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Birmingham

November 29, 2023

Three passport front offices in UK ready by February 2024: Interior Minister

The minister said that the move would reduce the waiting period.

Nigerian passports
October 13, 2023

Rooney says he rejected offer in Saudi Arabia before taking Birmingham job

Rooney, the former Manchester United and England striker, was appointed Birmingham manager on Wednesday.

Wayne Rooney
July 15, 2023

Nigeria axed again for doping offence at 2022 Commonwealth Games

England was awarded the women’s 4×100 metres relay gold from the 2022 Commonwealth Games after Nigeria had their result expunged.

2022 Commonwealth Games
August 16, 2022

Commonwealth Games medalist Patience George slams FG, Cross River

“As for the federal government, it is only when there is a major championship that some of us get to see and feel its presence.”

Patience George, President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Ben Ayade.
August 11, 2022

On the podium with Tobi Amusan

Nigeria should decide to henceforth do all it can in the short time remaining to nurture and retain every Tobi Amusan out there.

Tobiloba Amusan
August 8, 2022

Women brightened Nigeria’s image at Commonwealth Games: Pauline Tallen

“It is heartwarming to know that Team Nigeria won 12 Gold, 9 Silver and 14 bronze medals with the women carting away most of the medals in all categories.”

Nigerian women athletes
August 8, 2022

I’m proud of our athletes, Minister Dare says after strong showing at Commonwealth Games

Nigeria won 35 medals – 12 gold, nine silver and 14 bronze to finish seventh on the medals table which displayed 43 nations.

August 8, 2022

Team Nigeria’s Commonwealth Games success parting gift to me: Buhari

‘‘We are proud of these achievements and the memories will linger with the nation forever and for me this is a special moment,” said Mr Buhari.

President Muhammadu Buhari/Team Nigeria
August 7, 2022

Team Nigeria win first ever women’s 4×100 gold at Commonwealth Games; men win bronze

The quartet achieved this feat in record breaking fashion, running 42.10 seconds to break the barely one month old 42.22 seconds African record they set in Oregon.

Team Nigeria women's 4x100 quartet
August 7, 2022

#CWG2022: Tobi Amusan breaks record to win gold for Team Nigeria 

Amusan set a time of 12.30s to continue what is her best season ever as an athlete.

Tobi Amusan