International
South African beauty queen crowned Miss Nigeria after nationality row
Chidimma Adetshina, whose father is Nigerian, had been competing in South African competition, but withdrew after a xenophobic backlash A former Miss South Africa contestant hounded over a nationality row was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria on Saturday, bringing to an end a difficult few weeks for the contender. Born to a Nigerian father in South Africa, …
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UN Tourism Delegation Rates Ekiti High in Hospitality and Tourism Vision
……lauds Ikogosi Warm Spring,Davies Travel Lodge Marcel Leijzer, Manager of Technical Cooperation at the United Nations Tourism (UN Tourism), has praised the people of Ekiti State and Nigerians for their exceptional hospitality following his recent visit to the state. Leijzer made these remarks during a press briefing organized by the Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism …
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Chinese firm seizes Nigeria’s guest houses in UK, lists them for $2.2m on eBay
Zhongshang Fucheng Industrial Investment Ltd, the Chinese firm involved in legal face-off with Nigeria over alleged contract breach by Ogun State government, has concluded plans to list two residential structures in Liverpool it seized from the country for sale on global online marketplace eBay. They appear hell-bent on recovering their money from their business …
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UN Tourism Delegation Arrives in Nigeria for Ekiti Tourism Master Plan Initiative
In a historic move, the UN Tourism delegation arrived at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos today to advance the development of the Ekiti State Tourism Master Plan. This marks the first instance in which the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is extending its expertise to assist a state government in the creation …
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Beirut’s residents sun themselves beneath the sonic booms of Israeli jets
By Olivia Aucland Yesterday morning, two deep, reverberating booms sounded across Beirut. The three other women in my co-work leapt up from their desks and dashed to the window in panic. Peering down from our tall office block, one woman scanned the boxy buildings below for any signs of smoke that might indicate a …
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France Faces Hung Parliament In Election Results
National Rally has come third in the second round of voting in France’s parliamentary election, according to exit polls. Marine Le Pen’s far-right party was being tipped to emerge as the dominant force in French politics following President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to hold a snap poll. But the left-wing New Popular Front coalition (NPF) is …
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TINUBU WON’T BE THE LAST TO FALL, BY WOLE ARISEKOLA
Tinubu stumbled on stage during the Democracy Day event in Abuja. He joins a list of world leaders who have had public falls, including Biden, Trump, Obama, Xi Jinping, Arap Moi, Jomo Kenyatta, and Buhari. President Joe Biden’s fall at the US Air Force Academy captured global attention. However, he is not the only …
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Ekiti Lady Toluwani Ojo-Lanre Secures EPLF Fellowship and Emerges Vice President
In a remarkable achievement, Toluwani Ojo-Lanre, a native of Usi Ekiti and a graduate in Forestry and Wildlife, has been awarded the prestigious Emerging Political Leaders Fellowship (EPLF) and has subsequently been appointed as the Vice President. This notable feat adds to her already impressive track record as the former Vice President , Students …
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle land in Nigeria with Tight Schedules – Details
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have arrived in Nigeria for their 3 Days tour to promote the Invictus Games. They will also attend a training session for the charity organisation Nigeria: Unconquered which collaborates with the Invictus Games, as well as a reception where military families will be honoured. On Saturday, the couple will …
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Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway : God bless Tinubu , Boost to Nigeria’s Tourism Sector
By Wale Ojo- Lanre Esq Nigeria, a country blessed with diverse cultural, historical, and natural wonders, has long been recognized as a prime destination for both domestic and international tourists. However, the nation’s tourism industry has often been hampered by the lack of efficient transportation infrastructure, limiting the accessibility of some of its most alluring …
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Harry and Meghan to visit Nigeria in May after Duchess of Sussex learnt of her heritage
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are to make a joint trip to Nigeria in May 2024, it has been confirmed. The country’s defence headquarters expressed its “honour and delight” that the Sussexes had accepted an invitation for a visit. They are expected to meet military servicemen and women and be hosted at an “array …
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World Bank Group Aims to Expand Health Services to 1.5 Billion People
Focus on improved affordability, expanded geographic reach, increased scope of services WASHINGTON,—The World Bank Group today announced an ambitious plan to support countries in delivering quality, affordable health services to 1.5 billion people by 2030. This is part of a larger global effort to provide a basic standard of care through every stage of …
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Increase Budgetary Allocation for Ministry of Tourism Ojo – Lanre Begs President Tinubu, National Assembly
The former President Guild of Tourism Journalists in Nigeria, Barrister Wale Ojo.- Lanre has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Assembly to shore up the budgetary allocation for the newly created Ministry of Tourism and its parastatals. Barrister Ojo – Lanre who is also the Director – General, the Bureau of …
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Minister Reveals Plans By FG To Launch Passport Front Offices In UK
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced plans to open passport front offices in several key cities across the United Kingdom, including Manchester, Birmingham, and Cardiff (Wales), within the next three months. During an appearance on the Tuesday edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today, the minister addressed the challenges faced by Nigerians in the diaspora …
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LIBERIAN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: A SALUTE TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF AFRICA – AJULO
BY DR. OLUKAYODE AJULO, OON Today, I write with profound appreciation, admiration, and utmost respect to commend and pay homage to an extraordinary individual who has exemplified the true essence of democracy and the power of accepting the will of the people. It is with great honor that I take this moment to recognize …
