Harper and Umanmielen of breaking the revenue-sharing contracts they signed with Ole Miss in January.
“According to the suit, both players signed new deals with Ole Miss in early January, when the Rebels were alive in the College Football Playoff. However, both players entered the transfer portal in the days after Ole Miss’ loss to Miami in the semifinals and joined Kiffin at LSU.”
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APC Appoints SSA Adeboye to Presidential Campaign Council’s Security and Intelligence Directorate
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has expressed appreciation following his appointment as a member of the Directorate of Security and Intelligence of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council.
The appointment, announced on Monday in Abuja, adds another responsibility to Adeboye’s public service portfolio and reflects his involvement in national assignments beyond his primary mandate of grassroots sports development.
Reacting to the development, Adeboye described the appointment as an honour and a call to greater responsibility, pledging to approach the assignment with diligence, loyalty and integrity.
“I remain committed to serving with diligence, loyalty and integrity. I pray that Almighty God grants me the wisdom, strength and guidance to discharge this responsibility successfully,” he said.
The Presidential aide expressed appreciation to the leadership of the APC and the Presidential Campaign Council for the confidence reposed in him, noting that every responsibility entrusted to an individual demands commitment, discipline and accountability.
“I am deeply honoured by this opportunity and look forward to making meaningful contributions to the success of the assignment,” Adeboye added.
His appointment comes alongside his continuing responsibilities as Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Grassroots Sports Development, where he has been involved in initiatives aimed at strengthening grassroots participation, youth empowerment and talent development across Nigeria.
Adeboye has consistently advocated for a more structured approach to sports development, particularly the establishment of sustainable pathways through which talented young Nigerians can progress from schools and communities to national and international competitions.
He is also involved in preparations for the National Grassroots Sports Development Summit 2026, scheduled for November 18 and 19 at the Banquet Hall, State House, Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The Summit, themed “Creating a New Pathway for Sustainable Grassroots Sports Development,” is expected to bring together stakeholders to examine the challenges confronting grassroots sports and identify practical solutions for long-term development.
Adeboye maintained that his latest appointment would be approached with the same sense of responsibility that has guided his public service engagements.
He expressed confidence that cooperation, professionalism and dedication would remain essential to discharging the duties associated with the new assignment.
The Presidential aide also prayed for wisdom and divine guidance as he undertakes the additional responsibility.
“Every opportunity to serve comes with expectations. I accept this responsibility with humility and a determination to contribute my experience and best efforts towards the assignment entrusted to me,” he stated.
The appointment marks another chapter in Adeboye’s public service career as he continues his work in grassroots sports development while taking on additional responsibilities within the APC Presidential Campaign Council.
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