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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Minister of Interior, Gen. Abdurrahman Danbazau, on Friday expressed optimism that more of the Boko Haram-held Chibok girls would soon be released as promised by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress government. Danbazau stated this in Minna while speaking to newsmen on the sidelines of the wedding Fatiha of Halima Babangida, daughter of Former Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida. “By the grace of God, I believe more of the girls will be released as promised by President Muhammadu Buhari. “Before this administration came on board, not a single girl was released, but now, over 100 have been freed,” ‎he said. Danbazau called on Nigerians to have confidence ‎in the ability of government to secure the release of the remaining school girls being held captive by the insurgents. ‎ The minister also disclosed that the Federal Government was doing its best to ensure security of lives and property across the country. “We are trying our best to...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J 2008 Olympic bronze medallist Chika Chukwumerije and Sani Lawal have been elected as representatives of athletes and technical bodies on the board of the Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF). Newsmen report that the elections, which were held at the Abuja National Stadium on Friday, involved five contestants. Chukwumerije was elected with 18 votes as against 16 votes for his opponent Ahmed Mohammed. Meanwhile, Lawal got 22 votes to defeat Peter Emmanuel and Osita Egwim who got six votes each. Taiwo Orssi, Secretary-General of the Federation, said the position for sponsors/philanthropists or ex-official representatives was not to be contested for. He said the federation would appoint persons that have interest in the sport or who had supported it in various capacities to occupy the position. Chukwumerije commended the Federal Ministry of Youths and Sports for the initiative. He also commended the NTF Secretary-General for the democratically-conducted election,...