Tag: Commonwealth Games

‘Nigeria ready to host first Commonwealth games in Africa, 2030″ – Tinubu

Aminu Imam
Nigeria Commonwealth games

Nigeria, on Thursday, hosted the Commonwealth Sport Bid Evaluation Committee, led by Darren Hall, Director of Games and Assurance at Commonwealth Sports in Abuja, a move seen signalling a significant step towards hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games. President Bola Tinubu, represented by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, formally received the delegation at the Presidential Villa.‎ Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to hosting an inclusive, diverse, and world-class 2030 Commonwealth Games on African soil.‎ The President, who…

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Just In! Tobi Amusan shines again, clinches Gold at Commonwealth Games, sets new record

Aminu Imam

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has clinched the gold medal in the Women’s 100 meters hurdle at the on-going Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The world champion successfully defended her title at the Alexander Stadium on Sunday in the women’s 100m hurdles final. Amusan was able to run a Games record of 12.30s, setting other records as well, and becoming the first world champion to win gold and the first Nigerian athlete to do the same. The latest feat is coming some two weeks after she also clinched gold at the…

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