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Edo 2020:Athletes, Coaches , Journalists , Fans Scuffle With Security Operatives Over been Barred From Kickboxing Event

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By Abdulgafar Oladimeji,Benin

Security operatives on Wednesday, afternoon barred technical officials, athletes , sports writers and accompanying officials from gaining access into Samuel Ogbemudia multi purpose hall, venue of kickboxing matches at the ongoing National Sports Festival NSF 2020.

The security operatives , who were acting under strict instructions from officials of Nigeria “s Kickboxing governing body placed the doors to the arena under locks and keys.

Trouble began when the kickboxing officials, after the match between Kano and Oyo in the 54 kg directed security operatives to evacuate the facility.

Coaches, athletes, sports Journalists and fans were all ordered to exit from the facility .

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The directive to vacate the venue were strongly challenged by the affected persons leading to rowdy sessions.

Athletes and coaches seeking access to compete in the next fight were not spared.
A security operatives (name withheld) would not explained the reason behind the reason.

A top kick boxing official would equally not explained the reason behind the directive, when quizzed over the instruction given to security operatives, the official said “nobody is allowed to come in only those that are going to fight.”

The situation got out of hands, when a fighter from Edo was also denied access , the home fans began to exhibit impatience, they dared the operatives.

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“are you the ones to do the fighting, why are you trying to create troubles , you want to spoil the fun, you stopped athletes , coaches and we the fans , what do you people want.” the gathered crowd yelled.

Journalists were also asked to leave the venue , they resisted the order, resulting into a subtle disagreement between they and those enforcing the directives.

Our correspondent , who witnessed the ugly exchanges reports that the crowd at the entrance of the hall seized an ample opportunity to force their way into the arena overpowering the security personnel stationed at the entrance .

Our correspondent further reports that as at when filling this report normalcy has returned to the multi purpose hall.

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Mutiu Adepoju Urges NFF to Retain Augustine Eguavoen as Super Eagles Coach

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Former international, Mutiu Adepoju, has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to keep Augustine Eguavoen in charge of the Super Eagles.

Eguavoen took charge of the Super Eagles in interim capacity in September.

The 59-year-old guided the team to qualify for AFCON 2025 with three wins, two draws and one defeat.

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The NFF are reportedly still planning to hire a foreign coach for the three-time African champions.

Adepoju however said his former teammate should stay in charge of the team.

“I would rate him very well. Number one, we’ve qualified for the AFCON, which is one of the objectives,” he told Brila FM.

“I would say he has done well and is still doing well.

“They should keep encouraging him. I believe he’s getting things done, I will rate him high, let just keep supporting him.”

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Kano State Hosts 8th Annual Audit Forum to Enhance Transparency and Accountability

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The 8th Annual Audit Forum, organized by the Office of the Auditor General of Kano State, was held recently, focusing on strengthening transparency and accountability in public financial management. .

Isma’ila Musa, the Auditor General of Kano State, welcomed the participants and highlighted the constitutional and legal mandates that guide the auditing process. “Sections 125(2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and 36(i) of the Kano State Audit Law, 2021 (as amended) mandate the Office of the Auditor General to audit the accounts and financial statements of the State Government and all Offices and Courts,” he stated.

Musa expressed immense gratitude to His Excellency, Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Governor of Kano State, for his support in making the event possible. “It is very important to note that a strengthened fiscal transparency will help build trust in governance,” he emphasized. He added that the Audit Forum is a reform intended to reduce opportunities for corruption and abuse of public resources, thereby increasing the efficiency of public expenditures.

The Auditor General also acknowledged the contributions of various officials, including the Hon. Commissioner Ministry of Planning and Budget, the Accountant General, the Executive Chairman of Kano Internal Revenue Services, and former Auditors General, among others. “My sincere appreciation to all the invitees here present for honoring our invitation. I wish us a successful 8th Kano State Annual Audit Forum,” Musa concluded.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts, Honorable Tukur Fagge, praised the exercise for its potential to enhance resource management and ensure the success of the tasks at hand. “This exercise will enhance resources management and will realize the success of the task,” Fagge stated.

Sarkin Shanon Kano, Shehu Muhammad Dankadai, who served as the royal father of the day, also graced the event, adding to the significance of the occasion.

The forum underscored the commitment of the Kano State Government to upholding transparency and accountability, reflecting the administration’s dedication to effective and efficient service delivery.

 

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Breaking: Former Secretary of Federal Electoral Commission, FEDECO, Ahmadu Kurfi Passes On at 93

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A former secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi, has passed away.

A family source, Jafar Yakubu, informed NIGERIAN TRACKER about the death of the pioneer secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, who supervised the 1979 general election.

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Jafar Yakubu said Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi died at the age of 93 and his Janaza funeral prayers will take place by 2:30 PM at Kurfi in KATSINA state .

 

Dr. Amadu Kurfi, OFR, was born in 1931. He was a former chairman of the then Marketing Board, former Federal Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Defence, and the first person to acquire a BSc degree in the whole of Katsina State, at University College London in 1957.

 

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