President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the United States Government and citizens, and other world leaders in mourning the passing of two iconic civil rights activists, John Lewis, 80 and Rev. Cordy Tindell “C.T.’’ Vivian, 95. The president’s condolence messages were conveyed vis a statement by Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, in Abuja on Saturday. He affirmed that their courage and sacrifice in standing for the truth...

Russia’s nuclear power agency, ROSATOM, says it is committed to sustainable social projects in commemoration of Nelson Mandela Day. Ryan Collyer, Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Rosatom Central and Southern Africa, made the assertion in a statement on Saturday. Nelson Mandela Day is a global call to action to celebrate the idea that each individual has the power to transform the world and the ability to make an impact. Collyer said the company would support the Bokgoni Technical Secondary...

Nigeria’s frontrunner for the position of Director-General of the World Trade Organization(WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Wednesday pledged to work for the benefit of all member-countries irrespective of size or level of economic development. The former Minister of Finance, who spoke during a media briefing held shortly after her presentation to the General Council of the global trade organisation in Geneva also stressed the need for the election of a credible candidate based on merit...