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Badminton Stakeholders Drag Former President to EFCC, Allege Financial Improprieties

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The crisis rocking the Badminton Federation of Nigeria(BFN) may have taken a turn for the worse as some stakeholders have dragged a former president of the Federation, Mr Francis Orbih, to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC).

In a petition to the Chairman, EFCC a former international player,  Kenneth Azuine, acting on behalf of other stakeholders, has asked the anti-corruption agency to investigate the four-year tenure of Orbih as BFN President and as Caretaker Committee Chairman of the Federation, with specific emphasis on the funds that accrued to the Federation and how it was spent.

The petition written by his Counsel, Chief  E.A Igwe &Co,  dated September 23, was received by EFCC and acknowledged  on September 27, a copy of which was availed DAILY ASSET.

It has as title: “Letter of Petition Against Mr Francis Orbih for Fraud, Criminal Breach of Trust, Criminal Misappropriation, Stealing, Criminal Conversion in the Sum of N234,292,484 Being Funds  Belonging to Badminton Federation of Nigeria by Federal Ministry of Youth and  Sports Development, State Government, Individuals and Corporate Bodies, Abuse of Office.”

“We are told that all monies released by the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development and other corporate sponsors were not brought to the knowledge of the Board for deliberations and approval as required and clearly stated in the “National Sports Federation Code of Governance 2017”, the petition stated.

The petitioners also asked the EFCC to compel the former president to render accounts in the following areas:

“How much did the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development release to  BFN for the entire four years of his presidency and how much of it came to the knowledge of the Board and expenditure details.

“How much did the Federation receive as competition grants and bonuses from Badminton Confederation of Africa(BCA), and Badminton World Federation(BWF),in his four-year tenure and expenditure details.

“How much did the Rivers State Government release to the Federation for the Africa Senior Badminton Championship 2019 in Port Harcourt and expenditure details including due process application.”

Based on the above, the Petitioner requested the anti-corruption agency to fully investigate the “crux of the matter” and bring culprits to book.

“We strongly urge and request that the culprits be urgently investigated and subjected to the full wrath of the law,” the petition stated.

The BFN has been plagued by crisis or recent leading a law suit at the Federal High Court, Abuja in which some members obtained an interim injunction on Wednesday restraining the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports development from conducting elections into the Federation, scheduled for Thursday, September 30.

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Police Detain 2 Suspects, Recover 25 Stolen Phones in Borno

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The Nigerian Police Command in Borno has apprehended two suspects and recovered 25 stolen mobile phones during a stop-and-search operation along Damboa Road, in Maiduguri.

The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, disclosed this in a statement in Maiduguri on Wednesday.

Daso explained that the suspects, identified as Ibrahim Abubako, and Ibrahim Mohammed, were intercepted by the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) on Dec.

10 while riding a tricycle.

He said that during the search, the operatives uncovered various mobile phones reportedly stolen from individuals across communities and villages along the Borno -Adamawa State border.

He identified some of the communities as Mubi, Tashan Alade, Miringa, Kwaya Kusar, and Biu Local Government Area of the state.

The spokesman said that during interrogation, the suspects confessed to snatching the phones from their victims.

“The police have initiated efforts to return the recovered devices with their rightful owner.

“Also, the suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations,” he said.

Daso reiterated the commitment of the Police Commissioner in the state, Yusufu Lawal, to maintain public safety during the Yuletide season. (NAN)

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Niger Police Command Arrests Three Suspects over Assault on Council Boss

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From Dan Amasingha, Minna

Days after the Chairman of Katcha local government area of Niger State,  Danlami Abdullahi  Saku was assaulted and seriously  injured over his inability  to settle  a campaign  loan he obtained,  the State Police  Command said three suspects were now in their  custody  over the incident.

Niger State Police Command Spokesman, Wasiu Abiodun  in a release on Wednesday said  On 16/06/2024 at about 1800hrs, information was received at Katcha Div that the Chairman Katcha LGA Hon.

Danlami Abdullahi Saku was attacked by some miscreants along Saku-Gadza village after the Sallah prayer at his village Saku, Katcha LGA.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer,   the attack was allegedly reported to be linked to a debt issue between the Chairman and one Yanda of the same area.

He noted that the Chairman sustained serious injury during the attack and he was taken to Gen. Hospital Bida, and later referred to another hospital for further treatment.

A preliminary investigation was conducted at Katcha Div and three suspects were later identified, apprehended and transferred to Bida Area Command.

The suspects arrested are; Alh. Abdullahi Kasimu 68yrs of Gadza village, Katcha, Alh. Baba Moh’d 30yrs of the same village and Ahmadu Moh’d 25yrs.

The suspects were transferred to SCID on June 21st for discreet investigation and prosecution.

“During interrogation, Kasimu narrated that he lent the victim over a million naira since August, 2023 and that several attempts to recover the money proved abortive.

“He further said that on June 16th, the victim promised to come and see him, and while he was on the way after the Sallah prayer, his son Ahmadu Moh’d, his in-law Alh. Baba Moh’d among others accosted the Chairman, had an altercation and inflicted serious injuries on the victims”

The State Police Command acknowledged that the victim was about to transfer the money to him at the point before being rushed to the hospital.

However, the suspects are under investigation in SCID, Minna. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend others at large, and they will be charged to court for prosecution immediately after investigations.

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Chief Imam’s Sallah Ram Stolen in Jos

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There was a drama as the sacrificial ram of the Chief Imam of the Mista Ali community in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Imam Abdulkadir went missing on the eve of the Ed-el-Kabir.

Abdulkadir’s ram was reportedly stolen during a downpour in the area on the eve of the Ed-el-Kabir.

An Imam in the community, Haruna Yaqub, disclosed this during the sermon, shortly after the two Raka’at prayers.

Yaqub, who condemned the incident, described it as “insensitive”.

He added that the act showed that people lack fear for God.

The Imam said, “The Ram of our Chief Imam, which he purposely brought to sacrifice, has been stolen in the night.

We are really shocked by the incident. We were surprised to hear this story. This means that people are not God-fearing.

“It is scary that people have gone to the extent of stealing ram meant for religious activity.”

Speaking further, he urged people to be God-fearing and not engage in either stealing or any act of criminality.

He stressed that everyone will account for their actions on earth and hereafter.

“It is high time people repented and took the path of Allah. It is not too late. People should stop committing bad things and act according to Allah’s commandments,” he urged.

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