Another Kidnapped Chibok Schoolgirls, Escapes After 7 Years In Boko Haram’s Den

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5 years ago

January 29, 2021

The father of one of the Nigerian schoolgirls abducted in the northern town of Chibok said his daughter has escaped from the camp of Boko Haram, BBC reported on Friday.

The father told the BBC that he spoke to his daughter, amid unconfirmed reports that an unknown number of the girls had equally escaped from Boko Haram camp on Thursday.

The man said his daughter (names not available) confirmed that she had fled together with other captives during fighting.

Those who managed to escape are believed to be in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, although there are still few details known about how they fled.

Boko Haram kidnapped 276 schoolgirls from Chibok town, Borno State, which sparked an international outcry in 2014.

The Federal government in 2015, secured the release of 82 of the abducted girls

ince then, there has been an outcry, protest and agitation by government oppositions and civil societies to rescue the remaining 114 girls.

A former minister, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, had on Thursday said she hopes that the rumored freedom of the remaining abducted girls is true.

“Yes, we have heard the rumors about our remaining #112ChibokGirls,” Ezekwesili, co-founder of the Bring Back Our Girls movement, tweeted.

“Dear Lord, please let it be true that they have been released

“No child, no parent, no one deserves what the #ChibokFamilies have been through in this country at the hands of

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BREAKING NEWS: President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, Orbih, Elected into the Badminton World Federation Council

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5 months ago

April 26, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

In a significant development for Nigerian badminton, the President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Mr. Francis Orbih, has been successfully elected as a member of the prestigious Badminton World Federation (BWF) Council.

This remarkable achievement not only highlights Orbih’s dedication and contributions to the growth of badminton in Nigeria and Africa, but also marks a proud moment for the entire Nigerian sporting community.

His election into the BWF Council places Nigeria firmly on the global badminton map and is expected to open new doors for the development of the sport across the continent.

Francis Orbih’s leadership at the BFN has been characterized by innovation, growth, and renewed international engagement, qualities that no doubt contributed to his recognition on the world stage. His new role at the BWF will enable him to influence key decisions affecting the future of badminton globally.

Congratulations to Mr. Francis Orbih on this historic Achievement.

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