Lawan Emerges 9th Assembly Senate President

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6 years ago

June 11, 2019

The senator representing Yobe North Ahmed Lawan of All Progressive Party APC has emerged the senate president of the 9^th national Assembly.

Lawan defeated his counterpart Ali Ndume representing Borno South having polled 79 votes against Ndume who polled 28 votes in the election conducted at the national assembly complex in Abuja.

107 Senator-elected voted where Ahmed Lawan emerged winner.

Declaring the winner, at the end of the voting the Clerk to the National Assembly, Mohammed Sanni- Omolori sworn in the new senate president

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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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1 month 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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