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Sports Ministry Inaugurates Badminton Federation Caretaker Committee

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5 years ago

October 18, 2021

Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has on Monday in Abuja inaugurated a 13-man caretaker committee that will pilot the affairs of the Badminton federation till the current crisis and in-house fighting rocking the federation would be resolved.

The immediate past president of the federation Barrister Francis Orbih is the chairman of the caretaker committee while Maina Mohammed, Solaja Obiageli, Yusuf Bello, Sheu Sulyman, Tangbe Felix, Tunde Kazeem, George Shitta, Etuku Tenimu, Esther Gidado, Maliq Anas, Amb. Yahaya Yusuf and Grace Gabriel are members.

Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, permanent secretary of the sports ministry, Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar said it becomes necessary to inaugurate the caretaker committee for the badminton federation so as to move the sports forward.

“Badminton must move with other sports and that is the reason we deemed it fit to inaugurate the caretaker committee”.

“We are hereby charging you to sensitize every member of the badminton family so as to move the federation forward”.

On his part, Chairman of the Caretaker Committee, Francis Orbih, who commended the sports ministry for the initiative, described the development as positive.

“Let me first of all commend the sports ministry for the good gesture because it is a development capable of promoting the growth of the game in Nigeria”.

“It is a positive development for the growth of the game and I want to categorically say that whoever is interested in the genuine growth and development of badminton in Nigeria would welcome the development put together by the sports ministry”.

Orbih further promised that he will do all in his power to unite all the aggrieved members so as to move badminton to it rightful place in the Nigerian sports.

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Nigeria Hammer New Caledonia 7-0 as Ijachi Bags Hat-Trick

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18 mins ago

October 28, 2026

The Gleamer

Future Eagles captain Timothy Ijachi continued his impressive form at the ongoing FIFA U15 Football Tournament and Festival in Azerbaijan, scoring a hat-trick as Nigeria thrashed New Caledonia 7-0, reports.

The attacking midfielder was instrumental in Nigeria’s commanding victory, orchestrating attacks from midfield and contributing to two other goals with his assists.

The Mavlon FC of Lagos youngster has emerged as one of the standout performers at the tournament, earning widespread attention for his exceptional displays and leadership qualities as captain of the Future Eagles.

Ijachi’s latest treble takes his tally to 12 goals so far in the Tournament , underlining his remarkable attacking prowess, intelligent positioning in front of goal and ability to influence games at the highest level of youth football.

Nigeria’s emphatic victory also secured the team’s qualification to the next round of the knockout stage of the tournament, boosting their hopes of making a strong impression at the global youth football festival.

With Ijachi leading the charge, the Future Eagles will be eager to maintain their impressive form and continue flying Nigeria’s flag high among the 109 countries participating in the competition.

Nigeria’s next game is against Benin Republic.

The allegations generated public concern about access to emergency medical care and the circumstances surrounding his death.

However, the University College Hospital, Ibadan, said it had no record confirming that the singer was brought to the facility.

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