Category: International
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SPAIN DEFEAT ARGENTINA AFTER EXTRA TIME TO LIFT 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP
Spain are the new FIFA World Cup champions after edging Argentina 1-0 following extra time in a gripping final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, United States. The tightly contested encounter remained goalless after 90 minutes before substitute Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute. Both sides created opportunities throughout the match,…
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ASAKE ANNOUNCES ‘IN GOD WE TRUST’ WORLD TOUR ACROSS EUROPE AND NORTH AMERICA
Afrobeats superstar Asake has announced his highly anticipated “In God We Trust” World Tour, taking his music to fans across Europe and North America. The tour will begin at Afro Nation Portugal before moving to major cities including Chicago, Toronto, Brooklyn, Atlanta, Houston and Los Angeles. The European leg will feature performances in Paris, London…
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WIZKID SET TO HEADLINE TWO MAJOR U.S. SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVALS
Wizkid is heading back to the U.S. festival stage this summer. The Grammy Award-winning Nigerian singer has announced that he will headline BlastFest in Seattle on July 18 and Trillville Festival Deluxe in Minneapolis on July 24. The announcement was made through his official Instagram page. At BlastFest, Wizkid will share the stage with top…
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JACK-RICH, ERIC TRUMP PUSH FOR SRONGER U.S.-NIGERIA PARTNERSHIP TO DRIVE AFRICA’S GROWTH
A stronger partnership between Nigeria and the United States could unlock new opportunities for economic growth, industrialisation and job creation across Africa, according to business leader Tein Jack-Rich. Speaking at the Celebrate America 250 event in Washington, D.C., the President of Belemaoil Group said Nigeria’s abundant natural resources, youthful population and strategic importance position it…
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AIR PEACE COMPLETES SOUTH AFRICA EVACUATION, BRINGS HOME 1,393 NIGERIANS
Air Peace has concluded the Federal Government’s humanitarian evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa, returning the final batch of 308 evacuees aboard its Boeing 777-200 aircraft. The airline said the final flight landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, bringing the total number of Nigerians evacuated to 1,393 across five dedicated missions. It…
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ARGENTINA FIGHT BACK TO BEAT ENGLAND 2-1, REACH WORLD CUP FINAL
Argentina booked their place in the FIFA World Cup final after a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England in a thrilling semi-final at the Atlanta Stadium in the United States. After a closely contested first half ended goalless, England took the lead in the 55th minute when Anthony Gordon finished calmly from a Morgan Rogers…
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CHINA UPGRADES ‘GREEN CHANNEL’ TO BOOST AFRICAN AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS
China has upgraded its “Green Channel” policy to accelerate the clearance of African agricultural exports and improve access to one of the world’s largest consumer markets. The initiative is designed to help African exporters overcome challenges associated with transporting fresh produce over long distances. Chinese officials say the upgraded process will reduce customs delays, protect…
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CHINA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO FULLY IMLEMENT CHINA-AFRICA COOPERATION AGREEMENTS
China has reaffirmed its commitment to fully implementing all agreements reached with African countries under the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Speaking in Beijing, Deputy Director of the FOCAC Office at China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Shuai Guipeng, said Africa remains an equal partner in the cooperation framework. He stressed that the relationship is based…
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XENOPHOBIC ATTACKS: AIR PEACE EVACUATES MORE NIGERIANS FROM SOUTH AFRICA
Air Peace has done the fourth phase of evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa, bringing home another 284 Nigerian nationals. The spokesperson for Air Peace, Mr Efe Osifo-Whiskey, disclosed this in a statement on Friday July 10 in Lagos. He said the development was part of Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to evacuate citizens affected by…
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AFDB, NIGERIA, UN WOMEN INAUGURATE GENDER EQUALITY ROADMAP TO 2030
The African Development Bank (AfDB), Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and UN Women Nigeria have inaugurated the Nigeria Gender Profile and Roadmap to Equality 2030, a framework that advances a clear pathway for gender equality and inclusive growth in Nigeria. In statement issued on the bank’s website on Wednesday July 8, the Minister of Women…
