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For many young Nigerians, national service is a life-changing experience. Ayodeji Morakinyo, 24, found his year-long posting was spent organising community projects – from dance and drama workshops to constructing zebra crossings in Lagos. Following my training at Delta camp, I received my posting to Lagos state, where the second phase of my National Youth …

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For many young Nigerians, national service is a life-changing experience. Ayodeji Morakinyo, 24, found his year-long posting was spent organising community projects – from dance and drama workshops to constructing zebra crossings in Lagos. Following my training at Delta camp, I received my posting to Lagos state, where the second phase of my National Youth …

"We made friends and are now more employable in Nigeria" Read More »

On 25 July, governments will meet in London to consider how sport can contribute to advancing vital development goals. The 6th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting will review how all types of games can address social and economic challenges and promote global public health. But why is sport so important for national development? According to Nnadozie Onyekuru, …

"Millions smiled, despite their suffering, as they watched their soccer team" Read More »

On 25 July, governments will meet in London to consider how sport can contribute to advancing vital development goals. The 6th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting will review how all types of games can address social and economic challenges and promote global public health. But why is sport so important for national development? According to Ayodeji Morakinyo, …

“Unity and patriotism are two major benefits from sports” Read More »

On 25 July, governments will meet in London to consider how sport can contribute to advancing vital development goals. The 6th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting will review how all types of games can address social and economic challenges and promote global public health. But why is sport so important for national development? According to Ayodeji Morakinyo, …

"Unity and patriotism are two major benefits from sports" Read More »

Catholics believe that every time the mass is celebrated, the bread and wine at the altar are turned into the body and blood of Jesus Christ. For Nnadozie Onyekuru, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria, the faith can provide lessons – even for the secular minded – in how to treat less fortunate souls. “May this …

“To many people the Catholic Church is a symbol of mystery” Read More »

Catholics believe that every time the mass is celebrated, the bread and wine at the altar are turned into the body and blood of Jesus Christ. For Nnadozie Onyekuru, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria, the faith can provide lessons – even for the secular minded – in how to treat less fortunate souls. “May this …

"To many people the Catholic Church is a symbol of mystery" Read More »

Nigeria has a long history of overcoming hardships and atrocities, from the military coups of decades past to the militancy of the oil-rich Niger Delta. Religious violence orchestrated by the secretive and bloodthirsty Boko Haram sect however poses a deadly new threat, writes Ian Horrocks, a journalism graduate from Britain. “The most authentic thing about …

“Can Nigeria save itself from the threat of civil and religious war?” Read More »

Nigeria has a long history of overcoming hardships and atrocities, from the military coups of decades past to the militancy of the oil-rich Niger Delta. Religious violence orchestrated by the secretive and bloodthirsty Boko Haram sect however poses a deadly new threat, writes Ian Horrocks, a journalism graduate from Britain.