By Ukpono Ukpong President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to the actualization of the core values of the Commonwealth, and also expressed his firm belief in the power of the youth as the driving force, in making a difference in the socio-economic development of their societies. The President gave the assurance in Abuja when […]
…to deploy observers in 7states, FCT By Tunde Opalana As Nigeria goes to the polls this weekend, the Commonwealth Election Observation Group has pledged full support for the nation’s democratic process. The group led by former President of South Africa, His Excellency, Thabo Mbeki expressed confidence that Nigerians will peacefully exercise their rights to vote […]
Hope O’Rukevbe Eghagha It was Duchess Meghan Markle, the ‘alter-ego’ of now-deceased Lady Diana, the peoples’ princess who seemed to have succeeded in blowing open the cover of the House of Windsor on racism and racist thinking, in an explosive interview, poignantly hosted by mega-presenter Oprah Winfrey in faraway America, safe from the racist harassment […]
Baroness Anne Cox, a member of the British House of Lords, Upper House of the Parliament of the United Kingdom (UK) has written to the Commonwealth, expressing her worry over escalating violence in Nigeria. Cox said this in a letter, addressed to the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Hon. Patricia Scotland, made available to THISDAY on […]
Under a President Muhammadu Buhari administration that has made it difficult for people, even those within the government, to loot the country’s commonwealth, Abba Kyari’s job as Chief of Staff to the President, is not one that anyone should admire. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media, Garba Shehu rightly captured the reasons for […]
Abuja – The Presidency says the stage is set for a new trade regime between the UK and its old partners as well as an alignment with new trading partners following the exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union. Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, […]
Doctors under the auspices of the Commonwealth Medical Association have condemned the assault on a female medical doctor at the Maitama District Hospital, Abuja, by the relatives of a patient. The doctors while expressing deep sympathy with the assaulted female medical doctor also called for justice for the physician and other health workers. Speaking through […]
Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, Deputy Senate President, on Friday, called on Nigerians to be ready to hold their leaders accountable to ensure good governance. Omo-Agege made the call in Abuja at the 10th Annual Independence Lecture titled: “Social Contract and Leadership in Nigeria: Experience and Prospect.’’ The event was organised by The Change We Need Nigeria Initiative […]
Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth, Africa on Friday, rounded off its 8th Regional Conference with the appointment of the Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr Ibrahim Magu as its new chairman. Magu’s appointment followed the body’s resolve to strengthen cooperation and collaboration among member countries for the purpose of facilitating assets […]
Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has promised to reward athletes from the state who won medals at the recent Commonwealth Games in Australia. Akeredolu, disclosed this on Monday, during a fund raiser and inauguration of the National Athletics Development Centre by the Nigeria Sports Development Fund Inc. (NSDFI), in Akure, the state capital. According […]
Unless a Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos decides otherwise, the British Deputy High Commissioner Lagos Nigeria, Mr. Kay Kyles, may pay N17.9 million to a limited liability company, A. Johnson & Sons Nigeria Limited over alleged breach of contract. Joined as co -defendant in the ensuing legal battle is Her Britannic Majesty ‘s Secretary of […]
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has described President Muhammadu Buhari’s attendance at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in United Kingdom, at huge cost to the nation, as a colossal waste and of no economic value to the country. The PDP, in a statement by its spokesperson, Kola Ologbondiyan yesterday, noted that no serious […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has said called on Commonwealth countries to adapt trade and investment facilitation to generate resources for sustainable development; Ease of Doing Business and regional integration noting that it would expand markets with safeguards against injurious trade practices from third parties. This, Buhari said, would attract more inclusive growth with the empowerment […]
Ahead of today’s commencement of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM),the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has set an agenda for President Muhammadu Buhari by asking him to inform other world leaders of the depressing state of affairs in Nigeria under his watch. The party urged President Buhari to resist the temptation of seeking to […]
Oluwatobiloba Amusan made history as the first Nigerian to win a sprint hurdles title at the Commonwealth Games. Amusan achieved the feat on Friday at the Carrara stadium in Gold Coast, Australia. The reigning American Collegiate 100m hurdles queen ran 12.68 seconds to win the race. She is now Nigeria’s first gold medallist in track […]
Nigerian trio of Roland Ezuruike, Esther Oyema and Ndidi Nwosu on Tuesday won gold medals in the para-powerlifting events at the ongoing Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia. No country had ever achieved such feat in the history of the game. NAN reports that the duo of Paul Kehinde and Lucy Kehinde […]
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Monday travel to United Kingdom. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, in a statement on Sunday described the President’s trip as an official visit. Shehu said the President would be meeting with some persons, including the British Prime Minister, Theresa May, ahead of […]
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Monday (today) depart Abuja for an official visit to the United Kingdom (UK) where he is due to hold discussions on Nigeria – British relations with the UK Prime Minister, Mrs Theresa May, prior to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meetings scheduled for April 18 to 20. The President would […]
England have been listed as an African nation with capital in Banjul in the official programme for the Commonwealth Games’ opening ceremony, leaving the local organisers red-faced. The A$10 (£5.5) programme is being sold at newsagents and merchandise tents around the balmy Queensland resort. It has England’s population listed […]
Birmingham has been announced as the host of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. After being chosen ahead of Liverpool as Britain’s candidate city, Birmingham’s was the only bid submitted to the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) by the 30 September deadline. The CGF initially deemed the bid was “not fully compliant”. However, the city has now been […]