Category: International
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NIGERIA CUSTOMS SEIZES 1,620 PROTECTED BIRDS ILLEGALLY SHIPPED TO KUWAIT
The Nigeria Customs Service at Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, intercepted over 1,620 protected Ringneck Parakeets and Canaries destined for illegal export to Kuwait. Comptroller Michael Awe confirmed the July 31 seizure, emphasizing that the birds lacked the mandatory CITES permits required for trading endangered species. The Customs Command vows to intensify investigations to catch those…
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OSUN-OSOGBO DEVOTEES HONOUR ATAOJA WITH IBORI ADE FESTIVAL RITES
OSUN-OSOGBO DEVOTEES HONOUR ATAOJA WITH IBORI ADE FESTIVAL RITES Osun-Osogbo devotees and traditionalists gathered at the palace of Ataoja Oba Jimoh Olanipekun for the sacred “Ibori Ade” ceremony, marking a key event ahead of the grand festival finale this Friday. The ritual honours the Osun goddess and past Osogbo rulers, featuring cultural displays and traditional…
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EGYPT’S MOSTAFA BADR UPSETS DEFENDING CHAMPION AT ITTF AFRICA YOUTH CHAMPS
EGYPT’S MOSTAFA BADR UPSETS DEFENDING CHAMPION AT ITTF AFRICA YOUTH CHAMPS In a thrilling upset at the ITTF Africa Youth Championships in Lagos, Egypt’s Mostafa Badr dethroned Tunisia’s Essid Wassim in the U-19 singles final with a commanding 4-1 victory. The 19-year-old Egyptian showcased skill and focus, signaling his rise as a new contender in…
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HAMAS AGREES TO LET RED CROSS AID ISRAELI HOSTAGES, SETS CONDITIONS
HAMAS AGREES TO LET RED CROSS AID ISRAELI HOSTAGES, SETS CONDITIONS Hamas has expressed willingness to allow the Red Cross to deliver food and medicine to the Israeli hostages it holds, following global outrage over a video showing a severely malnourished captive. The militant group insists that Israel must stop all aerial reconnaissance and permit…
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FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU CONGRATULATES D’TIGRESS ON HISTORIC FIBA AFROBASKET VICTORY
FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU CONGRATULATES D’TIGRESS ON HISTORIC FIBA AFROBASKET VICTORY First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has praised Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for their stunning win at the 2025 FIBA Afrobasket Tournament in Côte d’Ivoire. Celebrating their fifth consecutive title, she hailed the team as an inspiration to young girls nationwide, encouraging them to…
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NSIA ANNOUNCES NPI 3.0 WINNERS, CELEBRATES NIGERIA’S TOP INNOVATORS
NSIA ANNOUNCES NPI 3.0 WINNERS, CELEBRATES NIGERIA’S TOP INNOVATORS Nigeria’s brightest innovators just got a major boost as the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) unveiled the winners of the third NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI 3.0). After a fierce pitch session in Abuja, the top three startups—D-Olivette Labs, Promise Point, and GeroCare—walked away with a…
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AFRICAN WOMEN’S TEAMS BOOK SPOTS IN 2026 FIBA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS
AFRICAN WOMEN’S TEAMS BOOK SPOTS IN 2026 FIBA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS The 2025 Women’s AfroBasket semifinalists—Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Sudan—have clinched their places in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifying tournaments this March. They join 24 other top teams worldwide, including powerhouses from the Americas, Asia, Oceania, and Europe, in the battle…
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NIGERIA URGED TO USE STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION TO BOOST GLOBAL IMAGE
NIGERIA URGED TO USE STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION TO BOOST GLOBAL IMAGE Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar calls on the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) to lead the charge in reshaping Nigeria’s narrative worldwide. Speaking at the Nigeria Reputation Management Group (NRMG) Retreat, he stressed the power of strategic communication in fighting fake news, correcting false…
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SUPER EAGLES SCORE BIG OFF THE PITCH WITH N24M GIFT TO SUPER FALCONS!
SUPER EAGLES SCORE BIG OFF THE PITCH WITH N24M GIFT TO SUPER FALCONS! In a heartwarming show of camaraderie and celebration, six Super Eagles players have chipped in a whopping N24 million to honour the Super Falcons’ epic triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. After the Falcons’ thrilling 3-2 comeback victory against…
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Falcons Land at the Villa: President Tinubu Celebrates Super Falcons’ Stunning Victory
Falcons Land at the Villa: President Tinubu Celebrates Super Falcons’ Stunning Victory Monday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja was all about the Super Falcons! President Bola Tinubu rolled out the red carpet, welcoming Nigeria’s women football royalty after their jaw-dropping win. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, flanked by Assistant Captain Osinachi Ohale, proudly presented the trophy…
