Liberia: From Cemetery to Nat’l Memorial Site?

[ad_1] In a bid to breathe new life into one of Liberia's most historic landmarks, Ambassador for Tourism Christopher Hays Onanuga has announced plans to redevelop the iconic Palm Grove Cemetery--known locally as Center Street Graveyard--into a national memorial site. The bold initiative, aimed at both honoring Liberia's past and boosting its future tourism potential, is set to restore dignity to a place that has long fallen into disrepair. In a recent interview, Onanuga spoke passionately about the current state […]

October 3, 2024 3

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Nigeria: Enoh Tees-Off Nigeria @64 Cup Tourney At IBB Golf Club Abuja

[ad_1] The Minister of Sports, Sen. John Owan-Enoh and other top government functionaries are expected to participate in today's ceremonial tee-off of the 2024 IBB Independence Cup tournament on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the week-long tournament which began on Sept. 24 at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja is expected to end today. Ibrahim Babayo, the Captain of the club told NAN that all was now set for the grand finale of the […]

October 3, 2024 3

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Nigeria: NNS Delta Donates Slashers, Generating Set, Books, Others to Schools in Delta LG

[ad_1] Warri — The Nigerian Navy Ship Delta (NNS Delta) has donated several items including slasher machines for cutting grass to three selected primary schools in Warri in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. The items donated to the beneficiary schools were submersible pumping machines, overhead tanks, generating set, overhead tanks, desks, white boards and markers, exercise books for pupils and jotters for teachers. The beneficiaries were Nana Primary School, Ikengbuwa Primary School and Ogiame Primary School, all […]

October 2, 2024 2

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Nigeria: Rosie Young Unveils First Bridal Collection

[ad_1] Rosie Young, the rising Nigerian women's fashion brand renowned for its elegant bespoke and ready-to-wear designs, has announced the launch of its debut bridal line, The Yadah Bridal Collection. According to the company, rooted in gratitude and spiritual inspiration, this collection embodies the essence of love, faith, and the deeply personal journey each bride embarks on. It explained that the collection's name, Yadah, comes from the Hebrew word for "giving thanks" and is a heartfelt expression of gratitude from […]

October 2, 2024 3

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Nigeria: Wizkid Reignites Feud With Davido, Calls His Music ‘Trash’

[ad_1] Nigerian music sensation Ayodeji Balogun popularly known as Wizkid has thrown a swipe at fellow singer David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, sparking a fresh war of words on social media. Drama unfolded on social media after Davido teased a snippet of his first single for 2024 on Tuesday. LEADERSHIP gathered that Wizkid had also planned to release the first track of his highly anticipated "Morayo" album on the same day. Davido's associate, Kayode Yajaur, popularly known as Black Tycoone, […]

October 2, 2024 3

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Nigeria: Olowookere Lists Captain Afolabi,20 Others for U-17 Women’s World Cup

[ad_1] Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has listed Captain Taiwo Afolabi and forwards Harmony Chidi and Peace Effiong in his 21-woman Flamingos' roster for this year's FIFA U17 Women's World Cup finals in the Dominican Republic. The clinical Chidi scored 13 of the team's record-setting 25 goals in the qualifying series, as the bronze medallists from the last edition of the championship in India barnstormed their way past Central African Republic, Burkina Faso and Liberia in the continental campaign. Petite midfielder […]

October 2, 2024 3

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Nigeria: NOC Plans Improve Communication, Operational Strategies

[ad_1] To improve communication and the impact of its programmes, the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has resolved to hold more of its International Olympic Committee (IOC)- sponsored Solidarity Training courses and workshops outside the traditional hubs of Abuja and Lagos. The Olympic body resolved this during its first Executive Committee meeting since the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, and the NOC acknowledged that the feedback from the field had shown a more significant misunderstanding of its role. According to a statement […]

October 2, 2024 2

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Nigeria: World Rugby Hosts Seminar On Coaching, Officiating in Abuja

[ad_1] World Rugby, in collaboration with the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), is set to host a specialist seminar focusing on coaching, medical care, and match officiating in Abuja. The event, which aims to strengthen the technical and administrative aspects of rugby in Nigeria, will run from today, October 1 to October 5. According to the organisers, the seminar will bring together key stakeholders, with educators from both World Rugby and Rugby Africa leading various sessions. In the first three […]

October 2, 2024 3

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Nigeria: Cricket – Hard Work, Tenacity Secured World Cup Ticket for Us – U-19 Coach

[ad_1] Despite a washed-out final day, Nigeria's U-19 team came out tops for remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament Sarah Bhakita, head coach of Nigeria's under-19 women's cricket team, has attributed the team's success at the African Women's World Cup Qualifiers to hard work and tenacity. Nigeria edged seven other teams to secure the lone slot in the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Under 19 Women's World Cup in Malaysia 2025. Nigeria finished the qualifiers hosted in Rwanda unbeaten, but the finals […]

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