BREAKING: Nigeria Records 49 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Infections Now 542

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5 years ago

April 18, 2020

Nigeria on Saturday recorded 49 new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the country’s total infections to 542, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.

In a tweet via its official handle, the NCDC said 23 cases were identified in Lagos, 12 in the FCT, 10 in Kano, two in Ogun and one each in Oyo and Ekiti.

According to Official tweet, Forty-nine new cases of #COVID19 have been reported;

23 in Lagos
12 in FCT
10 in Kano
2 in Ogun
1 in Oyo
1 in Ekiti

As at 10:40 pm 18th April there are 542 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria.

Discharged: 166
Deaths: 19#TakeResponsibility

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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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