Category: International
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EFCC COMPLETES DEPORTATION OF 192 FOREIGN CYBERCRIME CONVICTS FROM NIGERIA
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), teaming up with the Nigerian Immigration Service and Correctional Service, has successfully deported 192 foreign nationals convicted of cyber-terrorism, internet fraud, and related financial crimes in Lagos. The final batch of 51 convicts, including 50 Chinese and one Tunisian, were repatriated on October 16, marking the end of…
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EGYPT DOMINATES AFRICAN TABLE TENNIS: ASSAR AND GODA LEAD TEAMS TO GOLD
Egypt continued its unbeatable run at the African Table Tennis Championships, with stars Assar and Hana Goda leading the men’s and women’s teams to gold at the 8-day tournament in Tunis. The women swept Uganda 3-0 to secure their record 18th title, while the men edged past Algeria after a thrilling semifinal win over Nigeria,…
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NIGERIA’S HOCKEY TEAMS RETURN HOME WITH BRONZE AND STRONG SPIRIT FROM AFRICAN CUP
Nigeria’s men’s and women’s hockey teams returned from the African Hockey Cup of Nations in Ismailia, Egypt, with pride and promise. The men clinched a bronze medal after defeating Kenya 3-1, marking their best performance in recent years, while the women gave a resilient display, narrowly missing the podium this time. James Samaila led the…
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CHINA STRENGTHENS GLOBAL WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT WITH BOLD NEW INITIATIVES
The Consul General of China in Lagos, Yan Yuqing, has announced ambitious plans to boost global women’s empowerment through fresh initiatives and stronger international cooperation. Speaking at the Lagos Forum: Women’s Empowerment Dialogue, she highlighted China’s commitment to gender equality as a core policy, backed by President Xi Jinping’s pledge of $110 million over five…
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KENYAN TEEN JUSTINE NGEERA MAKES HISTORY WINNING 12TH AWA IBRAHEEM JUNIOR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP IN LAGOS
Justine Ngeera, a rising golf star from Kenya, has made waves by becoming the first international winner of the 12th Awa Ibraheem Junior Golf Competition at Ikeja Golf Club, Lagos. The tournament brought together young talents from Nigeria, Ghana, and Cameroon competing fiercely in this World Amateur Golf Ranking event. Nigerian Matthew Ayin and Uno…
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NBTE TO HOST GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON LINUX, AI, AND APPLIED STEM RESEARCH IN ABUJA
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) is gearing up for its third International Conference on Open-Source Linux, Advanced Machine Learning, and Applied Interdisciplinary STEM research this November at the UBEC Centre, Abuja. This landmark event aims to modernise Nigeria’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and boost its standing in the global AI…
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ISRAELI AMBASSADOR THANKS PRESIDENT TRUMP FOR HELPING SECURE HOSTAGES, HOPES FOR PEACE
The Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, has expressed deep gratitude to President Donald Trump for his role in securing the safe return of Israeli hostages from Gaza and advancing peace efforts in the Middle East. Speaking at a remembrance event in Abuja marking two years since the tragic Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack, Freeman…
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“BUG OFF, BUT SAFELY!” – KENYAN FARMER SHOWS HOW SMART FARMING BEATS PESTS WITHOUT WRECKING THE PLANET
Who says you need to drown your crops in chemicals to fight pests? Kenyan farmer, Anastacia Ngarama, is proving that brains—and a bit of science can do the heavy lifting for a greener, cleaner harvest. In Naivasha, Kenya, Anastacia Ngarama is farming like it’s 2025 (because, well, it is). Her 12-acre farm is a live…
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US ADVISER REJECTS CHRISTIAN GENOCIDE CLAIMS, URGES UNITY AGAINST TERRORISM
A senior US adviser on Arab and African affairs, Boulos, has debunked claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria, highlighting that Boko Haram’s attacks claim more Muslim lives. Speaking after meeting President Bola Tinubu at the 2025 Aqaba Process Summit in Rome, Boulos stressed terrorism has no religion or tribe—it affects all Nigerians indiscriminately. Highlighting the…
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WORLD BANK UNVEILS IFC2030 STRATEGY TO BOOST PRIVATE CAPITAL AND JOB CREATION
Big moves ahead to create jobs globally! World Bank President Ajay Banga announced the IFC2030 strategy, designed to mobilise private capital and turbocharge economic growth by strengthening partnerships between governments and businesses. Banga explained how the journey shifts from public sector-led early growth to private sector-driven job creation. The strategy hinges on building strong infrastructure,…
